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restaurants and dining
You
can imagine that even on an island the size of Barbados
there is a wide variety of places to dine and prices vary
enormously - from the infamous and pricey restaurant 'The
Cliff' on the West Coast of Barbados to the cheap dining
venue (and an authentic Bajan experience not to be missed
on a Friday night!) - the Fish Fry at Oistins!
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Prices
As with anywhere its up to you how inexpensively (or expensively
!) you wish to dine. Barbados has something for everyone.
Prices will be given in Barbados Dollars (BD$1.98
is always US$1) They are usually subject to 15% VAT
although this is often included in listed prices.
Some establishments have a no smoking policy so please inquire before you
dine (you will find that there is a very low percentage
of Bajans who smoke tobacco). Most Barbados restaurants
will accept travellers cheques but take your passport.
You may need to make reservations during the Winter
months (this is High Season)
Fast Food
Barbados is apparently one of the only places in the world where
McDonalds were not successful!
Chefette / Barbeque Barn and KFC are the most popular fast food joints
on the island.
There are a variety of pizza places although Chefette also offers excellent
value for money!
Most offer free delivery - including KFC.
"Mike's"
Coral House Apartments
Silver Sands, Barbados
Coral
House has its own beachbar-type restaurant and bar, called
"MIKE'S", serving daily "all you can eat"
buffet diners at very affordable prices, as well as inexpensive
drinks.
Coral
House Apartments, Silver Sands , Christ Church, Barbados,
West Indies
Telephone: 246-428- 8616 or 428-7620 Fax: 246-420 8029
Chefette
presently operates 12 restaurants with 6 playgrounds,
3 Barbecue Barns and 8 drive-thrus.
Visit
the site for a map-view of our locations and
for more information on these locations:
Branch
Features Fontabelle
Drive Thru, Wheelchair accessible, Upstairs &
Downstairs Dining Rockley
Drive Thru, Drive Thru open until 3 a.m. on weekends,
Playground, Pizza, Wheelchair accessible, Barbecue
Barn, Ice Cream Parlour Broad Street
Wheelchair accessible, Indoor seating only Marhill Street
Indoor seating only Oistins
Drive Thru, Wheelchair accessible, Indoor seating
only Holetown
Drive Thru, Playground, Pizza, Wheelchair accessible,
Barbecue Barn, Boardwalk Six Roads
Drive Thru, Playground, Pizza, Wheelchair accessible
Warrens
Drive Thru, Drive Thru open until 3 a.m. on weekends,
Playground, Pizza, Wheelchair accessible, Barbecue
Barn Fairchild Street
Indoor seating only Speightstown Drive
Thru, Playground, Wheelchair accessible Heroes Square
Wheelchair accessible, Indoor seating only, Upstairs
& Downstairs Dining Charles Rowe Bridge
Drive Thru, Playground, Wheelchair accessible
Drive Thrus
Chefette has drive-thru facilities at eight of its
twelve restaurant locations island-wide. In essence,
these drive-thrus are strategically located on the
island and within easy reach of our customers. Today,
the drive-thru concept is mainly utilised for convenience
- the convenience of being served in record time.
Late night movers and partygoers can eat late on weekends
at our Rockley and Warrens drive-thrus, which are
open until 3 a.m.
Chefette
always strives to ensure that customers get a perfect
product in a timely manner every time a drive-thru
facility is used, and thus achieve the goal of total
customer satisfaction.
Barbecue
Barn
Chefette
Barbecue Barn offers fast casual dining at affordable
prices. You can enjoy fine dining in an atmosphere
of casual sophistication and air-conditioned comfort,
creating this unique ambiance.
This
makes Chefette Barbecue Barn a great choice for that
special occasion. Chefette boasts three (3) Barbecue
Barns - Rockley is located opposite
the popular Accra Beach, on the South
Coast in Christ Church. Holetown
is located on the West Coast facing the beautiful
Caribbean Sea, and Warrens is located
just outside the City, on the busy Highway 2A, in
St. Michael. Each Barbecue Barn has its own unique ambiance.
The
Barns are ideally the perfect place for healthy lifestyle
living. They are equipped with Self-Service Deluxe
Salad Bars, offering crisp, fresh vegetables, soups
and pasta salads, and much more, for those who prefer
a lighter meal. Definitely a vegetarian's haven. All
of our mouthwatering super cuts of Steak, Chicken,
Fish and All Beef Half Pounder Burger Platters are
flame broiled to perfection, with a choice of any
of our side orders.
Best
value for money in Barbados.
Visit
the Site for more info and locations: Rockley
Holetown Warrens
"Enjoy casual dining in the Cliffside Restaurant
& Bar"
CLIFFSIDE
RESTAURANT AND BAR
We have a low cost ala carte menu available in our restaurant
or bar, patio, poolside, rain forest deck, or by room
service (at no extra charge), and authentic "Bajan"
buffet served daily noon - 3 (US$15.00 Monday to Saturday)
and Traditional Bajan Feast & Dessert Buffet Sundays
(US$22.50-25.00). Children under 10 half price. Evenings
you can order from the lunch (same prices) or dinner ala
carte menu. Continental and Caribbean cuisine includes:
fresh fish prepared to your order, seafood, tasty chicken,
beef, pasta, fruit and vegetable platters, and children's
portions at children's prices.
Situated
midway between Sandy Lane and Tamarind Cove Hotels on
the West Coast of Barbados is one of the most beautiful
beaches on the island, Paynes Bay - a long stretch of
wide golden sand with clear calm turquoise water perfect
for swimming. The beach is quiet and unspoiled where
you can truly get away from the crowds. There is a safe
swim area with beach loungers and sun umbrellas for
rent.
Nestled
at the centre of this tranquil bay is Bombas - a rustic
little Beach Bar and Restaurant with wooden decking
out on to the sand under the shade of majestic palm
trees. Owner operated by Gay, a Scottish chef from Dundee,
and Wayne, a local Barbadian, Bombas is a popular al
fresco eating spot for both Bajans and tourists.
Gay is normally hidden away in the kitchen creating
her exciting daily specials which include SE Asian curries
(inspired by her travels), tasty pasta sauces using
fresh herbs from her own garden, and exciting vegetarian
dishes which tempt even "carnivores"!!! Bombas'
menu also includes local chicken & fish dishes,
beach style grilled snacks like the "Bombaburger"
and a special menu for children.
Bombas is the perfect place to spend the day either
lazing on the beach or taking part in a variety of available
watersports. Sunsets are spectacular and Bombas is a
favourite spot to sit and observe the perfect day slip
away while sipping a romantic cocktail. Evening relaxes
into candlelit dining under the spotlit splendour of
the palm trees.
Olives
Bar and Bistro
Holetown
246-432-2112
Dress code: casually elegant
Reservations: not required
This
casually elegant eatery offers indoor and courtyard dining
in a two-story Barbadian structure. Choose from entrees
that range from potato rosti with smoked salmon and sour
cream, to Jamaican jerk pork to gourmet pizza. Follow
it all up with an expresso at the upstairs bar.
West
Indian and European cuisine highlight the menu of this
restaurant and bar which has been recommended by many
US gourmet publications.
The
Atlantis
Tel: 433-9445 Fax:433-7180
The
hotel's new management have tried to create a physical
ambiance in its public areas to complement the natural
environment and a cuisine to be proud of, for at Atlantis,
cooking is as simple as A B C - All Bajan Cuisine -
the Atlantis' culinary theme.
The
buffets offer the widest array of Bajan food you will
find anywhere in Barbados, and their daily menus are
a wonderful blend of traditional dishes prepared with
contemporary style and new Bajan cuisine.
The
120-seat restaurant is an institution in Barbados, where,
particularly on Sundays, many Bajans, from Prime Ministers
to office workers, have made the journey to this one
place which has remained faithful to the island's culinary
heritage.
This also provides a rather unique opportunity for the
visitor to interact with the local community.
Located
on the main floor of the Little Bay Hotel
(see our listing in Moderately Priced Accommodation,
South Coast hotels) on a Mediterranean style verandah
overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Bellini's Trattoria specializes
in Italian food and fresh local seafood. Our customers
claim, "there are few more beautiful settings in
the world". A relaxed atmosphere, sumptuous food
and friendly courteous service makes for a memorable
evening.
Using
only the freshest ingredients, our chef prepares homemade
pasta, seafood specials and many other tasty morsels
featured in our daily menu. Bellini's is an Italian
lovers dream, even Mama comes for dinner. Locals and
visitors alike return time & time again to be treated
to a relaxed ambiance, excellent food & a variety
of international wines. Allow us to pamper you. We would
like you to join us for a night of dining by the sea.
Davids'
Place St.Lawrence
Main Road, Worthing, Christ Church, Barbados
Tel: (246) 435-9755 Fax: (246) 435-9756
The
slogan 'Barbadian Dining at its Best' is very appropriate
and David's Place can be relied on for the very best
authentic Barbadian cuisine. A beautiful seaside location
... tasteful sophistication of decor ...personal care
by David staff that provides excellent friendly service
... soft strains of semi-classical music, mixed with
the voices of whistling frogs and the sound of the waves
gently rippling across the glittering waters of St.
Lawrence Bay...
...
all of this comes together to provide an unforgettable
dining experience.
The
prices are a pleasure too with Appetizers $14 to $30,
Dinners $38 to $85 and Desserts $14 to $24. Plus an
extensive wine list.
Owners,
David and Darla Trotman, are looking forward to your
patronage.
David's
Place is open Tuesday to Sunday from 6 pm to 10 PM
Please dress for dining.
All major credit cards are accepted.
15% VAT is added to the Bill. Gratuities at your discretion.
The
Cliff
Derricks
246-432-1922
Dress code: casually elegant
Reservations recommended
A
view of the sea competes with the bounty of the menu
at this West Coast restaurant featuring fish, steaks,
and pastas.
Email
coming soon
Nico's
Champagne and Wine Bar
Derricks
246-432-6386
Dress code: casual
Reservations: no
This
informal restaurant (with a menu chalked on blackboards)
features starters such as Martinique paté and
continues with favorites including Caribbean lobster,
lasagna, and deep fried blue brie with passion fruit
sauce.
Cobblers
Cove
Award-winning
International Cuisine!
Cobblers Cove is one of only four hotels and restaurants
in the Caribbean to be invited to be a member of the prestigious
Relais & Chateaux organization.
The
restaurant is situated at the edge of the beach and overlooks
the Caribbean Sea ... the perfect setting for cuisine
that merits both local and international awards. The award-winning
cuisine, 6 times winner of the Barbados Gold Award, is
prepared by French trained chefs who specialize in dishes
that take full advantage of local produce and pride themselves
on the quality and value of the extensive wine list.
Mornings
begin with full English breakfast, lunches are deliciously
casual affairs, whilst candlelight encourages an elegant
evening mood.
You
really must sample typical Bajan cuisine from one of several
food vans that can be seen daily at around 11.30am to 1.30pm
serving lunch from the back of the van to local workers.
Anyone is invited to come however! A generous helping of
chicken, rice and peas will cost around Bds$8/9
.If you dont get there too late you'll find masses
on offer.
Also make sure you head down to Oistins
Fish Market on a Friday night for dinner -get there
about 5.30 for an authemtic Bajan Fish Fry and then stay
and enjoy the music....... Its a big outdoor market, with
lots of stalls selling food and of course trinkets for the
tourists! An experience not to be missed - bring the kids
along!
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