Barbados Dining - Restaurants, Bars, Cafes, Nightlife

Enjoying a great meal on the island is never a problem, whether you want fine, upscale dining in order to celebrate a special occasion, Sunset dining at The Cliff Restaurantor something local and very casual. You will find virtually every type of cuisine on Barbados.

BarbadosBarbados.com is happy to provide you with our personal choices and recommendations for dining out in Barbados. We are intimately familiar with each restaurant we have listed and can usually get you the best table and last minute reservations even if you are not a member of an exclusive and Lunch or Dinner at The Lone Star Restaurantexpensive concierge club!  We know which restaurants are hot at the moment and which restaurants are living off of yesterday's accolades.

Browse our directory of recommended Barbados restaurants, and see sample menus from each restaurant.  Find a great place for waterfront dining, delicious seafood, or Caribbean and International cuisine.

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Apsara and Tamnak Thai


Apsara & Tamnak Thai on the South Coast are back open again, following a fire on the premises at the end of August 2007.

Patrons can once again enjoy the authentic cuisines from Northern India and from Thailand in the setting of landscaped gardens with sculptures and water features.


The chefs from the Apsara kitchen create masterful food that will delight the most discerning palate. Their tandoor ovens produce mouthwatering Peshwari Nan, Chicken Tikka, Sikh Kebabs and other tandoori specialities.  

Tamnak Thai offers Thai cuisine where the diner can choose the more formal dining spaces within the building, or wide shaded galleries with louvred demerara shutters which open to the breeze and views of the gardens and many mature trees.

Vegetarians are very well catered for by both kitchens.
 

Sample of their Indian Menu (Bds$)


Appetisers: $15-$50

Apsara Lobster Shorba

Chef’s special creation to delight the taste buds

 

Adraki Chaamp

Roasted lamb hops marinated in fresh ginger and a coriander paste

 

Channa Chat

Boiled Kabuli channa seasoned with Indian spice

 

Mains: $55-$95

Zinga Kadhai

Delectable shrimp sautéed with onions, sweet peppers, ginger, coriander & tomato sauce

 

Handi Murgh

Boneless chicken curry cooked in curd, coconut, cashew nut & cream

 

Gosht Saagwala

Cubes of lamb, cooked together with spinach….another Indian classic

 

Tandoori Apsara Machi

Snapper marinated in a lime & channa paste flavoured with chilli & roasted in the tandoor….served on a hot platter

 

Dum Aloo

Stuffed potatoes slowly cooked in an onion-tomato puree flavoured with ginger, cinnamon & Indian masalas


 

Sample of their Thai Menu (Bds$)

Appetisers: $25-$30

Hors D’Oeuvre Tamnak Thai

Chef’s selection of assorted Thai appetisers

 

Tau Hu Thod

Deep fried tofu served with a sweet sauce

 

Tom Yam Kung

Thailand’s famous spicy soup prepared in a shrimp bouillon

 

Poh-Piah-Thod (spring rolls)

Special recipe of minced shrimp, chicken & vegetables served with a sweet  sour sauce

                                                  

Mains: $40-$95

Traditional Red & Green Thai Curries

Vegetables, chicken, beef, roasted duck, prawns, lobster or scallops

Served with steamed Jasmine rice

 

Gai Phad Khing

Stir fried chicken with ginger onion, spring onion, pickled ginger, black mushroom, green & red pepper

 

Neur Phad Nam Man Hoi

Stir fried beef in oyster sauce, onion, mushroom & broccoli

 

Kae-Ob

Spicy, oven baked lamb stuffed with shrimp, chicken & selected Thai seasoning, served in chef’s special sauce

 

Phanang Mu

A rich curry pork with coconut milk & basil leaves

 

Ta-Lay Phad-Kerng Keang

Sauteed mixed seafood with coconut milk & curry paste

 

Kung Mungkorn Phad Sauce Tamnak Thai

Stir fried lobster with chef’s special Tamnak Thai sauce, mushrooms, chilli & spring onions

 

Phad Pak Ruam

Stir fried mixed vegetables with your choice of either soy sauce or oyster sauce or coconut milk

 

Phad Thai “Tamnak Thai”

Fried rice noodles & shrimp with sweet sauce, egg & vegetables

 

 

 

 



Hours: Open for dinner seven days a week.

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Aqua
Aqua brings West Coast sophistication to the South Coast.

Located ocean side on Worthing Main Road, Aqua has a very elegant decor and the menu is designed to suit a wide cross-section of palates.

The traditional Bajan varandah wooden railing has been replaced by glass, allowing unobstructed views of the Hastings coastline and the fresh breezes coming off the ocean.

The downstairs area of Aqua is the bar and a comfortable lounge and dining facility where you can sit, drink, chill, have a few starters, or share a main course with your partner.

While Aqua has a great atmosphere and is a fabulous location, we found the food to be overpriced.


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Bert's
The newest sports bar on the South Coast,  Bert's--- best known for its daiquiris--- has a dramatically new look following a $3 million face lift. But it is still the best place to catch the game (especially hockey) and enjoy authentic stone-fired pizza.

Owned by Bert Inniss and Eugene Melnyk, who also owns the Ottawa Senators Hockey team, Bert's is a blend of North American influence and Bajan cheer, with a hint of Italian bistro cuisine.

Sports fans can catch all the action with state-of-the-art satellite programming on high-definition plasma screens that are mounted throughout the bar and restaurant.

A new menu has been developed with the show piece a stone fired pizza oven where two Italian chefs put on a crowd pleasing show as they toss  pizza dough in the air---outstanding pizza!

Bert's makes sure the beer stays cold with chilled glasses, pitchers & bottles on ice in buckets for your table. Of course, a visit to the House of the Daiquiri wouldn't be the same without sampling the famous banana daiquiri...



Web: http://www.bertsbarbados.com

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Cafe Luna

One of the best kept secrets.

Located on the rooftop of Little Arches, a charming boutique hotel on the South Coast, is an open air, terracotta terrace restaurant - Cafe Luna.  Run by Canadian executive chef and owner, Mark DeGrunchy, or Moo as he's better known, al fresco dining doesn't get any better.  The menu is very innovative and highlights many favourites but changes regularly so the meals are always interesting and fresh.  His sushi is outstanding, with sushi specials om Thursday and Friday nights. 

Sundown cocktails are perfect after a hard day lounging by the waters edge, but equally intoxicating is the view from your table; overlooking the setting sun above the Caribbean Sea and the silver-white sands of Miami Beach.

Sample of their Menu (Bds$)

Appetisers: $24-$35

Fresh Crab Meat Salad

with tomato and cucumber on mixed greens with brandy oil

 

Smoked Marlin (local) on Mesclun Greens

Crispy potato, capers, red onion, Dijon lime vinaigrette


Baked Brie in Phyllo Pastry Basket

Caramelized onion and thyme jam


Mains: $55-$115

Beef Tenderloin (usa)

Grilled with chive green peppercorn butter, port demi-glace, onion rings

 

Fruits de Mer

Fresh seafood sautéed with crabmeat, shrimp, scallops, mushroom parmesan cream sauce

 

Fresh Swordfish (local)

Grilled with a Vermouth and crabmeat butter sauce

Web: http://www.littlearches.com

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Cassareep Cafe on the Beach

Tucked away in a corner of Speightstown, right on the water's edge, is Cassareep Cafe.  A delicious and well conceived menu offers breakfast, (even English Breakfast!) along with daily lunch specials, together with rotis, pepperpot, spicey curries, kebabs, pasta, sandwiches and wraps.  Compliment your meal with tropical smoothies and LaVazza coffee drinks.  Dining is either inside the air conditioned cafe, or step outside onto the beach front deck and sit under the trees overlooking the beach and sea. Both fun and affordable, Cassareep Cafe offers international and local menu items at very affordable prices.



Hours: Monday to Saturday 8am to 4pm

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Champers

This busy South Coast wine bar and restaurant located on the water's edge is always a lively choice for food and drinks.  A favourite amongst locals and visitors alike, Champers offers superb service and delicious fare at affordable prices.

Champers recently moved to a new location, on a cliff-top setting with fabulous ocean views overlooking Accra beach. 

The menu features fresh local seafood and produce prepared expertly by a team of local chefs.

With the sea crashing just steps from your table, Champers offers an excellent blend of culinary delights and Caribbean atmosphere.  Open for  lunch and dinner.


 

Menu Selection (Bds$)

Appetisers (dinner): $17-$36

Warm Duck Breast & Apple Salad

served with a balsamic vinaigrette

 

Coconut Shrimp

with a chile sauce

 

Mains (dinner): $48-$95

Barracuda

parmesan crusted barracuda with wholegrain mustard sauce

 

Pork

roasted pepper crusted pork tenderloin with sweet potato croquette & guava demi glaze

 

Desserts: $14-$18.50

Bread Pudding

warm bread pudding with Bajan rum sauce & ice cream

 

Cheesecake

white chocolate cheesecake with strawberry coulis & vanilla ice cream



Web: http://www.champersbarbados.com

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Cocomos
Located right on the beach in Holetown this casual beachfront bar and restaurant is a popular spot for both locals and visitors.  The atmosphere is lively and the pace is easy going.  Great for children, offering a Children's Menu and open for dinner at 6:30pm.  With a daily happy hour between 4pm and 6pm, the slightly rowdy bar is the perfect location to watch the sunset, sipping ice cold Banks beer or sexy cocktails.  Cosomos is one of the more reasonably priced alternatives in this glitzy area of the island.

Popular menu items include the local flying fish and the spicy roti.


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Cutters Bajan Deli

Cutters Bajan Deli is a fabulous place owned and operated by Roger Goddard, a Barbadian who lived in San Francisco for many years.  Painted bright yellow and right on the main road (so you can't miss it!) Cutters is a unique blend of service and food quality, combined with the Bajan experience.  Described as a deli and general store, Cutters offers gourmet provisions, fine wines, cold beers and Roger's own special rum punch.  You can take your selection away with you, or sit on the verandah outside and enjoy delicious sandwiches, pizza, fresh coffee and smoothies, plus an ever-changing specials menu.  Open for breakfast and lunch daily, except Tuesday.

Web: http://www.cutters.bb

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Daphne's

Located on the West Coast, just 15 minutes from Bridgetown, Daphne’s is one of the top restaurants in Barbados as the sister to the famous Daphne’s of Chelsea, London.  The menu is classic Italian style, but reinvented for contemporary taste and needs.  Modern Italian food is perfectly matched to current trends in eating and cooking. The unique talents of Chef, Marco Festini, and traditional hospitality of Manager, Marco Pavone, combine to provide a feast of elegant modern Italian dining.  The wine list is extensive, featuring regional Italian wines, New World and Classical French.

Open daily, cocktails half price from 5-7 pm.



Web: http://www.daphnesbarbados.com

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Elbow Room
The Elbow Room located in Second Street, Holetown, is not only a lively bar but offers you a unique and fun experience of stonegrill dining.  A stone heated to 700 degrees F arrives at your table with a choice of meat, pork, chicken, fish or shrimp, with an accompaniment of local vegetables, rice or garlic mashed potatoes.

It is a truly upbeat atmosphere designed to bring out the chef in all of us.

The menu also includes delicious Ceviches from Oriental to the traditional South of the Boarder varieties. 

The attractive menu is both fun and affordable.


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Fisherpond Great House
Former hotelier John Chandler and his wife Rain welcome you to their 350 year old plantation home, Fisherpond. 

The Great House has been restored to enhance its old world charm and romance, and is a magical setting for weddings, parties, incentive groups and corporate entertaining.  But most of all, Fisherpond is renowned for its famous Planter's Buffet Sunday Lunch.

Traditional West Indian dishes are surrounded by magnificent floral displays.  Betty Sheppard plays nostalgic music on the piano.  This is truly a unique experience from a bygone era.  Advanced reservations are essential.

Sample of their Sunday Lunch Menu
(Bds$95 per person)

Soups:

Pumpkin Carrot & Ginger, or Callaloo

 

Fish Course:

Red Snapper Pate

Salt Fish & Ackee

Steamed Flying Fish with Breadfruit Coucou

 

Main Course:

West Indian Chicken Fricassee

Pepperpot

Roast Pork with Apple Sauce

Pam Fried Flying FishRie & Peas

Macaroni Pie

Stewed Pigeon Peas

Corn Souffle

Curried Green Bananas

Plantain Fritters

Broccoli Salad

Potato Salad

Pickled Cucumber

Apple Coleslaw

Tomato & Basil Salad

 

Desserts:

Coconut Cream Flan

Guava Bread Pudding






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La Mer

Managed by Chris Hoad, owner of The Mews, La Mer is the lagoon-marina setting of Port St Charles and is best known for it’s Sunday Brunch.  A stylish and breezy restaurant with a prominent bar, a terrace that overlooks some of the most expensive yachts in the Caribbean, and a clientele made up of local homeowners and well-heeled foreign visitors.  Fresh fish and tender cuts of meat are seared on one of the two grills – wood or lava rock, while vegetarian dishes are stirred up at the wok station.  Arrive early for pre-dinner cocktails at the bar or after dinner enjoy a late-night cognac. The bar is stylish but rarely raucous, and usually closes by 11pm.



Menu Selection (Bds$)

Appetisers: $24-$60

Sushi & Sashimi from the Afternoon Catch

wasabi, pickled ginger & soy

 

Seared Boston Queen Scallop om a Shrimp & Truffled Risotto

with crispy leeks & a roasted garlic sauce

 

Mains (dinner): $60-$130

Butter Poached Medallions of Caribbean Lobster

On a bed of egg noodles with a citrus Riesling emulsion with black grapes & baby zucchini

 

Confit of Duck Leg with Sweet Potato Puree; Seared Duck Breast with Braised Red Cabbage

accompanied by a carrot & ginger mousse finished with a star anise flavoured jus & a honey & balsamic reduction

 

Desserts: $20-$34

An English Summer

chilled strawberry & mascarpone cheesecake, balsamic raspberry reduction & brandied cherries

 

Assiette of Chocolate

Baileys truffle terrine, chocolate & caramelized beetroot ice-cream, sachertorte served with a pecan nut sauce




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Lobster Alive

Lobster Alive's big Caribbean spiny lobster is caught by scuba divers in the nearby Grenadine Islands and flown in "alive" by Art on his private plane.  Lobster Alive is very casual, located on Carlisle Beach, next to the Boatyard, and is very entertaining for kids.  Choose your lobster from the tank and have it cooked fresh to order.  Make a day of it.  Lounges and beach umbrellas are available.  Check before heading over there as they are closed when it's not lobster season.  Great Sunday lunch spot with live entertainment, but you must make reservations.  Note that service and hours of operation can be sporadic and inconsistent.



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Mama Mia

Mama Mia is a casual bistro with authentic Italian menu and is open for lunch and dinner.  Choose between the  delicious grilled panini, made from the best Italian meats and cheeses imported straight from Italy, or the freshly prepared classic Italian dishes. For a lighter option, you can select from the largest variety of salads and salad toppings.

Mama Mia makes the best pizza - the only original Italian pizza on Barbados baked to order in an authentic wood burning oven.  And to top it off, there are scrumptious Italian desserts and zesty gelatos.  Or for pure indulgence have a true Italian beverage, the customary “espresso” or Mama Mia’s very own legendary “lemonade”.  Make sure you order one, you won’t regret it!

Mama Mia is great value for money.




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Merton's Fish Fry

For true Bajan cooking, Merton's Fish Fry in the middle of a fishing village at Half Moon Fort, St Lucy is the place to be Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Serving fresh fish, chicken, and pork cooked over a wood burning grill, along with a variety of local vegetables and Bajan dishes, Merton's attracts customers from every walk of life. This is no frills dining and the service can be spotty. But the setting is pure Caribbean and great value for the money. 

There are no reservations required...there isn't a phone. You can bring your own wine or spirits and Merton will provide the rest!




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Oistins Fish Fry

Wood fueled grills fill the air with incredible aromas of Bajan seasoned red snapper, flying fish, dolphin, swordfish, barracuda. Sides of breadfruit, peas and rice, macaroni pie compliment the casual, picnic table style dining where communal tables are the norm. Rum, beer, mixed drinks are available from the food stalls as well as from portable cooler vendors. Inexpensive and free entertainment at this every-Friday jump up street party.




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Opa!

Opa! is a well established, family-owned and run authentic Greek restaurant located right on the sea in Hastings on the South Coast.  Opa! has a relaxing vibe and its extensive menu offers something different to Barbadians and visitors to the island.  Enjoy a refreshing beverage in their spacious bar and lounge, or dine in their breezy, oceanfront restaurant. Their traditional Greek dishes include Souvlaki, Gyros, Moussaka, Calamari, Greek salad, just to name a few.

So if you are looking for a place to experience great food and lively atmosphere, visit Opa! And if you meet the owners, Dimitri and John, tell them that Billy O'Dell sent you!

Open for lunch and dinner, with live entertainment on some nights.  And yes, you can even break the plates in true Greek fashion.




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Patisserie Flindt

Patisserie Flindt is Barbados' version of a French bistro. It is owned and energetically operated by world renowned chef, Carsten Flindt (fondly known as Chips) and his wife Zoe.

Chips creates the most amazing, mouth watering cakes and pastries that are so artistic you don't want to touch them.

The display case is filled with tempting desserts, home-made pate, sandwiches, salads, quiches, breads, cookies, muffins and hand-made chocolates available in chic gift packaging. 

The perfect spot for a quick cup of tea or coffee and cake in the morning, or for a light lunch.

Breakfast is also served each morning until 11am.
 



Web: http://www.flindtbarbados.com

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Restaurant at South Sea

Featuring an eclectic menu of exotic wild game dishes, fresh seafood, creative desserts, wines, rum, brandy and even cigars, The Restaurant at South Sea offers a unique dining experience in Barbados.

The Restaurant at South Sea was selected by the Conde Nast Traveler 'Hot Tables' as one of the best new restaurants in the world in 2004, and by the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association as the Restaurant of the Year 2004.

Enjoy a panoramic view of the ocean, landscaped gardens, and the stylish interior of the remodelled house. The restaurant also offers exclusive reservations for weddings, cocktail parties and other celebrations.

Sample of their Menu (Bds$)

Appetisers: $30-$36

Korean Snow Crab & Yellow Fin Tuna Cake

With spicy piel de sapo melon salsa, fried plantain  finished with a drizzle of ginger infused oil

 

Poached Chili Infused Rock Shrimp

Served on mesculin lettuce with edible flowers, cherry tomatoes & honey mustard vinaigrette


Spicy pulled Bajan Pork with Grilled Salsify

Marinated mushrooms, exotic baby lettuce and pistachios with a drizzle of rice wine vinaigrette

 

Mains: $68-$98

White Peking Duckling Cooked 2 Ways

Seared breast & roasted leg. Roasted garlic risotto, with braised baby vegetables & a port reduction

 

Arborio crusted Sri Lankan Shrimp

served on shredded vegetables and mixed potato hash, with crispy Parma ham, tumeric and peach glaze 


New Zealand Spring Lamb

Braised ‘Best End’ served sliced on sautéed spinach, ratatouille, oyster mushrooms.


Desserts: $26-$30

Iowa

Goat cheese & raspberry cheesecake with fresh berry compote & vanilla anglaise

 

The Perfect Storm

A flourless Callebaut milk chocolate cake, served warm with homemade Jack Daniels ice cream, served with a rose & coconut emulsion




Web: http://www.therestaurantatsouthsea.com/

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Round House

When you are ready to head over to the rugged East Coast, stop by the Round House Restaurant and Bar for lunch.  Located on a cliff-top in Bathsheba, the Round House commands breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, with fresh ocean breezes from the pounding surf below.

A two-minute walk away from a world-class surfing break - the Bathsheba Soup Bowl, the atmosphere here is homey and informal.  Choose to dine either inside or out on the open deck.

Dinner on a moonlit night is unforgettable and well worth the 1/2 hour taxi ride. Reservations are recommended for dinner and the popular Sunday lunch, when there's live entertainment by guitarist, Aubrey Cummings.  Wednesday nights features a live jazz by Stefan Van Der Bosche.

Open for lunch and dinner daily, except on Sunday when only open for lunch.

Sample of their Menu (Bds$)


Appetisers: $10-$28

Round House Breadfruit Soup

A thick soup made with local breadfruit served with a saltbread

 

Round House Flying Fish Pate

A unique pate served with toast points and diced onions

 

Baked Rum-Nut Brie

Brie baked in a light rum and walnut sauce served hot with assorted crackers

 

Mains: $42-$52

Blackened Catch of the Day

Grilled fillet of fish turned in Cajan spices, topped with a cool cream sauce

 

Baked Ham

Local ham baked with cloves and honey with a side of Dijon mustard

 

Shrimp Scampi

Fresh shrimp sautéed in garlic and mixed herbs, served over linguine with a green side salad

 

Grilled Flying Fish Fillet

Flying fish cooked lightly on the grill

 

Desserts: $10.50-$14.50

Fresh Coconut Pie

Baked with brown sugar, Bajan style, with ice cream

 

Home-Made Banana or Zucchini Bread

Served warm by itself or with ice cream




Web: http://www.roundhousebarbados.com

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Sassafras at Sugar Hill
Sassafras is a favourite of BarbadosBarbados.com. 

Featuring a menu of Caribbean ingredients transformed with a pan-Asian and global fusion twist.  Chef Nicola continually gets rave reviews for her mouthwatering cuisine.

The varied and unique selection of wines complements the food and leaves your wallet unbruised.

Sassafras has a refreshingly simple concept -- seriously good food in a casual, laid-back style. A bistro atmosphere with impeccably prepared cuisine that seamlessly merges the traditional and the contemporary. It is a reprieve from the ordinary.

We highly recommend Sassafras!

Sample of their Menu (Bds$)

 

Appetisers: $30-$35

Pan-sauteed Gnocchi

Spicy Italian sausage, roasted pumpkin, parmesan cream

 

Rare Tuna Tataki

Asian salad

 

Char-grilled Squid Salad

Oven roasted cherry tomatoes, crisped potatoes, lemon, caper and chili emulsion

 

Mains: $60-$90

Steak Frites

Pepper and coffee bean crusted barbequed sirloin steak, caramelized onion butter, fries

 

Macadamia Nut Crusted Salmon

Curried banana spring roll, tamarind yam mash, sticky chili butter

 

Fish n Chips

Coconut battered fish, thick-cut sweet potato fries, pea puree, scotch bonnet tartar

 

Desserts: $18-$35

Vanilla & Cardamon Crème Brulee

With poached carambola

 

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Espresso and cacao Anglaise



Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday
Brunch on Sunday
Dinner: Wednesday & Friday nights only



Web: http://www.sassafras246.com

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Scarlet

This fabulous hot spot isn't on the beach; in fact, there's not a palm tree in sight. Low key lounging and contemporary dining and in an upmarket setting - this is Scarlet, the latest night-spot in Barbados.  Up tempo and trendy in a room full of simmering energy, painted bright scarlet inside and out, with Jackie O and Marilyn Monroe portraits adorning the walls, this London style bistro-bar is a refreshing alternative to Barbados nightlife.  The large bar can accommodate a simple meal of a few nibbles and martinis, or choose from the a la carte menu featuring a mix of modern comfort food and Bajan dishes with a  twist.  Scarlet is open late and caters to the after midnight crowd, offering a hip, cool night spot with excellent food minus the high-end prices.

Located in Paynes Bay, opposite Daphne's, the entrance is located on the parking lot side.

Sample of their Menu (Bds$)


Little Dishes: $16-$22

Asian Marinated Chicken Skewers

With warm peanut oil

 

Crab & Mango Crostini

Crisp toasts topped with mango salsa and dressed with crab

 

Flying Fish Lollipops

Bajan spiced, little rounds of flying fish, shallow fried & simply served with Bajan ketchup

Seared Thai Beef, Mint & Rice Noodle Salad

with sesame, honey & soy dressing

Main Course: $44-$65

Linguine

With slow roasted cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, feta cheese, rocket leaves

 

Lemon Grass Salmon Skewers

Marinated in soy, ginger & honey, finished with chilli & coriander with herbed couscous

 

Miss Francis’s Fish Pie

Simply cooked with lots of fresh herbs and white wine topped with mash

 

Coq au Vin

Chicken slow cooked in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, onions served with mash

 

Burgers

Served with fries and your choice of blue cheese & caramalised onions or bacon and mature cheddar

 

Desserts: $15-$18

Bayleys & Dark Chocolate Brulee

 

Mango Custard Filled Crepe

With fresh fruit, strawberry coulis & toasted coconut

 

Sticky Toffee Pudding

With butterscotch sauce & cinnamon cream

 

After Dinner Tinis: $14-$17

Bajan Espresso Martini

Mount Gay Vanilla Rum, Kahlua, Espresso

 

After Eight Martini

Vodka, Creme de Menthe, Crème de Cacao Blanc, Cream

 

 



Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm until.....closed Monday.

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Spago

Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a casual and relaxing setting in the heart of Holetown.

Spago is famous for their pizzas, and our favourite is their Lobster Pizza Special, but they also offer a delicious and authentic Italian menu along with fish, chicken and steak.  Homemade desserts are the perfect finale to a great dining experience - the Tiramisu is incomparable!

Live entertainment during the week.  Call for who is playing when.

Friday nights are most popular in Second Street and along with the other bars and restaurants in the Street, Spago is one of the fun places to be.

 



Web: http://www.spagobarbados.com

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Surfside


Very casual local beach bar and restaurant located right on the beach in Holetown, tucked away behind the Post Office and Police Station.  Surfside is a popular hang out with both locals and visitors, with a well stocked bar and reasonable prices.  Popular too with sports fans with TVs carrying live sporting events.  Open for lunch and dinner and on Sundays there is usually a steel band for entertainment. 




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The Cliff

Set atop a dramatic cliff overlooking the sea below, The Cliff is the number one restaurant destination for that very special dinner or celebration.  Voted one of the top 50 restaurants in the World, the talented Chef Paul Owens has won the praise of foodies from New York to London. 

The Cliff is a place to don your finest attire and to rub elbows with the rich and famous.  The seemingly ubiquitous staff are professionally trained and rarely miss a detail. Chef Owens uses only the finest ingredients, regardless of cost or difficulty to obtain on an island where many items must be imported.

Open for dinner Monday through Saturday and on Sundays during the high season.

The cost per person is Bds$215 for a two course meal (starter/main or main/dessert) and Bds$260 for a three course meal.  They do not have a children's menu.



Web: http://www.thecliffbarbados.com/

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The Fish Pot

The Fish Pot restaurant is on the site of what was once a 17th Century fort, and is situated next to a quiet fishing village in St Lucy.  The views from the restaurant are among the best in Barbados. Owner, Andrew Warden and his wife Patricia have applied their exquisite personal taste to the decor creating a casual, truly tropical atmosphere.

The menu favours fresh fish and seafood with classic Caribbean cuisine.  There is also a refreshing selection of soups, salads and other light fare.

Those in the know pack a bathing suit and enjoy the beach and its reef bordered swimming area  either before or after lunch.

The Fish Pot is a welcome change from the glitzy scene of some West Coast restaurants. If laid back with style and excellent service is your goal, then this is the place to go.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Sample of their Menu (Bds$)


Appetisers: $34-$36

Cornmeal Fried Calamari

Tomato relish, cilantro oil

 

Chicken & Foie Gras Pate

Guava and ginger marlade, crostini, vanilla olive oil

 

Tempura-Fried Soft Shell Crab

Seaweed salad, soy dip, pickled ginger

 

Mixed Lettuce Salad

Melon, Prosciutto, Asparagus, Provolone shavings, White Balsamic Dressing

 

 

Mains: $48-$90

Pumpkin Tortellini