Tortola
The cozy, French-flaired Dove, set in a historic house, is pretty much the top address in town. The menu changes, but you might see pistachio-crusted duck…
Must-see restaurants in Caribbean
Antigua
With gorgeous views of the azure sea, this fabulous beachfront find is presided over by a former Swedish model and her host of animal friends. It strikes…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
This restaurant at Hotel Mocking Bird Hill offers some of the best haute Jamaican cuisine on the island, savored on a gorgeous terrace and served with a…
Bonaire
Direct from Italy, this ristorante and boutique is sophisticated and stylish. Begin with one of the tempting cicchetti (small bites), then sample an…
San Juan
This hole-in-the-wall institution sells artisanal paletas (popsicles) made from fresh fruit, nuts and other tasty treats. Flavors range from coconut,…
Antigua
This high-energy joint is a local institution, famous for its Antiguan-style bouillabaisse and fresh fish – mahimahi to butterfish – served grilled or…
Ciego de Ávila Province
Maité is a highly creative cook whose international dishes, prepared with mucho amor, will leave you wondering why insipid all-inclusive buffets ever got…
St-Barthélemy
One of St-Barth's most buzzed-about restaurants, Bonito cooks up a tantalizing blend of seafood-centric Latin American and French cuisine. A culinary…
Saba
The best dining spot on Saba, this wonderful place's outdoor tables sit beneath shady coconut palms and a Moringa tree. Fruit, herbs and veggies come from…
Santiago de Cuba
In a city of no great culinary tradition, St Pauli arrived like a hurricane. Walk the long, mural-decorated corridor to a bright room featuring blackboard…
Holguín
Count this elegant wood-trimmed colonial among Cuba's best offerings. Guests tuck into thick steaks as if it were their last day on earth. There's also…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
Flanked by an army of palms, this stylish and atmospheric open-air restaurant is within the Puntacana Resort complex but open to the public and worth the…
Anguilla
After the sand was washed away from under her original place, the 'new' Gwen's is as vibrant as ever and one of Anguillas's most beloved beach bars. Order…
Isla de la Juventud & Cayo Largo del Sur
A rather fetching beach bar amid the Playa Sirena palm trees, with Latino Tom Cruises tossing around the cocktail glasses. Good food is also served here,…
Port of Spain
Fabulous family-run place, with truly friendly servers and a fun, casual atmosphere. Breakfast runs from pancakes, eggs and waffles to sada roti and…
St Croix
At breezy, 10-table Harvey’s, a classic tropical cafe, you half expect Humphrey Bogart's Rick from Casablanca to walk in and order a drink. Conch in…
Nevis
Sunset views out to St Kitts are positively dreamy at this worldly farm-to-table outpost with a kitchen showcasing the very best of Caribbean cooking with…
St-Barthélemy
Getting our vote for St-Barth's most romantic restaurant, Le Tamarin is an enchanted garden retreat that lulls you into a sense of luxurious calm. Sitting…
Grand Cayman
Tucked into a shack behind the Rubis gas station, this local find offers some of Grand Cayman's tastiest pan-fried whole snapper, lobster tails, conch…
Culebra
For the best caffeine fix on Culebra, head to this cool, industrial-chic cafe a 10-minute walk north of Dewey, where there's everything from cappuccino to…
San Juan
The best street tacos in town. Acapulco is a purist – no cheese, lettuce or hard shell, but the real deal: a pair of stacked corn tortillas, sizzling meat…
St Lucia
Succulent cocoa-inspired cuisine in relaxed, contemporary surrounds. You'll find cocoa from the plantation in many plates over all three courses. The…
Tortola
This delightfully quirky art-filled cafe (the bar is made from an upcycled Tata truck, the light fixtures from mason jars) creates plates based around…
Eleuthera
Good luck getting a table on the deck at this uber-popular and convivial lime-green cafe at lunchtime (no reservations). The cosmopolitan Bahamian menu…
San Juan
If you’re craving authentic ramen, this long, skinny resto is the place. It serves steaming bowls of flavorful broth and homemade noodles topped with pork…
Grande-Terre
This outstanding restaurant in the heart of St-François boasts a notably more sophisticated menu than its nearby competitors, with standouts such as duck…
Providenciales
The quintessential Provo beach bar, Da Conch Shack is a cluster of clapboard huts and sturdier concrete buildings spreading out over the sand at Blue…
Vieques
This cafe lights up Isabel Segunda's foodie scene with delicious Mexican dishes served with flair. Try the carnitas (pork shoulder braised in chilies and…
Bonaire
Bonaire's best food truck is also one of the island's best lunch spots, period. There are spicy beef burgers, catch-of-the-day salads, tuna prepared every…
Guadeloupe
Possibly the best place to eat on Marie-Galante, this well-respected restaurant occupies a cute house across the road from Petite Anse beach. The menu…
Trinidad
With a prime location on the cobblestone plaza, this elegant restaurant serves well-prepared Cuban fare. It differs from the competition with specialty…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
Even if you're staying in Ocho Rios, you should follow the lead of locals and head for this seafood restaurant on Fisherman's Beach for steamed, grilled…
British Virgin Islands
The Wonky Dog is a class act, with candlelit tables on the sand, bartenders who know how to mix, and a beyond-the-norm menu that ranges from Thai red…
Playa Girón
The best in a quartet of private places in Playa Girón, this family-run joint, known colloquially as Carlito’s, serves what might be the cheapest lobster…
Treasure Beach
This atmospheric spot at Jake's Hotel serves excellent fare in an open-sided wooden restaurant with low lighting and hip music. The menu shifts daily…
Montego Bay & Northwest Coast
This is the epitome of a great jerk spot: thatched roof, casual outdoor seating, mellow reggae in the background and an awful lot of flavor packed into…
Cayo Coco
Named unofficially after a Canadian tourist and regular patron, Lenny's is a beautiful open-sided thatched rondavel on hotel-free Playa Prohibida…
Bermuda
Smart without being stuffy, Harry's hits all the right notes: there's a gorgeous granite and dark wood bar where you can sample from the 300-strong wine…
Ocho Rios
The high tin roof and brightly painted wood of this popular restaurant are palate refreshers for the big plates of Jamaican classics, with good vegetarian…
Out Islands
Slicing up super-fresh and tangy plates of the Bahamas' favorite sea-snail snack, this renowned conch stand stands by Porgy Bay in North Bimini's Bailey…
