Tobago
Friendly and reliable, this Crown Point old-timer is still one of the best places in the area for breakfast, with huge omelets or saltfish buljol and…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Caribbean
Tobago
In a shocking-pink building just north of the road to Heavenly Bay, with tables on a sea-view deck, Ria cooks up excellent breakfasts, from a full…
Tobago
The best breakfast in town, from saltfish buljol and coconut bake to bacon, eggs and toast, plus decent coffee (and iced coffee). Local lunch and dinner …
Tobago
Somewhat detached from the Crown Point scene, this is a decent dinner option, with smiling service and tables laid out around a pretty open-sided dining…
Tobago
Cute little pasta place with tables inside and on a deck out front. Cooked up by an Italian chef, the pasta is reliably good, with everything from…
Tobago
Set on a breezy veranda within the Shepherds Inn Hotel, this restaurant and bar serves tasty breakfasts, plus salads, meat or fish burgers, and more…
Tobago
Overhanging Stonehaven Bay, this is a casual place offering up burgers, tacos and sandwiches for lunch, plus pasta and more ambitious meat and fish…
Tobago
Next to Jade Monkey bar and run by the same team, this is a good spot for inexpensive lunch, with a daily-changing dish of the day: think garlic shrimp…
Port of Spain
Much frequented by the local Chinese community, this is a great spot for Szechuan cuisine, with excellent seafood (try the steamed shrimp wontons) and a…
Trinidad
A great stop off for ice cream, gooey cake, sweet or savory pastry, sandwich, salad or slice of quiche, plus filled brioche or waffles for breakfast…
Port of Spain
Sister-restaurant of a renowned Tobago pizzeria, Port of Spain's branch is in an airy old building, and cooks up scrumptious fish, chicken and beef…
Trinidad
A pleasing spot, with tables on a balcony overlooking the water and an icy air-conditioned section. The wide-ranging menu is a little bit chain-restaurant…
Bonaire
Connected to a simple wellness center, this small open-air vegetarian restaurant offers a daily set menu, usually involving a fresh-fruit smoothie,…
Trinidad
Right on the roadside, adjacent to a track down to the beach, the restaurant of Laguna Mar hotel is a small, cozy spot and usually the only place in town…
Port of Spain
This coffeehouse chain (one of many Port of Spain branches) serves smoothies, coffee drinks, paninis, hot-filled wraps, salads, bakery goods, bagel…
Tobago
The first of several Middle Eastern restaurants in Crown Point, and still the most popular, with grilled (halal) meats and all the traditional sides:…
Port of Spain
Opposite the Queen's Park Oval cricket ground, Patraj serves some of the most mouth-watering roti in the city, with a huge array of fillings from shrimp…
Trinidad
Within Tradewinds Hotel, but independently run, this is a great place for dinner or drinks, with soups, salads and a range of sushi, plus tapas-style…
Port of Spain
Buzzing place offering delectable Chinese cuisine with an Indian/Asian flavor, from Thai red or green curries to Szechuan chilli fish. Eating in can build…
Aruba
After hiking, biking or otherwise making your way through dusty, hot Arikok National Park, this open-air restaurant and bar is a sight for sore eyes. Stop…
Tobago
This cute eatery right off the main road serves up local specialties, cooked up with style, from grilled lobster to fish, shrimp to chicken; pizza is…
Tobago
A dreamy setting on the sands of Big Bay, with tasty local offerings ranging from grilled fish to rosemary-herbed lamb, curry goat and tangerine chicken,…
Tobago
Just across from the airport, this a great place for a preflight bite, with decent coffee plus filled panini, Jamaican patties, sandwiches, pastries and…
Trinidad
Open-air restaurant on a deck overlooking the bobbing masts of the CrewsInn Marina. The food is decent (if lacking a bit of passion), but the setting is…
Willemstad
A casual restaurant in the grounds of the Kura Hulanda; dine under a canopy of lush tropical trees amid historic buildings. The menu is simple, consisting…
Aruba
Like a snack truck, but it doesn’t go anywhere. This completely open-air restaurant grills up tender ribs, steaks, chicken and more for appreciative local…
Bonaire
On the last Saturday of every month the Mangazina di Rei hosts a cultural market, which is popular among villagers for its live music and local food,…
Tobago
A family-run restaurant with pleasant alfresco seating (and an air-conditioned dining room) and good West Indian food. You’ll have a choice of fresh juice…
Tobago
This hole-in-the-wall eatery has a breezy seaside patio for enjoying simple, inexpensive meals of fish or chicken and chips, and more elaborate plates…
Aruba
Here's a great spot for breakfast or brunch, serving traditional Dutch pancakes, as well as scrummy sandwiches, fresh juices and rich, dark coffee. Don't…
Bonaire
Located at the back of the Harbourside Mall, this cheery cafe is a local favorite for its tasty pizza, friendly service and ocean breezes. It's not nearly…
Tobago
Kick back on the breeze-cooled deck and enjoy fresh seafood and cold beers at this friendly place. The menu changes with the catch of the day, and also…
Aruba
All those kitchenettes demand a good supermarket, and this is it. Ling & Sons has a large deli, a salad bar and freshly made fruit smoothies.
Tobago
There are several minimarts on Store Bay Local Rd, but for big grocery shops head east of Crown Point to Pennysaver’s, near Canaan.
Bonaire
On the sand at Eden Beach Resort, this is a recommended spot for classic, casual fare, such as barbecue, burgers, satay or steaks.
Aruba
It's not worth a special trip, but this hole-in-the-wall bakery will become an obligatory stop if you're staying at one of the nearby budget hotels. The…
