Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Santanna’s Grill

    The Exumas

    Run by the formidable Denise Rolle, this superbly situated shack restaurant offers the best-value fresh lobster in the Exumas, and its many regulars often…

  • Dante

    Varadero

    Going strong since 1993, Dante takes its name from an entrepreneurial chef who continues to rustle up good Italian fare to complement the serene lakeside…

  • Brooks Bar & Restaurant

    US Virgin Islands

    Here are three things you can count on at Brooks: old men playing dominoes in the corner, loud reggaeton music and gargantuan portions big enough for two…

  • La Imprenta

    Habana Vieja

    This attractive state-run restaurant has a resplendent interior filled with memorabilia from the building's previous incarnation as a printing works. The…

  • Seahorse Inn Restaurant & Bar

    Tobago

    Sitting alfresco amid a tropical setting overlooking the water, with the sound of waves crashing below, this upmarket restaurant specializes in gourmet…

  • Fond de la Mer

    Martinique

    Under new management, this reliably open restaurant set high above the cars and loudspeakers of Tartane's seafront plates up well-crafted helpings of…

  • Little Duchi

    Jamaica

    This satellite of the famous fish restaurant at Alligator Pond is very good. Not as good as its parent, but hey – we can’t all approach perfection. The…

  • OJ’s Beach Bar & Restaurant

    Antigua

    Driftwood, conch shells, fishing nets and whatever else the sea washes up get worked into the salty decor of this sun- and rum-soaked beach-bum hangout…

  • La Paillotte Bleue

    Martinique

    The poolside dining at this superb dinner-only restaurant is a real treat. Located within the L’Anse Bleue compound, La Paillotte Bleue serves up classic…

  • Scotchies

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    Many Jamaicans will tell you that (a) Scotchies still serves the best ‘sit-down’ jerk in the northwest and (b) the quality has slipped a bit with…

  • Long Haul Grill

    Saba

    In the early evening, Long Haul's big covered terrace fills with chatty locals along with carb-craving divers and hikers hungry for oven-baked sandwiches,…

  • Dom Ham

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    This festive, thatch-roofed open-air bar and grill is home to Carlitos Pichardo, who got his start flipping burgers outside a baseball stadium. These days…

  • Posada Para Mira

    Bonaire

    At this delightful place on Rincon's western outskirts you can sample local specialties such as sopi di yuana (iguana soup) and stoba di kabritu (goat…

  • Hotel Restaurante Ocean Front

    North Coast

    Tiny glowing lights and waving green plants give this restaurant a relaxed, romantic feel that complements its seafood dishes. The indoor setting is…

  • Taberna Mediterranea

    Península de Samaná

    The recently renovated front patio and neon-lit bar are definite ambience downgrades (though you can still opt for the older, stone-walled dining area),…

  • Swingin' Doors

    Saba

    Bookings are a must for this wildly popular, smoke-filled barbecue venue when the saloon-style wooden doors swing open for finger-lickin' chicken and ribs…

  • Rainbow Cafe

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Despite the name, it's actually crimson red that makes this grown-up day-to-night beach club a visual standout on Grand Case's sandy sliver. Not only is…

  • Le Sereno Restaurant

    St-Barthélemy

    If the stylish alfresco dining room with saturated views of the jade-hued bay doesn't make you swoon, then surely head-chef Alex Simone's cuisine inspired…

  • Roti Hut

    Anguilla

    Heavenly aromas waft from this adorable cinnamon-colored cottage with kelly-green trim, which cooks up chicken, beef, goat, shrimp and vegetarian rotis,…

  • Riverside Cafe

    Dominica

    This delightful restaurant at Citrus Creek Plantation warmly welcomes nonguests throughout the day, but only opens in the evening when there are…

  • King's Bay Cafe

    Tobago

    With tables on a balcony overlooking palm-studded King's Bay, the views here are fantastic. Simple fish or chicken meals with local sides makes this the…

  • Dinghy Dock

    Culebra

    The giant tarpon that swim right up to this open-sided waterfront restaurant put on quite a show. The buzzy bar and seafood are other reasons to come here…

  • Jade Garden

    Kingston

    Highlighting the à la carte menu at this elegant spot are the Dragon & Phoenix (chicken wings stuffed with minced pork and shrimp; J$1660) and a variety…

  • Restaurant Lucas

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    This local's secret is buried inside a residential complex less than 2km from centro. Delectable fresh pastas (house-made ravioli, tagliatelle and gnocchi…

  • Maniqui Restaurant & Lounge

    Santo Domingo

    Decked out like a burlesque club, this lavishly and curiously decorated space, seemingly inspired by modeling, is in the middle of the Plaza de la Cultura…

  • Casa Española

    Havana

    A medieval parody built in the Batista era by the silly-rich Gustavo Gutiérrez y Sánchez, this crenellated castle in Miramar has found new life as a…

  • Anse Marcel Beach

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The first restaurant to reopen in devastated Anse Marcel, Anse Marcel Beach exudes Côte d'Azur–style elegance and opens up right onto the sultry sands…

  • Incanto

    Antigua

    A mother and son team from Milan have created one of Antigua's best dining experiences, complete with fabulous views of the bay. Just getting to this…

  • Tierra Viva Bistro & Cocina sin Fronteras

    Puerto Rico

    'Hipster' isn't a word used much outside San Juan, but this place – with art-filled walls, pared-back decor and drinks in jam jars – may just deserve the…

  • Ernestina's Seafood Restaurant

    El Yunque & East Coast

    This tucked-away family-run restaurant specializes in fresh seafood dishes, and its lunch specials are a particular hit: huge plates of classic Puerto…

  • So-So Seafood Bar & Grill

    Kingston

    A casual place with a hint of sports bar, known for its mellow after-work scene (the bar is good for chilling before your meal); its modest name belies…

  • Restaurante Mimi

    Trinidad

    Simple, hearty Cuban food and the usual Italian suspects emerge from this kitchen, all made with love and served at reasonable prices. Mains are preceded…

  • Bliss

    Cabarete

    It may not be on the beach, but sitting around the small, crystal-blue pool with a top-shelf glass of wine in your hand, you can be forgiven for not…

  • Lobster House

    Negril

    Renowned for its pink gnocchi in a Parmesan cream and its signature lobster dishes, this congenial outdoor spot has attained the status of best pizzeria…

  • Karibuni

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Karibuni means 'welcome' in Suaheli and that's just how you feel when arriving at the thatch-shaded wooden deck of the more upscale of the two restaurants…

  • El Nuevo Horizonte

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Perched high on a hilltop overlooking the Caribbean, this simple restaurant comes with five-star views. You can almost smell the asopao de langosta (a…

  • Russell’s

    Antigua

    In the reconstructed officers' quarters of Fort James, one of Antigua's main citadels, bluff-top Russell’s offers drinks and sea-to-table fish with…

  • Mt Plaisir Restaurant

    Trinidad

    The top choice in town, right on the beach and with gorgeous sea views framed by open-arched walls. The menu features divine seafood, pasta and meat…

  • Kabanas

    San Juan

    Condado on the cheap – it can be done and done well. This small resto – with a full bar – serves mouthwatering organic burgers with homemade tostones …

  • Le Cottage

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The good-value lobster menu is clearly Le Cottage's best kitchen ambassador, but chef David Hanquer also orchestrates other local fish and meats into…

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