The best restaurants Belize

A pretty setting and a lovely evening guaranteed at Hibisca, set in a traditional house where we recommend the heavy tables scattered under the veranda. The plates are filled with tasty dishes, a fusion of the chef's American-European inspirations, not forgetting a little Asian detour: fresh pasta, Brazilian-style pork, fajitas and the memorable Creole Voodoo Cake. Daily specials are always original and creative, and always include the catch of the day. Side dishes are seasoned with a master's touch.

There's no better way to discover local specialties than at Nerie's, in an authentic setting and with a menu that guarantees low prices. Many specialties are to be recommended: stewed, curried, fresh fruit juices, fajitas, delicious seafood soups accompanied by coconut rice, chicken and pork dishes, not to mention the tempting offer of grilled meats. For dessert, sweet potato cake and various puddings. Once you've tried it, it's hard to resist!

The benchmark for breakfast on the island, the place is regularly packed; if you're in a hurry and don't want to wait, take it all to go. Delicious brunch dishes include eggs, homemade bread or waffles, yoghurt and cereals. A wide range of coffees and beverages are available, including a good espresso refreshed Madrid-style (with ice cubes), and fresh fruit juices and smoothies. Everything you need to get your day off to a good start. You can also order sandwiches to take away.

If you like sushi and Japanese dishes, you won't be disappointed at Taka. The rolls are excellent, made to order with extra-fresh fish. Udon noodles are also featured here, prepared just like in Japan! A special mention goes to the fried wontons which, although not from Japan, will delight Asian food lovers. To round off the meal, you'll be surprised to discover sesame or beet ice creams, a real final delight. If you're staying at the nearby Radisson, you've found your canteen!

Open since 1997, Gomier's is a Punta Gorda institution and considered by many to be the best restaurant in town. It offers incredibly fine vegetarian, vegan and fish dishes with Garifuna and Caribbean influences. With the motto "health is well-being", the team assures its customers of dishes made from fresh, organic produce, to the delight of our taste buds. We particularly recommend the tofu balls and shrimp burgers. Theme evenings at weekends.

At the exit of the ferry, you can go directly to this cafe-restaurant, which serves breakfast and hearty meals throughout the day. North American inspiration with the traditional pancake that are to fall, the complete omelettes, or the bread lost to cinnamon. In addition, you can order seafood, and generally lobster and shrimp are part of the party. Good address.

In this beautiful wooden hut painted in blue, white and red we serve French pancakes! The classics are there, like ham/cheese or four cheeses, and we also have a right to tasty inventions such as the crepe crepe or curry. A combination of delicious salty pancakes allows you to finish the meal in beauty.

Lovers of quality Lebanese cuisine won't want to miss Chef Roger's tiny restaurant, known as the White Wolf to Lebanese Belizeans, who come here whenever they feel homesick. Rarely tasted tabbouleh, delicious lamb and tasty kebabs will delight your palate. You have to know your way around to get here, and at first you may think you've come to the wrong address, but the smoke from the wood fire over which the pitas are made is unmistakable!

We come to Martha's Café for its old-fashioned atmosphere, its tasteful decor, its view of Belize City Bay and, above all, for its refined vegetarian cuisine with an oriental flavour. Boasting high ceilings, polished parquet flooring, huge picture windows and a panoramic veranda with breathtaking views of Haulover Creek and the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy plant-based garden meals, fresh dairy-free smoothies, organic wines and gourmet desserts. Healthy eating has never tasted so good!

Located in the center of the village of Placencia, Wendy's is now a classic, a little more formal than the average village restaurant. The restaurant has both a large air-conditioned indoor dining room and a lovely shaded terrace. The menu features simple Creole-inspired dishes, such as fish or lobster in sauce or grilled, rice and beans, as well as more American fare like burgers and salads. Try the cocktails!

One of the area's colorful haunts, this "barefoot bar" serves up live music every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Ideal for those who want to spend a little time in a very tropical beach restaurant, and meet new people in a friendly atmosphere. The extensive menu features mainly Central American specialties: nachos, burritos, salbutes, tostadas, tacos, enchiladas , salads, wraps, burgers and pizzas.

This little house near the entrance to Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat before heading out into the forest, or to stop for a well-deserved drink after your excursion. Owner Moonie and her team prepare delicious bocas (tacos, quesadillas, burritos), barbecues and refreshing cocktails. You can also buy local wines, spices and vegetables if you only have time for a quick stop. When shrimps are in season, don't hesitate: they're excellent and inexpensive.

Mexican specialities at the Waluco's rendez-vous, fried fish, plaster, burgers and salads, are therefore for all tastes. The plates are full of colours and tastes. The service is very nice and lively evenings are organized around culinary themes (with a bit of luck, evening of pork in barbecue… yum), but also music and dancing. A nice cocktail card with everything! What more?

It's a large, windowless room behind a smaller one that opens onto the street and serves as a counter for locals who come here for a drink. The food here is hearty and made-to-order on the spot, and the place has the indescribable advantage of being open on Sundays. The never-ending menu includes the famous chow mein (fried noodle dishes), curry, fried rice, chop sue and egg foo, available in vegetarian or carnivorous versions. Combos are available if there are two of you, or if you only want one meal a day...

The owner, Tim, a native of Dangriga, offers a pretty beach stand where you can come for lunch or dinner in all simplicity. The burgers are excellent, and the ceviches are made to order with shrimp, conch or fish brought in on the day by his fisherman friends. Wings, fajitas and quesadillas complete the menu, which you can accompany with a good cocktail or a cold beer, unless you prefer to sit back and enjoy a fresh fruit juice. Special mention for the lovely tables on the beach, with your feet in the sand.

A lovely little spot on Dangriga beach, where you can enjoy a good burger or simply a drink while taking in the breathtaking view. Of particular note is the excellent lobster burger, unique in its kind and very reasonably priced. Shine, the owner, is very friendly and loves to talk about his city. Don't hesitate to ask him for advice, he'll send you to the lesser-known and sometimes surprising places. We come here to eat, but also to discover.

Visitors flock to the few tables in this small, almost informal restaurant, attracted by the hearty, inexpensive home cooking. Here you'll find the usual egg dishes for breakfast, with fresh fruit juice for the fussiest of stomachs. The dinner menu is very attractive: fried conch with pineapple sauce, lobster claws, grilled snapper fillet, chicken or pork chops. Since 2022, Dawn's grill has been temporarily relocated to the premises of sister restaurant The Galley.

The view of Guatemala and Honduras from the terrace is magnificent. Guests come here to enjoy family-style dishes of Caribbean, Indian and local inspiration, with an abundance of vegetables, fish and meat. The menu changes daily and portions are generous. If you're lucky, you'll go to the Bayside Buffet on a day when duck is on the menu... the duck curry ragout is highly original and devilishly tasty. This is an excellent PG address, not to be missed. The menu, published on Facebook, changes daily.

A must-see! From early morning onwards, this very local cafeteria welcomes all the city's visitors with their simple yet assertive tastes. Breakfast dishes are served here at all hours: fried, poached and scrambled eggs, accompanied by bacon or sausage; omelettes of all kinds (don't miss the one with chaya, a prized herb from the Mayan region), Mexican preparations(rancheros), toast, bowls of fruit, pancakes and more. If you're hungry for lunch, fajitas, nachos, burritos and other club sandwiches are on offer. Bon appétit.

In this little restaurant/snack bar, you'll find most of the classics of Mexican street food (we're only an hour from the border, after all): tacos, burritos, tostadas, enchiladas and other corn-based soups. And although Mercy's doesn't look like much, it's delicious. The tortillas used for the burritos are made with homemade flour, and the corn cakes for the tacos are unforgettably tasty. Another advantage is that it's very inexpensive. Soak it up with freshly squeezed orange juice or agua de horchata.