Restaurant Belize - The 10 best restaurants Belize in 2024

Practical information : Eating out Belize

Timetable

In Belize, we often get up early and start the day with a hearty breakfast, often savory. Lunch is often taken between 1 and 2 pm, and dinner is often early, although restaurants often close their kitchens before 10 pm. Outside tourist areas, it's hard to find a restaurant open on Sundays.

Budget & Tips

There are many small local restaurants where you can eat for less than US$15, but if you choose to visit the more "Western" restaurants, you should expect to pay more than US$30 for a meal. All restaurants offer a take-away option, and this is often the case, as the dishes are copious. If you choose to bring a bottle of wine to a restaurant, you will often be asked to pay a corkage fee.

What costs extra

Taxes on restaurants are 12.5% in 2024 and are often included in the posted prices, but this is not a requirement - so be careful, especially in high-end restaurants. A service charge of 10% will be added, and you should allow for a tip, which can be as much as 20% for exceptional service, but is more commonly 10-15%. Not tipping is frowned upon, especially as the majority of visitors come from the USA, where it is customary to do so.

The local way

Dishes are generally hearty, but there's nothing to stop you sharing a dish with others, or taking the surplus home with you. Watch out for the spices - they can be very hot! Depending on the region you travel through, the cuisine changes dramatically. Near San Ignacio you'll find excellent meats cooked impeccably, and in the north you'll find the best Mexican cuisine possible. Adapt to the environment and take the opportunity to discover Garifuna, Mayan or Latin dishes.

To be avoided

If you're eating at a local's house, especially in remote areas, avoid drinking water or taking ice cubes. Always use sealed bottled water.

Kids

Children are welcome everywhere in the country. They will often find a special children's menu.

Smokers

Smokers will never have trouble finding a smoking area in most of the country's restaurants, which often have open-air terraces.

Tourist traps

Beware of prices that don't include tax or service, which can be a big surprise when it comes time to pay the bill.

The best restaurants Belize

HIBISCA

NERIE’S RESTAURANT

AMOR Y CAFE

TAKA KITCHEN

GOMIER'S

LICKS BEACHSIDE CAFE

AU FRENCH CORNER

CHEF ROGER/LEBANESE CUISINE

MARTHA'S CAFE

WENDY'S CREOLE BAR & RESTAURANT

BAREFOOT BAR

THE JUNCTION

WALUCO'S BAR & GRILL

NEW CHON SING RESTAURANT

STONE KRAAB BAR & GRILL

HAVANA SOUTHSIDE BEACH BAR AND GRILL

DAWN'S GRILL

BAYSIDE BUFFET

POP'S

MERCY'S TACO STAND

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