14 Best Restaurants in Roatan, Roatan and the Bay Islands

Ilene's Kitchen

$ | West End Fodor's choice
If you're looking for authentic island food, you'll need to stop here, where Miss Ilene herself dishes up traditional island fare such as stewed chicken with rice and beans, fried plantains and cabbage salad, and whole fried fish. If she's making soup, be sure to try some even if it's hot out—her soup is legendary in West End.

Lala's Gallery and Garden Cafe

$$ | West Bay Fodor's choice
When you've had your fill of the beach crowd, head back to the main road and enter into Lala's garden, a beautiful space that exudes some much needed zen vibes. The café offers healthy, vegetable-centric fare at reasonable prices. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free friendly, the international fusion menu changes based on seasonal availability. Central American art is featured around the alfresco dining area.

Roatán Oasis

$$$$ | West End Fodor's choice
There's a reason Oasis is constantly on the top of Roatán's best restaurant lists—its international fusion menu and laid-back atmosphere consistently come with good food and drinks. The menu changes frequently, so be sure to check their Facebook page for the most up-to-date menu items. But you'll usually get at least a few local favorites, like the famous chipotle-glazed baby back ribs or a homemade Snickers bar. Creative cocktails flow freely, and this is one of the only places on the west side serving imported beers.

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The Thai Place

$$$ | West End Fodor's choice

You'll hear locals still calling this place Tong's Thai, and while former owner Tong left the island long ago, thankfully the cooks stayed on. Spicy noodle dishes are served on the beachfront gazebo, and at night, the candlelit dock makes for a romantic dinner on the water. Honduran twists are added to traditional favorites by adding lobster to pad thai or squid to vegetable curry dishes.

Argentinian Grill

$$$ | West End

Grilled meats served fresh off the parilla (charcoal grill) are this steak house's specialty. Juicy fillets of beef tenderloin accompany local fare like wahoo steaks and lobster tail. Italian pasta and vegetarian dishes are also available. In the evenings in good weather, there is an option to dine barefoot on the beach with large lanterns lighting your table. The service is friendly but slow.

Argentine Lunch Dinner $$$ Family
Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras
2445–4264
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Daily 10:30–10. Closed Mon.

Beach Club San Simon

$$$$ | West Bay

Set in the intimate garden of a very posh, very private beach club, the eatery serves up high-end surf and turf fare. Grilled lobster, shrimp, and grouper are listed alongside vodka-infused baby back ribs and buttery rotisserie chicken—San Simon's specialty. Sun beds and beach cabanas can be rented for half or full days. The club also has free Wi-Fi and private showers for guests.

Creole's Rotisserie Chicken

$ | West End
Known simply as "Rotisserie Chicken" to locals, you'll be asked by nearly everyone in town if you've been here for chicken yet. A charming little restaurant with plastic chairs and a nice view, quarter, half, and whole chicken dinners are served here along with a large variety of sides and homemade limeade. Try to get here on the early side for dinner or the chicken might get sold out.

Gio's

$$$$ | French Harbour

Famous for its king crabs, Gio's is something of an institution on Roatán. Served with lemon butter, the seafood comes in heaping portions. There's a slew of other satisfying seafood specialties, as well as great steaks. Sit in the air-conditioned dining room or on the terrace overlooking the Caribbean.

H.B. Warren (Sun Supermarket)

$ | Coxen Hole

The most centrally located supermarket on the island, H.B. Warren has a lunch counter where you can sample some delicious fried chicken. It's also a great place for a quick breakfast. Colectivo taxis and public buses depart from the store.

Hole in the Wall Restaurant

$$ | Jonesville

As you would expect from a restaurant with this name, Hole in the Wall is a local favorite—so much so that the community helped rebuild it after a 2005 fire burned the place to the ground. Come here for the lobster, shrimp, and sirloin steaks; it's a quick boat ride from Oak Ridge, and any water taxi will know exactly where to take you. If you call ahead, they'll send a boat for you.

Por Qué No?

$$ | West End
Serving up traditional Mediterranean fare, Por Qué No? is a hidden gem tucked away off the main road. Assemble a mix-and-match meal of appetizers: couscous, hummus, and the best potato salad on the island will do well. If you're hungrier, chow down on any of the pizzas or pastas, or head further east with a plate of Turkish kofte (meatballs). Breakfast is healthy and quick. Pull up a chair on the deck and enjoy the views of dive boats speeding by.

The Crow's Nest

$$$ | Oak Ridge
Open to hotel guests and walk-ins alike, this restaurant is set in a lush tropical garden and has its very own line of jams and jellies. Creative seafood, salads, and sandwiches grace the menu, but don't skip the famous house-smoked pork tenderloin BBQ. Enjoy your meal with a signature mango margarita or two.

Vintage Pearl Restaurant & Wine Cellar

$$$$ | West Bay

Gourmet dinners and an extensive wine collection give this eatery an elegant advantage in an area dominated by resort buffets. The menu changes daily based on season and local availability, but almost always features a beef, fish, pork, chicken, and vegetarian dish. The cellar has more than 50 international wines, including featured favorites from California. Cool off inside the mahogany wood cabin, surrounded by sea-grape trees, or enjoy the breeze outside on the waterfront deck.

Wraps + Art

$ | West End
A tiny shop with a casual atmosphere, Wraps + Art proves true to its name by offering affordable and healthy wraps amid local art. There are plenty of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, and the owner even tucks handwritten notes with inspirational messages into every take-out bag. Art classes are sporadically offered in the evenings, accompanied by wine and wraps.