Naia Beach Bar and Bistro
Naia’s convenient on-property beachside dining option for casual food and drinks.
Explore Belize
Placencia
A growing collection of our favorite places and practical recommendations for making the most of your stay.
Restaurants
1981
Naia’s signature waterfront restaurant, named for the year Belize attained independence. It offers a modern take on fresh Belizean cuisine with local ingredients, seasonal seafood, local meats, vegetarian choices, creative cocktails, and a curated wine list. Open to resort guests and the public for dinner nightly.
Visit 1981 →Maya Beach Bistro
A casual beachfront bistro with contemporary, tropical-inspired dishes and plenty of fish and seafood. The menu also includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, plus wine, local beer, rum drinks, and house cocktails. Reservations are recommended.
Visit Maya Beach Bistro →Rumfish y Vino
A Central American-style gastro-bar in Placencia Village Square, offering small plates, Belizean twists on comfort food, international fusion dishes, local draft beer, cocktails, and an extensive wine selection. Indoor and outdoor seating overlook the village ballfield.
Visit Rumfish y Vino →Dawn’s Grill
A small family restaurant serving Caribbean and Belizean cuisine in downtown Placencia. It is currently open for dinner Monday through Saturday at The Galley, and is especially known for lobster dishes during lobster season.
Visit Dawn’s Grill →The Shak Beach Cafe
A relaxed cafe on the Placencia Sidewalk serving made-to-order fresh cuisine with a healthy focus. Look for real-fruit smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, curries, gourmet salads, and fresh local ingredients.
Visit The Shak →Above Grounds Coffee
A specialty coffee shop on the south end of Placencia Village, known for ethically sourced, shade-grown Guatemalan Arabica coffee. It offers espresso and brewed coffee, teas and chocolate, plant-based milk options, plus bagels, toast, local jams, and baked treats.
Visit Above Grounds →Turtle Inn
A beachfront resort dining destination with several restaurants and bars. Choices include candlelit seafood at Mare, the Gauguin Grill, Belizean favorites at Auntie Luba’s Kitchen, a Napoli-style pizzeria, and cocktails at the Laughing Fish Bar.
Explore Turtle Inn dining →Inky’s
An all-day restaurant and bar at Placencia’s gathering place for food and fun. The menu features Mediterranean-inspired dishes and seasonal ingredients, alongside mini golf, shaded pickleball, a martini bar, gelato, and regular events.
Visit Inky’s →Rick’s Cafe
A Placencia restaurant and cafe with updates and details available on Facebook.
Visit Rick’s Cafe on Facebook →Tutti Frutti Gelato
A Placencia stop for gelato and a cool sweet treat.
View Tutti Frutti Gelato →Koi Sushi
A Placencia option for sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes.
Visit Koi Sushi →1981
Naia’s signature waterfront restaurant, with a modern take on fresh Belizean cuisine, seasonal seafood, local meats, vegetarian choices, creative cocktails, and a curated wine list.
Visit 1981 →More recommendations are coming soon.
Tours & excursions
Naia Resort front desk: The front desk at Naia can book any tour or excursion for you. They are a great first stop for advice and reservations during your stay.
Go Sea Tours
A Placencia-based, Belizean-owned operator for snorkeling, scuba diving, island hopping, fishing, Monkey River trips, and seasonal whale-shark excursions. Their dive-and-snorkel trips visit the Belize Barrier Reef and include hotel shuttle service, gear, lunch, towels, park fees, and taxes; private charters are also available.
Visit Go Sea Belize →More recommendations are coming soon.
Stores
Publics
A convenient grocery stop in Seine Bight for food, drinks, and everyday essentials. No website is currently listed.
Top Value Grocery
A local grocery option for food, drinks, and everyday essentials.
Visit Top Value Grocery on Facebook →More recommendations are coming soon.
Rental cars
Naia Resort front desk: Naia can arrange rides into Placencia Village, making it easy to get into town without a rental vehicle.
Captain Jak’s Golf Carts
Placencia’s authorized Club Car dealer, offering new and pre-owned carts, parts, service, and maintenance. Their range includes personal and passenger carts, including models designed for up to eight passengers.
Visit Captain Jak’s Golf Carts →Destiny Car Rental
A Maya Beach rental company with economy cars, SUVs, and seven-seat vehicles. Daily rates include insurance, and the company offers delivery within its service radius, plus pickup, drop-off, and professional driver services.
Visit Destiny Car Rental →More recommendations are coming soon.