Some places become part of your trip. Others become the reason you come back. At the northern tip of Caye Caulker’s south island, Lazy Lizard welcomes you to The Split for good food, cold drinks, music, and time together by the water. Come to unwind, celebrate, or see where the afternoon takes you.
The Split is the destination. Lazy Lizard is the Heart.
How The Split Began
The Split’s story began as a passage through the mangroves. Local accounts describe fishermen digging a narrow channel for their boats. Hurricane Hattie widened it in 1961, helping shape the waterway that separates Caye Caulker’s northern and southern sections today.
Over time, this practical passage became a place to swim, gather, and enjoy the island. Its story reflects Caye Caulker itself: shaped by nature and by the resourcefulness of its people.
Read the history of The Split
Lazy Lizard at The Split
For more than 25 years, Lazy Lizard has welcomed guests beside The Split. What began as a waterfront bar and grill has become part of the experience of visiting Caye Caulker.
Today, people often say “Lazy Lizard” and “The Split” in the same breath. Together, they offer a simple invitation: pull up a chair, order something good, and stay awhile.
Some guests come to catch up with friends. Others are discovering Belize for the first time, spending a day with family, or waiting for the sunset. Every visit adds something to our story.
Explore Lazy Lizard’s roots
FRESH FROM THE ISLAND
COME HUNGRY.
COME THIRSTY.
Fresh Caribbean flavors, ice-cold Belikin, colorful frozen drinks, grilled lobster and island favorites served right beside the sea.
MEET CHEF RAY
Belizean roots. Over 25 years of culinary experience.
Before your first bite, there’s a story worth knowing. A native Belizean, Chef Reynaldo Arzu brings approximately 26 years of culinary experience to the table in 2026. His connection to The Split dates back to 2015, when his arrival introduced a vision for “island nouveau” cuisine and a new chapter in this iconic destination’s food story.
Taste a little more of Belize.
At Lazy Lizard, your meal is an invitation to experience the island through its flavors. The bright bite of ceviche. The richness of coconut lobster curry. The comfort of BBQ chicken served with rice, beans, and potato salad. From seafood favorites to a satisfying family lunch, our menu gives you another way to connect with the place you came to explore.
Make the food part of the memory.
Chef Ray’s Belizean roots and years in the kitchen bring a local connection to your day at The Split. Take a break between swims, gather your favorite people, and settle in for a meal with the Caribbean as your backdrop. This is your moment to slow down, try something delicious, and enjoy the island one bite at a time.
Fresh Caribbean flavors, ice-cold tropical drinks for kids and adults and unforgettable waterfront views.
OUR TEAM
The views bring you here. Our people make you feel at home. From the kitchen to the bar, from your first welcome to the crew keeping everything running behind the scenes, our staff bring the heart to Lazy Lizard at The Split. They’re the hands preparing your island favorites, the smiles serving your next cocktail, and the personalities that make a day here feel like time spent with friends.
We’re proud of the care, hard work, and Belizean hospitality our team shares every day. Say hello, share a laugh, and get to know the people who help make The Split a place you’ll want to come back to.
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