Lone Star (Lone Star Hotel, Hwy. 1, Mount Standfast, St. James Parish) — located with the hotel of the same name, this restaurant attracts a sophisticated crowd along with some “celebs” (such as Simon Cowell from “American Idol”) – who revel in the fantastic seafront scene and menu of eclectic Mediterranean & Asian-influenced dishes.
L’Azure at the Crane (The Crane Residential Resort, Crane Bay, St. Philip) – The Crane has been renowned for over a century for both its deliciously prepared seafood and its breathtaking scenic beauty. Lunches feature an excellent and varied International and Caribbean menu in a relaxed atmosphere, featuring spectacular panoramic views of Crane Beach, named “one […]
The Tempio (Fitts Village, Holetown, St. James) — A delicious seaside place where the homemade pasta, bread and dessert make your experience unforgettable. A warm atmosphere with candle lights make your dinner very romantic. Italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti said this restaurant serves the best Italian food in Barbados.
Daphne’s (The House, Hwy. 1, Paynes Bay, St. James Parish) – located on Barbados’ platinum west coast in Paynes Bay, the restaurant (which receive accolades from Zagat’s and TripAdvisor.com) serves modern Italian classic dishes with island seafood and flavors, such as fresh fish and lobster, all in an elegant waterfront surrounded with authentic Bajan hospitality.Daphne’s […]
The Cliff (Hwy. 1, Derricks, St. James Parish) – Diners truly enjoy dining at this Asian-Caribbean fusion restaurant. The water laps the sand below and reflects the torchlight that dances in the velvet sky of night. With comfort, elegance, and sensual pleasures, the whole experience is an embrace. It’s also one of the most exclusive […]
Cin Cin By the Sea (Prospect, St. James Parish) — ‘Cin Cin’ is a refreshingly contemporary, elegant new restaurant that offers ‘alfresco dining’ with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. This trendy new hot spot features an air-conditioned lounge bar with an expansive glass wall allowing uninterrupted views across the water. Owner Larry serves his […]
Ciao Bella (Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, Holetown, St. James Parish) — Ciao Bella Barbados has translated the best authentic Italian pizza, artisan breads and Mediterranean cuisine into beautiful food you could easily begin to love at Limegrove Lifestyle Center in Holetown, St. James. Proprietor and head chef, Howaida Weel (herself of Mediterranean descent) supervises or actually […]
St. Nicholas Abbey (St. Peter Parish) – located in the northeast part of the island (on the borderline between St. Peter and St. Andrew Parishes – near Cherry Tree Hill), this is just one of three intact Jacobean plantation houses left in the Americas, and this is the only one open to the public. Nicely […]
Speightstown (St. Peter Parish) – located on the northwest coast of Barbados (12 miles north of Bridgetown), this was the first major port and commercial center on the island. Because of its one-time direct commercial links to Bristol (UK), it was previously nicknamed “Little Bristol”. Falling into neglect in previous times, it’s been refurbished in […]
Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Museum (Portvale Sugar Factory, near Highway 2A, Holetown, St. James Parish) – this museum is a permanent record of how sugar was produced in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The museum now stands a tribute to Sir Frank Hutson, who with assistance from the Barbados National Trust, collected the items in […]