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 …
Must-see restaurants in Caribbean
Providenciales
Locals and visitors alike flock to the weekly Fish Fry in Bight Park (next to Wymara Resort) for local fast food, drinking and entertainment. Makeshift…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
The Palestinian owners of this local institución dish out Middle Eastern dishes such as hummus, baba ghanoush and delectable shish kebabs (one should hope…
St-Barthélemy
To kick off your day with scrumptious croissants or pains au chocolat, make a beeline to this breezy bakery that also does mouthwatering pastries,…
St Croix
Cozy, low-lit Savant serves upscale fusion cooking in a colonial town house. The ever-changing menu combines spicy Caribbean, Mexican and Thai recipes;…
Culebra
The menu of this great little place is bursting with healthy, organic, gluten-free and delicious fare. Opt for the organic açaí bowl, the bumper breakfast…
Tortola
D'Coalpot's casual outdoor tables under strings of lights are a local favorite. Spicy jerk meats, curries, rotis, grilled fish and other West Indian…
Negril
Joe's humble jerk chicken setup has authenticity that hipsters would kill for. He does his thing with flair before presenting you with a pungent package…
Barbados
This waterfront cafe is a local institution that serves up fish from the boats floating off the side deck. On Wednesdays there is steel-pan music and a…
St Croix
St Croix native Digby Stridiron runs this upmarket West Indian kitchen, which puts a contemporary spin on Crucian classics. Much of the food served at the…
British Virgin Islands
This festive, open-air bar-restaurant features lobster and barbecue ribs, but most folks come to drink the day away at a picnic table in the sand or a…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
If the food wasn’t so good, you might think you’d entered a pirate’s dungeon, given the moody lighting and stone walls. Food spans American and Caribbean…
St John
Fresh, healthy, veggie- and grain-packed meals make this whitewashed, surf-themed spot stand out from the greasy, deep-fried pack. Enjoy raw fish as poke,…
Trinidad
Word is out on this handsome restaurant serving fresh grilled snapper, sweet potato fries and frozen limeade. It's among the town's best. Servers weave…
Jamaica
Folks drive to All Seasons from miles around for the best jerk in Manchester parish. The chicken and pork are merely good, but it does jerk sausage (J$550…
Santo Domingo
One of the best Japanese restaurants in the city, with yakinuku-style tables (grill the meat and seafood at your table), a sushi bar and a large dining…
Bridgetown
Climb the stairs to a large, plain dining room. Choose from staples such as baked pork chops and flying fish. Then select the sides – we love the macaroni…
Curaçao
Here's a local favorite. Right on the beach at Caracas Bay, this brightly colored wooden shack serves crowd-pleasers such as goat stew, burgers and cold…
Bermuda
A revamped 17th-century roadhouse near Castle Harbour houses Bermuda's oldest pub, a beloved local institution. It's famous for the mind-bending Rum…
Central Mountains
It's not so common to find fine dining and a fine view in the Central Mountains, but this restaurant at Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park will wow you on…
Tobago
Brilliant little restaurant offering some of the most imaginative cooking in Tobago, featuring lots of local ingredients. Lunch offerings include soups …
Península de Samaná
José, the friendly French chef-owner with a Spanish name – who comes from a family of nine, five of whom are chefs – has been running this intimate French…
Martinique
Jérémie and his cooks offer a wonderfully eclectic Asian-Créole fusion menu to a young crowd right on the gorgeous beach at Anse l'Etang. Dishes include…
Puerto Rico
Breezes from the ocean drift into mellow, open-walled Annie’s, a bar-restaurant with sensational empanadillas (dough stuffed with meat or fish), lobster…
Puerto Rico
The food and atmosphere are both great at this cafe, which boasts one of the island's best tiled interiors. Flamenco drifts under the high ceilings, and…
Trinidad
This popular hangout is one of the most appealing eating options in Chaguaramas, with seating overlooking the water and in the air-con interior. You can…
Camagüey
Finally, a private restaurant with all-day hours, plus a funky interior and an enviable Plaza del Carmen location. There's flavorful ropa vieja (spiced…
Tobago
Just west of Scarborough, this is one of the most pleasant oceanside cafes on the island, serving quiche, pizza, filled crepes, salads, sandwiches and…
Tobago
Beneath the thatched roof and coral-stone walls of this open-air restaurant, enjoy masterpieces of Caribbean cuisine made with fresh organic herbs and…
Tobago
Cool little oasis, with a wooden bar serving up cold beers and cocktails, and a sunken garden lit up beautifully at night. Great for a drink as well as to…
Tobago
On a balcony high above Buccoo Bay, with handsome ocean views, this fine-dining restaurant offers an upscale take on Caribbean cuisine: feast on Creole…
Rincón
Is your glass half empty or half full? It's hard not to look on the bright side of life at La Copa Llena (the full cup). Down by the Black Eagle Marina,…
North Coast
A dining destination befitting the lofty standards found in Puerto Rico these days, this smart seafood restaurant is one of several promising places along…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
A Boca Chica institution, and one of the better places to eat at any time of day, with English breakfast in the morning and fondue, the house specialty,…
Daylight Bakery & Diamond Barrel
US Virgin Islands
It's mostly locals who visit this friendly spot at downtown's edge. If you can get past the guava tarts, sugar cakes and dum bread (flour sweetened with…
Puerto Rico
This fun-loving, laid-back wooden house is a breath of fresh air in the Boquerón eating scene. Its commendable pizzas and great burgers headline a menu…
Central Mountains
A host of Puerto Rican classics awaits in an atmosphere reminiscent of a jíbaro ranch, but with the quiet confidence of an establishment that knows how…
Martinique
This lauded restaurant at the Hôtel Restaurant Caravelle is a winner, thanks to its sophisticated mains, wonderful homemade desserts and breezy veranda…
Bayamo
Real comida cubana (Cuban food) fashioned on reviving traditions rarely known to visitors. At wooden picnic benches, try cassava bread originally consumed…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
Location is everything and this thatch-roofed establishment (with a newer modern attached annex) just off the parking lot near the Aguitusamar guide…
