Habana del Este
Forgive it the kitschy name – Chicken Little could yet make it big. Defying Guanabo’s ramshackle image, this deluxe restaurant has polite waitstaff with…
Must-see restaurants in Caribbean
Granma Province
The most appealing restaurant in town, even if blaring reggaeton, it's your best option for reasonably priced fare. A decorative, typically Manzanillan…
Eleuthera
The overwater deck here is a fabulous place to savour typical Bahamian dishes and seafood with none of the airs and graces of Harbour Island's fancier…
Fort-de-France
Charm, warmth and conviviality rarely seen elsewhere in Fort-de-France are the main draws at this 1st-floor restaurant, where a small but delightful and…
Grande-Terre
This friendly Creole place opens directly onto the sea, and so almost any table has a cracking view toward Îlet du Gosier. The French and Creole fare…
Port-au-Prince & Around
This enormous supermarket in Pétionville is a one-stop shop for food. The glistening aisles include imported and gourmet products and there's also an…
Antigua
Grace Piper's brightly painted bungalow dishes up divine home-cooked fare at blessedly low prices – a rarity in English Harbour. The roti is a specialty…
St Lucia
A smart little cafe on busy Bridge St, the Blue Monkey serves great light meals including rotis, wraps, and quinoa and rice bowls alongside the best…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
This French bakery and cafe remains a welcome respite from motoconcho fumes. Located inside a historic mansion, the bakery side has freshly made pastries…
Antigua
This little sibling-owned cottage does brisk business all day long with its mouthwatering roti – chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, veggies or conch swimming in…
Dominican Republic
This outdoor restaurant centers on a palapa-covered grill, from which aromas waft all the way to the street. Order your protein from the counter – the…
Port Antonio
A great place for fresh juice and smoothies in the craft village. If you're up earlier in the morning, it's worth swinging by for traditional Jamaican…
Freeport & Lucaya
You’ll hardly spot a tourist in this old-school, simply furnished dining room, popular with locals for traditional breakfasts such as pig’s feet souse and…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Pull up a chair at one of the tables outside this popular little cafe right in the center of town and watch the gentle pace of Clifton life as you enjoy…
El Yunque & East Coast
Tempting fruit plates vie for your attention with the panoramic views at this alfresco cafe. The menu focuses on brunch, with eggs in every style plus…
St Croix
No-frills Kim's is legendary for its flavor-packed island meals. Most plates feature seafood (the likes of conch or snapper), and all go down well with…
North Coast
This fine dining restaurant, 100m east of Cofresí up a small hill, serves excellent meals in a large palapa-roofed dining area with dark-wood tables, a…
Cayman Brac
At this tasty little bakery, the Brac Bread (a round loaf similar to Jamaican hard dough) is so popular that locals in Grand Cayman regularly have it…
Cabarete
One of the few reasonably priced beachfront places, Mojitos has an excellent selection of natural juices, healthy salads, Dominican food and sandwiches …
Bermuda
One of the two casual alfresco options at Cambridge Beaches, Breezes eclipses its competitor with its, erm, breezy sea views. Stop by for a light lunch …
Martinique
This clifftop shack a short walk from the center is built around a tree and has dazzling sea views. Seasonal ingredients are paired with the catch of the…
Negril
Friendly, low-key, Canadian-Jamaican cafe specializes in ganja-laced edibles and will caution first-timers about dosage. It's a place so chilled out, it's…
Antigua & Barbuda
Badly damaged during Irma and now expanded, this solar-powered beach bar is perfect for spending a relaxing day with grilled lobster and the signature…
Anguilla
In a romantically lit, open-air, tin-roofed space, this long-standing spot run by a Californian couple turns out sophisticated Mexican fare: chipotle…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
This vast supermarket is the best place on the Dutch side to shop for groceries, with wide aisles filled with fresh and imported produce and products as…
British Virgin Islands
The island's most popular bartender (the eponymous Sid) finally has his own place at isolated Pomato Point, where the sunsets are epic. Gather around the…
Matanzas Province
Industrial-film-themed private cafe in Cárdenas’ main square that’s a bit hip and very local. Grab a pew amid the metal sculptures and rescued movie…
Matanzas Province
A favorite with Guamá-bound tour buses, this huge place is set up for big groups, but retains fancy decor with lots of stained glass. Prawn, lobster and…
Cienfuegos
A highly economical Cienfuegos restaurant that serves what is perhaps the largest and quickest seafood paella you'll see in Cuba. It has a couple of air…
Virgin Gorda
Expatriates and tourists alike gather at this airy little pavilion set among the rocks where the road ends at the Baths. They can’t resist the toasted…
Turks & Caicos
This lovely local restaurant is the place to be for an intimate dinner of cracked conch or steamed snapper, or a relaxed fish burger or quesadilla lunch…
Bridgetown
Always packed, especially the breezy tables on the river. Lunches include a fine version of a flying-fish sandwich; dinners are more elaborate and have…
Central Highlands
The straightforward name isn’t entirely accurate. Yes, pepperoni pizzas are on the menu here, along with more than a dozen other varieties, but so too are…
St John
Miss Lucy passed away in 2007 at age 91, but her restaurant lives on, as famous for its Sunday jazz brunch and piña colada pancakes as for its weekday…
Kingston
A thoroughly unpretentious restaurant offering unfussy but undisputably delicious home-style Jamaican cooking, with dishes such as ackee and saltfish,…
Grande-Terre
At least six food trucks set up on a scrap of land near Le Kontiki restaurant and offer local food and drink. Place your order and bag a plastic garden…
Anguilla
In a contemporary whitewashed building next to a wine shop, this French bakery is the place to stop for baguettes, croissants and pains au chocolat,…
San Juan
A veritable institution, Bebo’s all-day diner is a firm favorite with locals and visitors alike for its mighty portions of criollo cooking. Expect all…
Bermuda
Just when you tire of dragging yourself around under the hot sun, salvation appears in the guise of this popular frozen-yogurt outpost. Its flavors refuse…
Santiago de Cuba
This convivial upstairs restaurant just off Parque Céspedes turns out consistently high-quality seafood favorites including grilled lobster, pasta dishes…
