Where would you suggest taking my 11 year old son for dinner in San Pedro. He loves Smoothies. A friend told me to take him to Cocina Caramba. Would that be a good choice?
Also, she told me to go to the Amnesia Cafe. I never heard anyone at this board talk of that particular restaurant. Where is it located? I personally think she had Amnesia when she was in San Pedro. She is not keen on answering a lot of my questions and doesn't seem to remember too much about her trip. I hope it doesn't have to do with the rum punches since I plan to partake it the delicious beverage often.
Island Mom: Any restaurant in San Pedro would be fine. Also, take him to the local street vendors. Wonderful food for cheap prices. I'm sure he will enjoy the surroundings.
Have fun!
Amnesia Cafe disappeared a couple of years ago. No one seems to remember where it went. It was across the street from Rasta Pasta, which is gone too. Seems to me it was gone long before Cocina Caramba came along, so I don't see how your friend could remember both on the same trip.
good one Bobber
(lol at the above)
Hi Island Mom, the age of 11 is grand! I'd suggest taking your son to Fidos for dinner. You'd have live entertainment everywhere and kids as well as adults love entertainment!
There is music, tourists, locals, LOTS of charactors comin and goin... depending on the night all kinds of action can be happening, not bad food and a great island ambiance. This would be my first choice to recommend to any tourists with age differences.
We dine at many other places, but I do think this would be a good match for you and your son 1st time on Island.
Enjoy Ambergris Caye!
Thanks for the suggestion about Fidos. I will ask my co-worker/friend about her memory regarding Cafe Amnesia/Cocina Caramba. This should be an interesting story! She claimed her favorite place to eat in Amergris Caye was Cafe Amnesia. I thought it was the name she loved. I asked her if she had a drinking glass from the place. Her response was to just smile!
Share please
(the story, not the glass)
I just showed my son the web site for Fidos. He can't wait for me to take a photo of him standing underneath the shark, on the ceiling, with some feet sticking out of its mouth. For some reason he thinks this will make a great story for his fellow classmates!
Regarding my friend's story, I have an interest in getting a hold of that drinking glass! Unfortunetely, I have to wait until tomorrow!
There was a Cafe Amnesia - I think it was where the Stained Glass Pub is now. Non memorable (IMO)
Fido's would be a good choice for atmosphere - the food is inconsistent. Caramba's has great food so definitely put it on the list. Caliente is also great - sit on the patio. El Divino for wood fired pizza. Lots of great restaurants with kids. I hate to say it but the only one my kids did not like was Casa Picasso since they didn't want pasta and everything else was too "gourmet" or spicy - and service was way too slow. After we left there - we went to central park for hot dogs! (sorry Chris, but true!) They do have great desserts (and martini's for mom) though so maybe dinner or big lunch else where and then CP for dessert! Definitely try the street vendors too - greap cheap food - eat in the park or on the beach.
I belileve it was where the Stained Glass Pub is now. A couple of pleasant ladies, I think one of them was British or Aussie, and the fare was kind of New York Yuppie stuff. Ate there once in '00, and it was gone in '01.
Bobber, you disappointed me. I expected a funny comment. Regarding Cafe Amnesia, my friend would have loved a New York Yuppie type restaurant since she went to NYU law school. I will have to inform her that it is gone!
Barbara, thank you for your recommendations. Cafe Picasso looks like such a beautiful restaurant. I will want to see it just for the ambience. However, I can't see my son enduring slow service.
We will try the street vendors but am a bit wary only because I have a very weak stomache.
don't worry about the tummy. Everything is fine. I don't know anyone who ever has had ill effects. Much better SV food than in any other part of this wonderful world I've been. (Much better than those NY dishwater hotdogs)
If you want to try Casa Picasso, please do. Just telling you my own experience with it and kids. Many many people on this board love it. I would definately eat there again but not with my little ones. The Chocolate gateau dessert is fab!
Barbara, I really appeciate your opinion and since my son is not a patient child, especially when he is hungry, I think we will pass by Cafe Picasso for dinner. Since we all love chocolate, it will be on my lists of "must haves" for dessert.
Island Mom,
I truly hope that Barb's Belize doesn't hinderYour Belize trip, We would love to have you with us! I will happily make sure your son has a perfect bowl of spaghetti and meatballs waiting for his arrival, as we often do for many of the island parents of kids who call my wife "the doodle lady" excitedly when they come in. Or, alternately, come by for dessert, either way, thanks for thinking of us and we welcome you all.
Chris
Casa Picasso
PS:The chocolaye gateau that Barb mentions was replaced a little over a year ago, but we still have some fantastic choices!
Sorry to disappoint. I am one of those who go to AC for conch, fish, lobster, some chicken here and there. I don't do the often raved about Chinese, Thai, or French or whatever. If I want to eat their food, I will go to their country (or jump in my car and go down the road a little bit.) I do think it a bit odd to go from country "A" to country "B" and then eat food from country "C". On the other hand, isn't it great to have a choice? Also, don't worry about the street vendors, or the kids who sell tasty little items their mothers make. Eat something you have never eaten, broaden your horizons. I also think your son will have a ball. Eleven is a good age to get the Carribean in their blood.
Dear Chris, I am sorry to say that I could not sell my kid on your spaghetti and meatballs. He happens to think his Italian mother makes the best ones in the world and no one else's compares. As a matter of fact, this Momma is wearing some sauce on her sweatshirt, right now, as it was Kevin's special dinner request of the evening and since Mom goes back to work tomorrow, she had to oblige. I have to admit, the meatballs were out of this world! A pastry chef, I am not. Therefore, I promise we will be at Cafe Picasso for dessert and a Martini for Mom. The kid loves gelato and smoothies. Do you have either?
Bobber, Kevin wants to be a marine biologist. Last year we camped in Maho Bay, St. John, USVI. Kevin can't wait to learn how to scuba dive. I keep telling him that they will check his I.D. so that even though he is big for his age and a good swimmer, he can't wear oxygen on his back until his 12th birthday. We have also been to Jamaica for Jerk chicken, Mexico for fish with Celantro and lime juice and St. John, for barbecued ribs. What is the speciality in Belize? I also believe you travel to a certain region to learn about their cuisine. I love Thai food but wouldn't go to Belize to sample it.
True, I haven't been to CP since March so things could be different now! Let me know!