Top 10 Restaurants To Find Bajan Dishes In Barbados
Barbados is a Caribbean island with a rich choice of cuisine. Its history incorporates many diverse cultures and the island is known for its array of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. From upscale restaurants to street food markets, here’s our top ten restaurants to enjoy classic Bajan cuisine.
1. Flying Fish at Champers
Restaurant, American, Caribbean, Seafood, Pub Grub
2. Coucou at Brown Sugar
Restaurant, Caribbean, Vegetarian, Vegan
3. Stewed Guavas at Cin Cin
Stewed Guavas at Cin Cin
Located directly on the seafront along the west coast of Barbados, Cin Cin is worth a visit. The decor is simple with pristine white interiors, hardwood floors and simple cream and grey furnishings. The decor allows diners to focus on the spectacular panoramas of the Caribbean sea. The dishes served are creative and full of Caribbean flair with a slight twist of Mediterranean cooking. Expect jumbo crab cakes and Italian pasta dishes. For dessert try the highly traditional stewed guava served with drunken strawberries.
Prospect Road, St. James, Barbados
4. Lamb at The Lone Star
Hotel Restaurant, Asian, Indian, Caribbean, European
5. Fish Sandwiches at Cuz’s Fish Shack
Food Stand, Caribbean
6. Fish cakes at the Waterfront Café
Cafe, Restaurant, Caribbean, Pub Grub
Pumpkin soup and green peppercorn paté at Mango’s by the Sea
Another bar and restaurant that looks out over the water is Mango’s. The venue’s position on the second story of a clapboard building creates a charming and airy ambience. The creative and tasty menu features the delicious pumpkin soup with green peppercorn paté – a wholesome meal that is often cooked in Bajan households. On select nights the dining experience is further heightened by local entertainment.
7. Fried fish with macaroni at Oistins Fish Fry
Fishmonger, Food Truck, Food Kiosk, Market, Food Stall, Food Stand, Caribbean
Curried Vegetable Roti at Couples Barbados Veggie Bar
The Veggie Bar opened up at the Couples Barbados hotel resort opened in 2013. The vegetarian restaurant is located inside the resort in a bright and spacious room decorated in white and dusk pink. Potted plants adorn the walls with pink flamingo lilies on the tabletops. A colorful menu features wraps, pittas and rotis for a substantial and proper Barbados meal prepared by a talented kitchen staff. Highlights include the traditional dish of curried vegetable roti.
Afternoon Tea at the Sunbury plantation
Afternoon tea is huge in Barbados, deriving from the island’s history under British rule. A pot of English tea at the Sunbury Plantation will transport you back in time with its decor that harks back to a bygone era. Sunbury was built over 300 years ago and was once a thriving plantation. Today the house and grounds have been carefully restored and include an excellent collection of antiques and vintage horse drawn carriages for visitors to admire. The tea is served al fresco in the Courtyard Restaurant, and is the perfect setting for friendly groups and family outings.
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