There are a variety of Restaurants in Barbados to suit all tastes. The standard of cuisine is extremely high. Some offer entertainment. The most romantic and our personal favourite is Carambola and if you are seeking something very special for a celebration why not try The Cliff. The Fish Pot in Speightstown has indoor and outdoor dining in a pretty setting on the beach. The Royal Pavilion Hotel has a beautiful restaurant overlooking the illuminated sea and beach beyond. The newly reopened Sandy Lane does an excellent Sunday lunch buffet.

You can find modern Italian cuisine by the sea at Daphnes at St James For a casual and relaxed evening try The Waterfront Café on the quayside in Bridgetown. Ask for a table outside where they have live jazz/steel pan music on different evenings. Mango’s - By The Sea is informal in Speightstown and has excellent fish. Back in Holetown there is Olives Bar & Bistro and The Mews a small and trendy bar and courtyard restaurant.

For lunch at the beach try Glitter Bay Hotel or The Lone Star both of which are expensive Restaurants in Barbados but have lovely settings on the beach. For a coffee try Patisserie Flindt in Holetown which does fine patisseries and excellent wholemeal bread. You might also try Champers in Christ Church on the south coast.

For casual Italian dining try Il Tempio an Italian bistro on the beach at St James. Southern Palms Hotel at St Lawrence Gap does a Sunday lunch buffet with an enthusiastic live steel pan band to dance to, overlooking the beach. Try Sugar Sugar at Mullins Bay which has good wholesome food in a pleasant setting on the beach.

Remember though! To dine in Restaurants in Barbados, the motto everywhere is to book early!

Here is a listed of suggested eating places, covering most tastes...

The Schooner:
A fine seafood culinary, in a delightful setting which opens into its own panoramic view of Bridgetown's Carlisle Bay.
Tel: (246) 426-4000

David's Place (Christ Church):
Authentic Barbadian Cuisine at its very best. A beautiful seaside location. Tasteful sophistication of decor. Barbadian Food and Barbadian Hospitality.
Tel: (246) 435-9755

Nelson's Arms (Bridgetown):
The only Pub in Bridgetown, established since 1879. Known for home-cooked Caribbean and Creole cuisine and a classic open balcony overlooking Broad Street.
Tel: (246) 431-0602

Waterfront Cafe (Bridgetown): A friendly waterside café specialising in traditional Bajan and Creole cuisine with an international flavour. Nightly entertainment.
Tel: (246) 427-0093

Crane Beach Hotel:
Famous for seafood since 1887. A romantic and secluded restaurant overlooking the dramatic lower east coast Crane beach.
Tel: (246) 423-6220

Nico's (St. James):
Set in an old Plantation House, this buzzing restaurant has a constantly changing menu serving generous portions at value for money.
Tel: (246) 432-6386

Bellini's Trattoria (Christ Church):
A romantic setting overlooking St. Lawrence Bay where you will enjoy homemade pasta, fresh seafood, gourmet pizza, Tiramisu and more...
Tel: (246) 435-7246

Picses (Christ Church):
Elegant and romantic dining along the water's edge in an unforgettable ambience. Serving innovative interpretations of Caribbean cuisine in an original way.
Tel: (246) 435-6564

La Mer
"The most exciting and enticing new restaurant to open in Barbados in recent years. Master Chef Hans Schweitzer, already highly respected for his outstanding cuisine at the Sandy Lane hotel and The Restaurant, has now opened a superbly appointed restaurant right on the edge of the Port St. Charles lagoon. Sunday Lunch at La Mer is an unforgettable and novel experience, which should not be missed. "

Carambola
Classic French gourmet cuisine with a Caribbean flair and an Asian touch, one of many great restaurants in Barbados island.

Cobblers Cove
Situated at the edge of the beach and overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the restaurant offers full English breakfast, delicious casual lunches, and elegant evening dinners.

Champers
A marvelous oasis set on the water's edge with an extensive menu to please any palate.

The Steak House and Seafood Grill
Barbados' finest steak house since 1969 - The Steak House and Seafood Grill provides the most exquisite dining experience in Barbados, with a top selection of quality steak and fresh seafood.

The Courtyard Restaurant
Renowned for its fine Caribbean dining including island delicacies and local food grilled on an open fire!