Belizean & Garifuna food
Explore local plates including rice and beans with stew chicken, Bundiga and Hudut. Hudut requires advance arrangements; call us before your visit.
See local dishes →Waterfront dining · Hopkins, Belize
A table over the Caribbean.
Belizean plates, seafood and cold drinks, with the sea right beside you.
Swinging Armadillo Beach Bar & Grill sits on the beachfront on the northside of Hopkins. Our thatched-roof dining space brings together colorful tables, an open bar and room to settle in for lunch or dinner.
Choose your plate
Come for the food. Stay for the view.
Seafood by the sea
Our menu includes snapper, shrimp, fried whole fish and lobster dishes. Ask what is available today; seafood selection depends on season and supply.
Browse seafood and prices →Something for the table
Choose from tacos, quesadillas, burgers, vegetarian options and fresh juices. All listed menu prices are in Belizean dollars.
Explore the full menu →Plan your visit
Make it part of your Hopkins day.
Lunch, dinner or drinks
Open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM. Come with an appetite, or take a break by the water with a cold drink. For current availability or a special meal, call +501 635-5404.
Coming with a group?
Our online form accepts table requests for up to 25 guests. Your reservation is confirmed only after we approve it; for other arrangements, please call.
Request your table →Still planning the rest of your day? Explore our Hopkins visitor guide →
Make a meal part of your day
Pull up a chair by the sea.
Northside Hopkins · Open daily, 9 AM–9 PM · +501 635-5404