Barbados Dining

Barbados has become well known over the years for its culinary delights. From the traditional “Bajan” fare of “salt fish and cou cou”, and the Saturday favourite “pudding and souse”; to the most discerning sushi or kobi beef creations readily available at many of the fine dining restaurants on the island; Barbados has something for every palate and taste. The vast selection of restaurants means that visitors and locals alike are spoilt for choice when considering a dining experience.

Below is a list of Restaurants on island we are sure you will find a favourite:

South Coast

Ackee Tree is a relaxed eatery that specializes in Guyanese rotis and curries.
Hastings, Christ Church. Tel: 434-7684

Aspara and Tamnak Thai is two restaurants in the same gracious Indian home in a walled garden specializing in authentic Indian and Thai cuisine.
Worthing, Christ Church. Tel: 435-5454

Bert’s is a favourite with the sports enthusiasts and great chill spot featuring live satellite coverage, and authentic stone pizza oven.
Rockley, Christ Church. Tel: 435-7924 / Website: www.bertsbarbados.com

Bistro Monet is a pleasant street side eatery that serves both local and international cuisine. Hastings, Christ Church. Tel: 435-9389

Bubba’s Sports Bar & Restaurant offers all sports action via live satellite dishes while you enjoy their large and varied menu. Great for kids. Hastings, Christ Church. Tel: 435-6217 Website: www.bubbassportsbar.net

Café Luna is a delightful restaurant on a rooftop terrace and the menu draws from all over the world with tropical fusion. Enterprise, Christ Church. Tel: 420-4689 / Website: www.littlearches.com

Café Sol is ideally located at the entrance to St. Lawrence Gap and offers up an authentic Mexican style menu. Well known for their tasty margaritas.                St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church. Tel: 420-7655 / Website: www.cafesolbarbados.com

Champers is nestled on cliff top overlooking the sea and enjoys the reputation of being one of the leading restaurants on the south coast. Torrington, Christ Church. Tel: 434-3463 / Website: www.champersbarbados.com

Fusion Restaurant is a heavily themed Asian fusion restaurant with a slight party atmosphere at the bar and lounge. Rockley, Christ Church. Tel: 436-1538

Just Grillin’ is a casual open air dining in a small plaza close to Accra Beach. Great value and even better food. Rockley, Christ Church. Tel: 435-6469

Lobster Alive has fresh Grenadine lobster (kept alive in a their seawater tank) and has a selection of seafood dishes served by the seaside. Bay Street, St. Michael.  Tel: 435-0305

Mama Mia Italian Deli & Pizzeria is a family run bistro with genuine Italian food and stone oven pizza.   Hastings, Christ Church. Tel: 343-3354

Paulo’s Churrasco do Brasil is a Brazilian Steak House ideal for all meat lovers; with the side of a healthy salad bar. There are two locations, Bagatelle Great House, St. Thomas and St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church.             Tel: 421-6767 / Website: www.paulos.bb

Pisces sits on the waters edge and serves a fusion of Caribbean seafood and international delights.               St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church. Tel: 435-6564 / Website: www.piscesbarbados.com

Tapas is a contemporary eatery along Barbados’ south coast boardwalk. There is also a bar and lounge. Hastings, Christ Church. Tel: 228-0704

Waterfront Café is a famous watering hole and restaurant on the water’s edge in Bridgetown. Well known for its line up of live jazz night every Thursday. Bridgetown, St. Michael. Tel: 427-0093 / Website: www.waterfrontcafe.com.bb

West Coast:

Angry Annies is a cheerful and romantic restaurant with an exciting menu. 1st Street, Holetown, St. James. Tel: 432-2119

Cassareep is casual beachside dining located off the beaten track in Speightstown, St. Peter

Cin Cin is a refreshingly contemporary, elegant new restaurant that offers 'alfresco dining' with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. Prospect, St. James Tel: (246) 424-4557 Website: www.cincinbarbados.com

Chatters Tea Room serves high tea at the Bagatelle Great House on fine china. Bagatelle, St. Thomas. Tel:438-7403

Daphne’s is a well known fine dining establishment situated on the beachfront serving international cuisine. Payne’s Bay, St. James. Tel: 432-2731
Website: www.daphnesbarbados.com

Elbow Room is casual dining with a difference. All main dishes are served on searing hot lava stone grills. 2nd Street, Holetown, St. James. Tel: 432-1927

Fish Pot is a charming family restaurant set in an old fort. Guests sit on a wooden deck right above the sand, great for lunch or dinner. Shermans, St. Peter. Tel 439-2604 / Website: www.littlegoodharbourbarbados.com

Groots Bar & Restaurant is a fun and a friendly place with laid back food at reasonable prices.  Trents, St. James. Tel: 432-7435

Lexy Piano Bar & Japanese Restaurant is always a great party with live entertainment, food and drinks served up until late.  2nd Street, Holetown, St. James. Tel: 432-5399 / Website: www.lexypianobar.com

Lone Star Restaurant has an elegant and relaxed beachside atmosphere and eclectic menu. Mount Standfast, St. James. Tel: 419-0599 / Website: www.thelonestar.com

Mango’s by the Sea is perched on a second floor terrace in the heart of Speightstown serving an award-winning menu. Speightstown, St. Peter. Tel: 422-0704 / Website: www.mangosbythesea.com

Moon Town is true “Bajan” fish fry right on the water’s edge in the north of the island. Half Moon Fort, St. Lucy. Tel: 439-1927 / Website: www.moontownbarbados.com

Mullins Restaurant is a beachfront hot spot that serves up a fine lunch or an elegant dinner.  Mullins, St. Peter. Tel: 422-2044 / Website: www.mullinsbarbados.com

Nishi is a sophisticated twist of informal dining with a diverse and creative menu of Asian and Caribbean cuisine.  2nd Street, Holetown. Tel: 432-8287 / Website: www.nishi-restaurant.com

Patisserie & Bistro Flindt is ideal for breakfast, lunch, or a light snack, not to mention dessert.  Holetown, St. James. Tel: 432-2626 / Website: www.flindtbarbados.com

Sassafrass at Sugar Hill has open-air dining and views down to the sea from within the exclusive Sugar Hill community.  Mount Standfast, St. James. Tel: 422-6644 / Website: www.sassafras246.com

Scarlet has stylish décor and delish and affordable food.
Payne’s Bay, St. James. Tel 432-3663

The Beach House is set on the west coast boardwalk and specialises in a Caribbean lunch buffet and romantic candlelight dinners.  Holetown, Barbados. Tel: 432-1163

The Cliff with its stunning cliff top setting and excellent culinary team is one of the leading restaurants in the Caribbean. Derricks, St. James. Tel: 432-1922 / Website: www.thecliffbarbados.com

The Mews serves international and European dishes presented with simplicity and style in one of the quaintest restaurants on the island.  2nd Street, Holetown, St. James. Tel: 432-1122

The Tides is a stunning beachfront restaurant nestle within a tropical garden just off the boardwalk serving international cuisine at its finest.

East Coast:

Naniki Restaurant is known for the magnificent views and Caribbean cuisine; nestled in the lush countryside on a Nature Resort.
Suriname, St. Joseph. Tel: 433-1300 / Website: www.lushlife.bb

The Atlantis is an elegant east coast hotel overlooking the Tent Bay fishing village and serving a famous Bajan Buffet lunch. It is also open for breakfast and dinner.
Tent Bay, St. Joseph. Tel: 433-9445 / Website: www.atlantishotelbarbados.com

Zen Sushi & Thai Restaurant is a dining room perched on a cliff overlooking Crane Beach. The restaurant offers traditional Tatami rooms, an exquisite sushi bar and booths for private dining.
The Crane, St. Philip. Tel: 423-6220