Must-see restaurants in Windward Islands

  • Green Roof Inn

    Carriacou

    The most sophisticated option in the Hillsborough area, with tables on a veranda overlooking the sea and fine meals to match the view. The menu changes…

  • Andy's Soup House

    Grenada Island

    This humble roadside diner is our favorite place on the whole island for fantastic local eats. It serves a variety of traditional dishes and snacks…

  • Sugar Reef Cafe

    Bequia

    Sit under fantastic driftwood chandeliers in the seaside dining room and tuck into superb gourmet delights at this wonderful cafe inside the Sugar Reef…

  • Pink Plantation House

    St Lucia

    This art gallery housed in a splendid colonial mansion sitting on a lush property doubles as a fantastic restaurant that serves outstanding traditional…

  • Poz Restaurant & Bar

    Dominica

    'Poz' is really Troy from Toronto, a dreamer whose magical restaurant and bar has quickly evolved into a community hangout for expats, visitors and…

  • Bogles Round House

    Carriacou

    It's a round house and it's run by award-winning chef Roxanne Russell. The food – European dishes infused with Caribbean flavors – is inventive and up…

  • Jambe De Bois

    St Lucia

    Locals, yachties and frequent visitors know they’ll get a delicious meal and a wonderful view of the bay here. The menu is fairly small but varied, with…

  • Fig Tree

    Bequia

    A short stroll along the waterfront west of the docks, this open-air restaurant has views to match both the great food and hospitality of the owner,…

  • BB's Crabback

    Grenada Island

    The namesake waterfront restaurant of celebrity chef and local bon vivant Brian Benjamin is on the water at the end of the Carenage. Local faves like…

  • Orlando's

    St Lucia

    Chef Orlando Sachell made a name for himself basically inventing the concept of farm-to-table cuisine at some of St Lucia's best resorts. Now he has his…

  • Boucan Restaurant & Bar

    St Lucia

    Succulent cocoa-inspired cuisine in relaxed, contemporary surrounds. You'll find cocoa from the plantation in many plates over all three courses. The…

  • Spice of India

    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…

  • Coconut Beach

    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…

  • Cin Cin by the Sea

    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…

  • Fisherman’s Pub

    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…

  • Basil’s Bar & Restaurant

    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…

  • Mustor’s Restaurant

    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…

  • C&D Beach Bar & Grill

    Dominica

    Portsmouth's most interesting menu can be found at Candy and David's charming restaurant right on the beach, where music and lighting are at just the…

  • Keepin' It Real

    Dominica

    Local legend Derrick, whose restaurant is famous across Dominica for its superb lobster, has had to rebuild it twice in the past few years, first…

  • Old Stone Grill & Bar

    Roseau

    Leonard Lewis' locally adored bistro is in an open-fronted stone building that doubles as an art gallery. The extensive menu truly shines when it comes to…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Oistins Fish Fry

    Barbados

    This legendary spot for fresh fish meals attracts masses of tourists but locals still like to come down for a fish meal and a beer, especially on Friday…

  • Golden Sands

    Barbados

    This unassuming restaurant out the back of a hotel is a great place to try some traditional Bajan dishes, especially on Saturday when it serves souse –…

  • Bay Tavern

    Barbados

    Home to the Martin's Bay fish fry, the east coast's more tranquil answer to Oistins, the Bay Tavern has lost a lot of its charm since being redeveloped…

  • Tides

    Holetown

    You'll need to make a reservation well in advance to get a table at Holetown's flashiest restaurant but the fine views from the waterside dining room and…

  • Salt Cafe

    Barbados

    An inviting small cafe/restaurant right on the Hastings main road serving absolutely delicious snacks and meals. The asian baos stuffed with fresh…

  • Castaway

    Barbados

    Set right on the water at the entrance to the Gap, this fantastic open-air bistro has a good selection of mains and great pizzas – order the 'Bajan Style'…

  • Harlequin

    Barbados

    The deck at this relaxed open-air bistro doesn't back onto the water like some of its neighbors, but it makes up for the lack of view with an excellent…

  • Jam Down

    Grenada Island

    It's worth making the trip slightly off the beaten path to this humble roadside wooden shack. It sells just one thing – outrageously tasty jerk chicken…

  • Roti Den

    Barbados

    Step inside the bright-yellow house right by the road to find a full selection of great rotis – take your pick from vegetable, chicken, pork, shrimp, lamb…

  • La Luna

    Grenada Island

    Offering Italian and Asian flavors in an unpretentious waterside setting, this excellent restaurant inside the hotel of the same name is worth the drive…

  • Livity

    St Lucia

    Bright and with wonderful energy, this vegan restaurant, smoothie bar and bakery is one of the best of its kind in the Windward Islands and is worth a…

  • Aquarium

    Grenada Island

    Built right on the sands of Magazine Beach beneath some massive boulders, this ever-popular place has burgers and salads among the many options for lunch,…

  • Brown Sugar

    Barbados

    The much-loved Brown Sugar at Aquatic Gap is a lush paradise inside and out. The excellent West Indian buffet includes a variety of starters, half a dozen…

  • Barracuda

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Perfect for those traveling with small fussy eaters, this unpretentious place right across from the water in Clifton manages to excel with both Italian…

  • PRC Bakery

    Barbados

    One of the best traditional Caribbean bakeries on the island. Take your pick from sweet and savory delights. We love the unadvertised currant rolls –…

  • Coal Pot

    St Lucia

    Follow the road around the harbor to find this little hidden open-air gem. It’s right on the water and far enough from town that the tranquility of the…

  • Champers

    Barbados

    This longtime favorite has a dreamy location overlooking Rockley Beach. Elegant meals include the usual range of grilled seafood plus fresh pasta. Brits…