Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Lolos

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The most famous of St-Martin's Creole lolos is a cluster of a half dozen or so open kitchens where ribs, cod fritters, lobster, chicken and stuffed crabs…

  • Rincón Mexicano

    Dominican Republic

    Owned by a Mexican (who does the cooking) and her Dominican husband, this airy, immeasurably pleasant restaurant pumps out authentic Mexican tacos (RD$110…

  • Office of Nature

    Negril

    The Office is but a simple thatch-roofed beach bar where you perch on a stool and order pretty much the only thing available. The lobster flesh is sweet…

  • Morgan’s Mango

    St John

    Take in a view of the harbor while dining on imaginative Caribbean recipes in dishes such as Haitian voodoo snapper or Cuban citrus chicken. The owners…

  • Moby Dick

    Kingston

    Don’t let the plastic tablecloths fool you: this unassuming hangout has been popular with besuited lawyers and judges for nearly a century. The curried…

  • Pie Whole

    US Virgin Islands

    Six tables and 10 barstools comprise this cozy eatery, whose claim to fame lies with its 14in, brick-oven pizzas. Superfresh ingredients, eg spinach and…

  • Zaco's Tacos

    Culebra

    This hip restaurant dishes up ultrafresh Mexican fare plus a smattering of super salads. Tasty tacos include carnitas, beef and shrimp, or if you're extra…

  • Mundo Bizarro

    Willemstad

    The anchor of Pietermaai, this place evokes old Havana. The ground floor opens to the surrounding streets and alleys, and inside there's a faux look of…

  • Italian Job

    Port Antonio

    This is a jolly, Italian-run, checked-tablecloth sort of a place, with great pasta, pizza and salads, plus crepes for dessert. Keep an eye on the specials…

  • Cin Cin by the Sea

    Barbados

    Cin Cin stands out from the fine-dining pack with a small but varied menu of exquisitely prepared international dishes that are full of flavor and served…

  • Cueva Taína

    Holguín Province

    Gibara's eating scene becomes imaginative with this private place that grows its own herbs to garnish those grilled meats. It even has a small farm. There…

  • Just Natural

    Negril

    Quintessentially Jamaican, Just Natural is a jumble of tables, trees and foliage at the southern end of the West End strip that serves up a formidable…

  • Dune

    New Providence

    French-American celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten created the menu at this ultrapopular (and ultrapricey) fusion restaurant, floating atop a dune…

  • Erica's Hideaway Restaurant

    Negril

    You can smell what might be the best curry goat of your life before you step into Erica's homey little restaurant. Superlative versions of brown stew fish…

  • Lluvia Deli Bar

    El Yunque

    This stylish contemporary cafe dishes up a range of creative meals, from excellent breakfasts – don't miss the guava pancakes – to lunchtime outsized…

  • Rootz Cafe

    St John

    This small food wagon whips up some seriously good Rasta food. The menu changes daily, but you can expect a wide array of healthy vegan bites, all piled…

  • Tim's Jerk Pork Centre

    Jamaica

    Run by crotchety grandparents, this jerk shack makes up in flavor what it lacks in congenial welcomes. There's a wonderful sweet undercurrent to the smoky…

  • Bistro del Mar

    El Yunque & East Coast

    This tiny food cart packs a taste-bud punch with tempting takes on Puerto Rican and pan-Latin eats. Order mofongos, quesadillas, seafood ceviche and more …

  • Shish Kabab Restaurant

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    The Palestinian owners of this local institución dish out Middle Eastern dishes such as hummus, baba ghanoush and delectable shish kebabs (one should hope…

  • La Petite Colombe

    St-Barthélemy

    To kick off your day with scrumptious croissants or pains au chocolat, make a beeline to this breezy bakery that also does mouthwatering pastries,…

  • Savant

    St Croix

    Cozy, low-lit Savant serves upscale fusion cooking in a colonial town house. The ever-changing menu combines spicy Caribbean, Mexican and Thai recipes;…

  • Vibra Verde

    Culebra

    The menu of this great little place is bursting with healthy, organic, gluten-free and delicious fare. Opt for the organic açaí bowl, the bumper breakfast…

  • D'Coalpot

    Tortola

    D'Coalpot's casual outdoor tables under strings of lights are a local favorite. Spicy jerk meats, curries, rotis, grilled fish and other West Indian…

  • Smoky Joe's

    Negril

    Joe's humble jerk chicken setup has authenticity that hipsters would kill for. He does his thing with flair before presenting you with a pungent package…

  • Fisherman’s Pub

    Barbados

    This waterfront cafe is a local institution that serves up fish from the boats floating off the side deck. On Wednesdays there is steel-pan music and a…

  • Braata

    St Croix

    St Croix native Digby Stridiron runs this upmarket West Indian kitchen, which puts a contemporary spin on Crucian classics. Much of the food served at the…

  • Cow Wreck Beach Bar

    British Virgin Islands

    This festive, open-air bar-restaurant features lobster and barbecue ribs, but most folks come to drink the day away at a picnic table in the sand or a…

  • Basil’s Bar & Restaurant

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    If the food wasn’t so good, you might think you’d entered a pirate’s dungeon, given the moody lighting and stone walls. Food spans American and Caribbean…

  • Longboard

    St John

    Fresh, healthy, veggie- and grain-packed meals make this whitewashed, surf-themed spot stand out from the greasy, deep-fried pack. Enjoy raw fish as poke,…

  • Restaurante San José

    Trinidad

    Word is out on this handsome restaurant serving fresh grilled snapper, sweet potato fries and frozen limeade. It's among the town's best. Servers weave…

  • All Seasons

    Jamaica

    Folks drive to All Seasons from miles around for the best jerk in Manchester parish. The chicken and pork are merely good, but it does jerk sausage (J$550…

  • Samurai

    Santo Domingo

    One of the best Japanese restaurants in the city, with yakinuku-style tables (grill the meat and seafood at your table), a sushi bar and a large dining…

  • Pop’s Place

    Curaçao

    Here's a local favorite. Right on the beach at Caracas Bay, this brightly colored wooden shack serves crowd-pleasers such as goat stew, burgers and cold…

  • Swizzle Inn

    Bermuda

    A revamped 17th-century roadhouse near Castle Harbour houses Bermuda's oldest pub, a beloved local institution. It's famous for the mind-bending Rum…

  • Brown Cow

    Tobago

    Brilliant little restaurant offering some of the most imaginative cooking in Tobago, featuring lots of local ingredients. Lunch offerings include soups …

  • L’Hacienda Restaurant

    Península de Samaná

    José, the friendly French chef-owner with a Spanish name – who comes from a family of nine, five of whom are chefs – has been running this intimate French…

  • Cocoa Beach Cafe

    Martinique

    Jérémie and his cooks offer a wonderfully eclectic Asian-Créole fusion menu to a young crowd right on the gorgeous beach at Anse l'Etang. Dishes include…

  • Annie’s Place

    Puerto Rico

    Breezes from the ocean drift into mellow, open-walled Annie’s, a bar-restaurant with sensational empanadillas (dough stuffed with meat or fish), lobster…

  • Tapas Café

    Puerto Rico

    The food and atmosphere are both great at this cafe, which boasts one of the island's best tiled interiors. Flamenco drifts under the high ceilings, and…

  • Sails

    Trinidad

    This popular hangout is one of the most appealing eating options in Chaguaramas, with seating overlooking the water and in the air-con interior. You can…

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