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Barbados : 5 Recommended Restaurants

Our Recommendations for the Best Barbados Restaurants. Plus a Recommendation for Happy Hour.

Updated : 5 Nov 2026

The following list is our recommended restaurants on Barbados. Your concierge at Isle Blue will be delighted to assist with reservations.

An Ultra Romantic Evening at The Cliff, St. James

Come to The Cliff for an ultra romantic experience as you savor a delightful meal overhanging the Caribbean Sea. Relax with candlelit tables, outstanding wine and wonderful food as you dine alongside the illuminated waters below. Although a bit pricey, The Cliff offers a memorable dining experience with starters like smoked salmon ravioli and entrees including chargrilled swordfish with Thai yellow curry sauce and seared tuna with saffron caper sauce. You can also choose curried Caribbean shrimp or veal rib chop. Reservations are a must. Visit The Cliff Barbados site or call  +1 246 432 1922.

Stunning Views at The Tides, Holetown on the West Coast

The Tides is set in what was once a private mansion at the water’s edge. Step through the courtyard and discover a row of gnarled tree trunks growing right up through the floor and into the roof. Arrive early to visit the onsite art gallery and have a drink at the bar while listening to the sound of crashing waves just a few feet away. Savor sweet potato and roast butternut squash soup and spicy crab to start, and seafood tower, chargrilled ribeye or jumbo shrimp linguini with tomato and pesto cream sauce as a main. Be sure to save room for the Little Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. Visit The Tides site or call +1 246 432 8356 for reservations.

Mediterranean Cuisine at Cin Cin by the Sea in St. James

Enjoy trendy elegance with sweeping views of the west coast of Barbados at Cin Cin by the Sea. This waterside hot spot features cool, contemporary design with an open air seating area and air-conditioned, glass walled lounge bar. The menu is Mediterranean with a Caribbean twist, and the food presentation is as appealing as the décor. Savour jumbo lump crab cakes, beef carpaccio or chilled seafood salad to start. Entrees include an aromatic bouillabaisse, pan roasted veal chop and steak frites. Take advantage of the bar bites menu to take the edge off before dinner while enjoying a drink in the lounge. Cin Cin serves lunch and dinner. Visit Cin Cin By the Sea's site or call +1 246 424 4557 for a reservation.

Delicious dining at Lone Star in Mount Standfast

Beautiful beachfront dining with an Italian fare that’s perfect for adults and children alike. Sunday lunch is a must at Lone Star with sweeping views of the turquoise sea. Or stop by in the evening for classic rum sour at sunset or a post dinner glass of champagne at their cocktail lounge. There is nothing not to like about Lone Star – the décor, ambience, friendliness and of course the food. Visit Lone Star restaurant site or call +1 246 419 0599 for reservations.

L’Acajou at the Sandy Lane Hotel, St. James

A romantic fine dining experience in the stunning open-air beachfront creates a magical setting. L'Acajou specialises in refined, modern, classical and contemporary renditions on European cuisine with an emphasis on French and Mediterranean, paired with an impressive range of Old and New World wines. Dining in Barbados under a canopy of mahogany trees with the gentle sounds of the ocean is a very special experience. Dining reservations can be made on-line at L'Acajou Restaurant on Barbados.

Premiere bar on the West Coast - Lime Bar & Zoola Cafe in Holetown

Happy hour is calling! With its casual island atmosphere and live music on the weekends, enjoy drinks with friends until the wee hours of the night. Or stop by after a day of shopping and grab a delicious lunch or dinner. Located in Limegrove Mall in Holetown.  Visit Lime Bar site or call +1 246 271 8261 for further details.

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