Must-see restaurants in Trinidad & Tobago

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Breakfast Shed

    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,…

  • Veni Mangé

    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…

  • Buzo Osteria Italiana

    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…

  • Lola's Food Company

    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…

  • Brown Cow

    Tobago

    Brilliant little restaurant offering some of the most imaginative cooking in Tobago, featuring lots of local ingredients. Lunch offerings include soups …

  • Sails

    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…

  • Shore Things

    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…

  • Kariwak Village

    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…

  • Café Down Low

    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…

  • Makara

    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…

  • Caribbean Kitchen

    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…

  • Jemma’s

    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…

  • 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,…

  • Ranch

    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…

  • Cascreole

    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…

  • Suckhole

    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…

  • Sharon & Pheb’s

    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…

  • Fish Pot

    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…

  • Chaud

    Port of Spain

    Set in secluded St Ann's, this is Trini fine-dining at its best. The gourmet creations of local superchef Khalid Mohammed might include pepper-jelly…

  • Boqueron

    Trinidad

    In a distinctive thatch-roofed building with an ocean-facing 1st-floor deck, Boqueron's setting is as much of a draw as its high-end seafood menu, from…

  • Adam's Bagels

    Port of Spain

    Make a detour to Maraval for this favourite, either for baked goods and Lebanese/Trini snacks from the takeaway counter, or a sit-down meal. There's all…

  • Savannah Food Stalls

    Port of Spain

    The paved section of the Savannah has taken off as a cool spot to enjoy some Trinbago street food. Hunkered under white tents, stalls sell everything from…

  • Time to Wine

    Tobago

    An inviting breakfast option, with tables on a breezy balcony overlooking Crown Point and excellent service. You can get eggs any way, pancakes, grilled…

  • Boat House

    Tobago

    Offering colorful decor, bamboo detailing and beachside ambience, this friendly bar and restaurant serves up sandwiches and burgers (including a great…

  • U-Pick Vegetable Farm

    Trinidad

    The restaurant of this fantastic pick-your-own farm is a great breakfast or lunch spot, from smoked salmon bagels to chicken and waffles or brioche French…

  • La Tartaruga

    Tobago

    It’s surprising to find this authentic Italian restaurant with scrumptious homemade pastas and delectable wine (it has one of the largest Italian wine…

  • Tamnak Thai

    Port of Spain

    The outside patio has lovely tropical wood tables and a lily-pad pond, while the inside is quiet and cool. Highlights include Tom Yum soup, red and green…

  • Living Water

    Port of Spain

    A perfect lunch-stop after exploring the National Museum or downtown sights, with all the profits channelled into charitable works. Canteen-style seating…

  • Texas de Brazil

    Port of Spain

    The best choice of the many restaurants surrounding MovieTowne's Fiesta Plaza courtyard, this Brazilian-style churrascaria is nirvana for meat-lovers,…

  • Aqua

    Tobago

    Within the Blue Waters Inn, with tables on a balcony overlooking the beach, this is an excellent choice even if you're not a hotel guest. Lunch ranges…

  • Z's Grill Shack

    Tobago

    Tucked away toward the back of Pleasant Prospect's semicircular main street in a rustic wooden building, Z's offers up simple and delicious food. Short…

  • More Vino More Sushi

    Port of Spain

    This popular wine bar serves up excellent sushi, with all the familiar rolls, plus local flavors such as the spicy Maracas – all made right in front of…

  • Apsara

    Port of Spain

    Named after the dancers of the court of Indra, who could move freely between heaven and earth, Apsara is a stalwart Port of Spain restaurant, popular with…

  • Chaud Café

    Port of Spain

    Part wine bar, part upscale bistro, overseen by local chef extraordinaire Khalid Mohammed, this is a lovely spot for lunch, perhaps seared salmon with…

  • Ciao at the Normandie

    Port of Spain

    For a quiet romantic dinner, take a table on the pretty terrace and enjoy excellent service and great food that blends Caribbean staples with world…

  • Seahorse Inn Restaurant & Bar

    Tobago

    Sitting alfresco amid a tropical setting overlooking the water, with the sound of waves crashing below, this upmarket restaurant specializes in gourmet…

  • King's Bay Cafe

    Tobago

    With tables on a balcony overlooking palm-studded King's Bay, the views here are fantastic. Simple fish or chicken meals with local sides makes this the…

  • Mt Plaisir Restaurant

    Trinidad

    The top choice in town, right on the beach and with gorgeous sea views framed by open-arched walls. The menu features divine seafood, pasta and meat…

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