5 Best Restaurants To Try 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 5 restaurants to enjoy classic Bajan cuisine.

# Flying Fish at Champers

Champers is considered one of the most delectable restaurants on the south coast. With a dining terrace showcasing the stunning oceanfront views it is one of the must try restaurants on the island. Renowned for its fresh seafood dishes (that come in generous portions), the standout dish is the Bajan flying fish served with a caper dressing and mixed leaf salad with lime vinaigrette. Lunch attracts a business crowd while dinner has a more laid back ambience. Before or after a meal it is worth heading upstairs to the art gallery to observe the display of quality Caribbean artworks.

# Coucou at Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar’s patios are adorned with the flora of Barbados, giving a quaint feel to the restaurant. Yet it is not just the decor that attracts crowds of people to lunch here on a daily basis. With a fantastic all-you-can-eat buffet at great value for money, many flock to Brown Sugar to sample food such as perpperpot stew, macaroni pie and bread pudding. Their much praised local specialty dish of cou-cou (cornmeal and okra) is also a highlight.

# 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.

# Lamb at The Lone Star

The Lone Star restaurant’s name is deceptive, as it is one of the hippest spots in the whole of the Caribbean. This ex-petrol garage retains something of an automotive aesthetic, but thankfully the smell of petrol fumes has been replaced by alluring aromas drifting from the kitchen. The Lone Star’s extensive menu boasts a surprising combination of influences from Asian to Caribbean, Indian to European. The lamb shank (made from lamb on the island) with basil mash is exquisite. Expect to dine alongside people in media and creatives from all over the world.

# Fish Sandwiches at Cuz’s Fish Shack

The loyal local following at Cuz’s Fish Shack is a good sign for prospective diners. Divers working nearby flock to Cuz’s after a dive session in search of an energy boost. Although not as fancy as some of the other restaurants in Barbados, the shack is brightly colored and there is no skimping on delicious flavors. Made with freshly prepared fish topped with crispy salad, a fried egg and cheese, assembled on a fluffy white bun, the fish sandwiches here are known to be the best on the island. To complete the experience, diners can select a spot under a palm tree to enjoy their leisurely lunch in the shade.