Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Lakay

    Haiti

    One of the busiest restaurants in Cap-Haïtien, and it’s not hard to see why. There are tables facing the seafront where you can enjoy a drink, otherwise…

  • La Ferminia

    Havana

    The out-of-the-way Ferminia is old-school Havana posh. During rougher economic times it drew in diplomats and famous visitors in spades (Fidel Castro ate…

  • Restaurante 421

    Habana del Este

    Ask a local where to eat in Guanabo and they'll probably direct you up the gentle hill behind the main roundabout to this pleasant perch that has a…

  • Friar's Bay Beach Café

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Enter through a door in the sand to arrive at this bistro on the beach where rock replaces reggae as the beat of choice. Although the red-and-black color…

  • Super Burger

    Sint Eustatius

    In his screaming yellow outdoor cafe, owner Skell offers more than three dozen burger choices, spanning beef, turkey, chicken, fish and veggie varieties,…

  • Le P'ti Bateau

    Martinique

    This popular beachside place has almost all its seats on the beach near the jetty, while inside are great seafood offerings that include a set menu for…

  • La Fettuccine

    Matanzas

    Small is beautiful. With three tables squeezed into a space the size of an entry vestibule and the day’s menu chalked onto a blackboard, Fettuccine is not…

  • L'Observatoire de Boutilliers

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Just off the Route de Kenscoff, this romantic mountaintop restaurant offers the best possible view of Port-au-Prince and beyond. The food is pricey (but…

  • San San Tropez

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    San San's owner is Italian, and the menu at it's restaurant (open to nonguests) has one focus: Italian food, home-cooked and cooked right. If you’ve ever…

  • El Palenquito

    Santiago de Cuba

    Barbecue is the specialty of this casual backyard restaurant on the outskirts of Santiago. Grilled pork and chicken are served with the typical sides, but…

  • Palm Beach

    Grenada

    Boasting the biggest menu on the island, Palm Beach serves up delicious plates of conch, fish and lobster alongside burgers and chicken in a waterside…

  • La Savane

    Deshaies

    Look past the naff African-animal theme to find high-quality cuisine and a divine location right on the seafront, with a terrace from which to drink it…

  • Cheryl's Roti

    Tobago

    From her roadside kiosk above Mt Irvine Beach car park, Cheryl dispenses some of Tobago's most delicious roti: thin and stretchy dahl-laced skins cooked…

  • Country House

    Barbados

    This ultra-friendly and super cute little cafe a few blocks off the main road offers a change from typical Bajan fare. It prepares good gourmet light…

  • Hosein’s Roti Shop

    Port of Spain

    Right on Independence Sq, Hosein's is a Port of Spain institution, hugely popular with hungry workers queuing up for the tasty and generously sized…

  • Good Mood Food Co.

    Grand Cayman

    Grand Cayman's top food truck is beloved for its juicy burgers and inimitable sweet-and-spicy chicken sandwich. Vegetarians will be set with spring rolls…

  • Pont's Beach View

    Montserrat

    John Ponteen is a man with a big heart who serves big platters of top Caribbean food – from catch of the day to succulent baby back ribs and spicy Creole…

  • Timbuk One

    Antigua & Barbuda

    You'll be sharing this rather unappealing space with dozens of one-armed bandits and their occasional punters, but Codrington's most reliably open…

  • Thyme

    Bermuda

    Virtually unvisited by tourists but popular with local foodies, poolside Thyme is found in the clubhouse of a residential condo and is worth seeking out…

  • Ranchón Los Almendros

    Holguín

    With excellent smoked meats with copious trimmings, tostones (fried plantain) and huge stuffed peppers filled with ropa vieja (shredded beef), this…

  • Coté Plages

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The oldest restaurant in the Village trades in culinary gems that are both comforting and exciting. If picking your plate date from the live lobster tank…

  • Swizzle South Shore

    Bermuda

    The South Shore branch of the legendary Swizzle Inn delivers – both in terms of the location (overlooking a beautiful stretch of coast) and flavors. The…

  • Karakter

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Next to the airport runway, this easygoing beach club serves breakfast (including fresh OJ and strong coffee), and gourmet salads, sandwiches and burgers…

  • Pasa Bon Pizza

    Bonaire

    The only stoplight on Bonaire is part of a sign over the newly relocated Pasa Bon Pizza. The joint is famous for its pizza topped with lionfish, which…

  • Rose Inn

    Bonaire

    At this long-standing place a genial mix of folks enjoy plate lunches of local fare (fish stew, goat, fried chicken) at mismatched tables scattered under…

  • The Landing

    Eleuthera

    Part of the boutique hotel of the same name, this is another of HI's higher-end diners. The Landing wins friends for including a kids' menu alongside more…

  • Green Boley

    Bequia

    Adding a bit of local character to the Belmont Walkway, this simple green wooden bar sells cheap and delicious rotis; take your pick of chicken, conch or…

  • Big Banana

    Antigua

    This airy, cool space on Redcliffe Quay is always reassuringly packed full of locals, some of whom have been coming to this buzzy former rum warehouse for…

  • Public House

    Negril

    Catering to a healthy mix of locals and visitors, the Public House serves such quintessential Jamaican staples as ackee and saltfish, mackerel rundown,…

  • Punchline

    Barbados

    Vegetarians, vegans and pescatarians can all get their fill at this awesome little eatery on the main road in Hastings that serves a variety of delicious…

  • Carib Beach Bar

    Barbados

    This open-air bar/restaurant right on Sandy Beach is a local hot spot at all hours. It's good for traditional local fare and drinks either on the deck or…

  • Cocinita del Medio

    Viñales

    A radical rethink a couple of years ago has transformed Cocinita from a family dining room serving salt-of-the-earth Viñales staples to a chicer cafe…

  • Cap Deli

    Haiti

    Step off Cap-Haïtien's sun-baked streets into this cool, tidy new eatery, the closest thing you'll get to new American food in Haiti. The menu includes…

  • Restaurante Carmen

    Camagüey

    With a Siberian chill thanks to hyperactive air-conditioning, this popular restaurant on the pedestrian stretch of Maceo brims with locals at midday. Most…

  • Mac’s Pizzeria

    Bequia

    Mac’s is a fine choice for good food and great atmosphere. Delicious pizzas, burgers and seafood mains are served on the elevated deck or down under the…

  • Pizza Colonial

    Santo Domingo

    Sophisticated and stylish, with oversized framed poster reproductions of European Renaissance paintings decorating the triple-height ceilings, Pizza…

  • Anchor Bar and Grill

    Tobago

    Right above the sand on the surfers' section of Mt Irvine Beach, Anchor has everything you need from a Caribbean beach grill: a simple menu of fish or…

  • Oasis

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Gently illuminated palm trees around the dining area bathe this popular restaurant on the French side in an ambience of calm. Its main ammo are the pizzas…

  • Fish Fry

    The Exumas

    The collection of clapboard shacks with names like Charlie's and Shirley's is the best place on the island to meet locals and indulge in typical Bahamian…

  • Best Buy Supermarket

    Anguilla

    If you're self-catering, you absolutely need to know about this supermarket, which is the best stocked on the island (you'll often see Anguilla's top…

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