Port of Spain
Sister-restaurant of a renowned Tobago pizzeria, Port of Spain's branch is in an airy old building, and cooks up scrumptious fish, chicken and beef…
Must-see restaurants in Caribbean
Ciego de Ávila Province
A bartender named Eladio invented the Cóctel Don Pepe here (two shots of orange juice, 1.5 shots of white rum and half a shot of crème de menthe, stirred)…
Vedado
Not tempted to go modern and pretentious, Los Amigos sticks to the basics, offering traditional Cuban fare with lashings of rice and beans in a family…
San Juan
Tucked away off the bike path at Km 5, alongside the beach boardwalk, this simple wooden seaside joint has a welcoming ambience, a great view, friendly…
Las Tunas
A Palmares state-run joint, meaning that it's a better bet than the usual peso parlors and is likely to be open when others are not. You'll get checkered…
Santiago
This open-air pavilion is where groups of friends roll up after a night of dancing and boozing. A few large-screen TVs are tuned to sports and the…
Barbados
An open-air restaurant in the garden of a suburban home tucked away off Hwy 1, this place is hugely popular with regular west-coast visitors for its jerk…
Antigua
Fondly known as ‘Abra,’ Salvatore’s outpost has been all things to all people since 1984: a little slice of Italy where you can devour homemade pastas or…
Nevis
This legendary rum-and-reggae beach joint has been getting people in a party mood for decades. A cold Carib goes well with its 'secret sauce'–marinated…
Dominica
Sandy and Charlie's beach cafe has just six painted bench tables under a canopy of national flags right on the beach. Named after Nelson Mandela, whose…
Trinidad
A cafe-restaurant with a friendly ambience and a revolving lineup of local musicians, including the best trovadores (traditional singer-songwriters), who…
Bequia
With a privileged position right on Princess Margaret Bay, Jack's is a large, fairly smart open-air beach bar. Sit at wooden tables under the high canvas…
Sancti Spíritus
Long a solid option, this state-run restaurant occupies a 19th-century mansion that once belonged to a rich Spanish tycoon. You can tuck into classic…
British Virgin Islands
Corsairs provides a variation on the usual theme by featuring lots of pizza, pasta and calzones on its menu. Most dishes incorporate seafood in some…
Bayamo
Come and see Cuban chefs attempt Spanish cuisine – paella and garbanzos (chickpeas). This is a new kind of peso restaurant, with a dress code (no shorts),…
St Lucia
Pretty much the only place to get a cheap meal in the evening in Rodney Bay, the Triangle serves up Lucian chicken, pork, fish and beef mains with all the…
Guantánamo Province
A Palmares restaurant reached via a right-hand turnoff before the Toa bridge. You can organize boat or kayak trips (CUC$5 to CUC$10) and watch acrobatic…
Habana Vieja
Squeezed above a busy local bakery in one of Habana Vieja's oldest buildings, this no-frills, light-on-the-wallet place is aimed more at locals than…
Montserrat
This canary-yellow food truck parked by the side of the road just before Carr's Bay is a local favorite for bulging sandwiches; it also does burgers and…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Right by the dock, this lounge-like restaurant serves up tasty Caribbean classics during the day and adds pizzas to the menu in the evening. A good spot…
Trinidad
A pleasing spot, with tables on a balcony overlooking the water and an icy air-conditioned section. The wide-ranging menu is a little bit chain-restaurant…
Deshaies
This ramshackle but welcoming open-air eatery overlooking the beach serves classic Creole fare done properly. It's arguably the pick of the extensive…
Negril
The concept of Pushcart is Jamaican favorites such as curried goat and oxtail, albeit minus Negril's street-food vendors. It's hard to argue with the…
Villa Clara Province
If you buy a day pass to enjoy Playas Las Salinas, you'll be eating in the strategically located if gastronomically mediocre Farallón, perched like a bird…
Bonaire
Connected to a simple wellness center, this small open-air vegetarian restaurant offers a daily set menu, usually involving a fresh-fruit smoothie,…
Grande-Terre
This sophisticated, long-standing post-beach restaurant is outside Ste-Anne on the road to Plage de la Caravelle. This is the place to come for the most…
El Yunque & East Coast
As the name suggests, this beach shack close to Playa Seven Seas specializes in Puerto Rican pastelillos: hot, flaky turnovers stuffed with yummy fillings…
Trinidad
Right on the roadside, adjacent to a track down to the beach, the restaurant of Laguna Mar hotel is a small, cozy spot and usually the only place in town…
Port of Spain
This coffeehouse chain (one of many Port of Spain branches) serves smoothies, coffee drinks, paninis, hot-filled wraps, salads, bakery goods, bagel…
Habana Vieja
The 'Paris' is all about the setting: one of Havana's finest 18th-century baroque mansions, situated slap-bang in the middle of its most beautiful square,…
Bermuda
One of several eateries clustered along the main road in the Collector's Hill neighborhood, Rotisserie Grill models itself on the Boston Market chain in…
Antigua
For authentic local food cooked with soul, point your compass to this cheerily painted cottage just off the main road to Nelson’s Dockyard. The chalkboard…
Las Galeras
A good bet, this French bakery in a converted house on the main street serves salads, baguette sandwiches, and pastries including almond croissants, lemon…
Barbados
Set on a slightly ramshackle wooden deck overlooking the waves below, this low-key spot really does nail the island hideaway vibe. The menu – written on…
Tobago
The first of several Middle Eastern restaurants in Crown Point, and still the most popular, with grilled (halal) meats and all the traditional sides:…
Grenada Island
There’s no need to stray too far from the sand – this beachside restaurant will sort you out with a simple lunch or dinner. Sur La Mer serves up West…
Antigua
The contemporary-styled deck with yacht views is just as enticing to the chic-but-sensible crowd as the eclectic menu that hopscotches from Asia to the…
St Kitts & Nevis
A white-haired Rasta named Lion presides over this charmingly shabby beach shack, which serves cheap cold beer and the signature 'Lion Punch' alongside…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Set amid century-old mango and mahogany trees, this poolside restaurant on the Loterie Farm plantation serves light lunches from club sandwiches to…
Santo Domingo
Vegetarians will want to try out this long-running cafeteria-style restaurant and yoga center (beginner hatha classes 6pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)…
