Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Lamparilla 361 Tapas & Cervezas

    Habana Vieja

    Havana’s best tapas bar might also be its finest all-round eating establishment, with food, presentation and service down to a fine art. Inside the loungy…

  • Doña Eutimia

    Habana Vieja

    The secret at Doña Eutimia is that there is no secret: just serve decent-size portions of the best Cuban food. Expect the likes of ropa vieja (shredded…

  • Little Ochie

    Jamaica

    Little Ochie is a culinary phenomenon that, despite a cult following, refuses to sell out. Set on a slice of black-sand beach, it uses the same charcoal…

  • La Fontana

    Havana

    La Fontana, encased in a hard-to-find but beautiful house in Playa, is one of the best restaurants in Havana, a position it has enjoyed pretty much since…

  • Vivo

    Grand Cayman

    At the forefront of Cayman's farm-to-table movement, Vivo is all about sustainability. Sit on the breezy porch and sample sandwiches, salads and other…

  • Stush in the Bush

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Stush in the Bush is an organic farm-to-table Rasta dining experience, and home to some of the best food you'll eat in your entire trip to Jamaica. Your…

  • Wilkes Seafood

    Port Antonio

    This place looks like a thoroughly unassuming beach bar from the front, but is a delightful small restaurant inside, overlooking the sea and with a semi…

  • Mi Hungry

    Kingston

    Mi Hungry serves up 'sun cooked' I-tal (natural) food that you wouldn't believe. The 'pleaza' comes with a base of seeds and grains, topped with sun-dried…

  • Roy's Terrace Inn Roof Garden Restaurant

    Santiago de Cuba

    If only the rest of Cuba could harness this formula: quality homemade food, caring service and excellent atmosphere. Reserve one day ahead for one of only…

  • José Enrique

    San Juan

    Hidden in a pink house without a sign, you'll have no problem finding one of Puerto Rico's best restaurants – just follow the excited foodies in-the-know…

  • Flying Fishbone

    Aruba

    The ultimate romantic beach-dining experience. Kick off your shoes and sink your toes into the sand – or dip them in the water – as you feast on fresh…

  • Restaurant, Arawak Cay, Bahamas, Caribbean

    Fish Fry

    Nassau

    The colorful village of conch stands, bars, jerk joints and seafood restaurants at Arawak Cay, known collectively as the 'Fish Fry', is one of Nassau's…

  • El Rum Rum de la Habana

    Habana Vieja

    Not every restaurant has a wine sommelier and a cigar sommelier, but this is Havana, and El Rum Rum (the name references both the drink and Cuban slang…

  • La Guarida

    Havana

    Only in Havana! The entrance to the city's most legendary private restaurant greets you like a scene out of a 1940s film noir. A decapitated statue lies…

  • Front view of vegetarian restaurant Verde Mesa.

    Verde Mesa

    San Juan

    Tucked down a historic old-town street, this little gem of a restaurant is lauded for its creative menu, with great options for vegetarians and vegans…

  • Antojitos del Callejón

    San Juan

    This hole-in-the-wall is a local favorite known for its delicious criollo dishes and antojos (fried finger foods). Plastic tables are set up in front, in…

  • Freebird

    Trinidad

    Chic dining in a flower-wreathed building close to the Wildfowl Trust lakes, offering an enticing blend of exquisite presentation and truly memorable food…

  • Pat’e Palo

    Santo Domingo

    The most happening and deservedly longest-surviving of Plaza España’s restaurant row, Pat’e Palo is for anyone tired of the same old bland pasta and…

  • El Monte Azul

    Las Galeras

    Clinging spectacularly to the edge of a cliff, El Monte Azul offers postcard-perfect views and a good-value menu split between French-leaning meat and…

  • Ajiaco Café

    Habana del Este

    There are, arguably, two reasons to come to suburban Cojímar: 1) to pursue the ghost of Ernest Hemingway and 2) to visit this farm-to-table restaurant…

  • Zimbali Retreat

    Negril & West Coast

    In the hills above Little London, this wonderful organic farm has become the go-to destination for some of Jamaica's most sophisticated meals (including…

  • Tres Jotas

    Viñales

    One of the best restaurants in Cuba outside Havana, Tres Jotas is Viñales’ original tapas bar that has since been copied by all and sundry. Its inviting…

  • La Terrasse

    Las Terrenas

    The Dominican chef at this sophisticated French bistro deserves a few Michelin stars for his steak au poivre (pepper steak; RD$550), one of the most…

  • Papiamento

    Aruba

    Aruba's most atmospheric restaurant occupies a century-old manor filled with antiques from Europe, with tables in elegant rooms and surrounding a large…

  • Varadero 60

    Varadero

    Rivaling anything Varadero's five-star resorts can cough up, this 'five-star' fine-dining establishment exudes an aura of refinement not seen since Benny…

  • Kioskos de Luquillo

    El Yunque & East Coast

    Luquillo’s 60 beachfront food stalls line the western edge of Hwy 3, serving up delicious dishes at budget-friendly prices. Choose from sit-down…

  • Dopson's Roti Shop

    Port of Spain

    This tiny place is a favorite locals' spot – many Trinis claim it makes the best rotis in Port of Spain. Fillings are fresh, succulent and generous (try…

  • El del Frente

    Habana Vieja

    When the owners of O'Reilly 304 wanted to expand their increasingly popular restaurant a few years back, they opened another one directly across the…

  • Kaibo Beach

    Grand Cayman

    Here's a near-perfect beach bar, with tables in the sand, creative cocktails and scrumptious food ranging from conch fritters to coconut-curry fish. For a…

  • Tom Moore's Tavern

    Bermuda

    If you have just one meal in Bermuda, make it this. The opulent interior of this restored 17th-century homestead is a fine setting for a memorable dining…

  • Madrileño

    Santiago de Cuba

    A well-respected, good-quality option, Madrileño occupies a classy colonial abode in Vista Alegre with interior patio dining with chirping birds. Contrary…

  • Hibernia Restaurant & Art Gallery

    Anguilla

    Raoul and Mary hail from France and Ireland and regularly visit Asia. Their Caribbean-Zen culinary retreat harmonizes these influences in complex and…

  • El Olivo

    Viñales

    Viñales' most popular restaurant, as the happy buzz of conversation will testify, serves tremendous lasagna and pasta dishes, backed up by other Med…

  • Chez Bubba

    Saba

    Pronounced 'boo-ba' and named for the owner's late dog, this darling bistro has a small but choice menu starring seafood risotto, beef carpaccio and…

  • Las Palmas

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    This made-to-order fresh-lobster madhouse offers a meal to remember for crustacean lovers. Call ahead and make a reservation so they know to send a…

  • Taste My Aruba

    Aruba

    In quaint digs behind the Renaissance Mall, this little cafe offers big rewards for those who stumble upon it. Inventive and affable owner-chef Nathaly is…

  • Veya

    Anguilla

    The food-obsessed on Anguilla name Veya among their favorite restaurants. Hidden amid tropical gardens with a koi pond and waterfalls, the rambling…

  • Lime Out VI

    St John

    What could be more gratifying than paddling into the turquoise sea, tying up your kayak or SUP to a floating solar-powered restaurant, swimming over to…

  • Catherine's Cafe Plage

    Antigua

    Downright fancy for a beachside restaurant, delightful Catherine's overlooks the boats of Falmouth Bay and Pigeon Beach's shimmering sands. Hosts Claudine…

  • 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…

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