Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Baia Lounge

    Sosúa

    This waterfront space is part of Gansevoort Dominican Republic, an ultramodern condo development on a tranquil beach at the end of town. The Mediterranean…

  • La Esquinita

    Viñales

    Born as a quick walk-up cafe several years back, the 'little corner' has grown bigger as the service has become concurrently slower. No matter: it's still…

  • D'Yira

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    If you're in Higüey for a night, this rustic palapa-roofed Dominican choice is the way to go. The house specialty is mofongos (mashed plaintains stuffed…

  • Jack's Shack

    Rincón

    One of Rincón's best food trucks offers fish tacos, big burgers, burritos and breakfasts that are hard to beat after a morning on the surf (the menu is…

  • La Saladerie

    Terre-de-Haut

    Popular La Saladerie is hidden along the steps leading down to the small beach at Anse Mire. There's a make-your-own salad menu and a full range of fish…

  • Marjorie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant

    St Lucia

    Feel the sand between your toes at this funky cafe on the sand. Enjoy tasty Creole dishes and wicked rum punch. The management also organizes guides for a…

  • Pier One

    Montego Bay

    Best known as a nightclub, Pier One also has a restaurant with ringside sunset seating – which is as much of a draw as the very good Jamaican standards…

  • Le Coco Neg’

    Martinique

    This traditional Caribbean spot near the church serves up wonderful home-cooked Creole cuisine (curried goat, octopus fricassee, coconut custard) in a…

  • Daniel Seafood Restaurant

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Just off the waterfront, this longtime favorite is several cuts above the casual (aka roofless) standard for the area. Dine indoors on superfresh seafood;…

  • Marché U

    St-Barthélemy

    If you’re preparing food at your villa or organizing a picnic, head to this well-stocked supermarket across from the airport. Packed with tropical fruit,…

  • Vinny's Restaurant & Pescadería

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Fittingly for Playa Húcares, seafood is the main event here, and Vinny's has been serving some of the best lobster pastelillos (turnovers) on the east…

  • North Shore Deli

    St John

    The morning spot in Cruz Bay, with an array of coffees, breakfast plates and baked goodies. The lunch sandwiches – all with meats slow-roasted in-house –…

  • Sidney’s Peace & Love

    British Virgin Islands

    The specialty here is lobster (US$50 to US$60), but Sidney’s serves up plenty of West Indian fish dishes, along with burgers and barbecue. Pour your own…

  • Dinghy's Beach Bar & Grill

    US Virgin Islands

    Sit under a sun umbrella on Honeymoon Beach and toss back burgers, beers and frozen cocktails at the only spot on Water Island that's guaranteed to be…

  • Faith's Pen Rest Stop

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Faith's Pen Rest Stop has a couple of dozen stalls. It's all here – jerk, soups and stews, curry goat, porridge and roast corn. It's been quiet since the…

  • Gypsea Cafe

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Upstairs in the attic of the Captain Gourmet deli, this cute little cafe with water views prepares a variety of breakfasts, good sandwiches on freshly…

  • House of Chocolate

    Grenada Island

    Part cafe, part museum, part gift shop, this welcoming place is dedicated to all things cocoa. You can sample chocolate in both its liquid and solid forms…

  • La Kaz du Douanier

    Deshaies

    La Kaz is Creole for ‘house,’ and the oddly named 'House of the Customs Official' is the grand name for a wooden shack serving good homestyle cooking in…

  • Sunset Grill

    Cabarete

    This restaurant at Velero is the best spot in town to watch the sunset, and serves up Dominican cuisine along with fresh seafood, meats and pasta. Top…

  • Le Yacht Club

    Pointe-à-Pitre

    Waterside Le Yacht Club is by far the smartest place to eat in the center of town. It serves up refined French cooking from a daily changing menu in a…

  • Restaurante de los Tres Reyes

    Camagüey

    A handsome, state-run place set in beautiful colonial digs on Plaza San Juan de Dios that sells mainly chicken dishes. Ruminate on Camagüey life by one of…

  • Tante Arlette

    Martinique

    This long-standing favorite is the best place in northern Martinique to try authentic Creole food. The house specialty is the seafood grill (€45), which…

  • Presse Café

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Presse Café has the air of a casual bistro. Decorated with old newspapers and photos of jazz heroes, it’s good for a relaxed snack and drink, and even…

  • CJ's Deli

    Out Islands

    This simple clapboard shack fronting the beach in Alice Town is a local favorite for eggs and grits, souse, stew fish, conch and other Bahamian comfort…

  • Plein Cafe Wilhelmina

    Willemstad

    This Dutch cafe and its neighboring twin are so authentic that if it were below zero and raining you’d think you were in Amsterdam. Servers scamper among…

  • Bath & Turtle

    Virgin Gorda

    In a large courtyard near the ferry dock, this casual eatery cooks up burgers, wraps and wings but also dabbles in sushi and other more ambitious Asian…

  • Uncle Joe’s BBQ

    St John

    Locals and visitors go wild tearing into the barbecue chicken, ribs and corn on the cob at this open-air restaurant across from the post office. The chef…

  • Amici

    St Lucia

    Run by a team of expat chefs, upscale Amici serves gourmet Italian plates and great pizzas in the heart of the Rodney Bay strip. It's pricey but the menu…

  • Sabor Taíno

    Baracoa

    A lovely family-run paladar with the owner's paintings adding to its slightly offbeat vibe, Sabor Taíno serves up delicious, reasonably priced Baracoan…

  • Wheel House Pub

    Trinidad

    Great little bar-restaurant with tables on a covered waterfront terrace and an air-con interior. Inexpensive fish, pork or chicken with local sides is a…

  • Cannonball Cafė

    Kingston

    Popular and busy cafe with wireless internet, serving excellent Blue Mountain coffee and cakes amid icy air-con. Light dishes – quiches, sandwiches and…

  • Boulangerie Française

    Las Terrenas

    Transport yourself to Paris at this pleasant bakery serving fresh croissants and other traditional French pastries and desserts. The street-side patio…

  • French Veranda

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    It's not all French – there's also curry, satay sauce and pizza on the menu – but there are escargots and it's all served on a lovely veranda with…

  • Donna's

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    Divided into a casual, canteen-style dining area and a takeout section, this restaurant gets packed at lunchtimes as locals stop by for their fried…

  • Pan.com

    Havana

    In McDonald's-free Havana, Pan.com is about as fast as food gets. This small, state-run Cuban chain does hearty sandwiches (on proper Cuban bread!), cheap…

  • La B de Burro

    San Juan

    Serving up arguably the best burritos in the Caribbean, this popular hangout pumps out hearty chimichangas, reggae and mean margaritas, surrounded by…

  • Rhythms at Rainbow Beach

    St Croix

    Chow down on the signature jerk pork and rice at a table overlooking the sea. Then, let the day turn to night as you toss back tropical cocktails and…

  • Chez Clara

    Basse-Terre Island

    Across the road from Ste-Rose's small fishing harbor, this casually gracious place has sea views and serves up classics such as tuna tartare, veal cutlet…

  • El Holandes

    Santiago de Cuba

    A small, pleasing paladar (privately owned restaurant) with seating indoors or on a pleasant elevated terrace. The food is classic Cuban, the setting…

  • Las Velas Restaurant

    North Coast

    This waterfront establishment at the marina is a great place to kick back with a Presidente and meet some boaters and fisherfolk. It's a pretty relaxing…

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