NyGal's suggestion is a good one. Colton House is beautiful..no meals last I heard. Another in the area is Fort Street Guest House. It is noisy at night (has a restaurant in it), but an interesting old building that I really liked. Its been several years since there, but the food was quite good. Or you could stay at Colton and wander over to Fort Street to eat. BC is very safe in the day, but I'd watch my P's&Q's at night. Afterall, it is a port town.

Ft St has been closed for yonks and Colton never did and still doesn't serve meals. Try the Wet Lizard, next to the Tourism Village, for drinks and food. Nice new cafe/bakery at the Radisson hotel close to Colton House.

We've enjoyed staying at the Colton House and eating at the Smokey Mermaid, practically next door and a safe, short walk.

Hi Maya Travel. Awww. I liked Fort Street..when did it close? Are they doing anything with that nice old building?

Teresa Parkey, who was owner/operator of Ft St, is now genl mgr of the Belize Biltmore Hotel and has instituted the same Ft St menu at the hotel restaurant. She is one of the reasons the Biltmore has turned into one of the better places to stay in the City.

But, what's happening to that beautiful old building. Come to think of it...I spent my first night ever in Belize at the Fort Street Guest House. Are they doing anything with it?

Hey Beck,
If you decide to spend the night in BC, I will hook you up with my sisters and some friends so you can get the real Belize City! Well, even if you go for the day, I could get them to meet you for a looongg lunch! I don't think I gave you my address at T-giving but you can email me at unbelizeable@prodigy.net and I'll get you their phone #s. Also, you may want to read this post on the Belize Forums. Link is http://www.belizeforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=000310

Thanks Gail, as long as they are not foozball champions, I am willing to go. I'll email you and get some more info.