St-Martin & Sint Maarten
This Philipsburg landmark lures locals and visitors with prime rib, steak or lobster specials on weeknights. The regular menu features a few local tastes…
Must-see restaurants in Caribbean
Martinique
This ramshackle place in the middle of the Tartane seafront serves up popular fish, seafood and grilled-meat dishes, including excellent acras (fish,…
Puerto Plata
Offering tacos, burritos, sushi, sashimi and a few Dominican and American options in between, this casual, outdoor restaurant will appeal to a variety of…
Santo Domingo
Owned by Hotel Riazor next door, Manolo has an indoor dining room and an elevated outdoor terrace that is great for a leisurely meal or drink. However,…
San Juan
Welcome to the neighborhood, hermano. El Jibarito is the kind of old-school place that you just know will serve a good, garlicky mofongo (mashed plantains…
Dominica
Book ahead for a meal at this relaxed spot overlooking the sea complete with fairy lights and voile drapes blowing in the breeze. Owner Margarette lived…
Santo Domingo
The mod design of colored mirror tiles and the informal vibe match the somewhat playful menu. Groups can choose to grill at their table, but regardless of…
Grenada Island
A fashionable open-air beach bar right on Grand Anse, 61 West balances a casual vibe with good service and a diverse international menu, although the dish…
Las Galeras
Of the restaurants at Playita beach, Isabel is the only one to sit right on the sand. Owner-chef Isabel has done little more than throw a steel grate over…
Port of Spain
Much frequented by the local Chinese community, this is a great spot for Szechuan cuisine, with excellent seafood (try the steamed shrimp wontons) and a…
Habana Vieja
With a mediocre menu but a top-class location, state-run La Mina graces a shady corner of Plaza de Armas (so every tourist walks past it at some point)…
Montserrat
John’s blue hilltop shack enjoys a cult following among islanders, especially on Friday and Saturday nights when everybody gathers for beers and a chat…
Basse-Terre Island
They've been serving food to salt-encrusted divers at this beach restaurant since 1969 and it's still the best place to eat amid the kiosks and dripping…
Martinique
This place features menus shaped like Saturn and salads named after solar-system bodies. Salads include the Venus, with crab, salmon and shrimp, and the…
Antigua
You can have a fine meal upstairs at this deeply unpretentious 1820s Creole cottage with gingerbread trim. Skip the international choices and go for local…
St Croix
This teensy, brightly colored spot focuses on (belt-expanding) all-day breakfasts. Hash browns and rum-cake French toast are specialties, as are arepas …
Vieques
This long-standing convivial bar-grill opens out onto the oceanfront strip and the laid-back vibe permeates to the shady interior. Mingle over a monster…
Sint Eustatius
Politicians from the nearby government building fill this central spot at lunchtime but it's also a handy rest stop after a sightseeing spin around…
Pointe-à-Pitre
With its ancient booths and Formica tables, this old-timer looks as though it used to be a sandwich shop. However, the people who work here are warm and…
St Lucia
For something different, head up to this friendly 2nd-floor restaurant for cheap and cheerful Filipino plates as well as some other Asian dishes. It's not…
Southern Haiti
A great place to fill up, this airy red-and-white building has a decent range of sandwiches and burgers, along with hearty servings of Creole standards,…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
Simple and social, Kat's is an open-air corner bar that hits the spot for American-style hangover cures – bacon, eggs, hash browns, breakfast burritos –…
Nevis
Handy for the Sea Bridge at Cades Bay, this alfresco locale is as fancy as snackettes come in Nevis, with tables scattered across the terrace and a raised…
Grande-Terre
At this jetty restaurant, south of the marina that shelters a big lagoon, the setting is ideal for a plate of freshly caught fish, and there’s a gently…
Cheeseburgers in America's Paradise
St Croix
The setting is a roadside field with a small bar and kitchen building surrounded by a collection of open-air tables, all shaded by canopies. The ambience…
North Coast
This beachfront bar, liquor store (and, OK, it's a restaurant, too) seemingly has it all: lobster, booze, Dominican food, French food, French Canadian…
San Juan
This popular tiki-inspired bistro serves a mean breakfast – from guava pancakes and Oreo waffles to meat-filled wraps. Looking for lighter fare? Check out…
Montego Bay
As casual eats go, Toby’s is a good choice, especially if you’re staying on Sunset Dr and don’t feel like venturing onto the actual Hip Strip. The menu…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
Get down with Dominicans at this pleasant, if ordinary, open-air palapa where the RD$200 plate of the day is the working man's staple in Bávaro. It's…
Dominican Republic
Pasteleria Chichita, one block east of Parque Colón, has been churning out San Cristobal's culinary claim to fame, pastel en hoja – literally ‘pastry in…
Pointe-à-Pitre
This friendly bakery has a street terrace where you can observe the colorful goings-on of Place de la Victoire. Opening early and serving decent coffee,…
Antigua
Dave and Jane's food truck enjoys cult status among local British-style fish-and-chips devotees, but the succulent shrimp, spicy sausages and Indian…
St-Barthélemy
On the waterfront, this casual hangout shaded by a red awning is no place to escape crowds, but the food is tasty and great value. Choose from burgers,…
Trinidad
Setting Cubita apart from Trinidad's other higher-end restaurants is the complimentary amuse-bouche commencing the dining experience. This is where its…
Trinidad
Here's a rarity for Trinidad: a no-frills eatery with stand-up tables filled by locals engaged in quick-fire gossip. The fried rice is good, or opt for a…
Dominica
A staple of the Kalinago diet, cassava bread is traditionally made just from ground manioc, but local baker Daniel Frederick adds a bit of coconut or…
Dominica
This relaxed seafront restaurant is one of the very few currently open in Calibishie. It serves rather small portions of simple fare from an oral menu at…
San Juan
Owner Manuel 'Manolo' Piqueres, is considered a legend by his loyal local following. He is a one-man show, acting as host, server and chef at his well…
Trinidad
A great stop off for ice cream, gooey cake, sweet or savory pastry, sandwich, salad or slice of quiche, plus filled brioche or waffles for breakfast…
El Yunque & East Coast
Follow the crowds to this sweet-smelling bakery for an array of mouthwatering pastries. It also rustles up comida criollo and outsized sandwiches – the…
