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The Secret Garden Restaurant

Placencia Village | Stann Creek District, Placencia, Belize
501 634-9789
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Ranked #3 of 50 restaurants in Placencia
Price range: $7 - $19
Cuisines: Caribbean, Seafood, Contemporary, Asian fusion
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

This place is in the town/village and run by an American lady (cpl). Very good host and a marvelous choice of fresh foods - save room for dessert though!

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Detroit, MI
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4 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This is a great little restaurant that has mainly outside seating. It can get a little bit stuffy if there is no breeze and the flying insects come out. The food was really good and a really different menu.

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Denver, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We returned three times in the week we were in Placencia. Order the ceviche, the snapper and the lime tart. The ginger martini is also great. And we liked the chicken lollipops and the steak. But the snapper was the best. The atmosphere is nice and the staff was great. If we return to Placencia, we'll go to the Secret... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

The atmosphere was fantastic and the best in all of Placencia. But the food was stellar! Pounds of grouper and savory dipping sauces. My son had the shrimp jumbalaya (?) I think and my other son had a shrimp risotto maybe. There wasn't a meal we didn't LOVE. I sent my husband back from our resort at Robert's Grove to... More

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Montana City, Montana
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We tried several restaurants, and The Secret Garden was the best. Great, great service, quiet, and a wonderful evening.

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See 5 more reviews by K S for Placencia
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

I recently went on a vacation with a large group of friends to Placencia and we had dinner one night at The Secret Garden. It was amazing! Such a quaint little place that was very accommodating to a group of 15 people. There wasn't one thing we tried that we didn't like, including the drinks and desserts! The Belizean Painkiller... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

I think there are better, less expensive restaurants, especially the ones owned by native Belizeans.

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See 6 more reviews by Mannella for Placencia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Our family of four visited the Secret Garden based on reviews off tripadvisor. The reviews were pretty accurate and we have one of our best meals in Placencia there. We had the Jerk Chicken breast, a carrbbean chicken dish and a pasta dish. All were excellent. Also enjoyed a cold Belikin with it. The owner, Sabrina is very nice and... More

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

My wife and I had dinner here and the food plus presentation was excellent! The chocolate cake was good too! We don't think this place will be a secret for long!

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Frisco, Co
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Just back from an amazing trip to Placencia... gluten free options at many paces in Placencia...but this was my favorite...We went back twice in our week long stay! Once with my cousin and her husband for fun double date night and once on our own. The ambience is a wonderful garden setting in the heart of town with friendly staff... More

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