San Ignacio Town, Cayo District, Belize: J and K Bar

If you're having a red meat attack try J&K Grill.  It's not too hard to find. I'll try and get a picture up later. The local boys here think of it as a steak house and their probably right. Gary and I went there to eat last night. Gary tipped me off about this place. Maria's sister also thinks it's the best steak in town.

J&K is pretty basic but clean. They've got a small bar and the rest is seated tables. It looks as if it's all outside dining but covered for rain. A good idea around here since it's all rain forest. I usually inspect the dining area to understand the cleanliness of the kitchen. It's pretty clean and well kept and casual and unassuming.

Gary ordered the porterhouse rare with baked potato (butter and sour cream), salad with ranch dressing and hot tea. I went with the same except no potato and double the salad, steak medium rare and bottled water. We each received at least 24 oz. steaks cooked to order. The service was fast but the place was empty since it was chilly last night.  

The food was excellent although the steak did have some grizzle. A good quality steak here for Belize, cooked right, and with good service. I think that Gary and I got out of there for the same price of $26.50 BZD ($13.25). I tipped $1.50 BZD on top of that. I don't think she expected a tip either. 

J&K is not hard to find and most cab drivers seem to know it's behind the Saddleback Grill. A cab seems to be the standard $5.00 BZD to get anywhere around town. The also have sirloin for $25.00, lobster for $45.00, surf and turf for $45.00 and other less expensive dishes too. This place is a bargain and they serve beer too.