Must-see restaurants in Windward Islands

  • La Mesa

    St Lucia

    A welcome new mix to the marina dining scene, this grill restaurant from a transplanted Venezuelan chef serves up tasty Latin American–inspired plates in…

  • Doris Fresh Food

    Bequia

    It looks just like a house from the street, but out the back you'll find Bequia's best selection of imported products and wines. There's everything from…

  • Cobblestone Inn Rooftop Bar

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Stare out to sea across Kingstown’s historic rooftops from the Cobblestone Inn's airy top-floor cafe. It serves pancakes, omelets, burgers and salads, as…

  • Golden Taste

    St Lucia

    This popular joint is worth visiting for its good, cheap and wholesome Caribbean staples. Typical meals cost ECD$15 to EC$20 while made-to-order seafood…

  • Rituals Coffee

    St Lucia

    A sleek venture with an appetizing selection of bagels, sandwiches, pastries, burgers and salads. The coffee (EC$5 to EC$12.50) earns top marks and it’s a…

  • Melting Pot

    Grenada Island

    Grenadian classics are served up from the buffet at this popular upstairs bar and cafe. It’s great food for an even better price, but the best thing is…

  • Just Grillin’

    Barbados

    Affordable and welcoming, this barbecue joint does exactly what the name implies: grilled jerk chicken, burgers, fish and more. Except for the salad and…

  • Maranne's Ice Cream

    Bequia

    Enjoy delicious homemade ice cream out under a tree with views of the harbor. Many flavors make use of local fruits. It's inside the Gingerbread Hotel.

  • Mama Rose's

    St Lucia

    A local institution, this family-run affair offers a modern take on traditional Creole cuisine at its downtown bar/restaurant just back from the water…

  • Wok Up

    Barbados

    Pop in for some fast food done well at this bright, contemporary Asian spot. Choose fish, chicken or veggies in a variety of sauces served over rice or…

  • Barnacles

    St Lucia

    Located in the atmospheric – and low ceilinged – captain's cellars, this restaurant run by an experienced local chef serves up good value seafood and…

  • Lemongrass

    Holetown

    OK, so the atmosphere is far removed from a dingy alley in Bangkok, but this Thai restaurant in an upmarket mall knocks out some tasty dishes and is great…

  • Nutmeg

    Grenada Island

    Get above the bustle of the waterfront at this popular open-air balcony restaurant. Have a roti or traditional meaty main. Book ahead for a table by the…

  • Petit Peak Bar & Restaurant

    St Lucia

    A great-value option, with a breezy terrace right on the waterfront, but the food and service can be uneven. Choose from salads, rotis, wraps and grilled…

  • Porthole

    Bequia

    An unpretentious place on the waterfront that is a good bet for cheap local cuisine. There are rotis and sandwiches in addition to more filling local…

  • Massy Stores

    Holetown

    Best supermarket on the west coast, with a full range of imported products and a decent selection of fruit and veg.

  • Millie Ifill Fish Market

    Barbados

    Organized and clean small market that is the best place in the area to pick up fish fresh from the boat.

  • Paris Bakery

    Bridgetown

    Enjoy takeaway banana bread, coconut bread and other treats at this delectable little bakery.

  • A&A Low Price Center

    Dominica

    Small but well-stocked supermarket to help with all your self-catering needs.

  • Massy Stores

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Best supermarket on the island.

  • Prickly Bay Marina Restaurant

    Grenada Island

    A large open patio, picnic tables and a cozy seaside bar make this dockside bar/restaurant a fun place to hang out. Unfortunately the food is nothing…

  • Fairchild St Market

    Bridgetown

    The old market building is now roofless and abandoned; many of the fruit and vegetable vendors have moved outside to the roadside. While the market has…

  • Bequia Market

    Bequia

    It’s hard to miss the local fruit-and-vegetable market, just off the water, near the center of town. Vendors are famed for their aggressive sales…

  • Massey Stores

    Barbados

    The biggest grocery store in the area has a good selection of packaged goods and offers a free shuttle to get them back to your apartment or hotel. For…

  • Mangrove

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    At the end of the bay, overlooking a wide stretch of sand, Mangrove is a fun open-air restaurant serving a small menu of local dishes and pasta. The…

  • Lina's

    Bequia

    Beneath the mall across from the dock, this little bakery and grocery shop serves up a selection of decent pastries and coffee. Take a seat among the…

  • Razmataz

    St Lucia

    Serves passable Indian curries including many vegetarian options on an attractive open-air deck. If you want to keep down the bill watch out for the EC$19…

  • Palmetto Market

    Bridgetown

    At the east end of Swan St. Has a limited selection of fresh produce with a focus on fruit downstairs and some fashion outlets on the 1st floor.

  • Knight's Supplies

    Bequia

    The biggest supermarket on the island has all your staples and sells power adapters and other useful bits in the hardware department.

  • Massy Stores

    Barbados

    The biggest supermarket in the area has everything for self-caterers, including a good range of imported products.

  • Foodland

    Grenada Island

    A well-stocked and well-maintained grocery store; has an ample selection of local favorites and imported goodies.

  • Alexis Supermarket

    Carriacou

    The biggest and best stocked supermarket on the island is across from the Tyrell Bay port.

  • Real Value

    Grenada Island

    The biggest grocery store on the island; has everything you’d ever need to self-cater.