Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Blac Flamingo Coffee

    Culebra

    For the best caffeine fix on Culebra, head to this cool, industrial-chic cafe a 10-minute walk north of Dewey, where there's everything from cappuccino to…

  • Eastern Star Fish Fry

    Grand Cayman

    Tucked into a shack behind the Rubis gas station, this local find offers some of Grand Cayman's tastiest pan-fried whole snapper, lobster tails, conch…

  • Boucan Restaurant & Bar

    St Lucia

    Succulent cocoa-inspired cuisine in relaxed, contemporary surrounds. You'll find cocoa from the plantation in many plates over all three courses. The…

  • Acapulco Taqueria Mexicana

    San Juan

    The best street tacos in town. Acapulco is a purist – no cheese, lettuce or hard shell, but the real deal: a pair of stacked corn tortillas, sizzling meat…

  • Round Eye Ramen

    San Juan

    If you’re craving authentic ramen, this long, skinny resto is the place. It serves steaming bowls of flavorful broth and homemade noodles topped with pork…

  • Lady Sarah's

    Tortola

    This delightfully quirky art-filled cafe (the bar is made from an upcycled Tata truck, the light fixtures from mason jars) creates plates based around…

  • Sip Sip

    Eleuthera

    Good luck getting a table on the deck at this uber-popular and convivial lime-green cafe at lunchtime (no reservations). The cosmopolitan Bahamian menu…

  • Le Mabouya dans La Bouteille

    Grande-Terre

    This outstanding restaurant in the heart of St-François boasts a notably more sophisticated menu than its nearby competitors, with standouts such as duck…

  • Coqui Fire Cafe

    Vieques

    This cafe lights up Isabel Segunda's foodie scene with delicious Mexican dishes served with flair. Try the carnitas (pork shoulder braised in chilies and…

  • Kite City

    Bonaire

    Bonaire's best food truck is also one of the island's best lunch spots, period. There are spicy beef burgers, catch-of-the-day salads, tuna prepared every…

  • La Playa

    Guadeloupe

    Possibly the best place to eat on Marie-Galante, this well-respected restaurant occupies a cute house across the road from Petite Anse beach.᠎ The menu…

  • Esquerra

    Trinidad

    With a prime location on the cobblestone plaza, this elegant restaurant serves well-prepared Cuban fare. It differs from the competition with specialty…

  • Sharkie’s

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Even if you're staying in Ocho Rios, you should follow the lead of locals and head for this seafood restaurant on Fisherman's Beach for steamed, grilled…

  • Wonky Dog

    British Virgin Islands

    The Wonky Dog is a class act, with candlelit tables on the sand, bartenders who know how to mix, and a beyond-the-norm menu that ranges from Thai red…

  • Girón Especial

    Playa Girón

    The best in a quartet of private places in Playa Girón, this family-run joint, known colloquially as Carlito’s, serves what might be the cheapest lobster…

  • Lenny's Lobster Shack

    Cayo Coco

    Named unofficially after a Canadian tourist and regular patron, Lenny's is a beautiful open-sided thatched rondavel on hotel-free Playa Prohibida…

  • Pepper Jerk

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    This is the epitome of a great jerk spot: thatched roof, casual outdoor seating, mellow reggae in the background and an awful lot of flavor packed into…

  • Harry's

    Bermuda

    Smart without being stuffy, Harry's hits all the right notes: there's a gorgeous granite and dark wood bar where you can sample from the 300-strong wine…

  • Miss T's Kitchen

    Ocho Rios

    The high tin roof and brightly painted wood of this popular restaurant are palate refreshers for the big plates of Jamaican classics, with good vegetarian…

  • Stuart's Conch Stand

    Out Islands

    Slicing up super-fresh and tangy plates of the Bahamas' favorite sea-snail snack, this renowned conch stand stands by Porgy Bay in North Bimini's Bailey…

  • Houseboat Grill

    Montego Bay

    Moored in Bogue Lagoon at Montego Bay Freeport, this converted houseboat is still among the best restaurants in the city. The changing menu offers…

  • Rockhouse Restaurant & Bar

    Negril

    With the terrace subtly lit at night, this relaxed cliffside spot leads the pack when it comes to nouvelle Jamaican cuisine in the western parishes. Savor…

  • Catch

    Grand Cayman

    Catch offers a tantalizing menu of seafood, including a daily local catch you can get cooked in one of five ways with two mouthwatering sides. Fresh…

  • Berlingeri Cocina Artesanal

    San Juan

    One of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the city is tucked away at the back of an Ocean Park car park. Once you’ve found it, choose from a…

  • Hang Out Beachbar

    Bonaire

    WIndsurfing is the main event on Lac Bay, but chillin' with a tropical cocktail and admiring the pretty sails from this dope beach bar is a pretty close…

  • Spice of India

    St Lucia

    You'd never guess it from the outside but this restaurant next to the mall complex at the beginning of the Rodney Bay strip consistently serves some of…

  • Mares Restaurant & Pool Lounge

    Puerto Plata

    Distinguished chef Rafael Vasquez-Heinsen has converted his elegant home into a candlelit destination for foodies. The kitchen turns out what might be…

  • Peccas Helado Artesanal

    El Yunque

    After a hot and sweaty hike through El Yunque, this artisan ice-cream shop makes the perfect stop-off. All the flavorsome ice creams, sorbets, shakes and…

  • Pork Pit

    Montego Bay

    At this glorified food shack on the Hip Strip, your meal is cooked over a traditional jerk pit fashioned from pimento wood sticks laid over smoking hot…

  • Pelican Nest

    Aruba

    Pelican Pier juts into the Caribbean, offering sea breezes, salty air and – if you time it right – gorgeous sunset views. The full menu of local seafood…

  • Doña Nora

    Cienfuegos

    Arguably the best of the town’s private restaurants, Nora’s inhabits a 1st-floor suite and balcony in a typical neoclassical edifice on the Prado. Tying…

  • Dining Room

    Bermuda

    'I'm going to the lighthouse for a pizza' is something you probably don't get to say very often. Dining Room, at the foot of the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse,…

  • Le Bistro

    Antigua

    Le Bistro is straight out of a foodie's daydream with a kitchen that has consistently wowed diners with meticulously prepared classic French cuisine. No…

  • Rozendaels

    Willemstad

    Rozendaels will be a highlight of your trip. The secret-garden setting and the personable service are a good start, but the food is near perfection. It's…

  • Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records

    Montego Bay

    Usain Bolt is not a subtle man. A vast statue of him stands sentinel by the entrance, striking his famous pose, while TV screens inside replay his…

  • Santaella

    San Juan

    Puerto Rican chef José Santaella's namesake restaurant is one of San Juan's best. It buzzes with excitement, thanks to the tropical vibe, the craft…

  • El Ancla

    Holguín Province

    On a rocky promontory of land at the far western end of Guardalavaca beach, this glass-walled restaurant is a fine spot to spend a few hours dining and…

  • Rock House Restaurant

    Eleuthera

    With a cracking view overlooking Dunmore Town's harbor, this two-storied colonial building serves some of Harbour Town's most upmarket fare. Expect lavish…

  • Rasta Ade Refreshments

    Negril

    Rasta Ade has got himself a sweet beachside spot, with a few picnic tables surrounding his colorful shack. There is only one thing on the menu – a vast…

  • Coconut Beach

    Grenada Island

    French- and Creole-accented seafood is served up inside this old beachfront house, or at tables right on the sand. Famous for its lobster, this family-run…

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