The following list of great eating spots was provided by Dave and Carissa from Better in Belize after a stay in Hopkins. All of these restaurants and bars can also be accessed online for more details, but this quick list is a good place to start. There are, no doubt, many other great restaurants and bars in Hopkins, in addition to these.
Driftwood Pizza –on the beach, live music and drumming, bar, pizza, Cajun, Creole and international cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options.
Love on the Rocks – on the beach, seafood, Central American & Caribbean cuisine.
Chef Rob’s Gourmet Cafe – on the beach, Seafood, Caribbean, Central American and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
Nice Cream – great local ice cream, takeout and seating, wheelchair accessible.
Singanga Restaurant at Hamanasi Resort – on the water, awesome drinks, fusion and traditional Belizean food.Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, lactose intolerant options
Rhum Shack – open air beach front, nice atmosphere, good drinks, Caribbean cuisine, seating and takeaway.
Swinging Armadillo – on the water, great drink specials, bar, seafood, Caribbean, South and Central American cuisine.
Barracuda Bar – on the water, beautiful atmosphere, seafood, steaks, and pasta.
La Trattoria – not on the beach, intimate atmosphere, wine bar, pizza, European cuisine. Vegetarian friendly.
Ella’s Cool Spot – fresh seafood daily, bar, a locals’ favorite, seafood, Caribbean & Central American cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, takeout, seating, wheelchair accessible. (NOTE: Hopkins has several little open-front restaurants called “Cool Spots”).