Suggestions for San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Restaurants: Although I have never had a bad meal dining out in San Pedro, a few of my favorites in town are: Elvi’s Kitchen, Blue Water Grill (Sushi on Tuesday and Thursday), Oh Bombai, El Fagon (for a very local experience), Hungry Grouper, Lily’s Treasure Chest, Frenchy’s, Maxie’s Restaurant and Lounge, Caliente’s, La Pupusaria Salvadorena, The Farmhouse Market & Café, The Purple Pelican, Hut Barge Bar & Grill, Caramba’s, Waraguma, Cool Beans Café (on Dream Catcher dock in Boca del Rio and opens at 5:30 am). Restaurants on the north side would be: The Dive Bar, Croc’s, The Taco Bar at PUR Boutique Cabanas, The Truck Stop (food trailer park), Stella’s Smile, Marbucks Coffee House (hot/cold coffee, food, beer and wine – Wine Down Wednesday’s from 4:30 – 7:30 with wine by the glass, live music, and complimentary nibbles), Rum Dog, Rain (rooftop, located at Grand Caribe one mile north), Garage Seafood & Steakhouse House & Sports Bar, Castaway Belize, Capricorn Restaurant, Tipsy Grill, O Restaurant located at Las Terrazas (3.5 miles north), Mambo’s at Mata Chica, Portofino, Moon Bar. Heading south you will find Pepperoni’s (best pizza), Marjorie and Kenny’s Hangout, Black and White Garifuna Restaurant (winner of the Best Lobster Dish, 2022 San Pedro Lobster Fest) , The Islands Jungle Restaurant & Bar, Antojitos San Telmo (they will cook your catch), Robin’s Kitchen, Hidden Treasure, La Divina Providencia Store & Restaurant, La Fonda NILO, Palmilla, Admiral Nelson’s Beach Bar (both located at Victoria House), Island Wonder Beach Club, and Toast Boozery & Grill. At Mahogany Bay Village (located across the street from Victoria House on the lagoon side) you will find a variety of restaurants, and Rum + Bean Café (a great coffee shop). Mahogany Bay Village is worth checking out. A little further south from Mahogany Bay you will find Someplace South CafeBar, Black Orchid, Happy’s Tequilaria, Stax Sunset Bar (3.5 mile marker from town), and Sala’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar, plus We Jammin Boat Bar (both of these located 4.5 miles south at Playa de Sala Boutique Hotel).
Please note that most restaurants usually pick one day a week to close, so it is best to check before hand and if you are also able to make reservations, I would highly suggest that. There are always new restaurants opening too, so please check with your resort to hear the latest.
Bars (with food too): There are a ton of fun beach bars in San Pedro. In town you will find Sunset Lounge located on the roof top of the San Cas Building right across the street from Tropic Air, Wahoo’s Lounge, and the bar at Blue Water Grill. There are also some over-the-water bars in town that include Hurricane’s Ceviche Bar, The Ol’ Tackle Box Bar and Grill, The Palapa Bar, Loser’s, and Wayo’s (these last three are located along the Boca del Rio beach area. You will also find Sandy Toes and Nauti Crab on the Boca del Rio beach. Nauti Crab is known for their crab races and is the former Crazy Canuck’s – new name and new location. Heading north you will find Croc’s, The Dive Bar, Coco Loco’s, and the rooftop bar at Rain Restaurant.Over-The-Water bars in this area include 303 Belize, The Ugly Duckling, and Rum Dog. “Secret Beach” has a couple of bars and restaurants, which includes an over-the-water bar, Blue Bayou. Ask anyone for directions to Secret Beach. Long golf cart ride, but a fun way to spend an afternoon. Going south you have Amber Beach Bar, The Admiral’s Bar at Victoria House, Toast Boozery & Grill, Pirates’ Island Wonder Beach Club, Mahogany Bay Village has Shaken, Stirred, and The Dirty Martini, then further south on the island you will find Drink and Drive, and Stax Sunset Bar.
Spa and/or Yoga Services:Healing Hands Mobile Spa – 613-5255Laura Mobile Massage Services – 623-6699 Escape Day Spa Mobile Spa – 610-4487Victoria House – 226-2067 or spa@victoria-house.com . Located 2.0 miles south of town.Ocean Essence Day Spa, 604-0766. Located on the pier at Caribbean Villas.Mahogany Bay – 226-4817. Located 2.0 miles south of town on the lagoon side.San Pedro Yoga – www.sanpedroyoga.com. 7:30 am class at Someplace South CafeBarZen Belize – 664-4529. Located 1 block west of Island AcademySol Spa – Great spa treatments by Carrie, 226-2410. Located in town at the Phoenix Resort.Grand Caribe – 280-4726
Bike Rentals if your accommodations do not provide:Breez-E-Bike Rentals (electric bikes), 622-7799
Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and more if your accommodations do not provide:Big Kite Belize (kite boarding lessons) – Luis, 634-0873. Chuck and Robbie’s Dock, Boca del RioCastaway Caye (jet ski rental and parasailing) – 671-3000 (WhatsApp #). Belize Parasailing Plus, 671-3877, 2.5 miles north at Aji Tapas Dock.Belize Sailing Center – Hobie Cat rental. Everal at 600-0734 (WhatsApp #).Pickle Ball Courts – Open to the public for a fee at Mata Rocks Hotel
Getting Supplies:*Cork and Cooperage – Wine Bar and Wine Store, www.corkandcooperage.com*Recinos Imports – Wine Store.*Wines de Vine – For great wines/cheese. They have daily tastings. They are opened Monday thru Saturday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm. Closed on Sunday.*Beer, Water & Soda by the case - can get it by the case at the distributorship (M-F from 8-5 and Sat 8-12).*Groceries – Greenhouse (great store with produce, meats, seafood, and groceries) and Super Buy South (meaning the south location) or Super Buy in town – great large store spanning both “Middle” Street and “Back” Street. For not much more than the distributorship you can get cases of beer, water, etc. at Super Buy.*If you choose to shop elsewhere be sure and check all expiration dates, and be sure you watch closely as you are being rung up. I have heard of some dishonest activity at other places. Super Buy would be safe for things you cannot find at Greenhouse, but Greenhouse will have the best for fresh produce, etc.*Bakery – The Baker. Located right across the street from Super Buy (the south location). Hire a Chef:
Belize Catering Company ; belizecatering@gmail.comVanessa - +501-623-0035 or +501-630-1241
Exquisite Eats ; alexisbelize86@gmail.com Alex – 401-771-5166
Caribbean Cooking Creations by Chef Sarita and Chef Jimmy ; Saritapulido233@gmail.com Sarita - +501-605-9480
Maria Galvez ; mariagalvezmykitchentoyours2015@yahoo.com Maria +501-636-5622
Mariceli’s Home Style Cooking, maricelicoy@aol.com Mariceli - +501-664-6106
Mesa Bistro - They can cater in some breakfast and lunch. Located just a bit north of town. Tracy - +501-633-7054.
Other Suggestions:*Wahoo’s Lounge located at Corona del Mar – World Famous Chicken Drop – Every Thursday evening starting at 5:00 pm. *Food Tour – Eat Like A Local. Call 615-1321 or e-mail info@belizefoodtours.com *ACES (American Crocodile Education Sanctuary) – night croc tours, 631-6366*Green Iguana Sanctuary – Call 670-8288 for a tour.*Black and White Garifuna Restaurant, Bar, and Garifuna Culture*Stroll along in town and visit all the shops and galleries. There are some good galleries & shops located inside where Fido’s is.*Belize Chocolate Boutique – best chocolate around*DandE’s Frozen Custard – Yum, Yum. Located on Pescador Drive (aka “Middle Street”)*Rent a golf cart or bicycle for a day to explore the island – going up north across the bridge and also go all the way south of the island on nice sandy beach roads. Can stop at various places along the way for drinks.*Take the water taxi and spend a day on the island next door – Caye Caulker. Great fun.
**Your resort concierge can recommend and set up any tours you are interested in if you did not pre plan any ahead of time.
Please note that most restaurants usually pick one day a week to close, so it is best to check before hand and if you are also able to make reservations, I would highly suggest that. There are always new restaurants opening too, so please check with your resort to hear the latest.
Bars (with food too): There are a ton of fun beach bars in San Pedro. In town you will find Sunset Lounge located on the roof top of the San Cas Building right across the street from Tropic Air, Wahoo’s Lounge, and the bar at Blue Water Grill. There are also some over-the-water bars in town that include Hurricane’s Ceviche Bar, The Ol’ Tackle Box Bar and Grill, The Palapa Bar, Loser’s, and Wayo’s (these last three are located along the Boca del Rio beach area. You will also find Sandy Toes and Nauti Crab on the Boca del Rio beach. Nauti Crab is known for their crab races and is the former Crazy Canuck’s – new name and new location. Heading north you will find Croc’s, The Dive Bar, Coco Loco’s, and the rooftop bar at Rain Restaurant.Over-The-Water bars in this area include 303 Belize, The Ugly Duckling, and Rum Dog. “Secret Beach” has a couple of bars and restaurants, which includes an over-the-water bar, Blue Bayou. Ask anyone for directions to Secret Beach. Long golf cart ride, but a fun way to spend an afternoon. Going south you have Amber Beach Bar, The Admiral’s Bar at Victoria House, Toast Boozery & Grill, Pirates’ Island Wonder Beach Club, Mahogany Bay Village has Shaken, Stirred, and The Dirty Martini, then further south on the island you will find Drink and Drive, and Stax Sunset Bar.
Spa and/or Yoga Services:Healing Hands Mobile Spa – 613-5255Laura Mobile Massage Services – 623-6699 Escape Day Spa Mobile Spa – 610-4487Victoria House – 226-2067 or spa@victoria-house.com . Located 2.0 miles south of town.Ocean Essence Day Spa, 604-0766. Located on the pier at Caribbean Villas.Mahogany Bay – 226-4817. Located 2.0 miles south of town on the lagoon side.San Pedro Yoga – www.sanpedroyoga.com. 7:30 am class at Someplace South CafeBarZen Belize – 664-4529. Located 1 block west of Island AcademySol Spa – Great spa treatments by Carrie, 226-2410. Located in town at the Phoenix Resort.Grand Caribe – 280-4726
Bike Rentals if your accommodations do not provide:Breez-E-Bike Rentals (electric bikes), 622-7799
Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and more if your accommodations do not provide:Big Kite Belize (kite boarding lessons) – Luis, 634-0873. Chuck and Robbie’s Dock, Boca del RioCastaway Caye (jet ski rental and parasailing) – 671-3000 (WhatsApp #). Belize Parasailing Plus, 671-3877, 2.5 miles north at Aji Tapas Dock.Belize Sailing Center – Hobie Cat rental. Everal at 600-0734 (WhatsApp #).Pickle Ball Courts – Open to the public for a fee at Mata Rocks Hotel
Getting Supplies:*Cork and Cooperage – Wine Bar and Wine Store, www.corkandcooperage.com*Recinos Imports – Wine Store.*Wines de Vine – For great wines/cheese. They have daily tastings. They are opened Monday thru Saturday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm. Closed on Sunday.*Beer, Water & Soda by the case - can get it by the case at the distributorship (M-F from 8-5 and Sat 8-12).*Groceries – Greenhouse (great store with produce, meats, seafood, and groceries) and Super Buy South (meaning the south location) or Super Buy in town – great large store spanning both “Middle” Street and “Back” Street. For not much more than the distributorship you can get cases of beer, water, etc. at Super Buy.*If you choose to shop elsewhere be sure and check all expiration dates, and be sure you watch closely as you are being rung up. I have heard of some dishonest activity at other places. Super Buy would be safe for things you cannot find at Greenhouse, but Greenhouse will have the best for fresh produce, etc.*Bakery – The Baker. Located right across the street from Super Buy (the south location). Hire a Chef:
Belize Catering Company ; belizecatering@gmail.comVanessa - +501-623-0035 or +501-630-1241
Exquisite Eats ; alexisbelize86@gmail.com Alex – 401-771-5166
Caribbean Cooking Creations by Chef Sarita and Chef Jimmy ; Saritapulido233@gmail.com Sarita - +501-605-9480
Maria Galvez ; mariagalvezmykitchentoyours2015@yahoo.com Maria +501-636-5622
Mariceli’s Home Style Cooking, maricelicoy@aol.com Mariceli - +501-664-6106
Mesa Bistro - They can cater in some breakfast and lunch. Located just a bit north of town. Tracy - +501-633-7054.
Other Suggestions:*Wahoo’s Lounge located at Corona del Mar – World Famous Chicken Drop – Every Thursday evening starting at 5:00 pm. *Food Tour – Eat Like A Local. Call 615-1321 or e-mail info@belizefoodtours.com *ACES (American Crocodile Education Sanctuary) – night croc tours, 631-6366*Green Iguana Sanctuary – Call 670-8288 for a tour.*Black and White Garifuna Restaurant, Bar, and Garifuna Culture*Stroll along in town and visit all the shops and galleries. There are some good galleries & shops located inside where Fido’s is.*Belize Chocolate Boutique – best chocolate around*DandE’s Frozen Custard – Yum, Yum. Located on Pescador Drive (aka “Middle Street”)*Rent a golf cart or bicycle for a day to explore the island – going up north across the bridge and also go all the way south of the island on nice sandy beach roads. Can stop at various places along the way for drinks.*Take the water taxi and spend a day on the island next door – Caye Caulker. Great fun.
**Your resort concierge can recommend and set up any tours you are interested in if you did not pre plan any ahead of time.