Caribbean Dining
Bahamas (Nassau/Paradise Island)
Androsia Steak & Seafood
in Shoppers Haven on Cable Beach (242-327-7805) offers seafood, veal and steak including house specialty
Peppersteak au Paris.
Avery’s Restaurant and Bar in Adelaide Village off Carmichael Road (242-362-1547) serves Bahamian Souse,
Pea Soup and Dumplings, Mutton and assorted seafood, with a juke box and pool table on the side.
Bahamian Kitchen at Trinity Place, off Bay Street in Nassau (242-325-0702) cooks up local favorites
including Curried Mutton, Bahamian Fritters and Conch Chowder.
Blue Marlin Restaurant and Native Show on Paradise Island (242-363-2660) has a steel pan band, flaming
limbo, and junkanoo. At the bar, drinks include fresh mango, papaya, coconut and banana daiquiris. Dinner
entrees include Snapper Creole, Guava Ribs, and lobster, plus chicken or beef.
Café Johnny Canoe on West Bay Street on Cable Beach (242-327-3373) serves Bahamian favorites including
cracked conch, grouper filets along with Calypso jam sessions Thursdays through Sundays.
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Graycliff Restaurant in the
Graycliff Hotel at 8-12 West Hill Street in Nassau (242-322-2796) is the Caribbean’s first 5-star restaurant
with Bahamian cuisine and one of the world’s largest wine cellars.
Green Shutters Restaurant at 48 Parliament Street South in Nassau (242-322-3701) is in a historic
190-year-old landmark structure with a menu ranging from prime rib and steaks to Citrus Lobster Medallions.
The Humidor Room in the Graycliff Hotel at 8-12 West Hill Street in Nassau (242-322-2796) has a
bistro-style menu, and a casual atmosphere for lingering over espresso, desert or an after dinner cognac and
cigar.
Montagu Gardens Steak & Grill on East Bay Street in Nassau (242-394-6347) makes a specialty of
Blackened Grouper, Stuffed Lobster, and Grouper Almondine with White Sauce.
Poop Deck on East Bay Street in Nassau (242-393-8175) entices with Sushi of the Day, Seafood Lasagna,
and Poop Deck Bouillabaisse with pan-seared hog snapper in a fennel and saffron broth.
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The Shoal on Nassau Street in Nassau (242-323-4400) has Fish Stew, Cracked Conch, lobster and a variety
of tropical libations.
Stars Restaurant & Deli in Circle Palm Malls, Soldier Road in Nassau (242-394-1692) has a wide American
menu with sandwiches and deli favorites.
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic restaurants extend a
warm welcome to visitors from near and far.
Acuarela at Calle Prof Certad 3, Puerto Plata (809-261-1000) uses a century-plus old home within a
garden as a springboard for a contemporary Caribbean menu utilizing certified Angus beef along with local
delights such as Dominican squash and plantains.
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Café Billini at Design Plazoleta Padre in the Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo (809-686-3387) delights
patrons with lobster and fish, and veal scaloppini with port, along with a selection of freshly made pastas.
Da Vinci Restorante at the Melia Hotel on Ele Malecon, Santo Domingo (809-221-6666) serves Italian and
Mediterranean specialties including veal with a black truffle sauce.
El Meson De La Cava at Av. Mirador del Sur, Bella Vista, Santo Domingo, (809-532-2615), operating for
more than 35 years, draws crowds eager to descend a circular staircase for classic continental fare from
Chicken Roulade to Black Angus sirloins.
Hemingway’s Cafe at Playa Dorada Plaza in Puerto Plata (809-320-2230) has a décor memorializing the
writer/outdoorsman and a menu that includes For Whom The Bell Tolls fajitas.
La Briciola at Calle Arzobispo Merino 152-A, at Padre Bellini in Santo Domingo, has a piano bar
overlooking the courtyard with illuminated trees. Homemade pastas, osso buco and and all-Italian wine list are
presented in a stone and brick main dining room known to attract celebrities.
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Peperoni Cafe at Plaza Universitaria Mall, Santo Domingo (809-508-1330) serves fusion food from Thai
beef salad to burgers, with embellishments such as pancetta and barbecue sauce for the Wyoming burger.
Scherezade at Av. Roberto Pastoriza 226 (809-227-2323) mesmerizes with Moorish arches, tile, a terrace
with orchids, plus fez-topped waiters in embroidered vests. Flemenco dancing to live music occurs on selected
evenings. Entrees include Arabian lobster, grilled with oil, garlic or lemon.
Jamaica
Restaurants in Jamaica range from funky
outdoor venues to elegant enclaves where jackets are required.
Akbar in Kingston at 11 Holborn Road (876-776-4050) has Indian cuisine from the time of Akbar, a great
Emperor.
Bullseye Steak House in Kingston on St. Andrew (876-960-8723) serves thick, juicy steaks and a variety
of salads.
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Chasers Cafe in Kingston on St. Andrew (876-978-5776) specializes in Jamaican lunch favorites such as
curry goat in a relaxed, outdoor setting.
Evita’s in Ocho Rios on St. Ann (876-974-2333) is named for owner Eva Myers from Venice and serves
Northern Italian cuisine that often attracts celebrities.
Fish Place in Kingston on St. Andrew (876-924-4063) specializes in alfresco seafood dining with
distinctive flavor including Spicy Conch Soup.
Grog Shoppe in Kingston on St. Andrew (876-929-7027) in a brick warehouse on Devon House grounds
reflects Port Royal of the 1680s. Live music Tuesdays through Fridays accompanies cocktails along with Blue
Mountain Burgers, Jamaican hotpot and callaloo.
Hot Pot in Kingston at 2 Altamont Terrace (876-929-3906) is behind the Wyndham Hotel. At tables under
awnings in a courtyard setting, patrons order Jamaican favorites like jerked beef and pork, oxtail soup and
goat curry.
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La Chalet in Montego Bay on St. James (876-952-5240) serves an intriguing mix of Jamaican, Chinese, and
Continental cuisine.
Pork Pit in Montego Bay on St. James (876-952-1046) is renowned for serving platters of jerked meat
under the trees at wooden tables in a come as you are atmosphere.
Redbone Blues Cafe in Kingston at 27 Braemar Avenue (876-978-6091) in a former Spanish colonial
residence, entices with Spicy Ackee on Bammy Rounds, Calalloo Strudel, Escoveitched Chicken Salad and more.
Rick’s Cafe in Negril near the cliffs is known the world over as the place to go for awesome sunsets,
watching divers head into turquoise waters, while downing Red Stripe beer and jerked sandwiches.
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San Juan
Restaurants in San Juan are plentiful and
diverse, with most accepting major credit cards.
Alfonsos in San Juan at Urb San Agustín 452 Calle Alcides Reyes (787-763-3071) serves international
cuisine.
Augustos Cuisine in Miramar San Juan at the Excelsior Hotel (787-725-7700) serves international
cuisine.
Boobys in Heto Ray, San Juan (787-753-8181) serves Puerto Rican fare.
Compostela in Condado, San Juan (787-724-6088) serves Spanish cuisine.
El Hipopotamo in Rio Piedras, San Juan (787-767-2660) serves Puerto Rican fare.
La Buona Lasagna in Santurce, San Juan (787-721-7488) specializes in Italian fare with all the classic
favorites.
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Los Jalapenos in San Juan (787-792-7733) serves tasty Mexican dishes.
Miro Marisqueria in San Juan (787-723-9593) serves Spanish with emphasis on seafood amid décor with Miró’s artwork.
Parrot Club in Viejo San Juan (787-725-7370) serves Puerto Rican fare in a trendy club setting.
Picos in San Juan (787-782-5598) does steaks and seafood.
Stone Crab Alley & The Hurricane Bar in Condado, San Juan (787-722-8425) specializes in seafood and
international dishes.
Tokyo Grill Japanese in Hato Rey, San Juan (787-754-7646) serves both Japanese and Chinese specialties.
Zabo Creative Cuisine at Condado, San Juan (787-725-9494) has an international menu.
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St. Thomas
Restaurants on St. Thomas range from
extremely informal to quite dressy, with many accepting major credit cards.
Banana Tree Grille at Blackbeard’s Castle Hotel (340-776-4050 is known for steak and seafood including
lobster and other contemporary fare.
Bobby’s Harwood Grille at Drake’s Passage (340-774-6054), serves American and West Indian dishes.
Green House on the waterfront (340-774-7998), serves steaks, ribs and seafood.
Hard Rock Cafe at 5144 International Plaza on the waterfront (340-777-5555), does burgers, wings and
more with hot tunes amid memorabilia.
Herve on Government Hill (340-777-9703) attracts an upscale crowd with a good view and American,
French and Caribbean cuisine.
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Hotel 1829 Restaurant on Government Hill (340-776-1829), serves Continental cuisine.
La Gordita Enchilada at the Grand Hotel Court (340-727-0988), serves inexpensive Mexican meals.
Percy’s Bus Stop on the waterfront (340-774-5993), is known for West Indian cuisine.
Sib’s on the Mountain on Malfolie Road (340-774-8967), serves seafood, ribs and salads.
So Soup Me on Back Street (340-777-5366) serves a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches.
Virgilio’s on Back Street (340-776-4920, specializes in northern Italian in an upscale atmosphere.
Wok D Lite at 75 Corner Street (340-777-8950), takes care of cravings for Chinese cuisine.
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