Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Tea Tree Creperie

    Kingston

    This cheerily graffitied restaurant hands you an encyclopedia-sized menu full of every permutation of sweet and savory pancake you might ever hope to have…

  • JoJo Burger

    St-Barthélemy

    Huge burgers at this open-sided shack next to the eponymous supermarket range from the 'old school' (beef, bacon, cheddar and mustard) to the 'Tex-Mex' …

  • Over the Edge

    Grand Cayman

    This place isn't much to look at, but you can't beat it for friendly service and tasty food, served on a breezy deck facing the water. Ingredients are…

  • Pika-Pika

    Puerto Rico

    Discerning fans of Mexican gastronomy may be slightly underwhelmed by the cheese-covered Puerto Rican/Tex-Mex fusions here, but this cantina, located on…

  • Eddy's Ghetto

    St-Barthélemy

    Tucked behind a timber gate (look for the iguana motif on the stone pavement out front), this ironically named hideaway filled with tropical plants and…

  • Sabor y Rumba

    Ponce

    Located in a hidden courtyard, this is one of Ponce's most celebrated and best-value restaurants and one that seems to stay tourist-free. There are…

  • Top Carrot

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Boho hangout Top Carrot serves scrumptious plant-based fare in a chilled-out cushion-clad dining room adjoining a New Age shop selling crystals, candles…

  • Young Island Resort

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    There are few places that can boast that its specialty is bread, but here at Young Island the proof is in the pumpernickel. Every meal comes with a barge…

  • D’Luis Parrillada

    Santo Domingo

    This casual, open-air restaurant perched over the ocean (and unfortunately the oft-polluted Playa Montesinos) just a few blocks from the Zona Colonial is…

  • Eclipse

    North Coast

    The alfresco atmosphere – furious waves and gentle breezes, bright tropical flowers and elegantly rustic furniture – is nearly outpaced by the creative…

  • El Gato Negro

    Puerto Rico

    El Gato Negro is one of Playa de Joyuda's most locally popular joints and chowing down on the seafood here feels somehow like a very authentic Puerto…

  • C&C Wine Bar

    Antigua

    'Eat, drink, socialise' is the motto of this locally adored courtyard cafe where South African wines complement tasty pastas, burgers, paninis and mains…

  • Ferryboat Inn Restaurant

    Anguilla

    Next to the eponymous hotel, this waterfront restaurant has uninterrupted views across to mountainous St-Martin/Sint Maarten. It does dependable salads,…

  • Atlantida

    Varadero

    Like most restaurants in the busy crossroads of Santa Marta, Atlantida is set up mainly for Cubans, but has recently garnered a good reputation among…

  • SandBar

    Anguilla

    Presided over by California transplants Darren and Alicia, this chic yet laid-back beachside lair offers exquisite tapas and an inspired cocktail menu…

  • El Palenque

    Havana

    A huge place next to the Pabexpo exhibition center that sprawls beneath a series of open-sided thatched bohíos (traditional Cuban huts), Palenque offers…

  • Brighton Farmers Market

    Barbados

    Early on Saturdays, foodies, chefs, artisans and more converge on the Brighton Farmers Market in the heart of the fertile St George Valley on Hwy 4B. It’s…

  • Restaurante Chez Arsenio

    Cabarete

    Occupying a spectacular stretch of the western end of Playa Encuentro, the restaurant at Hideaway Beach Resort (primarily condo rentals) serves up a wide…

  • Sprat Net Bar & Grill

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Join local families at this fuss-free waterfront institution for cheap beers and humongous platters of grilled fish and lobster served family-style on…

  • Restaurant La Berenjena

    Viñales

    A commendable attempt to fill a void in Cuba's food market – ie vegetarianism – La Berenjena inhabits a smart two-story house with an awning-covered…

  • Apsara

    Port of Spain

    Named after the dancers of the court of Indra, who could move freely between heaven and earth, Apsara is a stalwart Port of Spain restaurant, popular with…

  • Doctor Café

    Havana

    Ocean-flavored dishes such as ceviche, red snapper and grilled octopus are served in a fern-filled patio or a cooler indoor dining area; this doctor is…

  • Number Ten

    Willemstad

    This excellent little cafe serves up fresh, simple breakfasts and lunches on weekdays from a restored mansion on the gorgeous grounds of Landhuis Bloemhof…

  • Gladys’ Cafe

    US Virgin Islands

    With the stereo blaring beside her, Gladys belts out Tina Turner tunes while serving some of the best West Indian food around. Locals and tourists pile in…

  • El Tocororo

    Havana

    Once considered one of Havana's finest government-run restaurants, along with El Aljibe, El Tocororo has lost ground to new private competition in recent…

  • Mecenas Café

    Santo Domingo

    In tranquil Parque Mirador del Sur, this cafe and culture center beckons artsy Dominicans and travelers in the know. The menu is all over the globe, with…

  • Balter

    St Croix

    Balter puts a graceful modern spin on classic Crucian dishes and international staples. Curried-goat ragout with crispy yam ribbons might pop up on the…

  • Hermanos Villar

    Santo Domingo

    Occupying almost an entire city block, Hermanos Villar has two parts: the bustling diner serving classic Dominican cafeteria food such as rice and beans…

  • Chez Pierre

    Out Islands

    The eponymous French-Canadian Pierre produces food that treats good produce with love and skill, all in a delightfully scenic setting by the sea. Global…

  • Ingridiënts

    Bonaire

    This cool and contemporary spot is an excellent place to spend an evening, sampling the unusual fare and watching the night divers. Tantalizing offerings…

  • El Conuco

    Santo Domingo

    Unashamedly touristy, El Conuco is stereotypically Dominican in the same way the Hard Rock Cafe is authentically American. Nevertheless, Dominicans as…

  • Merton's Place

    Barbados

    Pull up a table on the elevated wooden platform overlooking the water in this ramshackle local hangout in the tiny village of Half Moon Fort and take your…

  • De Visserij

    Willemstad

    From a seaside picnic table at De Visserij ('the fishery' in Dutch), just north of Willemstad, you can sip an Amstel Bright and watch as fishers bring in…

  • Jalao

    Santo Domingo

    A towering and cavernous restaurant brimming with Dominican style, Jalao is over-the-top theme park touristy but attracts local crowds, too. The walls and…

  • L'Isola

    St-Barthélemy

    So authentically Italian, you half expect to espy the Coliseum around the corner. This elegant restaurant will put tongue and tummy into a state of…

  • Dos Gardenias

    Havana

    Less a conventional eating space and more a tourist complex, Dos Gardenias sports two main restaurants (choose between a grill and a pasta place), a…

  • Coa

    North Coast

    The finest of several good restaurants at the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach, Coa is a casual yet sophisticated beachside locale that creatively…

  • Mesón D' Bari

    Santo Domingo

    The new and fashionable outpost of one of the Zona Colonial's most popular places for traditional Dominican fare such as crab-meat empanadas, stewed conch…

  • Café 36

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Attached to the boutique hotel La Lorraine, this classy restaurant, event space and art gallery is the kind of place you end up heading back to time and…

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