Amenities & The Local Area

Restaurants

EATING IN BARBADOS.

There are so many great places to choose from. There are many fantastic restaurants in Barbados. There are also pubs, sports bars, beach bars, places to stop for coffee, lunch and plenty of places to enjoy late night drinks. Here are some of the best.

THE RESTAURANT AT SOUTHSEA

Probably best restaurant on the island and well worth the drive to the South coast – St. Lawrence gap. Stunning setting with award winning food. Piano bar and has Caribbean's most extensive vintage rum collection! 420 7423.

LONE STAR

Mediterranean Caribbean and modern European dishes. Freshest high quality ingredients. Ocean front dining area. Only 5 min's from Coco. 429 0599

TIDES

Holetown. A favourite. Located on edge of sea. Soothing setting. Comfortable coral stone lounge which houses the Tides Art Gallery.Open for lunch and dinner. 432 8356

THE CLIFF

Worldwide reputation. Oceanfront cliff top setting. Chef Paul Owen has won many accolades. A new spacious drinks lounge just opened. Try to get a table on the terrace with views out over the water. A family of stingrays circled the inlet when we ate there. 432 1922 Reservation required. Ask for table 53.

DAPHNE'S Paynes Bay

This sister to Daphne's of Chelsea, London is a favourite .Teak furniture and textiles from Bali enhance the lovely beachfront setting Paynes Bay. Wonderful, modern, Italian food. Attentive staff and good wine. 432 5161 429 0599

THE FISHPOT

St Peter. Close by. Relaxed and uncomplicated yet chic. This unusual restaurant set in a small 17th century fort at the waters edge is airy and informal. Chef Stephen Belgrave uses only the freshest ingredients and pumps up the flavour with local seasoning. With the fish market a 10 min drive away the entrees offer tempting dishes fresh from the sea. A gourmet dining experience in delightful surroundings and only 5 min's from Coco. 439 3000/2604

OLIVES

located in historic Holetown- friendly. Specializing in med and Caribbean food as well as seafood. 432 2112

MANGOS BY THE SEA

Award winning restaurant. Great service and imaginative dishes set amongst bamboo trees and hanging palm leaves. Tables overlook the sea. 420 0704

THE MEWS

Holetown. Excellent international and European dishes. All freshly prepared. Enchanting setting, which includes a courtyard, private dining areas and exquisite balconies. After hours the cosy bar becomes a bustling after dinner rendezvous and drinking spot.

CHAMPERS. Skeetes Hill. Christchurch.

Worth the drive to the South coast. Waterside dining with vibrant Caribbean design. Great for the Caribbean lobster and shrimp dishes. Consistently good standard and value. Panoramic ocean view. Curatored art gallery with Internet café. 434 3463

SANDY LANE.

Worldwide reputation especially if you read Michael Winner. Sumptuous Sunday lunch which is not overly expensive. A memorable occasion. Wine can be expensive!

SANDPIPER

Magnificently situated in a family owned luxury hotel. Always been considered one of islands best restaurants. 422 2251

LA MER

Beautiful lagoon marina setting at Port St Charles. Run by Chris Hoad owner of the Mews. Fresh fish and tender meat. Good Sunday brunch. 419 2006

SASSAFRASS AT SUGAR HILL

By the pool and great for lunch, kids can swim during lunch or use sunloungers. Reservations: 422-6644

PISCES

One of our favourite restaurants situated on the waters edge on a charming inlet in St Lawrence gap. Reservations: 435 6564

SCARLETT, PAYNES BAY.

Restaurant and Martini bar. Painted bright red. Fun and great affordable food. Not expensive. Reservations: 432-3663

COCOMOS. Holetown – great for lunch.

PATTISERIE and BISTRO FLINDT 432 2626