Restaurant and Fine Dining
Guide to Barbados
Whilst staying at Sandalo, you’ll have your own chef. However, if you do manage to tear yourself away from the villa (difficult, we know), here’s a small selection of what we consider are some of the best places to indulge your tastebuds in Barbados.
Daphne's Restaurant, Barbados
Located at Paynes Bay, St James, on the west coast of Barbados just 20
minutes from the cosmopolitan capital of Bridgetown. Daphne’s Barbados
is an integral part of the Elegant Hotels Group, and as such, combines the
fine Italian menu made famous by its London counterpart with a wondrous location.
El Gecko Restaurant, Barbados
Situated in Second Street, Holetown, this former chattel house is now a
vibrant bar and restaurant. It oozes that Mexican feel, with the Mexican
flag, sombreros, cactus and geckos, but the restaurant also caters for the
less adventurous, with a wide selection of International, predominantly
English, cuisine.
El Gecko stands out from other West Coast establishments with its casual
attitude – any clothes will do! Children are also made welcome, rare
on the West Coast, and a special child’s menu is available, with free
ice-cream. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm till 10pm, but
the bar remains open until the last customer leaves. Though usually closed
during the day, the bar opens to show major sporting events.
Harlequin Restaurant, Christ Church, Barbados
Harlequin Restaurant, in St Lawrence Gap (Barbados), have about nine delicious
vegetarian choices, including some vegan options as well. There's also loads
of fish to choose from for those fish-eating veggies. Not to mention delightful
staff & loads of cocktails!!
The Cliff Restaurant, St Lawrence, Barbados
Set at the top of a dramatic cliff, overlooking the sea below, The Cliff
is the number one restaurant destination for any very special dinner or
celebration. Recently voted one of the top 50 restaurants in the World,
the Cliff is a place to throw on your finest outfit and to mingle with the
rich and famous.
La Mer, St Lawrence, Barbados
Run by a top German master chef, and featuring original and inventive international
cuisine
The Fishpot, St Lawrence, Barbados
The Fish Pot restaurant is on the site of what was once a 17th Century
fort, and is located adjacent to a quiet fishing village in St Lucy. The views
are among the best in Barbados. Atmosphere is calm and casual.
The menu is strong on fresh fish and seafood - classic Caribbean cuisine.
The Fish Pot is a welcome change from the glitzy scene of some West Coast
restaurants. The Fishpot is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
LoneStar, St Lawrence, Barbados
Lone Star serves a unique combination of international and local cuisine.
Chef, Franco Parisi, has merged his Italian heritage and London training to
add sensational new dishes to the outstanding menu. There is a relaxed, casual
and elegant atmosphere in the dining room which is just a few steps from the
sea. Although always discreet about their customers, Lone Star is a favourite
among celebrities.
Calabaza Restaurant, St Lawrence, Barbados
Calabaza is of Moroccan architecture with vibrant colours. The view is
magnificently Caribbean, as the restaurant sits on a low cut cliff, overlooking
the beach and the sea.
Chef Steve Bredemear and Owner/Manager Peter “Huggie” Harris invite
you into their “Home”, where Eastern and Western flavours come
together creating their own “Caribblend” style of cuisine.
Families are welcome!
Open for dinner Monday – Sunday,
Valet parking, wheelchair access
The Mews Restaurant, Barbados
The Mews is located on the northern edge of Holetown known locally as First
and Second Street.The mews 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. On Fridays, after 10pm,
The Mews becomes the West Coast's upmarket version of a street party.