Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Y-Knot

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    On a large deck over the water, this spot serves particularly good conch soup, as well as jerk and grilled chicken, fish, shrimp and lobster. It's also…

  • Restaurante Los Helechos

    Cuba

    The best state-run eating option at El Nicho is this open-sided rustic restaurant offering the standard round of rice, beans, meat and root vegetables,…

  • Restaurante Don Carlos

    Holguín Province

    Salt-of-the-earth, meet-the-locals private restaurant where you can discover the other side of Cuba over some pretty decent seafood less than 30 minutes…

  • Shrimp Stalls

    Jamaica

    The stretch of the A2 that runs through Middle Quarters is lined with simple wooden shacks, with local ladies selling bagfulls of spicy, locally caught…

  • My Place

    Grenada Island

    A hole-in-the-wall takeout joint on the main drag selling great Trinidadian food. Pick up some doubles (curried chickpeas wrapped in roti skins) and rotis…

  • La Rampa

    Varadero

    A modest private place that's family-run and rightly lauded for its thoroughly decent food. Seating is half inside and half out. The lobster tails are…

  • Gelatera Italiana

    Las Terrenas

    Continental quality gelato, the ideal apres-beach refresher, is served up at this small spot where the main access road to town dead ends at the beach…

  • Sunset Inn

    Eleuthera

    The ample patio of this friendly, unhurried but slightly dilapidated seaside bar and grill is the place to down a cold Kalik at sunset while nibbling…

  • Casanova by the Sea

    Grand Cayman

    Romantic and relatively affordable, this seaside spot is an excellent option for Italian favorites. The service is charming and the veranda is a perfect…

  • Kayak Kafe & Juice Bar

    Carriacou

    On a diminutive deck overlooking the water near the dock, this cafe is a great place for a tasty breakfast. Also serves fresh juices and smoothies,…

  • Bryan’s Restaurant

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    A rooftop eatery that offers simple but delicious Jamaican fare, served on a sunny veranda. Pay for your meal at the B&L Supermarket on the 1st floor…

  • Friends Cafe

    Puerto Rico

    An unmissable, buzzing little place under sunshades right on the plaza, Friends serves knock-out coffee, great smoothies and wonderful ricotta-and-spinach…

  • Tastee Patties

    Port Antonio

    If you're missing your regular patty fix, peanut porridge breakfasts and cups of fish tea, Tastee Patties next to Musgrave market will have you sighing…

  • Donna & Giorgio’s

    Bonaire

    Book a spot on the wide porch at this popular restaurant, and enjoy handmade pastas, grilled meats and fresh seafood, prepared as they are in Giorgio's…

  • Café Italia

    Península de Samaná

    The burgers, burritos, pastas and pastries aren't anything special but it has a pleasant outdoor patio right across from the ferry dock and is very…

  • Yvette Beach Bar

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    On the main road in the center of Long Bay, Yvette's is a lively open-sided restaurant and bar, with a thatched seating area. Strong on fish, curry goat…

  • Richard's

    Trinidad

    Follow the crowds to Richard's, easily the most popular of the bake-and-shark outlets. The extensive fresh salad bar is kept well stocked, and the sauces…

  • Cremería Guamá

    Holguín

    Havana's famous ice-cream parlor. Lose an hour underneath the striped red-and-white awning overlooking pedestrianized Calle Manduley and enjoy peso treats…

  • Spicy Nice Bakery

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    Spice is nice at this bakery, which is locally renowned for its coco bread, beef patties and desserts that'll get you through a siege, such as sweet…

  • Don Pepe

    Habana del Este

    When the Guanabo pizza gets too much, head to this thatched-roof, beach-style restaurant about 50m from the sands of Playa Santa María. It specializes in…

  • La Parrilla de Luis

    Cabarete

    Ignore the noise and fumes from idling motoconchos (motorcycle taxis) and pull up a plastic chair to enjoy delicious plates of barbecue chicken and yucca.

  • Restaurante Café Cienfuegos

    Cienfuegos

    This is the most ambitious of the eating options at Club Cienfuegos. It's a refined place on the top floor, where you'll pay CUC$12 and up for a steak or…

  • Between 2 Buns

    Bonaire

    The go-to spot for a hearty and wholesome breakfast or lunch, with a wide variety of sandwiches served on fresh bread. It's a perfect lunch stop between…

  • Supermercado Lindo

    Las Terrenas

    One of the largest and best supermarkets in town, this is the place to go for canned food, pasta, produce, imported foods, snacks, wine and any other…

  • Greengo's Cantina

    US Virgin Islands

    Join the boisterous young expat crowd chowing down on Greengo's tacos, burritos and quesadillas, and knocking back shots from the 150-strong array of…

  • Karijava Coffee House

    The Exumas

    The best place in Grand Exuma for an espresso coffee and a cinnamon roll or light breakfast, welcoming Karijava also encourages you to linger with free wi…

  • Le Taj

    Fort-de-France

    For a spicy time-out from Martinique's Creole and French fare, head to this lowlit restaurant that offers the full range of curries and lots for…

  • Jamaican Grill

    Bermuda

    This Hamilton parish offshoot of the City of Hamilton eatery cooks up Jamaican favorites such as curry goat, jerk chicken, oxtail and beans and coconut…

  • Léa Market

    Haiti

    Cap's most modern supermarket in black tile, complete with gluten-free crackers as well as espresso drinks and panini. Stock up on wine and liquor as well.

  • Jerkie’s

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    An unassuming but top-notch main-street jerk joint serving jerk chicken and pork, along with bammy, festival and all the usual sides.

  • Crystal Edge

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Crystal Edge specializes in Jamaican favorites, such as curry goat, stews and filling soups. It's also popular for Sunday brunch (served until 11am).

  • Punto Italia

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    Imports gourmet Italian and European brands; stocks fresh meat and cheeses; and serves quick-fire pastas and pizza in an attached open-air pavilion.

  • Alex Curry Goat

    Jamaica

    Popular cookshop and bar locally renowned for large portions of tasty – you've guessed it! – curry goat. Also good manish water (goat soup).

  • Devon House I-Scream

    Negril

    This Seven Mile Beach outpost of the Kingston ice cream empire serves huge scoops of its signature flavors, including grapenut and Dragon Stout.

  • Turtles

    St Croix

    Munch hulking sandwiches made with homemade bread or sip a fine cup of coffee at beachfront tables under sea-grape trees. Cash only.

  • Juici Patties

    Ocho Rios

    The local branch of ever-popular patty chain, serving breakfasts and coco bread as well as cheese, beef, chicken and fish patties.

  • Island Grill

    Ocho Rios

    This branch of the ubiquitous but reliable food chain is good for cheap but filling take-out jerk dishes, curries and the like.

  • Marie's Local Cuisine

    St Lucia

    A welcoming restaurant next to the botanical gardens with a quality Creole lunch buffet. Good, hearty meals and a fair price.

  • El Farolito

    North Coast

    A standout beach restaurant, serving fish, burgers, fried chicken and more. The owner and staff members could not be nicer.

  • Elena's

    St Lucia

    Cool off from the Castries heat with some delicious Italian gelati from the downtown branch of this Rodney Bay institution.

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