Restaurants & Bars

Restaurants & Bars

San Pedro Town

Tucked into the Escalante neighborhood about 1.5 miles south of San Pedro Town, The Hidden Treasure Restaurant & Lounge lives up to its name, revealing itself only after leaving the main road and following the signs into a quieter residential setting. What began in 2008 as a family dream, when Ruben and Elvie Muñoz transformed their backyard into a restaurant, has grown into one of San Pedro’s best-known dining destinations. The restaurant received the Belize Tourism Board’s first Restaurant of the Year Award in 2009 and has since earned a place in TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame. Inside, candlelight, handcrafted wood, bamboo, mahogany, and a thatched roof create an intimate setting that feels particularly suited to romantic dinners and special occasions. The kitchen specializes in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine, with locally sourced seafood playing an important role alongside steaks, chops, and creative surf-and-turf dishes. Favorites include seafood fritters, Parmesan-stuffed grouper, Caribbean jerk shrimp, and the restaurant’s signature Caye Lime Pie. The experience extends beyond the plate. Cocktails and an extensive wine selection accompany dinner, while live Belizean music is featured on selected evenings. Guests staying south of San Pedro Town can also take advantage of complimentary shuttle service, making the journey to this tucked-away restaurant remarkably effortless. For an evening where the setting, hospitality, music, and food become part of the occasion, The Hidden Treasure Restaurant & Lounge offers exactly the sort of dining experience its name promises.