Barbados has an abundance of great restaurants, whether you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion or somewhere to enjoy a simple meal. There are many top dining spots on the island, located near the water to take advantage of those breathtaking views over the Caribbean Sea.
It’s no surprise to find seafood on the menu at any restaurant in this island destination, but if you’re feeling like a change from fresh fish, there are plenty of international favorites available too.
Champer’s Restaurant Barbados
Skeetes Hill, Christ Church, Barbados
+1 246-434-3463
Champers is a popular waterfront restaurant located on the southern coast of Barbados. This upscale eatery is a hub for fine dining and boasts a reputation for its friendly staff and fresh ingredients. The menu features such dishes as broiled prawns and ribeye steaks, along with Bajan specialties like oven-roasted barracuda or coconut shrimp. The restaurant features an outdoor candlelit terrace where you can listen to the sound of waves. For those days when the sun doesn’t shine, there’s an air-conditioned interior space with panoramic views over the Caribbean Sea.
Chattel Kitchen Bar House
2 Beckles Road, Bridgetown, Barbados
+1 246-284-5421
If you’re looking for something unique to do on your next trip to Barbados, Chattel Kitchen Bar House is a great option. It’s not just another beach bar—it’s a unique place where you can enjoy some delicious food, great drinks, and good company. You’ll find homemade pizza here, as well as tasty fresh cocktails—and all in a friendly atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Stop by this restaurant after a day of soaking up the sun.
The Dive
St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church, Barbados
+1 246-622-2025
The Dive is a shabby chic eatery that boasts the largest saltwater aquarium on the island. Staff feed the lionfish twice weekly and they love staff members’ attention – check the aquarium’s social media to find out when feeding times are. Seafood is the specialty at this restaurant. The menu changes with the season, but you can find kingfish, swordfish, lionfish, marlin, barracuda and flying fish on the menu. If you can’t decide what to order, try the seafood platter. Rum punch is also a great accompaniment to the reggae music that plays here.
Lone Star Restaurant and Hotel
Hwy 1b Mount Standfast, Barbados
+1 246-539-0600
On Barbados’ Platinum Coast, Lone Star attracts the island’s most glamorous and well-heeled VIPs to its beachfront location.Diners who come here for the first time aren’t disappointed with what they find. This dimly lit, elegant restaurant serves crowd-pleasers, comfort food (like Wagyu beef cheeks), and inventive dishes (like shepherd’s pie with a duck confit crust). You’ll always find something you like on this eclectic menu.
Cafe Luna Barbados
Enterprise Beach Rd, Oistins, Barbados
+1 246-428-6172
Café Luna offers stunning views of the Caribbean from the rooftop of the Little Arches Hotel in Barbados. It’s the most romantic restaurant on the island, what with its swoon-worthy location and cozy ambiance. The outdoor dining area has a casual, island-like flair. The menu combines Mediterranean and Caribbean influences in the restaurant’s dishes. The chef sources ingredients as locally as possible – any ingredients that can’t be found are shipped in only as a last resort. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, the dining room of Luna’s transforms into a brunch haven. Start your morning with a leisurely feast at Luna’s Café. You can enjoy pumpkin pancakes or a mouthwatering take on eggs Benedict.
Jumas
Alleynes Bay, Mount Standfast, Barbados
Jumas restaurant is a casual, open-air place with a beautiful view of the ocean and great food. You can get everything from fresh fish and lobster to steak, hamburgers, and vegetarian options. They also have a full bar that serves up great cocktails. This is the perfect place to relax with friends after a long day of exploring the island!
The Tides Barbados
Holetown, Barbados
+1 246-432-8356
The Tides, a posh restaurant on Barbados’ west coast, specializes in seafood. The dining room at this Holetown institution was built around four casuarina trees, which grow from the floor and up through the delightful timber-clad ceiling. The Center Lanai and Garden Gazebo rooms are light and airy, with a chic country feel. Take a break from your meal by relaxing on a lounge chair in one of the outdoor lounges. The lounge chairs are surrounded by tropical plants, and you’ll enjoy the comfort of an armchair while you take in the beautiful scenery around you. Seafood is a specialty at this restaurant: Colchester oysters, Prince Edward Island mussels, and flying fish are just some of the mouthwatering choices on the menu.
Round House Barbados
Highway Z Bathsheba BB BB21054, Bathsheba, Barbados
+1 246-433-9678
The Round House began as a private residence and railroad stop in 1832, but today it’s one of the most popular restaurants on the island. The deck of this restaurant overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, where you can watch thrill-seekers who want to catch a few waves. The food at this restaurant is decidedly Caribbean, featuring okra, plantain, flying fish, breadfruit and buljol in addition to the more familiar burgers, chicken breasts and pulled pork.
Fish Pot Barbados
Little Good Harbor Hotel Shermans St. Lucy St. Lucy, BB27190, Barbados
+1 246-439-3000
Fish Pot Restaurant is a renowned establishment that shares the premises of the Little Good Harbor Hotel. Located just north of Speightstown, this relaxed bistro features coral stone walls adorned with colorful works of art. The chef and his team delight patrons with a wide variety of tempting dishes all day long. Dine on tropical fruit, homemade bread and scrambled eggs with smoked salmon for breakfast. Indulge in a lazy lunch of broiled octopus, pan-seared scallops or a light, fresh salad by the sea. After dark, dig into a plate of slow-cooked lamb shanks, fall-off-the-bone tender and bathed in sweet coconut curry or broiled fish fresh off the boat.
