Belize City is not known for its fine dining, in fact both San Pedro and Placencia win first and second place respectively in the fine dining division.
Residents’ priority is a big lunch of stewed chicken with rice and beans. Expect many authentic Belizean options but only a small handful of recommended restaurants for Belize City. —
Dining, Bar and Café options at the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina
The Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina is the undoubted leader for large hotel accommodations and as such their various food and beverage facilities ranks high, but overall dining at the Radisson is not considered to be among the best in Belize City, but yes their presentation, cleanliness, etc is certainly considered to be first class.
On the negative side they have very few vegetarian options to offer. Their food, beverage and services are all considered as being overpriced.
Enjoy On-site Dining at our Belize City Hotel
You will experience some of the best dining in Belize when you sample selections from our Belize City hotel’s unique restaurants and bars. St. George’s Restaurant serves fresh seafood, and dishes at the poolside Stonegrill Restaurant are served on hot volcanic stones. If you’re craving a light snack, try Le Petit Cafe. When evening falls, Baymen’s Tavern and Poolside Bar offer your favorite beverages, live music and entertainment.
- Group arrangements available in St. George’s Restaurant
- Room service available 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m
Le Petit Cafe
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Cuisine |
COFFE HOUSE |
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Hours |
Daily 06:00 to 20:00 |
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Location |
At the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina |
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Reservations |
Reservations not accepted |
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Phone |
501 223 3333 |
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Prices |
US$3.00 to US$8.00 |
| Credit Cards | Visa, Master Card and American Express |
Le Petit does a brisk business for breakfast, especially amongst local workers. A variety of both sweet and savory baked goods and pastries from their in house bakery is available, as well as a wide range of coffee drinks (hot and cold) and natural fruit juices. Most of the seating is in an open-air courtyard, under shade trees and flower-covered trellises. If you come for lunch, or even dinner, (only light menu items ie sandwiches) you’re not bound to wash things down with a caffeinated brew; they have a small wine list.
Wi-fi is also available. —
Baymen Tavern
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Cuisine |
Bar and short order menu. |
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Hours |
Daily 12:00 to 20:00 |
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Location |
At the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina |
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Reservations |
Reservations not accepted |
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Phone |
501 223 3333 |
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Prices |
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| Credit Cards | Visa, Master Card and American Express |
For a relaxing cocktail or after-dinner drink, stop by Baymen’s Tavern, offering daily live entertainment. Sip on an exotic island delight, local beer or your favorite refreshment in an air-conditioned, cozy setting. If you want to be outdoors, relax on our open-air deck overlooking the garden, pool and Caribbean Sea. Light meals and a kids menu are available.
The bar is located straight off the Radisson Fort George Dock. I swear they make the best margaritas. An excellent, cozy spot for drinks, bit expensive, but well worth it.
Normally gets busy on Fridays after 17:00 when the locals arrive to take advance of the half price drinks near the pool.
The Stone Grill Restaurant and Poolside Bar
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Cuisine |
Bar, snacks, self-cook, oh hot volcanic rocks. |
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Hours |
Happy Hour on Fridays |
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Location |
At the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina |
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Reservations |
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Phone |
501 223 3333 |
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Prices |
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| Credit Cards | Visa, Master Card and American Express |
Weekends come alive at our Belize City hotel’s Poolside Bar with Belize’s best happy hour on Friday nights from 5-9 p.m. Discounted drinks are featured, along with a free, delicious snack with each round of drinks ordered. Popular Caribbean and international music sets the mood.
Try the poolside Stonegrill Restaurant for a unique and healthy dining experience. Meals are served cooking at the table on super-heated, natural volcanic stones. This concept uses no added fats or oils, sears the food without burning it and locks in the full flavor and tenderness of every dish.
The Stone Grill Restaurant and Bar is located straight off the Radisson Fort George Dock.
St. George’s Restaurant
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Cuisine |
Radisson’s Main Restaurant International Cuisine |
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Hours |
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Location |
At the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina |
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Reservations |
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Phone |
501 223 3333 |
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Prices |
US$3.00 to US$8.00 |
| Credit Cards | Visa, Master Card and American Express |
Enjoy delicious seafood specialties and sumptuous local and international cuisine in our tropical-themed, full-service restaurant. We offer delicious lunch specials Monday through Wednesday and a lunch buffet on Thursdays, as well as a variety of specials on weekends. We are also proud to feature American favorites and a kids menu. Our fine wines, special buffets and/or menus are perfect for holiday gatherings and other occasions. Sunday morning Brunch – 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sumathi Restaurant
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Cuisine |
INDIAN AND VEGETARIAN |
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Hours |
11:00 to 23:00 – Tuesday to Sunday |
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Location |
Baymen Avenue, Belize City, Belize |
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Reservations |
Reservations available but not necessary |
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Phone |
501 223 1172 or 501 223-3655 |
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Prices |
US$5.00 to US$15.00 |
| Credit Cards | Visa, Master Card |
Sumathi is owned by some Hindus serves an excellent, authentic, tasty Northern Indian food, so don’t let the ugly concrete facade turn you away.
The restaurant uses an authentic tandoori oven, a large clay oven with intense heat that cooks meat and seafood quickly, leaving it crispy on the outside and juicy inside.
Try the tandoori chicken, with cumin, ginger, and minty yogurt, served with naan (Indian flatbread). There is a top-notch array of vegetarian dishes, including kabuli channa (chick pea curry) and aloo gobi (a curry of cauliflower, potatoes, sweet pepper and ginger).
Service is attentive, and portions are generous.
This is the restaurant with the most vegetarian meals to offer.
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Riverside Tavern
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Cuisine |
Appetizers, fine food, pub grub |
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Hours |
12:00 to 24:00 – Mon to Saturday |
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Location |
No. 2 Mapp Street, Belize City, Belize |
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Reservations |
Reservations not accepted |
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Phone |
501-223-5640 |
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Prices |
US$3.00 to US$8.00 |
| Credit Cards | Visa, Master Card and American Express |
Admission:
Normally no cover charge unless for Christmas, New Years party or such.
Dress Code:
For men no sleeveless shirts, no strongman shirts, no over size clothing, no ¾ shorts.
Now this is a place you can take your guests. Opened in May, 2006 it is owned and managed by the Belizean Bowen family (beverage dynasty) who are the bottlers of Belikin beer, Guinness Stout, crystal bottled water and the full line of coke soft drinks.
The place is immaculate, from the fenced, guarded and paved parking area, to the outdoor covered deck with a great view of the Haulover Creek, to the very nice looking and well equipped bar area inside. The place is quite nice – exceptional by Belizean standards.
Riverside Tavern rose straight to the top of Belize City’s nightlife and dining scene and has stayed there ever since. Very convivial sports pub atmosphere and a popular meeting place for Belize’s who’s who crowd.
A gleaming, four-sided bar, with bottles lining back-lit shelves, stands in the centre of this upscale tavern. Settle inside in air-conditioned comfort at one of the ample wooden tables set around the huge bar, or on the normally breezy outdoor covered deck overlooking the Haulover Creek.
And their menu…., what can you say? It is complete, well, it has everything except for rice and beans. The Riverside Tavern’s huge signature burgers come in six, ten and sixteen ounce sizes with all the trimming and fries too. They are arguably the best in Belize. Riverside serves everything from pub snacks to classy American/Caribbean cuisine. Belize’s national beer, Belikin is served ice cold off the tap and the service is excellent.
Come nightfall, the tavern swells with a lively crowd of Belizean high rollers and travellers. The tavern’s prices serve as a barrier to the hoi polli.
This is one of the few restaurants in Belize with a dress code. Shorts are not allowed at night.
The fenced, guarded parking lot right in front of the restaurant makes it easy and safe to park.
Parking is free and so is their wi-fi.
Pepper’s Pizza
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Cuisine |
PIZZA AND HOT WINGS |
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Hours |
11:00 to 22:00 – Monday to Thursday |
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Location |
4 St Thomas Street, Belize City, Belize |
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Reservations |
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Phone |
501-223-5000 |
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Prices |
SEE BELOW |
| Credit Cards | Visa and Master Card |
The locale of Pepper’s Pizza is very small. There is absolutely nothing fancy about it and it is not really a place where you would like to take your guest, but please don’t underestimate as Pepper’s Pizza is actually very, very good, the best in Belize City.
We would recommend you use their delivery service. You can call they at 501 223 5000 and place your order. At peak times delivery takes about 45 to 60 minutes for the pizza to be delivered.
Menu
Buffalo Wings – (includes garlic breadsticks, veggie sticks and dip)
- 10 pieces – US$7.75
- 12 pieces – US$9.75
- 15 pieces – US$12.25
- 20 pieces – US$15.00
- 25 pieces – US$18.50
Pizzas
- US$11.50 – 4 slice pizza
- US$17.00 – 6 slice pizza
- US$21.50 – 8 slice pizza
- US$25.00 – 10 slice pizza
Toppings available at an additional cost are
- Pepperoni
- Ground Steak
- Ham
- Extra Cheese
- Onions
- Sweet Pepper
- Mushrooms
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Black Olives
- Pineapples