Must-see restaurants in Barbados

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 –…

  • 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…

  • Fish Pot Restaurant

    Barbados

    The Fish Pot Restaurant at the Little Good Harbour hotel is renowned for its views and fine seafood. It has a good wine list. We're not entirely sure…

  • India Grill

    Barbados

    Ask serious roti connoisseurs the best place on the island to indulge and they'll point you to this simple hole-in-the-wall restaurant at the entrance to…

  • Cuz's Fish Shack

    Barbados

    Doles out stupendously juicy fish cutters (sandwiches) from a beachside food truck. Add cheese and hot sauce and you have some of the Caribbean's best…

  • Roundhouse Restaurant

    Barbados

    Set in a dramatic stone building up on the hillside at the north end of town, this excellent restaurant has customers throughout the day who sit around,…

  • Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary Cafe

    Barbados

    Poor old Graeme Hall Nature sanctuary lurches from one crisis to another. While most of the wetlands have long been closed to visitors, the sewage crisis…

  • Eddie's Rib Van

    Barbados

    The empty car park looks like the kind of place where you'd go to buy weed, but parked in the middle is a large industrial truck with the sides cut out…

  • Brighton Farmers Market

    Barbados

    Early on Saturdays, foodies, chefs, artisans and more converge on the Brighton Farmers Market in the heart of the fertile St George Valley on Hwy 4B. It’s…

  • Merton's Place

    Barbados

    Pull up a table on the elevated wooden platform overlooking the water in this ramshackle local hangout in the tiny village of Half Moon Fort and take your…

  • Juma's

    Barbados

    An atmospheric 2nd-floor eatery under a thatched roof right by the water serving good modern Caribbean cuisine, including pan-roasted duck breast and a…

  • Orange Street Grocer

    Barbados

    A bright, modern cafe that opens out onto a lovely shaded deck right by the water. It offers a wide variety of scrumptious dishes with Caribbean and…

  • Country House

    Barbados

    This ultra-friendly and super cute little cafe a few blocks off the main road offers a change from typical Bajan fare. It prepares good gourmet light…

  • Punchline

    Barbados

    Vegetarians, vegans and pescatarians can all get their fill at this awesome little eatery on the main road in Hastings that serves a variety of delicious…

  • Carib Beach Bar

    Barbados

    This open-air bar/restaurant right on Sandy Beach is a local hot spot at all hours. It's good for traditional local fare and drinks either on the deck or…

  • Shakers Bar & Grill

    Barbados

    Tucked away in a narrow side street a good distance back from the Rockley strip, this colorful and hugely popular grill is always crowded with hungry…

  • Sahara Grill

    Barbados

    Run by a friendly Bajan-Syrian family this spotless little place serves up delicious kebabs and Middle-Eastern plates with plenty of veg options. The lamb…

  • Coffee Barbados Cafe

    Barbados

    Tucked away overlooking the lovely gardens inside George Washington House, this cute little cafe is one of the best on the island with a full selection of…

  • De Sweet Pot

    Barbados

    Offering some of the best value in the north, this friendly open-air diner in front of the bus station serves great Bajan-style ribs, fish and chicken in…

  • Daphne's

    Barbados

    In an elegant open-air dining room right next to one of the island's best stretches of sand, Daphne's serves good contemporary Italian dishes in a semi…

  • Delon's Roti & Bar

    Barbados

    An authentic little place set in the pebbled driveway of a suburban house just north of the Crane complex, Delon's is a great choice for a cheap meal or a…

  • Cafe Sol

    Barbados

    If you've had enough of flying fish and want something different, this popular Mexican place is a fun choice for a meal. The food is fairly standard Tex…

  • Chill n Breeze

    Barbados

    Occupying a bright and modern two-story structure overlooking the beach at Barclays Park, this lunch-only spot is a good place to break a round-the-island…

  • De Outback Bar & Grill

    Barbados

    An open-air restaurant in the garden of a suburban home tucked away off Hwy 1, this place is hugely popular with regular west-coast visitors for its jerk…

  • Surfer's Bay

    Barbados

    Set on a slightly ramshackle wooden deck overlooking the waves below, this low-key spot really does nail the island hideaway vibe. The menu – written on…

  • Cutters of Barbados

    Barbados

    A fish cutter at this smart little roadside deli will cost three times the price compared to the local food truck but local foodies rate them as the best…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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…

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