Ambergris Caye Restaurants, Dinner, Lunch, Meals, Delicious, Food, Dining, Restaurants on Ambergris Caye, Belize

Restaurants on Ambergris Caye

Ambergris Caye has Belize's widest selection of restaurants of interest to visitors, ranging from inexpensive local spots and pizza joints to a few that are rated among the finest in the world. The emphasis is on seafood, of course, but many restaurants also serve chicken and pork. Lobster is usually the most-expensive item on the menu (in-season mid-July to mid-February), at around US$20. Pasta and Mexican-style dishes also are popular. After all that pricey seafood, an honest plate of Belizean beans and rice will taste real good. Dress is very casual, even at the spiffy places. Conch season is September 30-July 1st, and shrimp doesn't really have a season but very hard to get from June-August. Price ranges shown are for typical meals for one (usually dinner), not including tip, tax or alcoholic drinks. VAT of 15% may be charged at some restaurants, mainly higher volume places: Conch season is September 30-July 1st, and shrimp doesn't really have a season but very hard to get from June-August. Price ranges shown are for typical meals for one (usually dinner), not including tip, tax or alcoholic drinks. VAT of 15% may be charged at some restaurants, mainly higher volume places:

Inexpensive, under US$5
Moderate, US$6-$15
Expensive, US$16-25
Very Expensive, over US$25

CELI'S RESTAURANT ON THE BEACH- at the San Pedro Holiday Hotel. Open 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Beach BBQ every Wednesday night. SPECIAL SEAFOOD dishes every day. Indoor and outdoor dining. Reservations not required.

HOLIDAY HOTEL- Every Wednesday, live music and a fabulous Beach Barbecue from 6:30pm - 9:00 pm. Barrier Reef Drive. Snacks at the bar in the evening. Phone 226-2014.

SWEET BASIL GOURMET CAFE - 20 varieties of imported cheeses and patés, fabulous Fresh Greek, French and Italian salads, wines, pitas, sandwiches, and baguettes. Veggie dishes, big juicy burgers, deli sandwiches and a GREAT view of the Caribbean from our upstairs deck. We also prepare deli platters to your order and other tasty delights. Just across the river cut. Take your golf cart, bike, or feet north and cross the ferry, or take water taxi. Tres Cocos area. Open 10 - 5 except Monday. Call us at 226-3870..

CALIENTE MEXICAN & CARIBBEAN CUISINE - Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11 am - 9:30 pm. On the beach in the Spindrift Hotel. Try one of Jennie Staines' original creations. Closed Mondays.

WINE DEVINE - Fine Wines & Imported Cheese on a lush tropical island! Visit the one and only gourmet wine & cheese shop in San Pedro, Belize. Gift baskets & deli platters. Imported olives oils & vinegars. 226-3430, located on Pescador Drive.

CASA PICASSO - Come and check out San Pedro's "best kept secret," CASA PICASSO. This intimate and ultra-stylish restaurant-club-bar is located just 1Ž2 mile south of town on the lagoon side Offering Spanish style tapas combined with other favorite appetizers, delicious and filling pasta dishes and the islands' largest dessert menu, the laid back cool lounge bar and plush sofas make it a perfect spot. Phone 226-4507.

CELI'S DELI - at the San Pedro Holiday Hotel. Carry-out service; a variety of delicious sandwiches and local food. Fresh juices, coffee and other beverages. Open daily 6 to 6.

EL DIVINO at Banana Beach, indoor (fully air-conditioned) and outdoor dining, and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring a Brazilian Rodesio Grill and the Brick Pizza Oven. The Martini Lounge is a full service bar, with a variety of choice drinks and well as imported wines. Phone 226-3890.