PB0042 – Well-Established Restaurant For Sale – Rick’s Cafe, Placencia Village, Belize

This turnkey restaurant sits in one of the most visible commercial locations in Placencia Village, fronting the main Placencia road in the heart of town. Rick’s Cafe offers a relaxed dining atmosphere with views over central Placencia village life, and has grown into one of the top-reviewed restaurants in the area – rated 4.6 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, ranked #7 of 73 restaurants in Placencia across 444 reviews. The business serves locals, expats, and tourists at close to year-round capacity, making it one of the busiest and most recommended spots in the village. The restaurant occupies approximately 1,500 sq ft, with the kitchen taking up almost a third of that space. Between the indoor dining area, two decks, and the bar, seating capacity reaches about 70 guests. The sale includes all commercial kitchen equipment – refrigeration, freezers, an ice machine, 6-burner stoves, a pizza oven, a stainless steel exhaust hood system, stainless steel tables and shelving, and a high-temperature commercial dishwasher. The kitchen was designed and built to US health code and HACCP certification standards.

The current owner, a lifelong chef, designed the entire operation for maximum production and efficiency, with the kitchen capable of producing 200 to 300 plates a day. The current menu blends local and imported dishes — appetizers, sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta, and daily specials. The dining room features a fully stocked bar with a valid liquor license and commercial bar refrigeration, including a wine fridge, and the tables and chairs throughout are custom-built from rare Central American hardwoods — Purple Heart Wood, Red Tambran, and Granadillo — adding genuine character to the space while built for heavy commercial use.

The owner is ready to retire after building a profitable, well-loved business — a rare chance to acquire a fully operational, turnkey restaurant in one of Belize’s most sought-after tourist villages.

Business highlights:

– Prime location fronting the main road in the heart of Placencia Village

– 1,500 sq ft, seating ~70 across indoor, two decks, and bar

– Established 2015; top-rated on TripAdvisor (4.6/5, #7 of 73)

– Full commercial kitchen built to US health code/HACCP standards, included in sale

– Full bar with valid liquor license, included in sale

– All FF&E and inventory included

– Custom rare-hardwood furniture throughout

– Owner retiring — profitable, turnkey opportunity