Punta Gorda

Gomier's

On the north side of town has excellent vegetarian food at very reasonable prices, featuring homemade soy milk and tofu. he may also serve fish, but nobody ever seemed to order anything other than the vegetarian special du jour.

Emery Restaurant

Serves simple belizean food. the shrimpburger is an experience.

Mariann's Bayview Restaurant

On the seafront serves east indian and belizean cuisine on the breezy thatch-covered roof terrace. cohune cabbage, made with hearts of palm flavoured with 'yellow ginger' turmeric is one not to be missed!

Mangrove Inn

Overlooking the sea at cattle landing has some of the best food in town and offers an ever-changing menu. run by husband and wife team iconie and john

Earth Runnin's and Bukut Bar

For belizean food with a twist, and some international options. the curried chicken wrap, using roti bread, is very popular. they play good reggae and sometimes have live music

Reef Bar

Above punta gorda market, has a range of international and belizean food, and has live music and garifuna drumming most fridays and saturdays

Garay's Kitchen

At the end of the 'boulevard' on the western side of town near the btl telephone mast has some of the best value lunch options us$3 and great bbq chicken on saturdays

Marenco's Ice Cream Parlour

On main street just south of the clocktower serves good food, icy cold fruit juices, and - of course - great ice cream