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Welcome to the Paddle House Restaurant

Beachfront Dining in Hopkins, Belize

The Paddle House is a culinary destination loaded with an array of delicate flavors, freshness of ingredients and impeccable presentation all with spectacular views, a comfortable and casual atmosphere.

Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in our beachfront restaurant. A full menu of fresh tropical fruits, seafood, salads, soups, sandwiches, Belizean dishes and some tantalizing desserts. Freshness is key to our fantastic culinary creations. Organic in nature, all our vegetables and fruits are locally grown and do not have additional preservatives or flavor enhancers.

Weekly dining events feature serving stations including pastas, omelettes made-to-order, taco bar, Maya cuisine and other local delicacies. These specialties can be complemented by a wide selection of wines, drinks and cool tropical cocktails.

Let our innovative chefs take you through an incredible culinary journey that will both intrigue and tempt your palate by the delectable dining experience that awaits you.

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Farm to Table Dining

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Breakfast

Longaniza Breakfast Burrito
US 9 | BZ 18

Eggs scrambled with locally sourced longaniza sausage on coconut refrried beans, topped with cheese and rolled in warm handmade flour tortilla,
served w a side of habanero-tomato sauce.

Continental Breakfast
US 10 | BZ 20

Toasted pepita granola, locally made yogurt, tropical fruit bowl, Jamaican
chicken patties served with choice of orange juice or coffee.

Chef's Omelette
US 10 | BZ 20

Fire-wood roasted sweet potato mixed in cassava flour and a hint of vanilla,
served with Chef Rahim’s signature fried chicken and coconut candy syrup.

Garifuna Chicken & Waffles
US 10 | BZ 20

Eggs scrambled with locally sourced longaniza sausage on coconut refrried beans, topped with cheese and rolled in warm handmade flour tortilla,
served w a side of habanero-tomato sauce.

Belizean Breakfast
US 10 | BZ 20

Locally grown baby spinach, scrambled egg, coconut oil perfumed refried beans, queso blanco,
pickled habanero-onion curtido with a side of Belizean fried jacks.

The Village Breakfast
US 11 | BZ 22

Farm fresh eggs scrambled with onions and tomatoes, accompanied by
coconut refried beans, crispy bacon and Belizean fried jacks.

Pork Belly Stuffed Jacks
US 12 | BZ 24

Coconut husk smoked pork belly, farm vegetables, scrambled eggs, and Mennonite cheese
stuffed inside golden fried jacks with a side of pickled habanero curtido.

All prices are subject to 10% Resort Fee

Lunch

Soup
Garifuna Sere
US 12 | BZ 24

Our signature crema de yucca soup topped with golden fried cuts of fish fillet
and sweet potato crisps.

Pulled Pork Chilli Beans
US 13 | BZ 26

Smoked pulled pork slow-simmered in pinto beans, crowned with local crema fresca and served with toasted crostini.

Salad
Citrus & Spinach
US 13 | BZ 26

Dehydrated orange segments over baby spinach, farm vegetables sprinkled with crumbled ricotta
cheese and toasted peanuts, drizzled with our citrus house dressing

Balsamic, Tomatoes & Mozzarella
US 17 | BZ 34

Organic baby tomatoes & homemade Country Barn mozzarella tossed with
honey balsamic dressing and fresh arugula.

Corn Masa
Tostada De Cochinita Pibil
US 10 | BZ 20

Slow-cooked Mayan-spiced pork leg, shredded and simmered in red annatto on crispy corn tortilla shells topped with refried black
beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and “Dutch” cheese.

Taquitos De Pez
US 14 | BZ 28

Warm handmade corn tortillas topped with yellow corn chipotle aioli,
our signature smoked fish hash and house pico de gallo.

Sandwich
The Choripan
US 13 | BZ 26

Homemade Creole sandwich bun with grilled habanero-infused pork sausage brushed with house chimichurri and topped with a cilantro onion salsa.

Burger De Pez
US 18 | BZ 36

Pan fried fresh fish fillet on a homemade bun, topped with plantain-honey mustard-cabbage slaw, yellow corn chipotle aioli, served with hand cut
potato fries.

Jaguar Burger
US 19 | BZ 38

Toasted homemade burger bun with grilled ground steak patty, melted cheddar cheese, crispy pork belly, and a honey-plantain mustard-cabbage slaw served with hand cut potato fries.

Entree
Sunday Dinna
US 13 | BZ 26

Belizean stewed chicken cuts served with traditional coconut milk-infused rice and beans, fried ripe plantains, Belizean style potato salad, and our homemade pickled onion curtido.

Pollo a la Parilla
US 14 | BZ 28

Spiced and grilled chicken quarter served with handmade corn tortillas, red kidney
refried beans served with habanero tomato salsa and charred leeks.

Carne Asada
US 18 | BZ 36

Grilled beef tenderloin served with fire-roasted vegetables, grilled leeks, potato
wedges, and chimichurri sauce.

Molasses-Lemongrass Smoked Baby Back Ribs
US 19 | BZ 38

Slow smoked pork ribs sauteed and slathered with our house molasses and lemongrass glaze served with coconut stewed beans, coconut white rice, and habanero tomato salsa.

Garifuna Fried Fish
US 21 | BZ 42

Whole fried fish served with cilantro-infused red kidney stewed beans, coconut white rice, and fried ripe plantains with a side of pickled habanero.

My Grandfather's Fish 'N' Chips
US 21 | BZ 42

Hand-grated coconut and beer-battered fish fillet served with hand cut
potato fries and a side of oil & vinegar.

Paddle House Reef Basket
US 23 | BZ 46

Cassava floured sea-food, golden fried and served with crispy hand cut potato fries and a roasted garlic aioli dipping sauce.

Desserts
Coconut Flan
US 7 | BZ 14
Coconut-Cassava Cheesecake
US 9 | BZ 18
Kids
Grilled Cheese Mennonite Sandwich
US 6 | BZ 12

Homemade white bread, sliced and spread with orange cheddar cheese then grilled. served with crispy potato fries. 

Chicken Quesadilla
US 7 | BZ 14

Handmade flour tortilla spread with refried beans, Mennonite cheese, and shredded chicken. Grilled and accompanied with fresh salsa and cream

Red Kidney & Cheese Nachos
US 4 | BZ 8

Crispy corn tortilla shells, refried brans, shaved Dutch cheese and fresh salsa

Beef & Chicken Burger
US 9 | BZ 18

Grilled beef patties, melted cheese, slices of tomatoes, and lettuce on burger bun. Served with potato fries.

Pasta Al Burro/Tomato Sause
US 5 | BZ 10

Linguimi tossed in melted butter and shaved parmesan cheese

Chicken Fingers
US 6 | BZ 12

Golden fried chicken cuts accompanied with potato fries.

All prices subject to 10% Resort Fee

Dinner

Soup
Habanero Sausage & Squash
US 10 | BZ 20

Paddle House blend of village raised pork and minced habanero sausage simmered in a smooth puree of squash spiced to perfection and topped
with crispy habanero sausage bites.

Yellow Corn & Sweet Potato
US 10 | BZ 20

Charred baby corn and potatoes simmered in homemade chicken broth and pureed with an infusion of fresh flavoured Mennonite cream, herbs, and
local spices.

Garifuna Sere
US 12 | BZ 24

Golden fried bites of fish fillet in our signature crema de yucca and
coconut soup topped with sweet potato crisps.

Salad
Farmer's Salad
US 10 | BZ 20

Dehydrated orange segments over baby spinach, farm vegetables sprinkled with crumbled ricotta
cheese and toasted peanuts, drizzled with our citrus house dressing

Watermelon, Herbs & Ricotta
US 12.50 | BZ 25

Diced Mennonite harvested watermelons tossed with fresh greens,
mint, basil, charred corn, and sprinkled with ricotta cheese.

Appetizer
Smoked Fish Wontons
US 11 | BZ 22

Coconut husk smoked fish, hashed with farm vegetables and local cheese, stuffed in a classic cripsy wonton, and served with jalapeno tartar sauce.

Shrimp & Coconut Ceviche
US 12 | BZ 24

Lime cured cuts of shrimp tossed with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, coconut,
and spiced with salt & pepper, served with seasoned homemade chips.

Entree
Longaniza Pasta
US 13 | BZ 26

Traditional pan-seared ground longaniza with farm vegetables tossed in linguini and topped with local Mennonite ricotta cheese.

Achiote & Cilantro Steamed Fish
US 17 | BZ 34

Fish fillet rubbed with our traditional achiote and spice rub, steamed with fresh culantro, served with coconut white rice and wilted greens.

Lemongrass-Turmeric Chicken
US 15 | BZ 30

Organic chicken breast spiced in lemongrass and turmeric, served
with creamy smoked coconut rice.

Fennel Snapper
US 17 | BZ 34

Fresh catch fish fillet seasoned with sun-dried fennel, simmered in Chef’s signature yucca sauce, served with creamy smoked coconut
rice.

Tamarin-Citrus Rib Chops
US 18 | BZ 36

1″ rib chop spice rubbed and seared, brushed with Chef’s tamarind-citrus
sauce, served with wilted spinach and malanga mash.

Shrimp & Habanero Sausage Pasta
US 20 | BZ 40

Farm-raised shrimp, habanero flavoured sausage, and sauteedfarm
vegetables tossed in a delicate tomato sauce.

Craboo Beef Tenderloin
US 29 | BZ 58

Perfectly grilled beef tenderloin dressed in Chef Rahim’s signature craboo glaze on a bed of roasted sweet potato mash and coconut oil perfumed vegetables andtopped with crispy onion rings.

Desserts
Cacao Nib-Mint Ice Cream
US 7 | BZ 14
Toasted Coconut & Caramel Ice Cream
US 7 | BZ 14
Coconut-Casava Cheesecake
US 9 | BZ 18
Brown Sugar Caramelized Cassava Batons
US 9 | BZ 18

With vanilla ice cream

Seasonal Tropical Fruit Flambe
US 9 | BZ 18

With warm cinnamon-sugar dusted fried jacks

Kids
Grilled Cheese Mennonite Sandwich
US 6 | BZ 12

Homemade white bread, sliced and spread with orange cheddar cheese then grilled. served with crispy potato fries. 

Chicken Quesadilla
US 7 | BZ 14

Handmade flour tortilla spread with refried beans, Mennonite cheese, and shredded chicken. Grilled and accompanied with fresh salsa and cream

Red Kidney & Cheese Nachos
US 4 | BZ 8

Crispy corn tortilla shells, refried brans, shaved Dutch cheese and fresh salsa

Beef & Chicken Burger
US 9 | BZ 18

Grilled beef patties, melted cheese, slices of tomatoes, and lettuce on burger bun. Served with potato fries.

Pasta Al Burro/Tomato Sause
US 5 | BZ 10

Linguimi tossed in melted butter and shaved parmesan cheese

Chicken Fingers
US 6 | BZ 12

Golden fried chicken cuts accompanied with potato fries.

All prices subject to 10% Resort Fee