High-End Dining Options in San Pedro
Vacations are all about relaxing, exploring a new location and enjoying yourself. A big part of our daily lives revolves around mealtime, and that is no different during your luxury Belize vacation. Searching out the dining options in San Pedro needn’t be a hassle, but rather one of ease and fun adventure. Due to its proximity to the Belize Barrier Reef and thriving fishing industry, you’ll find fresh seafood including snapper, conch, shrimp, and lobster. Rice and beans are a staple of Belizean cuisine, so watch for this tasty combo at most every restaurant, and pair it with your favorite protein. Bold Caribbean flavors such as Creole, jerk, and curry are popular though many traditional American favorites like burgers, pasta and pizza can also be easily found should that be your preference. To get you started on your culinary adventures, we’ve compiled a list of dining options in San Pedro for you. Without further ado, here are your dining options!
High-end Seafood Restaurants in San Pedro
Blue Water Grill Restaurant
Location: Beachfront, Barrier Reef Drive, San Pedro
In their words: “We have live music every Friday night. The sushi menu is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at dinner, along with the full dinner menu. Wood-fired pizzas are available every day at dinner. Each month, we raise money for a cause in San Pedro. We really believe that we’re as smart, healthy & happy as our friends and neighbors in Belize.”
Contact:Website, Phone +501 226-3347
Opening Hours: 7am-9:30pm, daily
Rain
Location: 1.5 Miles North, San Pedro Town, at Grand Caribe
In their words: “Rain offers outdoor dining (our rooftop terrace). Our menu is vast & versatile with appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, handcrafted pasta & a fine steak selection. Chef Hugo combines his Argentine, Spanish & Caribbean cooking experience to create, new & different dishes. Enjoy our unique views of the reef & sunsets over the lagoon from our Rooftop Terrace!”
Contact:Website, Phone +501 206-4000
Opening Hours: 7am-10pm, daily
Belize Local Cuisine
El Fogon Restaurant
Location: #2 Trigger Fish Street San Pedro Town
In their words: “El Fogon means “The Fire Hearth”. We specialize in Belizean food cooked the old-fashioned way, with firewood in the open. We welcome you to be part of a Belizean Experience that Celebrates tradition and culture of a never-ending melting pot.”
Contact:Website, Phone +501 206-2121
Opening Hours: 11am-9pm(Closed on Sunday)
Elvi’s Kitchen
Location: Pescador Drive, San Pedro Town
In their words: “Where something good is always cooking. Whether you’re craving crab claws, lobster, calamari, scallops, mussels, freshwater lobster, shrimp, conch, or fish (whole, steaks, or fillet), Elvi’s is that you enjoy at Elvi’s will stay with you for a lifetime, We have Grand Maya buffet every Friday night; all you can eat!.”
Contact:Website, Phone +501 226-2404
Opening Hours: 11am-10pm(Closed on Sunday)
Estel’s Dine by the Sea
Location: Beachfront, San Pedro Town
In their words: A popular beachside breakfast hotspot! Make sure you try the fry jacks.
Contact:Website, Phone +501 226-2019
Opening Hours: 6am-4:30pm(Closed on Tuesday)
Fido’s Courtyard and Pier
Location: Barrier Reef Drive, San Pedro Town
In their words: “Live music nightly, island drink specials, new shot menu with over twenty selections! BBQ.”
Contact:Website, Phone +501 226-2056
Opening Hours: 7am-12am, daily
Mambo Restaurant
Location: 5 Miles North, San Pedro Town at Matachica Resort
In their words: “The Mambo Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge celebrate both International and the uniquely Belizean Cuisine and celebrate local flavors and aromas in an exotic environment. Nestled under our two signature Palapas, Mambo offers candlelit seating both indoors and outdoors to the soothing sound of the sea breeze. The table is renowned as the best on the island, combined with a creative cocktail menu and a sophisticated wine list. Mambo offers a varied vegetarian menu and accommodates vegan and/or gluten-free meals upon request.”
Contact:Website, Phone +501 226-5010
Opening Hours: 8am-3pm, 6:30-9pm daily
Stella’s Sunset Wine Bar & Restaurant
Location: 1 Mile North, San Pedro Town
In their words: “At Stella’s guests enjoy the subtle sounds of waves lapping and local wildlife calling while relaxing on our deck with a glass of wine from our unique portfolio. Gentle breezes, breathtaking sunsets, and a star-studded night sky are the backdrop for friends and family to enjoy authentic cuisine, accompanied by beer, wine, or house-made sangria.”
Contact:Website, Phone +501 602-5284
Opening Hours: 5-9pm, closed Sunday and Thursday
International Cuisine
Cocoblanca Restaurant
Location: 3.5 Miles North San Pedro, at Coco Beach Resort
In their words: “Our spectacular fine dining restaurant and bar, Cocoblanca is open from 11am – 10pm daily. We also offer pool service.” Guests of Belizean Cove Estates enjoy signing privileges at Cocoblanca Restaurant.
Contact:Website, Phone +501 226-4840
Opening Hours: 11am-9pm daily
Italian Cuisine
EVOO Euro Bistro
Location: 2 Miles North, San Pedro Town at Grand Caribe
In their words: “Evoo Euro Bistro was created by Executive Chef Hugo Meyer and his unyielding desire to combine his European cooking expertise and personal touch to offer an unparalleled cuisine in San Pedro. Offering the only hand-crafted pasta, homemade mozzarella cheeses and chocolate fondue in the country, EVOO’s distinct menu complements its captivating and intimate bistro decor. The one and only Gin House in Belize, EVOO, provides exclusive imported Gins & Tonics in addition to European favorites such as Kir Royal, Negroni, and Sangria..”
Contact:Website, Phone +501 226-4001
Opening Hours: 5pm-10pm, daily
Latin and Caribbean Cuisine
Caramba
Location: Pescador Drive San Pedro Town
In their words: Specialized in Seafood, Mexican, Caribbean, and local cuisine
Contact:Website, Phone +501 226-4321
Opening Hours: 11am-10pm(Closed on Wednesday)
Hidden Treasure Restaurant
Location: 1.5 Miles South, Escalante Subdivision, South San Pedro
In their words: “Specializing in Latin American and Caribbean Cuisine, you dine romantically by candlelight, in the sultry tropical air under an exotic hardwood roof off by Bamboo, Mahogany, and Cabbage-bark wood. To add to The Hidden Treasure experience, we offer a free shuttle service. If you are in town at the water ferry terminal. Join us on Thursdays as we feature renowned Belizean musicians, as they entertain us with their renditions of Caribbean, Latin, and American music.”
Contact:Website, Phone +501 226-4111
Opening Hours: 5pm-9pm(Closed on Tuesday)
Portofino Restaurant
Location: 7 Miles North, San Pedro Town at Portofino Beach Resort
In their words: “Located on the second floor of our Main Building, Portofino Restaurant offers a unique romantic tree house setting with spectacular Caribbean views! Our chef uses fresh local produce, seafood, and imported meats. Our menus are inspired by Euro-Caribbean Fusion Cuisine, boasting fresh home-made pasta dishes and daily Grand Specials.”
Contact:Website, Phone +501 206-5096
Opening Hours: Breakfast 7:30am-11am, Lunch 11:30-4pm, Dinner 6pm-9pm, daily
High-end chef for Hire in San Pedro
Choose a Chef-for-hire to cater a fine-dining experience right in your own luxury villa. Belizean Cove Estates is located at 3 Miles North of San Pedro Town, the only town on the island of Ambergris Caye. There is one road north, and it is paved to Mile 3.5, at Belizean Shores Resort. The most popular ways of getting around the island are in a public water taxi that makes scheduled daily runs up and down the island’s coast or by renting a golf cart. Golf cart rentals are available at Belizean Cove Estates, via the front desk. For more information on dining options at your luxury villa, such as chef-for-hire, restaurants with signing privileges and provisioning services, please visit our Occasions page, here or the FAQ page, here.
