Placencia Village Restaurant Tips by grandmaR

The Galley Restaurant: Soft jazz The Galley Restaurant Review

Individual service. The lady in charge came out and asked us whether we would eat salads. When we said that we would, she said that many tourists refused to eat fresh vegetables, and that she was tired to serving them to have them ignored.

Favorite Dish: I had conch steak and my husband had steamed shrimp- when we asked if we could have it steamed instead of fried (as on the menu) they were glad to comply Fresh salad was served when we assured her we would eat it, and grapefruit juice. US$24 for two

Lan Sluder of Belize First says:
"The Galley Restaurant and Bar should not be missed by jazz lovers or those who enjoy good food. Cleveland and Julia Berry fix a fine T-Bone (US$8), as well as Creole style lobster (US$12.50). Try their famous 'Seaweed Drink' - similar to egg nog with a pleasing flavor and a shot of brandy for good measure. Locals giggle and say, "It's good for de back mon!" by which they mean it improves a man's performance of his husbandly duties. Who can say?"

.The Galley and Tentacles are where the action is at night. Unfortunately, when we were there Tentacles was not open.

Comparison: about average

Directions: Across the soccer field

Other Contact: E-mail: mary.berry@ourclub.com

Phone: 501 523 3133

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Omar's Diner: Cheap and Interesting Omar's Diner Review

One girl ran the place the night we were there. Because the day shift hadn't restocked, they were out of almost everything (including beer, pineapple juice, soft drinks, and ice cream), So we had to order what could be made. But that was OK - we eventually got some food. Everything else was closed.

Favorite Dish: I had a huge chicken burrito - so big I couldn't eat it all - US$15.25 for two.

After Hurricane Iris, the town sidewalk (the main thoroughfare through town) and many of the businesses along it were rebuilt. Omars is one of the businesses that has been rebuilt and it looks better than this now I understand. But this is how I remember it looking when we went.

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: Walk up the main sidewalk - about in the middle of town.

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 3

Theme: Diner

Kitty's Place: Fine Dining while Barefoot Kitty's Place Review

Dining is above the gift shop which gives a good view out to the cabanas and the beach. Service is excellent, and the meal was the best I had while in Belize.

Favorite Dish: Bob had grilled snapper fillet coated in fresh papaya and spicy jerk seasoning, and I had seafood lasagna and both were excellent. Saw some other folks with really yummy looking big thick steaks. Excellent veggies (zucchini and carrots) and rice. Also had sinfully rich chocolate cake for dessert. US$36.25 for two including tip, no drinks

Address: PO Box 528, Belize City, Belize

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: 1.5 miles north of the Creole village of Placencia, 2 miles south of the Garifuna village of Seine Bight and a short walk from the local airstrip

Other Contact: info@kittysplace.com

Phone: 011-501-523-3227

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Eclectic/International

Website: http://www.kittysplace.com/