Purple Pelican Restaurant — Restaurant in Belize District

The restaurant is gorgeous. The piano playing in the background was great. However, our waitress was not informed or helpful and didn’t even ask how things were until the end, and even then she was not really open to knowing our answer. We asked if the crazy pelican cocktail was sweet - she said no - it was like dessert!! And neither cocktail went with our food at all. Then came my filet mignon - absolutely ruined by salt. I eat beef once a year and I’m so sad I chose here to do it. The vegs were very unevenly cooked and the mushroom sauce and the gravy were sludgy and very unappealing. I couldn’t taste mushrooms in the sauce :( My husband’s pork chop was better, tho a bit overcooked. When I eventually was asked by (?) maitre d’ how the food was, I told him the steak was over salted and he did nothing but say that he’d let them know. How about a free bottle of water then? Nope. Overall, a very disappointing meal at a gorgeous venue. And choose your cocktails wisely. Red wine by the glass would be appreciated- only bottles were available...

Ok, I never review restaurants. Mainly because every day brings new experiences and your experience changes depending on your tastes and and the day you happen to visit. Today however I'm making an exception. We happened to go the the Purple Pelican with friends from the area last night. I'll say that after eating at some of the best restaurants in the Caribbean and Mexico, THIS WAS ONE OF MY BEST EXPERIENCES BY FAR! The meal was fantastic (I had the Jerk Porkchop), the service was impeccable and our host Dennis was a truly dedicated professional. We had a visit from the owner Ismail who was not only proud of his new restaurant but truly humble, giving his staff all the credit for their success. The restaurant has only been open since Nov 2022 but the servers were well trained and attentive. It this isn't the number one restaurant on the island now, it will be shortly. I urge you to give it a try soon before this new gem is discovered by the masses. Reasonable priced, great food, and the best service anywhere in San...

A night to remember!

My team (group of 16 total) and I went for a night of gathering and socializing. It was truly an amazing experience. From the very start we planned with Dennis (the Manager) and he was amazing pleasant, very helpful, coordinated the entire night for us and made the setting pop. We created a customized dinner menu which Dennis and the team definitely EXECUTED!

The drinks were on point, the appetizers were abundant, and the Thanksgiving Dinner was beyond words, the honey glazed ham, dipping with savory gravy, turkey baked to perfection, traditional Belizean Rice and Beans; made with true authentic coconut milk you tasted in very bite, that creamy potato salad, I'm truly hungry all over again!

We will be back! I'd like to personally thank Karen, Dennis, the chef and their entire team for such a night well put! Very professional and friendly! We surely picked the...