Restaurants in Placencia
In addition to the places mentioned here, the restaurant at The Inn at Robert's Grove is consistently top notch. On the other end of the spectrum, Wendy's (not the chain; tel. 523-3335) is a popular, low-key spot serving excellent Belizean, Mexican, and international fare, located on the main road, at the southern end of town, almost by the pier.
Finally, as you wander around town in the heat of the day, be sure to stop in at Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Shop for some fresh, homemade ice cream or gelato. Tutti Frutti is in the on the main road in the Placencia Village Square shopping center, across from the soccer field. Daisy's, located on the main road near the center of town, also serves up fresh, homemade ice cream, as well as breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. For cones and sundaes, though, we like Tutti Frutti best.
There are also several grocery stores in the village, in case you want to put together a picnic lunch.
Special Moment: Get Your Bib Out
Lobster season opens each year on June 15, and Placencia pulls out all the stops to celebrate the culinary possibilities of this underwater arthropod. In addition to concerts, games, and sidewalk booths hawking all sorts of goods and treats, you'll be able to sample everything from lobster fritters to lobster quiche to lobster bisque and beyond. If it can be made with lobster, you'll probably find it here. The Placencia Lobster Festival is held in late June each year; for more information and exact dates, contact the Placencia Information Center (tel. 523-4045; www.placencia.com).
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De'Tatch Seafood Beach Bar & Grill
This funky open-air beachfront joint is one of the most popular spots in town. Traditional Belizean breakfasts here are hearty and inexpensive. You can get excellent seafood or shrimp burritos or tacos for lunch and a selection of tasty grilled meat, poultry, and seafood offerings…$$Around Town - Mexican
Habanero Mexican Café & Bar
Set on the lagoon side of the peninsula beside the marina at Robert’s Grove, this restaurant serves a mix of Tex-Mex and traditional Mexican fare. When the bugs aren’t biting, you’ll want to grab a table outdoors on the deck overlooking the water. This is also a great spot to catch…$$Around Town - Italian
Mare
Subdued lighting, tables adorned with candles and flowers, and a view out to the sea—the director behind the Godfather movies (Francis Ford Coppola, the owner of the resort Mare is in) knows how to set the scene for a romantic dinner. The restaurant is also darn nice for lunch,…$$$Around Town - Fusion
Maya Beach Hotel Bistro
★★★ FUSION/SEAFOOD[em]Lobster bread pudding. Plantain gnocchi. Prosciutto-wrapped grouper. These are just a few of the dazzling, inventive dishes served up at this beachfront restaurant. It has the finest food in Placencia, and arguably, in Belize. Signature main dishes here include…$$$Around town - Belizean
Omar's Diner
There’s no assembly-line production, Styrofoam wrappings, or U.S.-style short-order cook here. Which means that the speed of service won’t be up to American diner norms. So get on Belize time and enjoy this long-standing restaurant, which consistently serves hearty, tasty local fare…$Around Town - Comfort Food
Pickled Parrot
The chillest hangout in Placencia, this palapa roofed pub is owned by a gregarious former New Jersey resident who knows what the ex-pat community (and visitors) want. He serves up quality bar food—pizzas, burgers, subs, and burritos—and some more elevated fare at night (mango-rum…$Around Town - International
Rumfish y Vino
On a breezy balcony in the center of town, Rumfish y Vino offers a a wide-ranging menu of food from across the Americans (most prominently Mexico, Peru and the U.S.A). Most days that includes succulent conch fritters, homemade fish pâté, and Jamaican jerk pork chops. On the comfort…$$Around Town - International/Coffee House
The Secret Garden
The name of this quiet and cozy little spot is appropriate. Reached over a small yellow bridge, the Secret Garden has a few outdoor tables on a wood deck in, yes, a shady garden. A few more tables are located on a covered veranda, and a couple more are inside the small restaurant.…$Around Town
