Finding a good restaurant in Barbados is easy. In Holetown there are endless eating out possibilities, ranging from cheap traditional to exclusive and modern restaurants. This is where you will find some of the best restaurants in Barbados.
Delicious Lunch & Cake @ Flindt
Patisserie & Bistro Flindt in Holetown will make your mouth water. Owned by Savoy-trained chef Carsten Flindt and his wife, Zoe. They serve French and Italian dishes and mix it well together into a comprehensive Fusion menu. After enjoying their breakfast and lunch get ready for the big finale; their delicious cookies, muffins, and cakes. OMG. A sweet tooth’s heaven on earth.
- Go …if you want to enjoy the diverse cuisine available in Barbados
- Don’t go …if you hate chocolate, cake, and fusion
Quesadilla at Flindt – Loving the presentation!
Pasta at Flindt
Chocolate Fudge Slice at Flindt, most remembered dish of the day!
My rating: ♥♥♥♥
Refined atmosphere @ The Tides
The Tides Restaurant is a modern restaurant overlooking the sea. It offers inspiring menus, excellent food and service. The presentation is great. I suggest reserving in advance.
- Go …if you have something to celebrate, want a romantic night out, or just want a very good meal in Barbados.
- Don’t go …if you’re not ready to pay for quality.
Waiting around for a table with a High Tide & Sea Monk
Stuffed Chicken… Mmmm!
Veal Chop – Looking good
Tidation dessert. Maybe better if you’re not too full from the meal.
Peanut Mousse – Heavy on the heart
My rating: ♥♥♥♥
Cheap & basic @ Just Grillin’
Just Grillin’ is a good choice for a basic, but tasteful meal. If you’re a chicken-lover like myself this will suit you better than if you prefer meats. There’s enough greens on the plate making it a somewhat nutritious meal.
- Go …after a night out on the town.
- Don’t …go there to celebrate.
Fast Food @ Just Grillin’
My rating: ♥♥♥
Dark & Mysterious @ Zaccios
Zaccios was recommended to us by the woman who rented us the villa we stayed at while in Barbados. Either the chef was having an off-day or Ms. I.F. knows the staff at this restaurant too well to tell the truth. The only positive things I can say is the view was amazing and the menu looked inviting. I ordered chicken with rice, plantains, and chutney, and was very excited about the combination. When the dish arrived I saw the entire platter was covered in an Indian flavoured gravy. The gravy overshadowed every taste that could have been unique or slightly interesting. Zaccios felt like a poor indian roadside restaurant. Thomas had BBQ ribs and was equally disappointed. The meals were eatable, but with the recommendations we expected more.
- Go …if you don’t care too much
- Don’t go …if you want a culinary meal
Not very nutritious meal @ Zaccios
My rating: ♥♥/♥
Breakfast and Lunch in the Chattel Village @ Café Bar Carizma
Café Bar Carizma is an open-air café located within the Sunset Crest Chattel Village. The ice coffee hunt in Barbados ended here. The Quesadilla was very good, the burger not so much. For breakfast or a light lunch I would come here again. The birds will be watching you. Reserve in advance for Tapas served on Thursday’s evenings.
- Go …if you want a light international meal
- Dont go …if you want an authentic Bajan breakfast or if you are scared of birds
Barbados’ best ice coffee
Quesadilla at Cafe Bar Carizma
Chicken Burger at Cafe Bar Carizma
My rating: ♥♥♥
Italian @ Spago
The Italian restaurant Spago is found in the heart of Holetown, Barbados. The menu offers mostly pizzas, but also pasta, fish, chicken and steak. The setting is intimate and the lights dimmed. Service is slow. Reservations are wise. Thomas was not happy with his parma ham pizza, while I loved my choice: Pizza topped with onions, bacon, and salami. With ingredients you love you can hardly go wrong. Although sometimes you can.
- Go …if you’re in the mood for Italian
- Dont go …if you’re not
Parma ham pizza at Spago
Bacon & Salami pizza at Spago
Rich homemade chocolate cake at Spago
My rating: ♥♥♥
More restaurants in the West Coast of Barbados
- Paynes Bay
Trendy setting @ Scarlet – Don’t miss it!
Scarlet offers contemporary dining in an upmarket setting. The restaurant is trendy with art on the walls and with much thought in every detail. Many people come here for the delicious drinks, but they also serve very good stand-alone dishes and à la carte menu for a reasonable price.
- Go… if you want modern Bajan food with a twist
- Dont go… if you want gourmet
Lust Martini! Better than Cosmo!
Quesadilla at Scarlet
Lamb Cutlets at Scarlet
Choc Pud at Scarlet
Ultimate Burger at Scarlet
My rating: ♥♥♥/♥
- St. James
Interesting @ Cariba Restaurant and Bar
We decided for the Cariba Restaurant and Bar after reading several reviews about it on TripAdvisor. We had a hard time finding it, but staff at a nearby hotel pointed us in the right direction and that helped. The setting is clean, intimate and modern. The menu is limited to mainly seafood, but I requested the Coconut Coated (!) Chicken Breast without the shrimp and that was no problem. It was as interesting as it sounds, and very good. We received a tasteful chips starter, and ended our evening with a more interesting than good cheese cake. All in all a very enjoyable meal in an atmosphere which makes you want to stay.
- Go …if you want good food with an Asian twist and friendly service, & also if you love seafood.
- Don’t go …if you’re not ready to try something new
Chicken Satay Starter at Cariba Restaurant
Terk Pork at Cariba Restaurant
Chicken Breat at Cariba Restaurant
Cheesecake at Cariba Restaurant – WTF
My rating: ♥♥♥
- St. Lawrence Gap
Meh @ Cafe Sol
Cafe Sol has a tempting menu, but unfortunately the food tastes bland. The food did not taste fresh to me, but conserved and together on the plate none of the flavours stood out making the meal a bitter mess. I had to leave most of the meal on my plate. No one seemed to care too much about this. I would suggest to use less seasoning on the meat before serving, make the guacamole from scratch, and add more greens on the plate.
- Go …if the chef makes you a deal you don’t have to pay before you’ve tried it
- Don’t go
Appetizer was the best part
A hot mess
The drinks did not pass my test
Cafe Sol in Barbados, bye.
My rating: ♥
