The dining options of the Caribbean are numerous. The multi-cuisine aptly reflects Caribbean's diverse influences. Few places on earth can boast of a cuisine whose innovative and indigenous influences reflect the nationality of the people inhabiting the Caribbean Islands.
The island food brings together unique influences of Arawak and Carib Indians, European and African flavours. You can savour Dutch, French, Indonesian, British, Vietnamese, Italian, and Chinese food in the open-air markets and Caribbean restaurants.
No visit to the Caribbean Islands can be complete without tasting the Jamaican jerk, conch, and flying fish. For casual dining, head towards the beach and if you are looking for a fine dining experience in elegant settings, try out the numerous five-star Caribbean restaurants.
The price and ambience of the restaurants varies from island to island. Jamaica is well-known for its jerk shacks while the British and French islands are known for their fine dining options. The Dominican Republic offers the cheapest prices. While on the other hand, prices in Anguilla and Aruba can be comparatively expensive. The best restaurants on the islands are strictly black-tie affairs and require reservations during the high season. For those seeking familiar routine such as fast food and piazza, you can find the options in almost all the islands.
No description of dining options in the Caribbean Islands can be complete without mentioning Anguilla. This tiny island, home to more than 70 restaurants, is rightly called the "Gourmet Capital of the Caribbean". It is said that Anguilla has more restaurants per capita than New York City. St. Bart's, with about 100 hundred restaurants, is a haven for the rich and famous. If you want to enjoy a romantic dinner, look no further than Barbados with its wonderful dining establishments. While the list is exhaustive, we would specially like to mention Hibernia restaurant in Anguilla, Mango's by the Sea in Speightstown (Barbados) and Papiamento in Aruba for serving innovative food with distinct Caribbean flavour.