Must-see restaurants in Antigua & Barbuda

  • Catherine's Cafe Plage

    Antigua

    Downright fancy for a beachside restaurant, delightful Catherine's overlooks the boats of Falmouth Bay and Pigeon Beach's shimmering sands. Hosts Claudine…

  • Cecilia’s High Point Cafe

    Antigua

    With gorgeous views of the azure sea, this fabulous beachfront find is presided over by a former Swedish model and her host of animal friends. It strikes…

  • Papa Zouk

    Antigua

    This high-energy joint is a local institution, famous for its Antiguan-style bouillabaisse and fresh fish – mahimahi to butterfish – served grilled or…

  • Le Bistro

    Antigua

    Le Bistro is straight out of a foodie's daydream with a kitchen that has consistently wowed diners with meticulously prepared classic French cuisine. No…

  • Colibri

    Antigua

    The most talked-about recent addition to English Harbour's fine slew of dining options, Colibri is the brainchild of French transplant Didier, who helms a…

  • Road House

    Antigua

    A popular stop for a cold beer and local lunch (goat water, seafood chowder, grilled fish) en route to Half Moon Bay, this place kicks into high gear on…

  • Dennis Cocktail Bar & Restaurant

    Antigua

    Local boy Dennis Thomas creates magic on the plate with his mom's recipes and produce from his own garden. Tuck into such soulful dishes as creamy conch…

  • Miracle's

    Antigua

    What was once a humble roadside cottage has evolved over the years into a cozy restaurant with linen-bedecked tables and a sophisticated island vibe…

  • C&C Wine Bar

    Antigua

    'Eat, drink, socialise' is the motto of this locally adored courtyard cafe where South African wines complement tasty pastas, burgers, paninis and mains…

  • Ana's on the Beach

    Antigua

    With its hot-pink, white and black color scheme, wispy cabanas and attached art gallery, breezy Ana's mixes urban sophistication with a relaxed vibe that…

  • Carmichael's

    Antigua

    The chefs at this fine-dining outpost create a blend of Carib-continental cuisine, to be enjoyed with stunning views from the top of Sugar Ridge Resort…

  • Flatties Flame Grill

    Antigua

    A local institution, Mark and Amanda's roadside grill sees quality meats and spices get orchestrated into culinary symphonies, mostly of Portuguese origin…

  • Shirley Heights Lookout Restaurant

    Antigua

    Feast on jerk chicken, Creole fish or lobster salad while taking in splendid views of English Harbour from this hilltop restaurant in the restored stone…

  • OJ’s Beach Bar & Restaurant

    Antigua

    Driftwood, conch shells, fishing nets and whatever else the sea washes up get worked into the salty decor of this sun- and rum-soaked beach-bum hangout…

  • Incanto

    Antigua

    A mother and son team from Milan have created one of Antigua's best dining experiences, complete with fabulous views of the bay. Just getting to this…

  • Russell’s

    Antigua

    In the reconstructed officers' quarters of Fort James, one of Antigua's main citadels, bluff-top Russell’s offers drinks and sea-to-table fish with…

  • Timbuk One

    Antigua & Barbuda

    You'll be sharing this rather unappealing space with dozens of one-armed bandits and their occasional punters, but Codrington's most reliably open…

  • Big Banana

    Antigua

    This airy, cool space on Redcliffe Quay is always reassuringly packed full of locals, some of whom have been coming to this buzzy former rum warehouse for…

  • VJ's Bakery

    Antigua

    Since 1989, this family-run outfit has evolved from a small backyard bakery to a modern facility that churns out not only fresh bread but a mind-boggling…

  • Famous Mauro

    Antigua

    Surprisingly the real deal, complete with wood-fired oven and a charismatic Italian chef with something of a personality cult surrounding him, Famous…

  • Trappas

    Antigua

    It’s often standing-room only in this dining room with tropical murals and a big bar. Expats, locals and yachties descend upon this long-time hangout for…

  • Sun Ra

    Antigua

    Named for the American jazz composer, this upscale but laid-back lair is great for a chill lunch or romantic dinner. Appropriately mellow jazz goes well…

  • Roti King

    Antigua

    This little sibling-owned cottage does brisk business all day long with its mouthwatering roti – chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, veggies or conch swimming in…

  • Grace Before Meals

    Antigua

    Grace Piper's brightly painted bungalow dishes up divine home-cooked fare at blessedly low prices – a rarity in English Harbour. The roti is a specialty…

  • Uncle Roddy Beach Bar & Grill

    Antigua & Barbuda

    Badly damaged during Irma and now expanded, this solar-powered beach bar is perfect for spending a relaxing day with grilled lobster and the signature…

  • Cap Horn

    Antigua

    Cap Horn offers you the choice of one dining room where its ever-popular pizza is baked in a wood-fired oven, and another more formal space where a…

  • Epicurean

    Antigua

    This upscale market is Antigua's best and has a wide selection of fresh local foods, imported international foods (especially from the UK and the US), as…

  • Bumpkins

    Antigua

    Punctuating the north end of lovely Pigeon Beach, Bumpkins is the go-to place for sublime banana piña coladas, but also feeds fans of unfussy local fare…

  • Coconut Grove

    Antigua

    This beachy daytime hangout beneath the palm trees at Siboney Beach Club morphs into an elegant candlelit affair for dinner. The lobster thermidor…

  • Hemingways Caribbean Cafe

    Antigua

    You can have a fine meal upstairs at this deeply unpretentious 1820s Creole cottage with gingerbread trim. Skip the international choices and go for local…

  • Chippy Antigua

    Antigua

    Dave and Jane's food truck enjoys cult status among local British-style fish-and-chips devotees, but the succulent shrimp, spicy sausages and Indian…

  • Abracadabra

    Antigua

    Fondly known as ‘Abra,’ Salvatore’s outpost has been all things to all people since 1984: a little slice of Italy where you can devour homemade pastas or…

  • Caribbean Taste

    Antigua

    For authentic local food cooked with soul, point your compass to this cheerily painted cottage just off the main road to Nelson’s Dockyard. The chalkboard…

  • South Point Restaurant

    Antigua

    The contemporary-styled deck with yacht views is just as enticing to the chic-but-sensible crowd as the eclectic menu that hopscotches from Asia to the…

  • Beach Bum Bar & Grill

    Antigua

    The most popular of the two beach restaurants at Half Moon Bay, Beach Bum wins with its views of the sea, fun atmosphere and friendly staff. Meals of…

  • Smiling Harry's

    Antigua

    The eponymous owner, Harry Thomas, has passed on, but his smiling spirit still hovers over this rustic beach shack famous for its 'Thirst Quenchers' and…

  • Patty Hut

    Antigua

    This local institution in a shingled cottage dressed in cheerful blue and green doles out delicious Jamaican beef, chicken and vegetable patties to…

  • Dockyard Bakery

    Antigua

    Behind the museum at Nelson’s Dockyard, the fresh bread and delectable baked goods such as cinnamon rolls and chocolate cake will draw you in like a…

  • Epicurean

    Antigua

    Big, high-end supermarket with local and international groceries, cold and hot meals to go, a good liquor selection and international newspapers.

  • First Choice Foods

    Antigua

    Medium-priced supermarket with many local products; en route to Dickenson Bay.

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