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GAÏA’S RESTAURANT FROM

ONSITE ORGANIC GARDEN

A Farm to Table Dining Experience

GAÏA Riverlodge’s open-air restaurant & cocktail lounge offers a wonderful opportunity to socially distance as you take in breathtaking scenic views of the Belizean rainforest.

From dawn to dusk, GAÏA Riverlodge’s full-service restaurant offers excellent Belizean and international cuisine reflecting the various influences in local tropical fruits, vegetables and spices, with a twist of fusion and international flavours. Fruits and vegetables picked daily are harvested on-site by Sam, our Mayan farmer who oversees GAÏA Riverlodge’s organic garden. The rest of our ingredients come from a network of local gardeners and farmers to ensure that we offer the best produce in the area while respecting our sustainability philosophy.

With spacious indoor and outdoor dining options, guests are invited to enjoy the intimacy and quiet of the rainforest with its unique sounds of birds, breeze, waterfalls and the magnificent sight of sunsets against the mountains and falls, transforming every meal into an unforgettable event.

Menu

. . . . . . BREAKFAST . . . . . .

MAYAN BREAKFAST

Fresh homemade corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, refried beans, locally produced cheese, combined with onions and “chaya”.

 

GAIA BREAKFAST SANDWICH

Homemade sesame bun, farm fresh scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar and red onion marmalade, served with hash browns.

 

AMERICAN BREAKFAST

Two eggs prepared to your liking served with toast, and your choice of ham, bacon, or breakfast sausage.

 

OMELET SPECIAL

Farm fresh egg omelet generously filled with home grown assorted vegetables and cheese, served with your choice of bacon, ham or breakfast sausage.

 

 

CORNBREAD PANCAKES

Light and fluffy homemade cornbread pancake, Served with your choice of either ham, bacon, or breakfast sausage.

 

SUNRISE BURRITO

A homemade flour tortilla stuffed with refried beans,
scrambled eggs, cheese and fresh vegetables.

 

 

 

SIDE ORDERS

Ham . Bacon . Sausage . Refried beans

 

 
Fresh fruit, toast & baked goods, tea & coffee are included in your room rate.

. . . . . . Lunch . . . . . .

 

 

GAZPACHO

Served with home-made focaccia.

 

 

SHRIMP AVOCADO GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Sliced avocados, grilled shrimp and grapefruit wedges served on a bed of fresh organic lettuce and garden veggies with balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing.

GAÏA CHICKEN SANDWICH

Tender chicken breast grilled or fried with our secret spices, topped with fresh lettuce and tomato, mozzarella and bacon nestled in our homemade bun. Served with french fries.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH

Fresh grilled eggplant, red pepper zucchini, tomatoes, lettuce basil and parmesan. Served with french fries.

GARDEN PIZZA

Homemade thin crust pizza topped with ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheese and garnished with vegetables and herbs.

FRESH GARDEN SALAD

Wonderful mixture of fresh garden vegetables on a bed of baby lettuce with fresh local cashews. Served with your choice of balsamic or honey mustard dressing.

Add shrimp or chicken

GREEK SALAD

Fresh from our own organic garden, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and feta cheese tossed in an olive oil dressing. Chicken or Shrimp.

FIVE SISTERS FALLS FAJITAS

Your choice of chicken, shrimp or tenderloin strips, with onions and bell peppers,

and topped with fresh tomato and cilantro salsa.

Served with refried beans, grated cheese on a flour tortilla.

Choice of chicken, shrimp, sirloin

SICILIAN PEPPERONI PIZZA

Homemade thin crusted pizza topped with fresh mushrooms, pepperoni, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

 

 

. . . . . . . LUNCH IS SERVED FROM 12:00 P.M. UNTIL 3:00 P.M. . . . . . . .

APPETIZERS

 

FRESH GARDEN SALAD

Wonderful mixture of fresh garden vegetables on a bed of baby lettuce and fresh local cashews.

Served with your choice of balsamic or honey mustard dressing.

 

SWEET CORN AGNOLOTTI

Homemade agnolotti filled with local sweet corn and ricotta. Finished with smoked paprika, infused butter, bacon and parmesan.

VEGETABLE BRUSCHETTA

Homemade French bread, topped with fresh pesto and a mix of freshly picked vegetables garnished with Parmesan cheese shavings.

GAÏA STUFFED VEGETABLE TRIO

Roasted mushroom filled with spicy sausage, tomato stuffed with hearty couscous and eggplant parmesan.

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWER

Served with grilled pineapple. Topped with coconut shavings and pineapple-ginger glaze.

 

 

 

 

Entrées

 

 

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Slow roasted cauliflower topped with curry spice and breadcrumbs, served with ginger and lemongrass infused coconut rice, fried plantain, pineapple chutney and curry sauce.

 

STIR FRIED ORGANIC VEGETABLES

A medley of fresh organically grown garden vegetables and cashew nuts, stir fried in Asian spices and served with ginger rice. Chicken or Shrimp.

 

HONEY CHIPOTLE RIBS

Locally sourced pork ribs rubbed in our house spice blend. Finished with a sweet and smoky honey chipotle glaze. Served with wilted greens and Cajun spiced potato wedges.

FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA ARRABBIATA

Homemade fettuccine sauteed with fresh olive oil and vegetables, tossed in r special homemade spicy tomato sauce. Chicken or Shrimp.

 

COFFEE RUBBED PORK CHOPS

Grilled to perfection and topped with a mushroom sauce. Served with wilted spinach and mixed vegetable croquettes.

CHARRED GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP

Grilled New York strip served with creamy mashed potatoes, red wine reduction and mixed fresh vegetables.

BELIZEAN FAMILY FAVOURITE

Chicken breast prepared with Belizean spices served with coconut rice and beans, coleslaw and fried plantains.

Simple, delicious and a true Belizean classic.

 

SPICY CREOLE STYLE SHRIMP

Shrimp lightly stir-fried in olive oil with bell peppers and onions, tossed in a chili tomato chipotle sauce and served on a bed of grilled pineapple and spinach rice.

 

LINGUINE PESTO

Linguine pasta topped with our homemade pesto and fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

Add chicken or shrimp

Dessert

COCONUT CREME BRULEE

Creamy Creme Brulee infused with local toasted coconut and vanilla bean.

TRAVEL CAKE

Moist and tangy lime pound cake grilled until golden and served warm, topped with vanilla chantilly.

DULCE DE LECHE BROWNIE

Made from local Ajaw dark chocolate, topped with homemade dulce de leche caramelized pecans and sea salt.

ICE CREAM

GAIA BANANA FOSTER

Grilled banana bread with flambeed bananas, crispy plantain and a pan caramel sauce.

    . . . . . .DINNER IS SERVED FROM 6:30 PM UNTIL 9:00 PM. . . . . . .

Mixed Drinks

 

Green Tsunami

Blue Curacao, Triple Sec, White Rum, Amaretto, Pineapple and Lime Juice

Caribbean Cruiser

Peach Schnapps, Blue Curacao, White Rum, Apple and Watermelon Pucker, Grenadine and Pineapple Juice

Planter’s Punch

Dark and Light Rum, Lime Juice, Fruit Punch and a Splash of Grenadine 

Key Lime Pie

Stoli Vanilla, Lime Juice, Sweet and Sour 

Strawberry Daquiri

White Rum, Lemon Juice, Strawberry Schnapps 

Jungle Juice

Dark Rum, Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry, Pineapple, Orange Juice with a Splash of Lime and Strawberry SyruP 

HPNOTIQ Breeze

HPNOTIQ Liquer Vodka, Lime Juice and Fruit PuncH 

Chill Out

1 Barrel Rum, Triple Sec, Fresh Cut Mango, Papaya, watermelon and Banana Blended with Pineapple and Orange Juice 

White Kiss

Kahlua, Bailey’s, Stoli Vanilla, Peppermint Schnapps, Cream 

Martinis & Margheritas

 

The “Classic”

Choice of Vodka or Gin, Dry Vermouth & garnished with olives. 

Appletini

Absolut Citron & Apple Pucker.

 

 

Watermelontini

Absolut Citron, Fresh Watermelon Juice & Watermelon Pucker. 

Espresso Martini

Shot of Espresso, Crême de Cacao & Stoli Vanilla. 

Mangotini

Absolut Citron, Cointreau & Mango Juice. 

Chocolate Martini

Stolis Vanilla, Godiva Liqueur & Chocolate Shavings. 

Cosmopolitan

Absolute Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice & a Splash of Lime. 

Classic Margherita

Try our Classic Margherita, the Best on the Island. Lime Juice, Triple Sec, & Jose Cuervo Gold. 

Tropical Margheritas

Tropical Flavored Margheritas: Mango, Strawberry, Peach or Watermelon.

 

 

Golden Margherita

Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Tequila & Lime Juice.

 

 

Cadillac Margherita

1800 Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice, Cordials & Liqueurs.

 

 

Rum

1 Barrel, Caribbean White & Dark, Coconut Rum.

 

 

Cadillac Margherita

1800 Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice, Cordials & Liqueurs.

Cadillac Margherita

1800 Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice, Cordials & Liqueurs.

Cadillac Margherita

1800 Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice, Cordials & Liqueurs.

Cadillac Margherita

1800 Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice, Cordials & Liqueurs.

Cadillac Margherita

1800 Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice, Cordials & Liqueurs.

Cadillac Margherita

1800 Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice, Cordials & Liqueurs.

Cadillac Margherita

1800 Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice, Cordials & Liqueurs.

Cadillac Margherita

1800 Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice, Cordials & Liqueurs.

Cadillac Margherita

1800 Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice, Cordials & Liqueurs.

Cadillac Margherita

1800 Tequila, Cointreau & Lime Juice, Cordials & Liqueurs.

 

NON-ALCOHOLIC

 

FRUIT JUICE

Blended papaya, watermelon and pineapple.

 

 

SODA

Hibiscus mixed with lime.

 

 

FRUIT PUNCH

Blended seasonal fruits.

 

From the translucent seas of the east to the dense jungles of the west, mixologist Lawrence Picard trekked through Belize in search of inspiration for the creation of our exclusive cocktails. Reflecting the rich, vibrant culture, history and biodiversity of the country, his unique drink menu highlights fresh, local ingredients and age-old traditions. The result is a perfectly orchestrated blend of flavours, textures and aromas.

Lawrence Picard is a renowned mixologist from Montréal, Canada. As a graduate student in cultural anthropology with a focus on cultural consumption, he brings an innovative approach to beverage program creation. Lawrence works with hospitality management firms, nightclubs, restaurants and hotels throughout the world, assisting them with bar logistics and design, equipment placement, and cocktail programs.

 

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

 

 

THE HUMMINGBIRD

1 Barrel Rum, Nance liqueur, homemade pineapple purée, fresh lime, simple syrup. — Created by Edwin

 

 

COCONUT MOJITO

Caribbean Coconut Rum, natural coconut, fresh lime juice, Lopez coconut cream, soda.

 

 

LEMONGRASS FEVER COLLINS

Kokonut Rum, Green Chartreuse, lemongrass tea, fresh lime, sugar, Angostura bitters.

 

 

CASHEW PUNCH

Traveller’s cashew wine, fresh lime, homemade pineapple purée, Angostura bitters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRILLED PINA COLADO

Pineapple-infused Caribbean Gold Rum, coconut cream, fresh lime, pineapple purée, fresh grated nutmeg.

 

 

LITCHI CAIPIRINHA

Coppalli Rum, fresh lime, lychee lavender purée, fresh ginger.

 

FROZEN GARIBALDI

Campari, fresh orange juice, lime, ginger beer, star fruit.

 

 

 

 

MAMY TAYLOR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Whiskey, homemade clove liqueur, hibiscus grenadine, lime, ginger beer.

 

 

FROZEN LAST WORD

Baron Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, Green Chartreuse, fresh lime.

 

 

 

 

JALAPENO MARGARITA

Jalapeno-infused Jose Cuervo Tequila, Cointreau, hibiscus syrup, fresh lime, Tajin, salt.

 

 

 

CUCUMBER COOLER

Baron Gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, lime, salt, fresh ginger and cucumber, soda.

 

RAINFOREST MULE

Traveller’s 3 barrel rum, local hibiscus syrup, fresh lime juice, Gosling’s ginger beer, basil from the farm.

CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS

 

 

MOJITO

Caribbean White Rum, simple syrup, lime, fresh mint, soda.

 

 

 

DARK ‘N STORMY

Traveller’s One Barrel Rum, fresh lime, ginger beer.

 

 

MICHELADA

Belikin Beer, Belize Spice Company Michelada mix, lime, Tajin.

 

 

 

CAIPIRINHA

Copalli Rum, simple syrup, fresh lime.

 

 

APEROL SPRITZ

Aperol, prosecco, soda.

 

 

FRENCH 75

Baron Gin, lime, simple syrup, prosecco.

 

OLD FASHIONED

Maker’s Mark Bourbon, simple syrup, orange, Angostura bitters.

 

 

 

NEGRONI

Traveller’s Baron Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth.

 

 

 

 

OLD BELIZEAN

1 Barrel Rum, fresh lime, simple syrup, prosecco, mint, fresh nutmeg.

 

 

 

TOM COLLINS

Baron Gin, lime, simple syrup, soda.

 

 

 

GREYHOUND

Absolut Vodka, grapefruit juice.

 

 

  

NON-ALCOHOLIC

 

 

FRUIT JUICE

Blended papaya, watermelon and pineapple.

 

 

 

 

 

SODA

Hibiscus mixed with lime.

 

 

FRUIT PUNCH

Blended seasonal fruits.

 

 
    

From the translucent seas of the east to the dense jungles of the west, mixologist Lawrence Picard trekked through Belize in search of inspiration for the creation of our exclusive cocktails. Reflecting the rich, vibrant culture, history and biodiversity of the country, his unique drink menu highlights fresh, local ingredients and age-old traditions. The result is a perfectly orchestrated blend of flavours, textures and aromas.

Lawrence Picard is a renowned mixologist from Montréal, Canada. As a graduate student in cultural anthropology with a focus on cultural consumption, he brings an innovative approach to beverage program creation. Lawrence works with hospitality management firms, nightclubs, restaurants and hotels throughout the world, assisting them with bar logistics and design, equipment placement, and cocktail programs.

 

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