Lamparilla 361 Tapas & Cervezas
Habana Vieja
Havana’s best tapas bar might also be its finest all-round eating establishment, with food, presentation and service down to a fine art. Inside the loungy…
Must-see restaurants in Caribbean
Habana Vieja
The secret at Doña Eutimia is that there is no secret: just serve decent-size portions of the best Cuban food. Expect the likes of ropa vieja (shredded…
Jamaica
Little Ochie is a culinary phenomenon that, despite a cult following, refuses to sell out. Set on a slice of black-sand beach, it uses the same charcoal…
Havana
La Fontana, encased in a hard-to-find but beautiful house in Playa, is one of the best restaurants in Havana, a position it has enjoyed pretty much since…
Grand Cayman
At the forefront of Cayman's farm-to-table movement, Vivo is all about sustainability. Sit on the breezy porch and sample sandwiches, salads and other…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
Stush in the Bush is an organic farm-to-table Rasta dining experience, and home to some of the best food you'll eat in your entire trip to Jamaica. Your…
Port Antonio
This place looks like a thoroughly unassuming beach bar from the front, but is a delightful small restaurant inside, overlooking the sea and with a semi…
Kingston
Mi Hungry serves up 'sun cooked' I-tal (natural) food that you wouldn't believe. The 'pleaza' comes with a base of seeds and grains, topped with sun-dried…
Roy's Terrace Inn Roof Garden Restaurant
Santiago de Cuba
If only the rest of Cuba could harness this formula: quality homemade food, caring service and excellent atmosphere. Reserve one day ahead for one of only…
San Juan
Hidden in a pink house without a sign, you'll have no problem finding one of Puerto Rico's best restaurants – just follow the excited foodies in-the-know…
Aruba
The ultimate romantic beach-dining experience. Kick off your shoes and sink your toes into the sand – or dip them in the water – as you feast on fresh…
Cayman Brac
Barry's roadside shack will satisfy your craving for jerk chicken and pork, served with fresh-baked bread. He's only there three days a week, but if you…
Nassau
The colorful village of conch stands, bars, jerk joints and seafood restaurants at Arawak Cay, known collectively as the 'Fish Fry', is one of Nassau's…
Habana Vieja
Not every restaurant has a wine sommelier and a cigar sommelier, but this is Havana, and El Rum Rum (the name references both the drink and Cuban slang…
Havana
Only in Havana! The entrance to the city's most legendary private restaurant greets you like a scene out of a 1940s film noir. A decapitated statue lies…
The Abacos
This candy-bright beachside Shangri-la can rock like a spring-break party, which may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it is undeniably Great Guana's most…
San Juan
Tucked down a historic old-town street, this little gem of a restaurant is lauded for its creative menu, with great options for vegetarians and vegans…
San Juan
This hole-in-the-wall is a local favorite known for its delicious criollo dishes and antojos (fried finger foods). Plastic tables are set up in front, in…
Trinidad
Chic dining in a flower-wreathed building close to the Wildfowl Trust lakes, offering an enticing blend of exquisite presentation and truly memorable food…
Santo Domingo
The most happening and deservedly longest-surviving of Plaza España’s restaurant row, Pat’e Palo is for anyone tired of the same old bland pasta and…
Las Galeras
Clinging spectacularly to the edge of a cliff, El Monte Azul offers postcard-perfect views and a good-value menu split between French-leaning meat and…
Habana del Este
There are, arguably, two reasons to come to suburban Cojímar: 1) to pursue the ghost of Ernest Hemingway and 2) to visit this farm-to-table restaurant…
Negril & West Coast
In the hills above Little London, this wonderful organic farm has become the go-to destination for some of Jamaica's most sophisticated meals (including…
Viñales
One of the best restaurants in Cuba outside Havana, Tres Jotas is Viñales’ original tapas bar that has since been copied by all and sundry. Its inviting…
Las Terrenas
The Dominican chef at this sophisticated French bistro deserves a few Michelin stars for his steak au poivre (pepper steak; RD$550), one of the most…
Aruba
Aruba's most atmospheric restaurant occupies a century-old manor filled with antiques from Europe, with tables in elegant rooms and surrounding a large…
Varadero
Rivaling anything Varadero's five-star resorts can cough up, this 'five-star' fine-dining establishment exudes an aura of refinement not seen since Benny…
El Yunque & East Coast
Luquillo’s 60 beachfront food stalls line the western edge of Hwy 3, serving up delicious dishes at budget-friendly prices. Choose from sit-down…
Port of Spain
This tiny place is a favorite locals' spot – many Trinis claim it makes the best rotis in Port of Spain. Fillings are fresh, succulent and generous (try…
Ponce & South Coast
You’ll see signs announcing chuletas can can island-wide, but this 1957 institution, on stilts in a tropical forest clearing outside Yauco, is the place…
Habana Vieja
When the owners of O'Reilly 304 wanted to expand their increasingly popular restaurant a few years back, they opened another one directly across the…
Grand Cayman
Here's a near-perfect beach bar, with tables in the sand, creative cocktails and scrumptious food ranging from conch fritters to coconut-curry fish. For a…
Freeport & Lucaya
Wednesday night at the Fish Fry is like a giant neighborhood party. Several beachfront shacks fire up oil-drum cookers and fry turbot, lobster and conch…
Bermuda
If you have just one meal in Bermuda, make it this. The opulent interior of this restored 17th-century homestead is a fine setting for a memorable dining…
Santiago de Cuba
A well-respected, good-quality option, Madrileño occupies a classy colonial abode in Vista Alegre with interior patio dining with chirping birds. Contrary…
Hibernia Restaurant & Art Gallery
Anguilla
Raoul and Mary hail from France and Ireland and regularly visit Asia. Their Caribbean-Zen culinary retreat harmonizes these influences in complex and…
Viñales
Viñales' most popular restaurant, as the happy buzz of conversation will testify, serves tremendous lasagna and pasta dishes, backed up by other Med…
Saba
Pronounced 'boo-ba' and named for the owner's late dog, this darling bistro has a small but choice menu starring seafood risotto, beef carpaccio and…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
This made-to-order fresh-lobster madhouse offers a meal to remember for crustacean lovers. Call ahead and make a reservation so they know to send a…
Aruba
In quaint digs behind the Renaissance Mall, this little cafe offers big rewards for those who stumble upon it. Inventive and affable owner-chef Nathaly is…
