Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Valy et Le Pêcheur

    Martinique

    This beachside kiosk sporting aging plastic chairs is run by a dynamic crew that serves excellent local specialties, among them pork ribs, conch fricassee…

  • Pan Más Rico

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Right on Luquillo's sleepy central square, this contemporary cafe is good spot to pick up an early-morning coffee and pastry to go, or linger over…

  • Deep End Bar & Grill

    Saba

    Panoramic glass windows look out over Fort Bay's port from Deep End's light-filled dining room. Fresh-as-it-gets seafood comes straight off the boats…

  • Le Spot

    Grande-Terre

    There are incredible views into the churning waters below from this open-air bar and restaurant on Le Moule's seafront. It's the perfect place to watch…

  • Pancafe Bakery

    Culebra

    This no-frills, budget-friendly bakery sells early-morning coffee and pastries, such as quesitos (cheese turnovers) and cinnamon rolls. Come 8am it’s…

  • El Viejo Amigo

    Havana

    In an upstairs location on Calle Dragones, this place is run by Chi Tack Tong Chinese Association and has long been famous for its extensive menu and…

  • Mercado Agrícola Natural Viejo San Juan

    San Juan

    Stop by the courtyard of the Museo de San Juan to pick up some organic local produce, including coffee, nibble on homemade chocolate, bread or cheese,…

  • Cummin Up

    Grenada Island

    A small food van on a breezy point right by the water on Grand Anse. It prepares a variety of local Caribbean dishes, but most folks come here for the…

  • Coco Mango Cafe

    Dominica

    In a tranquil garden overlooking a gurgling stream, Coco Mango is a most unexpected find: an alfresco Syrian-run cafe offering plates of delicious hummus,…

  • Midtown Restaurant

    Tortola

    Midtown is a locals' diner that looks like it came right out of the 1950s. Johnnycakes, pancakes, eggs, bacon, toast and coffee make a bountiful breakfast…

  • Marguerite’s

    Tobago

    This cute eatery right off the main road serves up local specialties, cooked up with style, from grilled lobster to fish, shrimp to chicken; pizza is…

  • Taberna Pancho

    Holguín

    This bar-restaurant inspired by the Mirador de Mayabe's famous beer-drinking donkey has echoes of a Spanish tavern, done up in dark wood. The menu…

  • El Tablon Latino

    Santiago

    The casually cool ultra-contemporary design here echoes the menu of inventive pan-Latino fare – or you can go with more simple but above-average burgers…

  • Cafe Goa

    Negril

    Replete with breakfasting locals and a few dreadlocked visitors, Goa is top of the morning for French toast, eggs and pancakes, alongside callaloo omelets…

  • L'Entracte

    St-Barthélemy

    Inside a converted warehouse, this harborside classic is a pretense-free bistro with a daily special (plat du jour) and a feel-good menu that has…

  • Pizzarelli

    Santo Domingo

    A diminutive version of Pizza Hut, and a step up in quality, Pizzarelli anchors a strategic Zona Colonial intersection. Personal pizzas (from RD$295 to RD…

  • D'Almond Tree

    Tobago

    A dreamy setting on the sands of Big Bay, with tasty local offerings ranging from grilled fish to rosemary-herbed lamb, curry goat and tangerine chicken,…

  • Bamboo

    St Lucia

    The emphasis here is on local cuisine, using vegetables that are organically grown on the estate. Some desserts are prepared with cocoa. Go for something…

  • Bar-Restaurante El Cocodrilo

    Playa Girón

    Popular post-dive spot in Playa Girón; an open-sided beach-shack-style opposite the approach road to Hotel Playa Girón. Warm up with a cocktail at the bar…

  • Tasty Foods

    Jamaica

    This warehouse, left over from Black River's trading boom, is now home to a canteen-style cheapie where you can chow down on ackee and saltfish for…

  • Omar's Cafe

    Tortola

    It doesn't have the best coffee or the most inspiring menu of breakfast platters and lunch sandwiches, but you'll probably end up at seafront Omar's…

  • Restaurante la Cova

    Havana

    Part of the Pizza Nova chain, this place, like much of Marina Hemingway, has seen better days. It's an OK choice if you're short on options (which you…

  • Rituals

    Tobago

    Just across from the airport, this a great place for a preflight bite, with decent coffee plus filled panini, Jamaican patties, sandwiches, pastries and…

  • Hammond's Bakery

    Negril

    If you eat a patty in Negril, chances are it will have originated in Hammond's, a busy bakery with indoor seating that inhabits the small settlement's…

  • Croissant d’Or

    Haiti

    This small bakery sells fresh baguettes, cakes and savory pastries. It always seems packed and one visit will explain why – it’s the best bakery in town…

  • SuperMax de Diego

    San Juan

    Just a few blocks from the beach, this supermarket is a perfect place to stock up on picnic items and groceries, plus booze, beer and wine. A ready…

  • Lagranlag

    Guadeloupe

    This appealing venue in a Creole-style house is an ideal spot for a filling lunch after a swim at nearby Fifi Beach. Start things off with boxfish salad,…

  • Bamboo Garden Restaurant

    Jamaica

    Hidden at the back of a mini-mall, on the 1st floor, is this dimly-lit, quiet and crisply air-conditioned Chinese restaurant. Large portions of mostly…

  • Santiago 1900

    Santiago de Cuba

    In the former Bacardí residence you can dine on the standard chicken, fish or pork for Cuban pesos in a plush dining room that recently recovered its fin…

  • Casa de Los Amigos

    Holguín Province

    Both casa and private restaurant, this place has an amazing interior patio with frescoes, a gazebo and hand-painted Gibara doors. It rents rooms, but the…

  • Prince's Bar & Restaurant

    Jamaica

    This colourful Rasta shack, right by the turnoff to the Peter Tosh memorial, is run by Tosh's nephew Kenial, who may well invite you to share some Red…

  • Bologna

    Sosúa

    Locals come back for the pizza and pasta, as well as the Oreo cheesecake, at this family-friendly place just north of the town center. The vibe,…

  • La Crêperie de St Barth

    St-Barthélemy

    Wholly no-frills and unpretentious, this Gustavia stalwart (since 1986) is a dependable anytime-of-day standby for breakfast, burgers, salads and…

  • Lighthouse Restaurant

    Trinidad

    Open-air restaurant on a deck overlooking the bobbing masts of the CrewsInn Marina. The food is decent (if lacking a bit of passion), but the setting is…

  • Rock Lobster

    St Kitts & Nevis

    This relaxed open-sided patio and bar is a fixture on Frigate Bay North, and it gets very busy on the weekend. Aside from the locally caught namesake…

  • La Payotte

    Guadeloupe

    Right on La Désirade's Grande Anse beach, La Payotte serves a tasty variety of Creole dishes as well as a small breakfast menu on its charming beachside…

  • Compay Gallo

    Santiago de Cuba

    Upstairs in a typical narrow Santiago street on the cusp of the city center, Compay Gallo does classic Cuban food with mixed results. Try the prawn…

  • Museum Cafe

    Willemstad

    A casual restaurant in the grounds of the Kura Hulanda; dine under a canopy of lush tropical trees amid historic buildings. The menu is simple, consisting…

  • Restaurante Costarenas

    Habana del Este

    This scruffy place is part of Villa Los Pinos, but it'll serve you its OK-ish fish dishes and pizzas either on a breezy 1st-floor terrace or under…

  • La Bodeguita

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    For those with more discerning taste, this small gourmet shop sells many Italian imports, including a slew of antipasti as well as cheese, charcuterie and…

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