Providenciales
Spreading out beneath the coconut palms surrounding an aggressively orange two-story house is this fine diner, one of Provo's best. A veritable army of…
Must-see restaurants in Caribbean
Culebra
Beautifully presented gourmet Puerto Rican fare, this Culebra favorite curates a rotating collection of crowd-pleasing dishes, including fresh seafood…
Matanzas
An exclamation mark of artistic genius down by the river, the Talla could be your best bet for food among the new crop of bars and galleries hereabouts…
Cienfuegos
At last, a bar in French-accented Cienfuegos that wouldn’t look out of place in Paris. The Louvre serves the best coffee in town backed up by well-stuffed…
San Juan
The focus of this food truck in Lote 23 is firmly on pork, especially pernil, filling Puerto Rican pork-shoulder sandwiches with homemade mayo, lettuce…
Saba
A tantalizing aroma of coffee and freshly baked bread wafts out of Bizzy B, Saba's best bakery, which also makes delicious croissants, pastries and…
St Lucia
Follow the road around the harbor to find this little hidden open-air gem. It’s right on the water and far enough from town that the tranquility of the…
Kingston
Ashanti is perennially popular for its excellent I-tal vegetarian food from a changing daily menu featuring hearty soups, veggie burgers, and combo…
San Juan
Freshmart is Puerto Rico's take on Whole Foods. A market dedicated to organic food and products, it also has a mezzanine-level cafeteria with a great…
San Juan
Gourmet Mexican cuisine is the theme at this cool and cozy restaurant-lounge. Start with delectable coconut margaritas or opt for fruity alternatives like…
Barbados
This longtime favorite has a dreamy location overlooking Rockley Beach. Elegant meals include the usual range of grilled seafood plus fresh pasta. Brits…
Sancti Spíritus
What, no Coppelia? Dulce Crema is Sancti Spíritus' long-standing provincial stand-in and is actually – ahem – better. Alternatively, hang around long…
Vieques
A stone's throw from the entrance of Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, this small and friendly food truck packs a big flavor punch. Don't miss the bumper…
Carriacou
A chilled little open-air place, right by the water at the end of the bay. It's famed for its top-quality burgers and fish sandwiches but also serves more…
Santo Domingo
The simple, bare bones dining room belies the quality of the cooking here in delicious dishes such as grilled spicy goat, a whole snapper and okra…
Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast
Just above Irish Town, Cafe Blue, an offshoot of the popular Kingston institution, serves sumptuous gourmet sandwiches, cakes, breakfasts and (of course)…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
A modern and welcoming spot on the 2nd floor overlooking Clifton's main road, the Local serves up quality burgers, wraps and fish plates. It's especially…
St Lucia
Having outgrown its humble beginnings in Gros islet, this popular eatery has moved to expansive new digs out on the Castries highway but still serves…
San Juan
This tiny, family-owned pizza place has been serving exceptional pies for more than 20 years. And its more recent inventions – such as coconut-crusted…
Jamaica
Run by a former local fisherman, Oswald's is a worthy contender for Alligator Pond's best seafood crown. Set on the busy fishermen's beach, it serves such…
Ocho Rios
This home-style restaurant comes without any frills but is a gem nonetheless. Eat in or take away generous servings of rich oxtail stew, chicken, pork and…
Aruba
The accent is Spanish but the language global at this effusive spot. The vibrant, sunshine-yellow cafe is just the place to settle in for cocktails,…
St Lucia
A favorite with locals and yachties alike, Elena’s whips up a scrumptious assortment of real gelati to cool you down after a day in the sun. Also serves…
Ristorante Italiano La Fontana
Santiago de Cuba
Pizza deliciosa and lasagna formidable, ravioli and garlic bread; mamma mía, this has to be the number-one option for breaking away from all that chicken…
Port Antonio
A very simple jerk shack offering tasty chicken with festival (deep-fried dumplings), hearty soup and cold drinks (and despite the name, no jerk pork). It…
St Croix
When the roti craving strikes – and it will – Singh’s will satiate it with multiple meat and tofu varieties. The steamy three-table joint also serves…
Grand Cayman
In a city where dinner often means a three-figure check, this cheerful hole-in-the-wall place is great for some tongue-searing roti (a curry filling –…
Barbados
The Fish Pot Restaurant at the Little Good Harbour hotel is renowned for its views and fine seafood. It has a good wine list. We're not entirely sure…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
This swanky hotel restaurant on the main highway near Runaway Bay golf course serves well-made Jamaican, 'fusion' and continental fare. The service is…
Bonaire
Don’t let the name fool you: there are tables here, out back under a nice tree. But getting one is a challenge, as everybody turns up for the super-tender…
St Lucia
A smaller branch of Elena's Italian gelati shop conveniently located outside the Baywalk Mall in Rodney Bay. It's ice cream only here, but they also run a…
St Lucia
On a high 2nd-floor balcony at the marina, this Indian-run place serves up fine curries with great views. They also specialize in modern Indian–Chinese…
Barbados
Ask serious roti connoisseurs the best place on the island to indulge and they'll point you to this simple hole-in-the-wall restaurant at the entrance to…
Kingston
Some of the island’s best ice cream in more than 20 flavors – check out the signature Devon Stout. Eat one while strolling in the grounds of Devon House …
Cabarete
This is a little BBQ shack on the Yasica River in Islabon, around 8km southeast of town on the way to Sabaneta de Yasica. The eponymous Wilson, who speaks…
Grenada Island
A stylish two-floor wooden building just back from the sand, with tables on the upper deck and inside. It's good for a frosty cocktail, cold beer or tasty…
St Lucia
Hidden away on the eastern edges of town several blocks back from the waterfront, this no-nonsense diner serves up quality Creole dishes at reasonable…
Varadero
Varadero's best state-run restaurant is a steakhouse that serves relatively cheap steak and lobster in an old-world decor (stag's heads, horsey…
Vieques
From the parking lot at the eastern end of the strip, Lizzy serves up insanely good tacos: fish, vegetable, chicken, shrimp and out-of-this-world lobster…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
Local outlet of Jamaica's definitive ice cream chain, perfect for cooling stops on the road (we're assured that the stout-flavored ice-cream won't put you…
