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.

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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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Sample of their Menu (Bds$)

Sandwiches: $13-$18

Paradise

Prosciutto, parmesan, lettuce,e mushroom cream

Country

Roasted pancetta, mozzarella cheese, tomato, lettuce, garlic

Meaty

Mortadella, ham, hot salami, lettuce

Salads: $11-$28

Bruschetta

Greek Salad

Fish Salad

Pasta Salad

Pizza: $24-$34

Firenze

Tomato, mozzarella, pancetta, olives, mushrooms

Bologna

Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, olives, ham

Venezia

Tomato, mozzarella, capers, anchovies, oregano, garlic

Milano

Tomato, mozzarella, ricotta, smoked cheese, ham, basil

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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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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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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

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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.

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

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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: $18-$24

Asian Marinated Chicken Skewers

With warm peanut dip

Crab & Mango Crostini

Crisp toasts topped with mango salsa and dressed with crab

Lemon & Rosemary Arancini

Deep fried little balls of risotto with goat's cheese and thyme dip

Seared Thai Beef, Mint & Rice Noodle Salad

Main Course: $38-$68

Manicotti

Stuffed with crab and ricota, topped and baked with a parmesan bechamel. Served with a side salad.

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

Bajan Ham

With crispy corn fritters and cherry tomato chutney

Burgers

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

Desserts: $18-$20

Creme Brulee

Hot Choc Pudding

Gooey chocolate pudding served with vanilla ice cream

Sticky Toffee Pudding

With butterscotch sauce & cinnamon cream

After Dinner Tinis: $15-$18

Bajan Espresso Martini

White rum, Kahlua, vanilla schnapps, expresso

After Eight Martini

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

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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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Sample of their Menu (Bds$)

Appetisers: $18-28

Pickled Seacat

On avocado and tomato salad

Conch Fritters

With red pepper relish

Coconut Fried Shrimp

With mango salsa

Spinach and Beetroot Salad

Bacon bits, orange segments, almonds, passion fruit dressing

Sandwiches and Pasta: $25-$40

Rotis

With dahlpourri skins or basmati rice

Cutters

Ham, flying fish, chicken salad, or grilled fish of the day

served on a home made salt bread with hand cut fries and carrot slaw

Garlic Roasted Eggplant Pasta

With Rosemary chargriled vegetables, linguine and olive oil

Main Course: $40-$90

Spiced Rub Pork Chops

With pineapple glaze

Catch of the Day, Fried or Grilled

With a Bajan seasoning butter sauce or daily salsa

Roasted Black Belly Lamb

With thyme and garlic gravey

Grilled Lobster

With creole butter

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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.

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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

Tarragon and sweet pea cream

Ahi Tuna Two Ways

Seared, herb crusted tuna wasabi butter

Spice grilled with tomato mango salsa, lemon greens

Grilled Lobster

Basil caper butter or stewed tomato onion chilli compote

Cracker Crusted Rack of Lamb

On roasted vegetable ratatouille, thyme jus

West Indian Masaman Curry

Chicken or seafood served with basmati rice, naan bread and chutney

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The Mews is located on the northern edge of Holetown known locally as First and Second Street - a horseshoe shaped configuration of bars and restaurants. Owner, Chris Hoad, can be found most nights behind the bar, which offers fast, efficient service and generously poured drinks.  Eclectic continental menu, along with fresh local seafood dishes.  After hours, the cozy bar becomes a bustling after dinner rendezvous and drinking spot for locals and visitors alike --- certainly a MUST on a Friday after 10pm until, when The Mews becomes the West Coast's upmarket version of a street party.

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