Cuisine Amériques - Caraïbes 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.

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.

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?

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.

A beautiful, cosy and charming seaside restaurant. Comfortably seated in an armchair on the terrace or in the garden, you'll be able to enjoy decent international cuisine: salads, wood-fired pizzas, burgers and some more elaborate dishes based on grilled meats, fish(ceviche) or shrimps. We particularly appreciate the proximity of the sea and the garden equipped with games for younger guests, which gives the place a vacation feel. Ideal for a moment of relaxation before setting off for Sarteneja, for example.

Even if the building doesn't look like much, Patty's Bistro is THE perfect spot (with air conditioning!) to sample the country's traditional cuisine. The shellfish soup offers a unique touch of coconut, as does the shrimp curry starter. There are also chicken and fajita dishes, as well as tasty little burgers. Service is fast, and the place is very busy with Corozal locals, making you feel like a real local. Please note: no alcoholic beverages except beer. Definitely worth a visit.

June opened this breakfast restaurant in her own house and on her porch about 20 years ago, and it quickly became famous for the personalized welcome you get here, in addition to her large breakfasts (fruit!) and hearty lunch. Every day, we find the famous rice and beans (beef or pork) served with a potato salad and plantain banana. Fish fillets, chicken curry and various soups and other delicacies of family cuisine follow one another during the days of the week.

A charming beach chalet, clean as a whistle, with a terrace serving cuisine that's far more sophisticated than the village average, yet without superfluous pretension. From breakfast onwards, you'll find meticulously presented dishes, where color associations are merely the prelude to those of flavor(burritos, fry jack, omelette, fresh fruit juice). For late risers, the menu kicks off with soups, salads and fish tacos, before turning to the catch of the day or delicious curries (land or sea).

The place to go for a taste of authentic Garifuna cuisine: hudut (fish and plantain, coconut curry), escavoch fish,stew, shellfish soup or shrimp dishes. Visit on Fridays and Sundays for percussion jam sessions, as the place also functions as a center for Garifuna culture. The place is spacious and the wooden tables nicely arranged in a courtyard swept by the sea breeze, making it an ideal refuge at any hour, from breakfast to dinner. An absolute must.

This is the den of Garifuna gastronomy, where you'll have to go through the ordeal of tasting Huddut, fresh fish prepared in a delicious coconut milk curry, accompanied by manioc garnish. More classic dishes are also on the menu, and the place is ideal for a good breakfast before heading out to sea if that's your plan for the day. Don't miss the banana fritters and the unsuspected fish tea, a Garifuna specialty of course. Vegetarians will also find a very good rice with red beans.

De Tatch is located on the beach and glued to the Sea Spray Hotel. Its menu is not very original, but all the dishes are carefully prepared, and are therefore simple and very good. We stop here for breakfasts to be prepared according to the mood of the day: omelettes, pancakes, waffles, yoghurts, fresh fruit and juice, burritos, burgers, vegetarian options and of course seasonal fish and seafood. The setting is really nice just a stone's throw from the water and under a large straw roof, which smells like a holiday.

A Placencia institution. Opened 23 years ago by Omar, the family business is now run by his son Grayson. The restaurant is open to the four winds on the street, without fuss or frills; an elevated terrace overlooks the street. Specializing in seafood, the menu features lobster, crabs and whatever else the fishermen brought in that morning. For breakfast, we can serve you a shrimp omelette if you feel like it. The restaurant has its own boat and organizes fishing and diving excursions.

Asha, the chef, welcomes you to this wooden house on the sea, and offers a menu of Caribbean specialties. Fresh fish, sometimes caught by the chef himself, is carefully cooked in delicious sauces, or grilled to your liking. Accompanied by vegetables, rice or salads. You can also enjoy meat dishes, such as the famous grilled chicken, as well as burgers and vegetarian specialties. A very pleasant setting, especially during the musical evenings regularly organized by the house.

Maurice is the king of the fish grill, so don't hesitate to stop at this address if you are an amateur of lobster and other seafood products. The menu changes regularly depending on the fishing and the mood of the chef, but it is never disappointed. The organisation is not the main point of the restaurant, but we come here to enjoy a relaxed and musical atmosphere (reggae and calypso are very often the appointment). In short, you can enjoy your holidays!

Times and dishes vary according to Robin's whim, but his restaurant is definitely one of the best value for money in San Pedro. The service here is simple, with tables by the roadside, close to the barbecue where the chicken or fish is grilled. Simple and efficient. The food is Jamaican, as is the chef. It's best to arrive before 1pm at noon and before 6pm in the evening if you want to be sure of being served. Robin is very involved in the community and gives many cooking classes to the young people of San Pedro.

An elegant tropical-colonial setting for this large restaurant on the second floor of a vast wooden house, open to the breeze that flows from the front terrace to the back. The restaurant's menu is full of surprises, thanks to its owners who have just arrived from New York. Delicious ceviche and memorable pork tacos are on the menu, and the pasta is a must-try. As its name suggests, the restaurant also boasts a fine wine list, with varietals from all over the world.