Varadero
With possibly the most all-encompassing menu of Varadero's private restaurants, Salsa Suárez impresses with its salubrious greenery-covered patio and…
Must-see restaurants in Caribbean
St Lucia
Locals, yachties and frequent visitors know they’ll get a delicious meal and a wonderful view of the bay here. The menu is fairly small but varied, with…
Kingston
The new Victoria Pier development on the waterfront is part of the reinvigoration of Downtown, and Gloria's is at the heart of it. Sit on the deck looking…
The Abacos
This brightly painted open-sided shack over the water is a contender for the most convivial and atmospheric restaurant-bar in Marsh Harbour. Some may be…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
This Argentine-Spanish grill kills your carnivorous cravings with juicy steaks (sirloin, tenderloin, rib eye), surf and turf, and chicken and jalapeño…
Santa Clara
The Florida has been Santa Clara's best restaurant for at least a decade. The food is as good as the experience. Diners eat in a colonial, plant-festooned…
Treasure Beach
Seafood and pizza aren’t obvious bedfellows until you wander into Jack Sprat’s, where it puts fresh lobster on its thick Italian-style pies. Flavor is…
Isla de la Juventud
A superb rooftop restaurant above the La Isla, El Galeon serves Havana-worthy Cuban classics off a smoking charcoal grill. Service is friendly and fast,…
Matanzas
A pianist plays on a baby grand, chefs work artistically behind a glass partition in the kitchen, and a waiter carves Chateaubriand at your table. New…
Nevis
A torchlit walkway leads to this enchanting garden hideaway hand-built by British transplant, former dancer Gillian Smith. Come for a cocktail and the…
San Juan
This fine-dining, farm-to-fork restaurant from husband-and-wife team Francis Guzmán and Amelia Dill has quickly become a key fixture on the city’s vibrant…
British Virgin Islands
Lobster Trap's grilled version of the namesake crustacean approaches perfection on a menu that includes the usual seafood suspects. The chef pulls the…
Port of Spain
Set in a gorgeous old stone building, with a courtyard that's ideal for evening cocktails, this is one of Trinidad's best restaurants. The Italian chef…
St Kitts & Nevis
The main restaurant at luxurious Belle Mont Farm flaunts decor that pays tribute to the island's sugar-centric past while offering a trendy farm-to-table…
Bequia
A short stroll along the waterfront west of the docks, this open-air restaurant has views to match both the great food and hospitality of the owner,…
Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast
This fish restaurant fills daily with locals who drive here from across Kingston. Get here early, particularly on Friday night and Sunday lunchtime…
Central Highlands
This little Italian place north of town nails it with homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and imported meats and cheeses. The affable owner-chef helps…
Anguilla
An Anguilla institution, this family-run roadside barbecue next to chef Bernice's private home dishes up heaping platters of chicken, ribs, fish and…
Saba
Housed in a romantic cottage with a wood-beamed ceiling, stone floors and antique red trim, Brigadoon is one of Saba's best restaurants. The menu blends…
Camagüey
Locals line up for strudel and decadent cakes at this Austrian-run cafe. After so much comida criolla (Creole food), travelers embrace the international…
Trinidad
Contrasting its colonial style with a cleverly titled menu and excellent service, this French-run offering provides a dose of comfort for travelers with…
Grenada Island
The namesake waterfront restaurant of celebrity chef and local bon vivant Brian Benjamin is on the water at the end of the Carenage. Local faves like…
Anguilla
A canopied deck with linen-bedecked tables, eye-candy decor and a bar-lounge area with pillow-strewn teak furniture, Da'Vida is an island of…
Vieques
Upscale El Quenepo has a lovely interior and an equally delectable menu. The food is catch-of-the-day fresh – a family of seven brothers supplies the…
Tippy’s Bar & Beach Restaurant
Eleuthera
This beach bar has a delightful ocean-facing deck and eclectic, welcoming timber decor inside its individual huts. The restaurant specializes in globally…
San Juan
This sleek, art-deco-style restaurant from Mario Pagán, one of Puerto Rico’s top chefs, puts the focus on Caribbean-Asian fusion. Scattered with edible…
The Exumas
Located on the low sand spit bordering Stocking Island's shallow 'harbor', Chat & Chill combines a bar, broad casuarina-shaded beaches, volleyball court,…
El Yunque
This open-air cafe-bar serves spectacular smoothies, juices and açaí bowls. Ingredients are fresh and tropical, made with fruits, herbs and spices from…
Las Tunas
Among provincial Cuba's best eats, this private home with a leafy courtyard serves up stunning Cuban classics. Crisp plantain shavings, fragrant pork stir…
Grand Cayman
Delicious vegan cafe featuring healthy salads, yummy soups, acai bowls, cold-pressed juice, gluten-free baked goods, and locally roasted coffee made with…
Habana Vieja
Eschewing colonial splendor for a French bistro feel, the Monk blends seamlessly into the increasingly chic Loma del Ángel quarter, with a bright-white…
Aruba
Folks come from all around the island to dine at this fisherfolk cooperative by the water. The menu is short and sweet, featuring the catch of the day and…
St Lucia
Chef Orlando Sachell made a name for himself basically inventing the concept of farm-to-table cuisine at some of St Lucia's best resorts. Now he has his…
Las Galeras
Don't turn around. Sure, the rough road might take out the axel on an ordinary car. And the paved and messy parking area doesn't inspire confidence. And…
St-Barthélemy
Exuding boho-chic flair and an ultrarelaxed vibe, this addition to storied Hôtel Le Toiny is genius. Hop aboard a Jeep for the quick ride down to the…
Negril
Perch on the terrace with garden views and choose from French classics such as duck à l’orange and escargots Burgundy-style, regional creations like…
Providenciales
Tucked out of the way from the main road, this 'gingerbread' cottage has tables spread out under trees and in romantic hidden enclaves. Crisp white-linen…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
The French-Canadian owners of this excellent Bayahibe focal point surely scoured the coast to see what everyone else wasn't serving, then put it on their…
Bermuda
Steeped in history, this characterful 18th-century inn is locally renowned for its gourmet dishes. Evening offerings have international overtones, from…
Virgin Gorda
Slick CocoMaya seems more suited to the city than the beach. But on the sand it is, creating dishes with an Asian and Latin twist. Small plates include…
