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…
Must-see restaurants in Caribbean
Montego Bay
Moored in Bogue Lagoon at Montego Bay Freeport, this converted houseboat is still among the best restaurants in the city. The changing menu offers…
Grand Cayman
Catch offers a tantalizing menu of seafood, including a daily local catch you can get cooked in one of five ways with two mouthwatering sides. Fresh…
Bonaire
WIndsurfing is the main event on Lac Bay, but chillin' with a tropical cocktail and admiring the pretty sails from this dope beach bar is a pretty close…
San Juan
One of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the city is tucked away at the back of an Ocean Park car park. Once you’ve found it, choose from a…
Mares Restaurant & Pool Lounge
Puerto Plata
Distinguished chef Rafael Vasquez-Heinsen has converted his elegant home into a candlelit destination for foodies. The kitchen turns out what might be…
St Lucia
You'd never guess it from the outside but this restaurant next to the mall complex at the beginning of the Rodney Bay strip consistently serves some of…
El Yunque
After a hot and sweaty hike through El Yunque, this artisan ice-cream shop makes the perfect stop-off. All the flavorsome ice creams, sorbets, shakes and…
Montego Bay
At this glorified food shack on the Hip Strip, your meal is cooked over a traditional jerk pit fashioned from pimento wood sticks laid over smoking hot…
Cienfuegos
Arguably the best of the town’s private restaurants, Nora’s inhabits a 1st-floor suite and balcony in a typical neoclassical edifice on the Prado. Tying…
Aruba
Pelican Pier juts into the Caribbean, offering sea breezes, salty air and – if you time it right – gorgeous sunset views. The full menu of local seafood…
Bermuda
'I'm going to the lighthouse for a pizza' is something you probably don't get to say very often. Dining Room, at the foot of the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse,…
Matanzas Province
Don Qko is a well-executed and quietly sophisticated restaurant hidden in Cárdenas, otherwise tatty street grid that serves classic Cuban dishes in a…
Willemstad
Rozendaels will be a highlight of your trip. The secret-garden setting and the personable service are a good start, but the food is near perfection. It's…
Antigua
Le Bistro is straight out of a foodie's daydream with a kitchen that has consistently wowed diners with meticulously prepared classic French cuisine. No…
Montego Bay
Usain Bolt is not a subtle man. A vast statue of him stands sentinel by the entrance, striking his famous pose, while TV screens inside replay his…
San Juan
Puerto Rican chef José Santaella's namesake restaurant is one of San Juan's best. It buzzes with excitement, thanks to the tropical vibe, the craft…
Holguín Province
On a rocky promontory of land at the far western end of Guardalavaca beach, this glass-walled restaurant is a fine spot to spend a few hours dining and…
Eleuthera
With a cracking view overlooking Dunmore Town's harbor, this two-storied colonial building serves some of Harbour Town's most upmarket fare. Expect lavish…
Negril
Rasta Ade has got himself a sweet beachside spot, with a few picnic tables surrounding his colorful shack. There is only one thing on the menu – a vast…
Grenada Island
French- and Creole-accented seafood is served up inside this old beachfront house, or at tables right on the sand. Famous for its lobster, this family-run…
Guantánamo Province
With a discreet entrance on a busy avenue, this locals' favorite features good service and quality Caribbean chow. Go face-to-face with the whole fried…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
The most famous of St-Martin's Creole lolos is a cluster of a half dozen or so open kitchens where ribs, cod fritters, lobster, chicken and stuffed crabs…
Dominican Republic
Owned by a Mexican (who does the cooking) and her Dominican husband, this airy, immeasurably pleasant restaurant pumps out authentic Mexican tacos (RD$110…
Negril
The Office is but a simple thatch-roofed beach bar where you perch on a stool and order pretty much the only thing available. The lobster flesh is sweet…
St John
Take in a view of the harbor while dining on imaginative Caribbean recipes in dishes such as Haitian voodoo snapper or Cuban citrus chicken. The owners…
Kingston
Don’t let the plastic tablecloths fool you: this unassuming hangout has been popular with besuited lawyers and judges for nearly a century. The curried…
US Virgin Islands
Six tables and 10 barstools comprise this cozy eatery, whose claim to fame lies with its 14in, brick-oven pizzas. Superfresh ingredients, eg spinach and…
Culebra
This hip restaurant dishes up ultrafresh Mexican fare plus a smattering of super salads. Tasty tacos include carnitas, beef and shrimp, or if you're extra…
Willemstad
The anchor of Pietermaai, this place evokes old Havana. The ground floor opens to the surrounding streets and alleys, and inside there's a faux look of…
Port Antonio
This is a jolly, Italian-run, checked-tablecloth sort of a place, with great pasta, pizza and salads, plus crepes for dessert. Keep an eye on the specials…
Barbados
Cin Cin stands out from the fine-dining pack with a small but varied menu of exquisitely prepared international dishes that are full of flavor and served…
Holguín Province
Gibara's eating scene becomes imaginative with this private place that grows its own herbs to garnish those grilled meats. It even has a small farm. There…
Negril
Quintessentially Jamaican, Just Natural is a jumble of tables, trees and foliage at the southern end of the West End strip that serves up a formidable…
New Providence
French-American celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten created the menu at this ultrapopular (and ultrapricey) fusion restaurant, floating atop a dune…
Negril
You can smell what might be the best curry goat of your life before you step into Erica's homey little restaurant. Superlative versions of brown stew fish…
Providenciales
Coyaba ('heavenly' in Arawak) is a happy marriage of European technique and Caribbean flavors and ingredients. Alongside a diverse array of weekly…
El Yunque
This stylish contemporary cafe dishes up a range of creative meals, from excellent breakfasts – don't miss the guava pancakes – to lunchtime outsized…
St John
This small food wagon whips up some seriously good Rasta food. The menu changes daily, but you can expect a wide array of healthy vegan bites, all piled…
El Yunque & East Coast
This tiny food cart packs a taste-bud punch with tempting takes on Puerto Rican and pan-Latin eats. Order mofongos, quesadillas, seafood ceviche and more …
