The Creole culture is alive and well in Oak Ridge, and guests who come to Ocean Breeze Villa for a little R&R will enjoy a literal taste of it. 

The Villa’s crack kitchen and housekeeping crew is well-versed in using locally sourced ingredients to craft mouthwatering Creole dishes for guests looking for something a bit different when it comes to dining in the Caribbean.

And, all throughout the East End, guests have some unique dining options. They can enjoy home-cooked meals right at the Villa, or, with a little planning, they can embark on a “dining tour” of the area over the course of their stay. 

With the purchase of fishing, diving or retreat packages, Ocean Breeze Villa guests are treated to three meals a day. You might be surprised what Mabel and her team can put together in the Villa’s kitchen while you’re out doing your thing on Roatan’s chill East End. 

From conch ceviche to delectable fish tacos, Mabel and her crew have perfected the dining menu at the Villa. Mabel literally grew up at the Villa — her mother worked at the Villa for years before retiring and passing the spatula down to her daughter. 

The best part? Every meal is authentic. It’s not mass-produced and served under heat lamps, and the only line you’ll wait in is the line for seconds. Under Mabel’s watchful eye, traditional Creole fare that consists of rice, beans, chicken, pork and fresh seafood is expertly prepared and presented. 

For visitors to Roatan looking for a “real” vacation with stellar dining options, Mabel and her team won’t disappoint.

While the Villa’s meals are hard to beat, guests who want to “get out there” and take in the local fare have plenty of options. Just a few houses down, fishing guide and entrepreneur Michael Dobben has opened a small diner that also features a tidal pool that holds rescue sea turtles, tarpon, snook and bonefish. Guests can enjoy a meal and get in the water and feed turtle grass to the aquatic reptiles and feed the fish by hand, too. 

Just next door to the Villa is the Reef House, a local watering hole that features some really good dining options. If you want to try something new while you’re staying in the Guest House or the Main House, just wander next door and grab dinner and a few cheap cocktails. On certain evenings, you can even take in some live music. You’ll likely encounter some of the East End’s locals, including expats from all over the world who have settled here for the lifestyle you’re experiencing during your visit.

“We have a really great relationship with the Reef House,” says Ocean Breeze Villa proprietor Jerri Bell. “It’s a great little option for socializing with the local crowd, and they offer a larger tidal pool area for folks who want to go swimming, but don’t necessarily want to be right over the reef.” 

Farther east, near Port Royal, and reachable by water taxi, guests can enjoy some of the best homemade tortillas on the East End with a visit to Jerlene’s Place, a very casual lagoon-side diner where the smiles are big and the service is almost as good as the food. Jerlene is the jovial owner and the chef at the little open-air diner that serves fresh seafood, pork and chicken. 

And, of course, no visit to the East End is complete without a sunset dinner cruise on the local Tiki Boat. Enjoy great local cuisine and an open bar as you take in the stunning views of the cays, mountains and the reef aboard the beautiful tour boat. It’s a very cool experience. 

But, no matter where you go for sustenance in Oak Ridge and on the East End, it’s tough to beat Mabel’s hand-crafted meals and delightful appetizers served up right at the Villa. From traditional breakfasts featuring everything from eggs and bacon to fluffy pancakes and fresh juice, to incredible dinners of warm-water lobster, fresh garden salad and more, the Villa’s team might offer the best food options on the East End. 

Visiting guests will soon come to realize that the Villa’s staff is more than just a group of well-tuned cooks. These ladies work very hard to take care of our guests and provide them with a totally unique experience that just can’t be found elsewhere on Roatan. 

Both in the Guest House and in the Main House, guests will enjoy impeccable service as a compliment to their overall vacation, which can literally be found right off the front deck of the property. 

Come see for yourself what an East End retreat is all about. Mabel and her crew will be waiting to take care of you.