No region in the world boasts a culinary landscape as diverse and dynamic as the Caribbean. Nearly every cuisine in the world is represented there, often in wonderfully fused and intoxicating combinations. Throughout the Caribbean basin, you’ll discover an incomparable gastronomic mosaic. And if you’ve recently visited the region, you know that Caribbean cuisine is having its moment in the spotlight, rightfully earning a place among the world’s must-visit culinary destinations. Since the launch of the “50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean” ranking in 2013, we’ve witnessed the remarkable rise of Caribbean cuisine and an incredible proliferation of world-class, internationally renowned restaurants—ranging from jerk stands to gourmet experiences that would have impressed even Bocuse himself.

Now in its 13th edition, this ranking remains the most prestigious among the Caribbean’s top restaurants. The key criteria we evaluate during our explorations of the region in search of unforgettable dining experiences remain unchanged: a simple, pure, and demanding trinity: cuisine, service, and atmosphere . These three elements are the cornerstones—the essential ingredients of any great restaurant—and each of these Caribbean restaurants has its own take on this formula, refined in its own unique way.

«This year’s list honors the culinary and hospitality geniuses working in the Caribbean, who go to great lengths to ensure their guests» lasting and memorable happiness,« said Alexander Britell, editor-in-chief and publisher of the Caribbean Journal. »Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, who inspire us, captivate us, and remind us that the culinary arts are one of the world’s greatest living art forms.”

#1 Graycliff, Nassau, Bahamas. There’s dinner, and then there’s dinner at the Graycliff. It’s the Caribbean’s most legendary restaurant, celebrating six decades of existence and having completely revolutionized the region’s culinary landscape. Its remarkable blend of world-class service, exceptional ingredients, charming ambiance (and the largest collection of wines and spirits in the Caribbean) makes for an unforgettable experience for everyone. The choice is clear: if you could only have one meal in the Caribbean, this would be it—the Garzaroli family and Chef Elijah Bowe have created the Caribbean’s must-visit restaurant, and our number one restaurant for 2025.  

Le Pressoir, Saint Martin Just like last year, we have a tie for first place: at the top of the gastronomic paradise of Grand Case, Saint Martin, stands the remarkable Le Pressoir, a family-run establishment where avant-garde cuisine finds its place in a century-old Creole house. The truffle-infused egg parfait is one of the Caribbean’s greatest culinary delights, as is the Dover sole. The Part des Anges rum bar is also part of the property, making it easy to walk over for a glass of agricultural rum after dinner. 

Sheer Rocks, Antigua Sheer Rocks, the restaurant that put the island of Antigua on the global culinary map, continues to push the boundaries with its lively, one-of-a-kind atmosphere, breathtaking views, and the culinary artistry of Chef Jamal Warner. 

Grand: A World-Class Culinary Destination Cayman has just undergone a makeover, but what hasn’t changed is Ripert’s meticulous and ingenious approach and a menu consisting mainly of seafood that rivals that of its predecessor in New York, Le Bernardin. (The tuna foie gras is one of the best dishes in the world.).  

Brass Boer, Bonaire. The jewel of Bonaire’s burgeoning culinary scene was Die Librije, the first Caribbean restaurant in the Netherlands to earn three Michelin stars. Its international cuisine blends flavors from Indonesia and the Caribbean. Be sure to start your meal with the legendary «Egg Caviar.».

Chef Ever de Peña, originally from Aruba, has created an extraordinary culinary concept tucked away in a building near the port of Oranjestad. Part speakeasy, part omakase, it gives guests the feeling of dining in his own kitchen. The result is one of the most striking and breathtaking dining experiences in the Caribbean. 

Chef David Benjamin created St. Thomas's flagship restaurant, Blue 11, in an intimate setting within the Yacht Haven Grande marina. You can choose from a variety of multi-course tasting menus that highlight local ingredients. 

Friends of St. Barths The infinitely cool and playful Le Barth hotel is one of our favorite hotels in the Caribbean. It features an impressive dining and beverage program led by Michelin-starred chef Jérémy Czaplicki at Amis, which takes French beach cuisine to new heights in a stunning setting perched right above the sand. 

Le Petibonum, Martinique There’s no place quite like this one in the Caribbean. Located on the volcanic sand of Carbet, on the northwest coast of Martinique, it’s the kitchen of Chef Guy Ferdinand, his workshop , where the focus is solely on high-quality cuisine, high-quality rum, and generous hospitality. 

Savant, Sainte-Croix. You’re sitting in an open-air courtyard in Christiansted, dining by candlelight, sipping artisanal cocktails, and savoring an exceptional menu that changes every day of the week. Meet Savant, the star of St. Croix’s vibrant culinary scene, with nearly three decades of experience. 

Café Boulud Bahamas La Grande Dame at Rosewood Baha Mar is Daniel Boulud’s only restaurant in the Caribbean, offering a faithful interpretation of his signature Lyon-style cuisine with a unique Bahamian twist. While the six-course tasting menu with wine pairings is certainly the highlight, you can’t go wrong ordering à la carte dishes like the tournedos Rossini or the duck with bok choy. 

Ocean82, Saint Martin. Perched right above the beach, in a typical French Caribbean fishing village, as you sip on an aged agricultural rum and savor a Caribbean-style take on bouillabaisse, you’ll fall in love at first sight. It’s simply an extraordinary place to eat, with five-star service to match. 

The Landing, Harbour Island, Bahamas. It’s one of the first things you see when you arrive by boat in Dunmore Town: a century-old building housing a small boutique hotel and a restaurant on the ground floor. The restaurant is the most romantic and memorable spot on Harbour Island. Madelene Pedican’s menu is simple and delicious, and the wine list is among the best in the region.  

Catherine’s Café, Antigua. One of our best meals last year was lunch at Catherine’s Café on Pigeon Point Beach in Antigua, where we enjoyed some of the best mahi-mahi we’ve ever tasted. It’s simply a fantastic place—and even more enchanting: a world-class restaurant with the personality and atmosphere of a local beach bar. 

The most unforgettable culinary experience of the Jamaica truly comes to life here, under the trees, at the Half Moon resort’s iconic restaurant, where white-gloved service and an ethereal atmosphere blend with imaginative takes on Jamaican classics (the jerk short ribs are a must-try). 

Tamarin, Saint Barth: They won us over with their beef Wellington with truffle sauce and foie gras. That pretty much sums up what you’ll find at this trendy jungle-themed restaurant near the salt pond, in the rugged and untamed Salines neighborhood of Saint Barth, which offers a first-rate culinary experience on an island teeming with high-end restaurants.

Bistrot Caraïbes, Saint Martin It’s been three decades since Bistrot Caraïbes opened its doors in the heart of Grand Case, with a menu that showcases Saint Martin’s French-Caribbean fusion. The star dish? The foie gras millefeuille with pistachios and mango. It’s just… well, trust us on this one.  

Marcus Fish + Chop House, Nassau, Bahamas. Marcus Samuelsson’s signature restaurant in Nassau is located on Cable Beach at Baha Mar. It offers a fun and exuberant dining experience, featuring inspired and playful takes on steakhouse classics. While the steaks are impressive, it was the catch of the day served with salsa verde that truly blew us away.

The Cottage, Saint Martin. Located right in the heart of Grand Case Boulevard in Saint Martin, this modern, intimate bistro has a distinct character and offers innovative dishes. The lasagna with pan-seared foie gras transports you to another world, and the service makes you feel as if you’re dining at a French friend’s house. 

Baoase, a gourmet beach restaurant in Curaçao. The Baoase Luxury Resort in Curaçao offers a unique blend of Balinese, European, and Caribbean influences. This enchanting blend is also reflected in the hotel’s signature restaurant, where you can dine with your feet in the sand while enjoying simply exquisite cuisine. We recommend Chef René Klop’s five-course tasting menu. But whatever you choose, the steak tartare prepared at your table is the best in the Caribbean.

Upstairs at the Kaibo, Grand Cayman . Kaibo is one of our favorite spots in Grand Cayman, and the Kaibo Beach Club has always been a treat for travelers who visit. The highlight of the evening is its upstairs restaurant, which combines breathtaking ocean views, excellent ingredients (such as Niman Ranch steaks and New Zealand lamb) with the trendy Rare Rum Bar, which offers a wonderful selection of rare rums and an affordable tasting price. 

Café Martinique, Nassau, Bahamas. It’s easy to fall under the spell of this restaurant located on the second floor of the famous Atlantis Paradise Island Marina Village. It’s a return to the roots, to a time when dinner was much more than just a meal and a table. The meal begins with an aperitif in the private lounge, followed by a spectacular, gourmet multi-course experience, accompanied by live piano music.

Elvi’s Kitchen, Ambergris Caye, Belize Elvi Staines began her career as a cook at a hamburger stand on Ambergris Caye, and today her name graces San Pedro’s first fine-dining restaurant, where everything revolves around a kaleidoscopic blend of Belizean cultural flavors, including an exceptional vegan menu featuring ingenious creations like coconut ceviche. 

Too Chez, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. We’ve been admiring the culinary scene in St. Croix for years, and this is largely thanks to the efforts of the Kendrick family, whose culinary legacy in Christiansted runs deep. Today, the tradition is carried on by rising star chef Dustin Kendrick, who leads the kitchen at this historic restaurant with a courtyard, drawing inspiration from both Caribbean and Italian cuisines. 

The Barbados’s venerable destination restaurant remains magnificent, with a menu that is now a medley of Asian fusion and international favorites: think classic maki rolls, caviar, and beef Wellington, to name just a few. 

Mango, Nevis. Arrive here at sunset for an aperitif, and you’ll feel like you’ve found paradise. The Four Seasons Nevis’s Caribbean-inspired restaurant, set in a spectacular setting, offers cuisine bursting with the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean, from conch chowder to a must-try curry (seafood or vegetarian).

Rokuni, Antigua Rocks Group (which also owns two other restaurants on this list, Catherine’s Cafe and Sheer Rocks) has almost single-handedly transformed Antigua’s culinary landscape—and that includes its brand-new restaurant, Rokuni, the stunning Asian fusion restaurant now located at the Sugar Ridge Resort. As with all their restaurants, it’s more than just a meal, whether you’re relaxing on a lounge chair for the afternoon or sitting at the sushi bar. 

DUNE, Paradise Island, Bahamas It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since Jean-Georges put Paradise Island on the gourmet map with DUNE, the flagship restaurant of the Ocean Club—a Four Seasons resort—which remains a Bahamian classic. What to order? The red snapper en croûte with sweet-and-sour sauce is hard to beat.

Serendipity, St. Kitts The most legendary place to eat in St. Kitts is this warm and welcoming hillside restaurant with a breathtaking view of the harbor and a varied menu ranging from Wagyu beef cheeks to wonderfully fried brie cheese wedges. 

No Puerto Rican chef is shining brighter right now than Mario Pagan , which has a constantly expanding portfolio of restaurants across the island (and now beyond), anchored by its eponymous flagship restaurant in San Juan, featuring playful and avant-garde dishes such as Boricua fish and chips and lobster mofongo. 

Orlando’s, Saint Lucia Arguably the world’s greatest champion of Caribbean cuisine, Chef Orlando Satchell serves up memorable Saint Lucian cuisine at his eponymous restaurant in Soufrière, offering exquisite dishes made with local ingredients in a warm and intimate setting in the heart of town. 

La Playa, Marie Galante, Guadeloupe If you’ve never heard of Marie Galante, we won’t hold it against you. It’s a small island in the Guadeloupe archipelago, a French department in the Caribbean, far off the tourist radar. But we love this seaside restaurant where the seafood was caught that very morning, the ti’ punch is generous, jazz is everywhere, and the porcini mushroom bar alone is worth the trip. 

Nobu Barbuda: People arrive by helicopter at this beach club and restaurant for the afternoon, and if you make the trip, you’ll enjoy it to the fullest. The menu features Nobu classics that you may already be familiar with from other restaurants around the world. But there are also unique experiences, from sunset omakase to sushi master classes. 

Paranza, Paradise Island, Bahamas. Michelin-starred chef Michael White’s first Caribbean restaurant was this masterstroke at The Cove at Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, which he describes as a «declaration of love for Italy.» The seafood is incredibly good, and the wine list is eclectic and thoughtfully curated. But the biggest star here is the service—as attentive and warm as you’ll find anywhere. 

Sunset Café, Saint Martin It’s hard to imagine a more evocative and romantic setting in the region than the Sunset Café at the Grand Case Beach Club, where the waves lap against the glass-enclosed terrace and every meal is a truly magical experience. Admittedly, the view of the Rocher Créole and the turquoise sea is a bonus, but it’s the deliciously prepared French-Caribbean cuisine that steals the show.

Mare, Placencia, Belize It may be the best hotel in all of Belize, and the Turtle Inn—Francis Ford Coppola’s retreat in Placencia—places a strong emphasis on food: the result is the flagship restaurant Mare, where you can enjoy spectacularly fresh Belizean seafood with an Italian twist and, of course, an unparalleled selection of Coppola wines from an above-ground «cellar» that the manager calls «The Aquarium.».

Auberge Gourmande, Saint Martin An old Creole building overlooking Grand Case Boulevard offers a truly magical experience, featuring classic French cuisine and a few Saint-Martin innovations, ranging from a delicious Pitiviers-style lobster pie to foie gras ravioli. 

Sapodilla Estate, Nassau, Bahamas Now under the direction of Executive Chef Noel St. Claude, this dream restaurant—housed in a classic Bahamian home—is a delight for foodies with a Bahamian twist: think plantain fritters, fish tartare, and a perfect Bahamian lobster with hollandaise sauce. 

Pushcart, Negril, Jamaica The Rockhouse has long been our favorite boutique hotel in Jamaica, thanks to its commitment to offering an authentic Jamaican experience. That’s exactly what you’ll find at the Pushcart, right on the waterfront, where the team whips up delicious local dishes—like chili soup, goat curry, and roasted fish—with a touch of Negril’s signature flair. 

La Villa, Saint Martin. What really stands out here is the protein, whether you choose a local French fusion dish like grouper à la meunière or an exquisite duck breast. The wine list is also remarkable, featuring an impressive selection of wines from all over France. 

Veya, Anguilla We’ve always loved this restaurant, located in a historic Caribbean home, for its magical atmosphere and the passionate cuisine of Carrie and Jerry Bogar, who packed their bags and moved to Anguilla, fell in love with the island, and continue to offer Anguilla’s premier dining experience. 

Hemingway’s, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Where can you go for a memorable meal in Provo? Look no further than Hemingway’s, the popular restaurant at The Sands resort in Grace Bay, which serves some of the best conch in the Caribbean in an enchanting, romantic setting perched right above the sand. 

Rhodes Restaurant, Granada The Caribbean legacy of the late chef Gary Rhodes lives on at the renowned Calabash luxury hotel in Grenada, where chef Nicholas Pena Alvarez’s cuisine focuses on locally sourced ingredients and a beautiful fusion of continental—Caribbean fusion that results in dishes such as pan-seared tuna eggs Benedict and lobster gnocchi.

CocoMaya, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands . Virgin Gorda is a laid-back, unassuming, and charming island. So it’s no surprise that the island’s best restaurant is exactly that: a laid-back, torch-lit beach spot serving refined comfort food like duck nachos, Korean fried rice, and teriyaki chicken tacos. 

Emilio’s, Sint Maarten While the French side of Saint Martin receives much of the culinary praise, gastronomic treasures can also be discovered on the Dutch side: including its must-visit restaurant, Emilio’s, located in a stone building at the foot of Rainforest Adventure Park, with a varied menu ranging from garlic octopus to scallops in a pecan crust. 

Rankins Jerk, Bodden Town, Grand Cayman. This popular restaurant in the Bodden Town neighborhood of Grand Cayman serves some of the best jerk cuisine in the Western Hemisphere. Its menu has been expanded to include new items, such as vegan curried chickpeas and even jerk tofu. It’s simple, no-frills, and incredibly delicious. 

Hartwood, Tulum Before Tulum became the bustling destination it is today, there was Hartwood, an open-air restaurant true to the area’s chic, barefoot roots, with an ever-changing menu set against a gloriously adventurous jungle backdrop. 

Embers, Hopkins, Belize. The story behind this iconic restaurant at the Seiri del Mar resort in Belize lies in its setting: a paradise-like beach straight out of a Corona commercial. But when you sit down and savor a local snapper cooked in a banana leaf, or a Tuscan-style lobster tail, you realize just how unique this place is. The service is a model of Belizean hospitality. 

WE Market Cafe, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Here’s the Turks and Caicos« best-kept secret: an Asian fusion restaurant at the Kokomo Botanical Resort, where the cuisine is, in a word, extraordinary. The authenticity of the dishes is remarkable, whether it’s desi chicken or »longevity fried noodles.« It’s a true gateway to the heart of Asia (WE stands for »West meets East”).

Dodgy Dock, Grenada. It’s one of those must-see spots in the Caribbean, where the atmosphere, the view, and the people who work there make it a memorable place. In many ways, it’s a kind of public square in Grenada, and no visit to the island is complete without stopping by here—whether it’s for some lobster or the famous Wednesday Street Food Night.