Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Ô Plongeoir

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Settle into a pillowed bench at this languid place opposite the marina with the silhouette of Anguilla barely rising in the distance. Flank steak roll…

  • Good Korma

    Anguilla

    Reincarnated on the Valley restaurant row called 'The Strip' after being dealt a blow by Hurricane Irma, Good Korma again serves sinus-teasing Indian…

  • Le 480

    Terre-de-Haut

    Top billing on Terre-de-Haut goes to this lovely restaurant within Auberge Les Petits Saints. Its menu is short and simple, but you're unlikely to find…

  • Melao

    Ponce

    This 21st-century cafe at the Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino belies the centuries-old exterior, rustling up the city's best coffee and some of its healthiest…

  • Smokin' Barrel

    Bermuda

    The carnivorously inclined line up at this Texas-flavored, bright-red lunch truck on Hamilton's waterfront at lunchtimes. Peckish? Go for a brisket or…

  • Flatties Flame Grill

    Antigua

    A local institution, Mark and Amanda's roadside grill sees quality meats and spices get orchestrated into culinary symphonies, mostly of Portuguese origin…

  • BZH

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Locally renowned for its pizzas, such as the BZH (tomatoes, onion, minced beef and egg) or the Calabraise (bacon, egg and olives), Breton-turned-global…

  • Gros Islet Fish Fry

    St Lucia

    A couple of open-air joints across from the water serve up excellent seafood grills a few nights a week at the Gros Islet Fish Fry. They are ultracasual:…

  • El Pescador

    Las Galeras

    Located across from BanReservas on the main road, this is an excellent seafood option, notably for its paella (the owner is Spanish), which could hold its…

  • Salón 1720

    Holguín

    A painstakingly restored wedding cake mansion with a full social atmosphere. Tuck into paella or chicken stuffed with vegetables and cheese; there are…

  • El Mercurio

    Habana Vieja

    Sheltered in the Lonja de Comercio building with seating outside in Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, El Mercurio flirts with elegance (waitstaff in…

  • Le Ti Taurus

    Martinique

    Right on the beach by the jetty for ferries from Fort-de-France, this is one of the best restaurants in town, with a blue-and-white beach-shack vibe, an…

  • Old Gin House Restaurant

    Sint Eustatius

    Statia's best hotel is also home to its most refined restaurant with a grand waterfront deck with views of Saba. Dinner is a classy affair with possible…

  • Solo Pollo

    Bávaro & Punta Cana

    A legion of locals flocks to this simple comida criolla restaurant serving – as the name implies – only chicken (well, besides rice and beans). Juicy,…

  • Zion St-Barth

    St-Barthélemy

    This gorgeous new spot juxtaposes tropical laissez-faire with urban sophistication both in its looks and on the plate. Dishes pair local choice meats and…

  • Mitre Restaurant & Wine Bar

    Santo Domingo

    This sleek restaurant, located in a nondescript building in an upscale business and residential district, serves a creative and ecletic fusion of Asian,…

  • La Campagna

    Santiago

    This charming cafe features a patio beneath a thatched roof and an extensive, healthy menu including sandwiches, salads, pasta and soups. Flowers on every…

  • Wi Yard Anna Banana

    Port Antonio

    Need seafood? A big plate of Jamaican stew? An open-air bar? Head to this perennially popular breezy restaurant-bar, overlooking the beach on the southern…

  • L’Amer

    Deshaies

    Ignore the lobster tank at the entrance to this conspicuously orange building, which is actually a refined Deshaies institution. The interesting menu…

  • La Bricola

    Santo Domingo

    From the candlelit open-air patio to the soft melodic piano, La Bricola embodies romance – a meal here is the perfect place to pop the question. Set in a…

  • Sunset Café

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    In an area that abounds with fabulous ocean views, Sunset Café at the Grand Case Beach Club, with a breezy terrace that juts out over the glittering water…

  • Ciao at the Normandie

    Port of Spain

    For a quiet romantic dinner, take a table on the pretty terrace and enjoy excellent service and great food that blends Caribbean staples with world…

  • La Ceiba

    Trinidad

    Set in a back patio under a giant ceiba tree, this upscale cafe specializes in pollo meloso (chicken in honey and lemon sauce). Order Trinidad’s favorite…

  • Monte Andentro

    Santo Domingo

    Ensconced in the hip courtyard of a gorgeous 16th-century edifice, Monte Andentro triples as an erstwhile design store and cocktail lounge. The atmosphere…

  • L'Ile Flottante

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    This bougainvillea-cradled terrace with vinyl-covered tables is the earliest breakfast option in town and the cheapest to boot. Join the predominantly…

  • Carousel

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    After you've deliberated over 30-plus ice-cream and gelato flavors, and peeked through the glass windows to watch them being made, head out the back to…

  • Panadería La Viequense

    Vieques

    If it’s breakfast you’re after, this is the place for early eggs or hangover-obscuring coffee. If you miss the 11am cutoff, you can feast instead on…

  • La Cuenca

    Viñales

    Looking less rustic than some of its Viñales brethren, La Cuenca's narrow covered terrace and funky black-and-white interior are rather tempting. The food…

  • Le Kontiki

    Grande-Terre

    The superfluous South Seas theme may leave you cold, but the fantastic location at the western end of Ste-Anne beach and the satisfying menu –…

  • El Uvero

    Holguín Province

    Four kilometers and a short taxi ride east of Guardalavaca's main resort strip, this modest-looking local house in the village of Cuatro Caminos is well…

  • Shirley Heights Lookout Restaurant

    Antigua

    Feast on jerk chicken, Creole fish or lobster salad while taking in splendid views of English Harbour from this hilltop restaurant in the restored stone…

  • Mad Hatters

    Bermuda

    Well-established as a pioneer of some of Bermuda's most innovative cuisine, Mad Hatters gets you into the Alice in Wonderland spirit of things by letting…

  • Rhumb Lines

    St John

    Coral Bay's classiest joint is decorated in a tropical South Seas style and offers creative dishes melding Thai, Szechuan, Filipino and other Asian…

  • Black Ginger

    St-Barthélemy

    Filled with glossy timber furniture and lush plants and lit by oversized lamps, this split-level space is a seductive spot for spicy Thai flavors. Menu…

  • Barefoot Buddha

    US Virgin Islands

    The island's yoga-philes hang out at yin-yang-decorated wooden tables, tucking into healthy specials such as the blackened-tofu wrap and the everyday list…

  • La Carboncita

    Havana

    Small, discreet Miramar house turned Italian restaurant, with indoor and outdoor front-porch seating as well as a bar set up in what was formerly the…

  • Ristorante El Sueño

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    Italian owners and their Azurri cohorts sit around this casual open-air eatery Godfather-style, giving it a nod of authenticity it doesn’t need – the real…

  • Habana 61

    Habana Vieja

    Habana 61's menu features Cuban classics with a fresh twist. The lobster is among its most popular dishes, but the traditional ropa vieja (shredded beef)…

  • Evita’s

    Ocho Rios

    This charming restaurant sits high above Ochi in a romantic 19th century gingerbread house – an airy setting with exquisite views. The Italian-Jamaican…

  • Pelican Grill

    Montego Bay

    Both upper-crust Jamaicans and tourists are beckoned by Pelican Grill's air-con chill and superlative goat curry and oxtail, consumed while sitting on…

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