Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • El Buen Sabor

    Baracoa

    Served on a spotless and breezy upstairs terrace, meals come with salad, soup and side included. You can expect the best of Baracoan cuisine at this…

  • Pablo's Restaurant

    Negril

    A friendly fist appears through the kitchen window promptly followed by the words 'Respect, mon.' Return the greeting, take a seat and see what breakfast…

  • Wilma's Diner

    Nevis

    The gracious Wilma is a wizard in the kitchen and dishes out a daily changing menu of hearty local fare such as barbecue pork ribs, tannia fritters or…

  • Rustico

    Bermuda

    Overlooking Flatt's Inlet, this popular sibling of the Dining Room restaurant focuses squarely on Mediterranean cuisine. Woo your loved one with sausage…

  • Bird Cage Bar & Grill

    Turks & Caicos

    This terraced poolside restaurant is one of the fanciest places to eat in Cockburn Town. There's a legendary barbecue on Wednesday and Sunday nights:…

  • Casa Datcha

    Grande-Terre

    The town's coolest address, Casa Datcha has an enviable location on the sand, an inventive menu with everything from gorgeous salads to superb club…

  • Harbourclub Statia

    Sint Eustatius

    This covered veranda across from the waterfront is a casual and welcoming port of call. Grab a cold drink from the fridge before ordering at the counter…

  • Camp David

    Santiago

    Sit outside on the restaurant's balcony, with piano music on the stereo and the city spread out at your feet… This is easily the most romantic spot around…

  • Cascreole

    Tobago

    On a wooden deck built over the Big Bay sands, this is all you'd want from a beach restaurant: ice-cold beers and fresh and delicious fish, chicken and…

  • Les Délices Créoles

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    For a down-to-earth local experience, head to this bustling kitchen that often sells out long before the official closing time. Best drop by around noon…

  • Pearl’s Cuisine

    Roseau

    This 25-year-old Roseau institution may keep changing location, but its much-loved Creole food stays the same. It's one of the best places for old-school…

  • Leñas Café

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Just a block from the beach, this cozy corner cafe serves hearty breakfasts and brunches – try the coconut French toast or the Luquillo Beach Benedicts…

  • Lolo's

    Haiti

    Lolo Silvera has ratcheted up the food scene in Cap with this delightful spot. The walls of the outdoor patio are lined with seashells, driftwood and…

  • Restaurant La Bahia

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    The best of the Boca de Yuma's seafront restaurants, La Bahia is an efficient and friendly, family-run operation dishing out all manner of delectable…

  • Pagua Bar & Grill

    Dominica

    Part of Pagua Bay House, this open-air restaurant has breathtaking views of the pounding surf, an urban hip look and delicious contemporary cuisine with…

  • Road House

    Antigua

    A popular stop for a cold beer and local lunch (goat water, seafood chowder, grilled fish) en route to Half Moon Bay, this place kicks into high gear on…

  • Le Guérin

    Martinique

    Upstairs within the old market, this is the most popular lunch spot in town – no contest. There can be a wait during the rush, but with some of the best…

  • Ti Payot

    Martinique

    Owned and operated by Plongée Passion, this is a great beachside place to relax after a dive. Amid the dripping wetsuits, kids in snorkels and blackboard…

  • El Makito

    El Yunque & East Coast

    With its second-story perch, the ‘little shark’ has excellent views over the water from its shaded patio seats. The menu is long, with seafood pastas, the…

  • Silver Palm Restaurant & Bar

    Turks & Caicos

    Lobster and conch are the specialties here – all, of course, sourced locally, and sometimes caught to order (by prior arrangement). Informal and friendly,…

  • El Bucanero

    Camagüey Province

    With a prime beach setting, this thatched seafood hut is in its own class. Call it simple and fresh. The house special of lobster and prawns is enhanced…

  • Le Mabouya

    Martinique

    This superb restaurant at Hôtel Corail Résidence is one worth splurging on, with a fantastic and inventive French-Creole menu. Try a signature dish such…

  • Suckhole

    Tobago

    Right on the beach, with tables overlooking Man of War Bay, this enigmatically named place is a great lunch option, serving up burgers and huge portions…

  • Mesón del Príncipe

    Camagüey

    This elegant restaurant offers an affordable fine-dining experience in a typically refined Camagüeyan residence. It is places like this that have put…

  • Kool Vybes Bar & Jerk Centre

    Negril

    This simple, brightly painted affair with a few open-air tables lures passerby in with the spice-laden scent of jerk chicken wafting up from the pimento…

  • Restaurant de l’Auberge

    Grande-Terre

    The restaurant in Auberge de la Vieille Tour serves traditional French and Creole cuisine in an understatedly elegant setting and is one of the best fine…

  • El Turrumote

    Ponce & South Coast

    A little way from the central action and overlooking the marina, this small, refined Caribbean restaurant serves the region's best seafood. Enjoy dishes…

  • Uma's

    North Coast

    Wonderful beachside spot offering an unlikely menu of Puerto Rican favorites alongside Uzbek dumplings and meat wraps. However, the best thing about this…

  • Couleurs du Monde

    Terre-de-Haut

    This seafront place definitely lives up to its name, with a luminously painted interior and polychrome tables that give directly onto the bay. The menu is…

  • Les Tamariniers

    Martinique

    Arguably the best place to eat in town, this friendly restaurant next to the church has a varied menu of Creole food and French specialties. Be sure to…

  • Sharon & Pheb’s

    Tobago

    Doing great things with fresh fish, shrimp, beef, chicken and vegetables, chef Sharon cooks up delicious local cuisine, served up at tables on a covered…

  • InDee's Beach Bar & Restaurant

    Dominica

    This locally adored spot on the beach is the best choice in Mero and serves delicious fish and seafood, plus all the beer, juice and coffee you could wish…

  • Bidjoul

    Martinique

    This charming wooden house on the beach has a very reasonably priced menu and serves up all the Creole favorites, as well as pizza. The multicolored…

  • Fish Pot

    Tobago

    This laid-back restaurant specializes in super-fresh, simply prepared seafood (with some chicken and steak dishes), and has an open-air patio. Excellent…

  • Restaurante La Punta

    Baracoa

    Cooled by Atlantic breezes (and the occasional full-on gale), the Gaviota-run La Punta aims to impress with well-prepared, garnished food in the lovely…

  • Jaro's Lucky Charm Jerk Centre

    Jamaica

    On the northeastern outskirts of Mandeville, this cookshop fills up with motorists and locals in the know who seek out the generous portions of curry goat…

  • Rowdy Joe’s North Shore Eatery

    St Croix

    Sit on the porch and order off the blackboard menu. The chef strives for ‘good-mood food,’ using ingredients from St Croix’ farms and fishers. Dishes…

  • Millennium Victory

    Montego Bay

    Cheap and cheerful I-tal food shack, decorated in Rasta colors and serving creative dishes such as escoveich tofu (tofu in a spicy, vinegary sauce), ackee…

  • Los Charros

    North Coast

    This warm, breezy restaurant is right on the beach and features a menu full of succulent, authentic Mexican fare like quesadillas and tacos. Try the house…

  • Gloria's Kitchen

    Bermuda

    If you're looking for some great home cooking, Gloria's does comfort food like few others on the island. Chow down on fresh fish with peas and rice,…

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