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…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Caribbean
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Willemstad
With low-lit environs and provocative murals, Curaçao's first gastropub remains at the top of its game. Inventive tapas include the likes of passionfruit…
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Aruba
An 'international restaurant with a Caribbean touch,' Madame Janette offers an enticing menu of seafood, steaks and schnitzels, such as sweet and spicy …
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Curaçao
Jaanchie himself often visits the tables in his restaurant near Playa Grandi, chatting to customers and explaining the menu. And it does require some…
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Curaçao
By day this beachside restaurant has a casual atmosphere and serves fresh smoothies, salads, superfood bowls and the like. In the evenings, when the…
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Port of Spain
Under an awning right on the water, this is the place to go for Trini tastes and great views over the Gulf, with stalls arranged around an open-air,…
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Port of Spain
West Indian flavor, art and enthusiasm infuse this vibrant restaurant. Serving classic Caribbean cuisine cooked with love, it’s one of the best spots for…
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Bonaire
The owner greets guests personally at this classy Middle Eastern establishment in the southern stretch of Kralendijk, and shortly thereafter a marvelous…
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Port of Spain
Set in a gorgeous old stone building, with a courtyard that's ideal for evening cocktails, this is one of Trinidad's best restaurants. The Italian chef…
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Aruba
Folks come from all around the island to dine at this fisherfolk cooperative by the water. The menu is short and sweet, featuring the catch of the day and…
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Bonaire
Direct from Italy, this ristorante and boutique is sophisticated and stylish. Begin with one of the tempting cicchetti (small bites), then sample an…
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Port of Spain
Fabulous family-run place, with truly friendly servers and a fun, casual atmosphere. Breakfast runs from pancakes, eggs and waffles to sada roti and…
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Bonaire
Bonaire's best food truck is also one of the island's best lunch spots, period. There are spicy beef burgers, catch-of-the-day salads, tuna prepared every…
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Bonaire
WIndsurfing is the main event on Lac Bay, but chillin' with a tropical cocktail and admiring the pretty sails from this dope beach bar is a pretty close…
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Aruba
Pelican Pier juts into the Caribbean, offering sea breezes, salty air and – if you time it right – gorgeous sunset views. The full menu of local seafood…
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Willemstad
Rozendaels will be a highlight of your trip. The secret-garden setting and the personable service are a good start, but the food is near perfection. It's…
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Willemstad
The anchor of Pietermaai, this place evokes old Havana. The ground floor opens to the surrounding streets and alleys, and inside there's a faux look of…
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Curaçao
Here's a local favorite. Right on the beach at Caracas Bay, this brightly colored wooden shack serves crowd-pleasers such as goat stew, burgers and cold…
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Tobago
Brilliant little restaurant offering some of the most imaginative cooking in Tobago, featuring lots of local ingredients. Lunch offerings include soups …
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Trinidad
This popular hangout is one of the most appealing eating options in Chaguaramas, with seating overlooking the water and in the air-con interior. You can…
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Tobago
Just west of Scarborough, this is one of the most pleasant oceanside cafes on the island, serving quiche, pizza, filled crepes, salads, sandwiches and…
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Tobago
Beneath the thatched roof and coral-stone walls of this open-air restaurant, enjoy masterpieces of Caribbean cuisine made with fresh organic herbs and…
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Tobago
Cool little oasis, with a wooden bar serving up cold beers and cocktails, and a sunken garden lit up beautifully at night. Great for a drink as well as to…
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Tobago
On a balcony high above Buccoo Bay, with handsome ocean views, this fine-dining restaurant offers an upscale take on Caribbean cuisine: feast on Creole…
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Tobago
In a beautiful setting on a fairy-lit all-wood deck overlooking the bay, this is a lovely lunch or dinner choice, with homemade carrot/spinach and ricotta…
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Tobago
Nestled in a seaside tree house, with tables on decks built up between the boughs and fresh sea breezes, Jemma’s is a standard stop for tour groups…
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Tobago Paradise Travel & Grill
Tobago
With tables on a rustic deck just steps from the sea, beachfront dining doesn't get better than this. The specialty is lobster, grilled in garlic butter,…
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Trinidad
Great little place past Mayaro village, with tables in an air-con indoor dining room and patio garden. Local food runs from chicken with Trini sides to…
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Tobago
On a wooden deck built over the Big Bay sands, this is all you'd want from a beach restaurant: ice-cold beers and fresh and delicious fish, chicken and…
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Tobago
Right on the beach, with tables overlooking Man of War Bay, this enigmatically named place is a great lunch option, serving up burgers and huge portions…
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Tobago
Doing great things with fresh fish, shrimp, beef, chicken and vegetables, chef Sharon cooks up delicious local cuisine, served up at tables on a covered…
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Tobago
This laid-back restaurant specializes in super-fresh, simply prepared seafood (with some chicken and steak dishes), and has an open-air patio. Excellent…
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Willemstad
Folks of all stripes crowd into this vast, barn-like structure to snag seats at the picnic tables and feast on down-home Curaçao cooking. The specialty is…
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Aruba
Newly established within the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, this intimate and elevated chef's table features eight eclectic courses and a delightful wine…
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Curaçao
Here red snapper, mahi-mahi and other fruits de mer are pan-fried and served with a supertasty secret Creole sauce. The furniture doesn't match. The forks…
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Aruba
With jungle-chic ambience, dazzling decor and a see-and-be-seen vibe, this eclectic beauty was easily Aruba's hottest new restaurant in 2019. The French…
