Why leave the beautiful views from Añoranza and the comforts of your villa when you can have our private chef, Dalia, come to you? Nothing is better than having someone cook your meals for you while you’re on vacation. Except, someone cooking your meals, serving you and cleaning up. Now that sounds like vacation!!
PRIVATE CHEF
Whether you would like a private chef for one special night or your entire stay, just let Robert know before you arrive. It’s $10 to $15 a person for breakfast or lunch and $20 to $45 a person dinner depending on what you choose from her menu. Once you book your stay, you will receive an email with detailed information about her services and menu.
RESTAURANTS:
The East End of Roatán has many restaurants a short drive away and a few you can kayak to. Just make sure you tie up the kayak and bring some money. Unfortunately, there are no restaurants that you can walk to.
Three villages are close that offer authentic island Caribbean food. Punta Gorda you can see from Añoranza and kayak there. Oakridge is 5 minutes away and Jonesville is about 10 minutes away. Both Oakridge and Jonesville are on the south side of Roatán.
Here are a few favorite restaurants on the East End of Roatán working from West to East. Some are cash only but we have indicated the locations that take PayPal or credit cards below.
Kristi’s Overlook - First Bight (Located 7.4 miles (12 km) from Añoranza or 24 minutes)
This is one of our favorite restaurants on the East End. Maybe that’s because we can’t go a week without TexMex. Kristi’s has great food, margaritas and views of the south shore over looking Parrot Tree. We stop here a lot on the way to Añoranza to pick up a to-go order when we don’t want to cook after a flight. You can call the order in when you leave the grocery store, Eldon’s, and they will have it ready for you when you swing by. It’s right on the main road to Aõranza. It’s also a great place to stop when you are on your way back from golfing at the Black Pearl, Little French Key, Big French Key or Brady’s Cay. They take PayPal and Credit Cards
Bella’s Place - Politilly (Located 4.3 miles (7 km) from Añoranza or 15 minutes)
Bella's is a Mediterranean island themed restaurant with a variety of international as well as local dishes. They have great pizzas, sunsets and a pool. Bella’s is another place you can pick up food or casseroles when you are driving in from the airport if you don’t want to cook. Make sure to order in advance on their Facebook Page. They take PayPal but no credit cards.
The Table Roatán - Politilly (Located 4.2 miles (6.8 km) from Añoranza or 15 minutes)
The Table Roatan is a culinary fusion experience. They are passionate about both the art and creativity in their execution. They take Venmo and PayPal but no credit cards
Trico Bar & Grill - Jonesville Point (Located 5.5 miles (8.9 km) from Añoranza or 19 minutes)
Located at the Jonesville Marina, in the Czech Village, it is a great open air restaurant, on the water, that’s known for Trico Tuesday. They have live music as well as food and drink specials every Tuesday. They take credit cards.
On The Rocks - Jonesville (Located 5 miles (8.1 km) from Añoranza or 18 minutes)
Hilltop Restaurant - Politilly
The Reef House - Oakridge (Located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) from Añoranza or 13 minutes)
Wagundan - Punta Gorda (Located 1.8 miles (3 km) from Añoranza or 8 minutes)
Located in Punta Gorda and on the water, it's a great spot for sunsets. It also has a nice dock and hammocks for you to relax and enjoy a cocktail. You can also take the kayaks there during the day for lunch or drinks but don’t forget your wallet. Sundays they usually have a DJ. Every Sunday in Punta Gorda there is a street festival celebrating the Garifuna culture. There will be lots of drums and dancing. They take credit cards.
The Resort at Marble Hill - Diamond Rock (Located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Añoranza or 7 minutes)
Main House Restaurant in The Resort at Marble Hill
A fresh blend of Caribbean, Latin American, and American cuisine that redefines farm to table. They take credit cards.
Diamond Hill Pool Bar - Diamond Rock (Located 4 miles (6.4 km) from Añoranza or 16 minutes)
They take credit cards.
Paya Bay Resort - Camp Bay (Located 4.4 miles (7.1 km) from Añoranza or 19 minutes)
Paya Bay’s restaurant sits atop a bluff with views of two half-moon beaches, Roatan’s majestic hills, the barrier reef, distant islands, and the multi-hued Caribbean. The trellis-covered portion of the main deck is a great place to have breakfast and savor the coolness of the morning sea breeze. Lunch can be enjoyed either outside “cafe” style or in, as your preference dictates. Dinner is an urbane experience in their elegant dining room with soaring ceilings, ambient lighting, and sophisticated atmosphere softly pulsing with the energy of the latest chillout tracks from some of the world’s best musical artists. They take credit cards.
Camp Bay Lodge - Camp Bay (Located 5.7 miles (9.2 km) from Añoranza or 22 minutes)
We love Camp Bay Lodge for the food, drink, and chill island vibe. You can lay in a hammock on the beach drinking a Monkey La-La while watching kitesurfing. It’s a little before you get to La Sirena. They take credit cards.
La Sirena - Camp Bay (Located 6 miles (9.7 km) from Añoranza or 24 minutes)
La Sirena is a small restaurant over the water with great Rum Punch and Lobster. It doesn’t get more island tropical than this. People drive over and hour from West Bay to eat here.
Cliffsides - Camp Bay (Located 6.2 miles (10 km) from Añoranza or 25 minutes)
At Cliffsides, they offer casual American fare with southern flavors mixed in with a whole bunch of Tex-Mex and some international favorites as well.
Road Trip West
If you venture to the West End of the Island, we have some favorites there too. It will take you about 20 to 30 minutes to get to French Harbor, 50 minutes to get to the West End and another 10 minutes to get to West Bay. We always encourage our guests to explore the whole island which is why we recommend renting a SUV.
In our opinion, the best way to go west is by boat. You can charter a boat and have it pick you right up at our dock.
French Harbor:
Herby’s Sports Bar & Grill located in the Clarion Suites - Roatán at Pineapple Villas - The best place on island to watch a game.
Gio's Roatán - The best place to get Spiny Caribbean King Crab (Mithrax Spinosissimus). Indigenous to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the taste and tenderness of the crab is unparalleled.
Las Verandas Hotel - It's located in Pristine Bay where the golf course is and has a great poolside restaurant for lunch. It's also a great place to stop on the way from the airport to Añoranza because it's close to the Eldon's grocery store in French Harbor.
Palmetto Bay:
Roatán Island Brewing is a great spot to head after you arrive to Roatán to grab some beer and lunch before you drive to Añoranza. It’s about 10 minutes east of the airport, heading to Añoranza.
Each week they have a specialty food, beer launch, or special event. It's best to check their Facebook page for what's going on at the brewery. Currently, they are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Flights or Pints with 9 Beers on Tap
- Specialty Entree each Sunday Funday
- Angus Burgers & RIBC Beer Brats!
- Non-beer & Non-Alcohol options
- Vegetarian Options
- Gluten Free Options
- Gary's famous Soursop Soda (Only at RIBC!)
- Brewhouse / Process Tours on Request
- Jungle Hammocks? Yes.
- Ping Pong, Foosball, Ring Game, Shut the Box.
- Horseshoe pits
KIDS & PETS FRIENDLY
THEY TAKE CREDIT CARDS
West End:
The Beach House Boutique Hotel Roatán at Half Moon Bay – It’s on the 2nd floor of The Beach House Boutique hotel and has great food and views of the bay. They take credit cards.
Between West End and West Bay:
Roatán Oasis – You don’t go here for the views but you do go for some of the best food and cocktails on the island. They take credit cards.
Luna Muna located in the Ibagari Boutique Hotel – This is our favorite boutique hotel on the West End of the island and it's right on the water. If you had to choose one restaurant, on the West side of the island, we would recommend Luna Muna because of the food, cocktails, view and atmosphere. If you go just before sunset, you'll receive a complimentary glass of champagne for the daily sunset toast. We also like to take a boat from Añoranza to Luna Muna for lunch and then to West Bay Beach for a day at the beach. They take credit cards.
Lotus Restaurant located in Xbalanque Boutique Hotel - It's right next to Ibagari Boutique Hotel and our second favorite hotel on the West End. They have some of the best lobster on the island. Whether you decide to eat at Luna Muna or Lotus, make sure you walk over to the other one for a cocktail or appetizer. They take credit cards.
West Bay:
Grand Roatán Resort - a Kimpton Hotel
The 1st big name, brand hotel on the island has made a big impact and raised the bar. Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa has a prime locale along the world's second-largest barrier reef. A tropical island feel immediately envelops you as you enter. Blend relaxation and adventure at their four unique, world class restaurants, tranquil spa and beachside infinity pool, where sweeping ocean views await.