Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Slipway

    Carriacou

    A chilled little open-air place, right by the water at the end of the bay. It's famed for its top-quality burgers and fish sandwiches but also serves more…

  • Maison Kreyol Restaurant

    Santo Domingo

    The simple, bare bones dining room belies the quality of the cooking here in delicious dishes such as grilled spicy goat, a whole snapper and okra…

  • Cafe Blue

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Just above Irish Town, Cafe Blue, an offshoot of the popular Kingston institution, serves sumptuous gourmet sandwiches, cakes, breakfasts and (of course)…

  • The Local

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    A modern and welcoming spot on the 2nd floor overlooking Clifton's main road, the Local serves up quality burgers, wraps and fish plates. It's especially…

  • Flavours of the Grill

    St Lucia

    Having outgrown its humble beginnings in Gros islet, this popular eatery has moved to expansive new digs out on the Castries highway but still serves…

  • Loiza 2050

    San Juan

    This tiny, family-owned pizza place has been serving exceptional pies for more than 20 years. And its more recent inventions – such as coconut-crusted…

  • Oswald Seafood Restaurant

    Jamaica

    Run by a former local fisherman, Oswald's is a worthy contender for Alligator Pond's best seafood crown. Set on the busy fishermen's beach, it serves such…

  • Elena’s

    St Lucia

    A favorite with locals and yachties alike, Elena’s whips up a scrumptious assortment of real gelati to cool you down after a day in the sun. Also serves…

  • Mom's

    Ocho Rios

    This home-style restaurant comes without any frills but is a gem nonetheless. Eat in or take away generous servings of rich oxtail stew, chicken, pork and…

  • Qué Pasa

    Aruba

    The accent is Spanish but the language global at this effusive spot. The vibrant, sunshine-yellow cafe is just the place to settle in for cocktails,…

  • Piggy's Jerk

    Port Antonio

    A very simple jerk shack offering tasty chicken with festival (deep-fried dumplings), hearty soup and cold drinks (and despite the name, no jerk pork). It…

  • Ristorante Italiano La Fontana

    Santiago de Cuba

    Pizza deliciosa and lasagna formidable, ravioli and garlic bread; mamma mía, this has to be the number-one option for breaking away from all that chicken…

  • Singh’s Fast Food

    St Croix

    When the roti craving strikes – and it will – Singh’s will satiate it with multiple meat and tofu varieties. The steamy three-table joint also serves…

  • Singh's Roti Shop

    Grand Cayman

    In a city where dinner often means a three-figure check, this cheerful hole-in-the-wall place is great for some tongue-searing roti (a curry filling –…

  • Fish Pot Restaurant

    Barbados

    The Fish Pot Restaurant at the Little Good Harbour hotel is renowned for its views and fine seafood. It has a good wine list. We're not entirely sure…

  • Cardiff Hall Restaurant

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    This swanky hotel restaurant on the main highway near Runaway Bay golf course serves well-made Jamaican, 'fusion' and continental fare. The service is…

  • Bobbejan’s Take-Away

    Bonaire

    Don’t let the name fool you: there are tables here, out back under a nice tree. But getting one is a challenge, as everybody turns up for the super-tender…

  • Elena's

    St Lucia

    A smaller branch of Elena's Italian gelati shop conveniently located outside the Baywalk Mall in Rodney Bay. It's ice cream only here, but they also run a…

  • Masala Bay

    St Lucia

    On a high 2nd-floor balcony at the marina, this Indian-run place serves up fine curries with great views. They also specialize in modern Indian–Chinese…

  • India Grill

    Barbados

    Ask serious roti connoisseurs the best place on the island to indulge and they'll point you to this simple hole-in-the-wall restaurant at the entrance to…

  • Devon House I-Scream

    Kingston

    Some of the island’s best ice cream in more than 20 flavors – check out the signature Devon Stout. Eat one while strolling in the grounds of Devon House …

  • Wilson's at La Boca

    Cabarete

    This is a little BBQ shack on the Yasica River in Islabon, around 8km southeast of town on the way to Sabaneta de Yasica. The eponymous Wilson, who speaks…

  • Umbrellas

    Grenada Island

    A stylish two-floor wooden building just back from the sand, with tables on the upper deck and inside. It's good for a frosty cocktail, cold beer or tasty…

  • Fedo's

    St Lucia

    Hidden away on the eastern edges of town several blocks back from the waterfront, this no-nonsense diner serves up quality Creole dishes at reasonable…

  • Restaurante La Barbacoa

    Varadero

    Varadero's best state-run restaurant is a steakhouse that serves relatively cheap steak and lobster in an old-world decor (stag's heads, horsey…

  • Lizzy's Lunch Box

    Vieques

    From the parking lot at the eastern end of the strip, Lizzy serves up insanely good tacos: fish, vegetable, chicken, shrimp and out-of-this-world lobster…

  • Devon House I-Scream

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Local outlet of Jamaica's definitive ice cream chain, perfect for cooling stops on the road (we're assured that the stout-flavored ice-cream won't put you…

  • Tropical Kitchen

    Ocho Rios

    Cakes, pastries and damn fine sweet-potato pudding on the main strip in Ocho Rios. And, whisper it, but we reckon that the flaky pastry on the patties…

  • Cuz's Fish Shack

    Barbados

    Doles out stupendously juicy fish cutters (sandwiches) from a beachside food truck. Add cheese and hot sauce and you have some of the Caribbean's best…

  • Devon House I-Scream

    Ocho Rios

    Ocho Rios branch of the famous island-wide franchise – come here for a few scoops of some of the best ice cream in Jamaica.

  • Inside view of bakery shop Kasalta.

    Kasalta

    San Juan

    Tucked into Ocean Park’s residential enclave, Kasalta is the sort of authentic Puerto Rican bakery and diner that you'd cross town to visit. The coffee…

  • With local cornbread, Creole sauce and 'pica de papaya' Aruban papaya hot sauce.

    Pinchos

    Aruba

    Pinchos is one of Aruba's most romantic spots. Set on a pier jutting into the ocean, the restaurant is surrounded by twinkling stars and lapping waves…

  • Front view of pizzeria Pirilo.

    Pirilo

    San Juan

    The striking dining room – cathedral-high ceilings, exposed wood beams – leaves no doubt that you're in Old San Juan. Except that Pirilo is all about…

  • 3 Chinitos cafeteria in Playa, Havana.

    3 Chinitos

    Havana

    A popular place to eat well-loaded pizza, with cozy, old-fashioned touches such as vintage radios and old sewing machines that double as outdoor tables…

  • La Bombonera

    San Juan

    This historic diner shines with Tiffany stained-glass windows, marble-top tables and a gleaming bronze coffee machine. Even the waitstaff are gussied up…

  • Café Lamparilla

    Habana Vieja

    Crowding the cobbled street with its alfresco tables, the Lamparilla is perennially popular – your best bet for a seat is in the air-conditioned…

  • Sandwichería La Bien Paga

    Habana Vieja

    If you're down to your last few Cuban convertibles, want something quick and simple, or fancy a proper Cuban sandwich without the Miami glitz, drop into…

  • Outdoor seating at Cocina Abierta.

    Cocina Abierta

    San Juan

    Cocina Abierta takes pride in its eclectic seasonal menus inspired by global culinary influences. Think zucchini pakora, octopus causa or seafood green…

  • Chacón 162 combines Harley Davidson motifs with retro decor from the 1950's, Old Havana.

    Chacón 162

    Habana Vieja

    On Havana’s answer to Route 66, corner spot Chacón 162 features motorcycling motifs mixed with 1950s memorabilia on the bar and inviting alfresco tables…

  • Toko Williwood

    Curaçao

    This former mini-market is now the main place to grab a meal in Willibrordus. Most folks come for the beloved Williburger, a goat-meat sandwich that comes…

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