Must-see restaurants in Leeward Islands

  • Carmichael's

    Antigua

    The chefs at this fine-dining outpost create a blend of Carib-continental cuisine, to be enjoyed with stunning views from the top of Sugar Ridge Resort…

  • Serendipity

    St Kitts & Nevis

    This classy veranda restaurant overlooking Basseterre from one of its smarter residential neighborhoods offers a large and interesting menu of Caribbean…

  • Tasty's Restaurant

    Anguilla

    Chef Dale Carty puts an upscale spin on Caribbean classics amid a cheerful setting of shells and tropical paraphernalia. Standout dishes include coconut…

  • Good Korma

    Anguilla

    Reincarnated on the Valley restaurant row called 'The Strip' after being dealt a blow by Hurricane Irma, Good Korma again serves sinus-teasing Indian…

  • Flatties Flame Grill

    Antigua

    A local institution, Mark and Amanda's roadside grill sees quality meats and spices get orchestrated into culinary symphonies, mostly of Portuguese origin…

  • Old Gin House Restaurant

    Sint Eustatius

    Statia's best hotel is also home to its most refined restaurant with a grand waterfront deck with views of Saba. Dinner is a classy affair with possible…

  • Shirley Heights Lookout Restaurant

    Antigua

    Feast on jerk chicken, Creole fish or lobster salad while taking in splendid views of English Harbour from this hilltop restaurant in the restored stone…

  • Long Haul Grill

    Saba

    In the early evening, Long Haul's big covered terrace fills with chatty locals along with carb-craving divers and hikers hungry for oven-baked sandwiches,…

  • OJ’s Beach Bar & Restaurant

    Antigua

    Driftwood, conch shells, fishing nets and whatever else the sea washes up get worked into the salty decor of this sun- and rum-soaked beach-bum hangout…

  • Swingin' Doors

    Saba

    Bookings are a must for this wildly popular, smoke-filled barbecue venue when the saloon-style wooden doors swing open for finger-lickin' chicken and ribs…

  • Roti Hut

    Anguilla

    Heavenly aromas waft from this adorable cinnamon-colored cottage with kelly-green trim, which cooks up chicken, beef, goat, shrimp and vegetarian rotis,…

  • Incanto

    Antigua

    A mother and son team from Milan have created one of Antigua's best dining experiences, complete with fabulous views of the bay. Just getting to this…

  • Russell’s

    Antigua

    In the reconstructed officers' quarters of Fort James, one of Antigua's main citadels, bluff-top Russell’s offers drinks and sea-to-table fish with…

  • Tropics Cafe

    Saba

    Original artwork and pillows by local artist Heleen Cornet decorate this cheerful dining room overlooking the swimming pool of Juliana's hotel. From…

  • Uncle Ernie's

    Anguilla

    After splashing in Shoal Bay East's translucent water, refuel on casual fare at this beach shack, founded in 1984 by the late Ernie and now run by his…

  • Carambola Beach Club

    St Kitts & Nevis

    If you like your beach bars sophisticated rather than funky, saunter up to this snazzy hangout on one of St Kitts' dreamiest sandy patches. The stylish…

  • Chrishi Beach Club

    Nevis

    A contemporary Caribbean vibe hangs over this Norwegian-owned white beachfront pavilion on a quiet stretch of sand close to the Seabridge car ferry. It's…

  • Sunshine Shack

    Anguilla

    Live up, love it, live on! is the motto of this ultrafunky sandy chill zone decorated with old license plates and fronted by a flotilla of beach umbrellas…

  • Boardwalk Cafe

    Sint Eustatius

    Werner from Austria livens up Lower Town with this easygoing cafe serving booze and a small, rotating menu of local delicacies, from taco salad and…

  • Roy's Bayside Grill

    Anguilla

    This easygoing seaside shack packs plenty of culinary joy onto its plates. You can't go wrong with England-born Roy's lightly battered fish-and-chips,…

  • Super Burger

    Sint Eustatius

    In his screaming yellow outdoor cafe, owner Skell offers more than three dozen burger choices, spanning beef, turkey, chicken, fish and veggie varieties,…

  • Timbuk One

    Antigua & Barbuda

    You'll be sharing this rather unappealing space with dozens of one-armed bandits and their occasional punters, but Codrington's most reliably open…

  • Big Banana

    Antigua

    This airy, cool space on Redcliffe Quay is always reassuringly packed full of locals, some of whom have been coming to this buzzy former rum warehouse for…

  • Best Buy Supermarket

    Anguilla

    If you're self-catering, you absolutely need to know about this supermarket, which is the best stocked on the island (you'll often see Anguilla's top…

  • VJ's Bakery

    Antigua

    Since 1989, this family-run outfit has evolved from a small backyard bakery to a modern facility that churns out not only fresh bread but a mind-boggling…

  • Ital Creations

    St Kitts & Nevis

    This meat-free food stand based on an organic farm by the airport is rather hidden. To get here look for the blue 'yoga' sign and walk up the stairs into…

  • Famous Mauro

    Antigua

    Surprisingly the real deal, complete with wood-fired oven and a charismatic Italian chef with something of a personality cult surrounding him, Famous…

  • Para Mira

    Sint Eustatius

    An adorable yellow-green-trimmed wooden cottage houses this traditional Dutch lunchroom. Dutch frikandel (meat patties) and kroket (croquettes) are served…

  • Trappas

    Antigua

    It’s often standing-room only in this dining room with tropical murals and a big bar. Expats, locals and yachties descend upon this long-time hangout for…

  • Falcon Nest Bar & Grill

    Anguilla

    Honest-to-goodness food prepared with panache and served with a smile is the winning formula at this beach grill. Chicken, burgers and pasta all make menu…

  • Oasis in the Garden

    Nevis

    Set on the upper floor of the Great House at the botanical gardens, this Thai restaurant enjoys sweeping views across the island down to the sea, plus…

  • Marshall’s

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Hypnotic views compete with the expertly crafted continental fare at this romantic and elegant hilltop villa with seating placed around a swimming pool…

  • Sun Ra

    Antigua

    Named for the American jazz composer, this upscale but laid-back lair is great for a chill lunch or romantic dinner. Appropriately mellow jazz goes well…

  • Straw Hat

    Anguilla

    This breezy charmer pairs a feet-in-the-sand atmosphere with high-end cooking. Straw hats filled with homemade bread precede sophisticated evening meals…

  • Indian Summer

    Nevis

    This new Indian restaurant is the first of its kind in the country and has quickly built up a following among locals and tourists. The space is well…

  • Fisherman’s Wharf

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Enjoy sweeping views of sparkling Basseterre from your table on the deck of this breezy alfresco dining spot, where fresh snapper, conch, lobster and…

  • Da'Vida Bayside Grill

    Anguilla

    The casual daytime sidekick of next-door culinary superhero Da'Vida, Bayside welcomes beachgoers with a full bar, a casual menu of burgers, wraps, pizza…

  • Roti King

    Antigua

    This little sibling-owned cottage does brisk business all day long with its mouthwatering roti – chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, veggies or conch swimming in…

  • Grace Before Meals

    Antigua

    Grace Piper's brightly painted bungalow dishes up divine home-cooked fare at blessedly low prices – a rarity in English Harbour. The roti is a specialty…

  • Uncle Roddy Beach Bar & Grill

    Antigua & Barbuda

    Badly damaged during Irma and now expanded, this solar-powered beach bar is perfect for spending a relaxing day with grilled lobster and the signature…