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snapper seasoned with Maya spices and wrapped in a
banana leaf to marinated ribs (mains Bz$25-50). The
breezy, open-sided restaurant appeals with its rustic
elegance, featuring mahogany tables and wood-beamed
ceilings.
Daily 5-9pm; occasionally closes one day a
week, so call to confirm.
Palmilla Restaurant
At the Victoria House
T
226
2067,
W
victoria-house.com; map p.93.
Excellent fine-
dining menu in a romantic, candlelit setting overlooking
the hotel's pool. Start off with grilled pork belly with
pineapple chutney (Bz$22), followed by lobster with
couscous (Bz$62) or roast snapper with sweet potato
(Bz$50). Also serves breakfast and lunch.
Hours may vary,
but generally daily 7am-9pm.
everything from chicken and ribs to the all-time favourite,
pulled pork. Grab an extra napkin, and sit on the outdoor
deck atop a lagoon that's home to, yes, crocs.
Wed-Sun
11am-5pm.
Legends Burger House
Just north of the bridge
T
226 2113,
W
legendsburgerhouse.com; map p.93.
Admittedly, you probably didn't come to
a Caribbean island to eat burgers. But if you have
a craving, this is the place. A roadside clapboard
restaurant painted in red, white and blue, the casual,
cheery
Legends
serves thick and juicy burgers
(from Bz$7), topped with everything from slabs of
bacon to beer-battered shrimp, which crowns the
Sir Barry Burger, named after late Belizean
billionaire Barry Bowen. It also hosts live music and “jam
nights” on the weekend, and occasionally during the
week.
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm (until midnight on live
music nights).
Rendezvous
On the beach, 3.5 miles north of town
T
226 3426,
W
ambergriscaye.com/rendezvous; map
p.93.
A delicious and unique fusion of Thai and French
cuisines, accompanied by wines from the restaurant's own
winery. Try the signature
phad thai
, with sautéed chicken
and shrimp, and the lobster tail with roast garlic (mains
Bz$30-50). Heavenly desserts, too, like home-made
coconut ice cream.
Tues-Sun 6-9pm.
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NORTH ISLAND
Capricorn
At the Capricorn Resort
T
226 2809,
W
capricornresort.com; map p.93.
Excellent gourmet
food in a beautiful location, with such dishes as
French escargot, crab claws and pork tenderloin. Mains
Bz$30-60. Great breakfasts, too - don't miss the fresh-
squeezed juices.
8-10am, 11.30am-2pm & 6-9pm;
closed Wed.
Lazy Croc BBQ
Buena Vista Point, on the beachfront,
1.5 miles north of San Pedro
T
226 4015; map p.93.
The
popular Belizean tradition of BBQ is perfected here, with
DRINKING AND NIGHTLIFE
San Pedro is the tourist capital of Belize and, correspondingly, it also has the liveliest
nightlife
in the country. You'll find
the buzziest bars and clubs near the centre of town, along the beach. Locals often gather in Central Park in the evening,
which fills with food vendors, making this a good spot to grab a cheap snack after a boozy night out.
Crazy Canucks
South of town, at Exotic Caye Beach
Resort
T
206 2031,
W
belizeisfun.com; map p.93.
One
of the more popular bars on the island, which easily lives up
to its motto: “Where the beer is cold, the sand is warm and
the live bands are jammin'!” Potent tropical cocktails
include the Dirty Howler Monkey, made with Kahlua, dark
rum and banana. Come by on “Sunday Funday,” with jam
sessions starting at 3pm.
Daily 11am-midnight.
Fido's
Barrier Reef Drive, on the beach, just north of
the park
T
226 2056,
W
fidosbelize.com; map p.95.
This
palapa
-style beach club draws a nightly crowd to the
ample bar and outdoor seating. Live music most nights of
the week, and a great spot to meet other travellers.
Daily
11am-midnight.
Jaguar Temple
Near Central Park
W
jaguarstemple
club.com; map p.95.
A hopping dance club, where locals
and visitors - plus the occasional shady character or two -
come to groove under pulsating lights. Stop by for happy
hour (5-7pm) at the street-level bar out front,
Rehab
Lounge
.
Thurs-Sat 9pm-4am; Rehab Lounge: Tues-
Sun 3pm-midnight.
Lola's Pub
Barrier Reef Drive, across from Belize Bank
T
206 2120; map p.95.
Mix it up with a friendly crowd of
expats and locals at this homely pub, with a top-notch
cocktail menu and all manner of hosted events, from poker
nights to football games to cigar-sampling. Hearty pub
grub ranges from burgers to fish and chips (from Bz$10).
Daily 11am-midnight.
Palapa Bar and Grill
About 1 mile north of the bridge
T
226 2528,
W
palapabarandgrill.com; map p.93.
Ease
into the Caribbean evening over a rum cocktail at this
palapa
bar on the water. Soak up the alcohol with good pub
grub, like fish tacos and the appropriately named, juicy
“Kick Ass Humongous Burger” (Bz$10-20).
Daily
10am-9pm.
Rojo Beach Bar
5 miles north of town, on the beach
T
226 4012,
W
rojolounge.com; map p.93.
This casual
beach bar hits all the right notes: open-air
palapa
seating
on a gorgeous stretch of beach, fresh tropical cocktails and
bar snacks that far exceed the usual pub grub, like lobster
pizza (from Bz$15).
Tues-Sat noon until last person
leaves.
Señor Marlins
On the beach, near Central Park; map
p.95.
Kick off a lively night at this amiable beachfront bar,
