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Find out what European restaurants to try in Barbados. Romance and adventure are in the air on this lush West Indian island in the Caribbean, depending on your coast. To the west, you'll find calm waters and good swimming. To the east, there are massive, competition-caliber waves. Wherever you stay, expect turquoise waters, fine soft sand beaches, catamaran cruises and delicious island fare.
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9. Pepenero
Overall Ratings
4 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By SueBD988
Ate here on a couple of occassions during our holiday in Barbados, both times being on a Friday night. There is a great female vocalist there on Friday evenings as well, which really adds to the atmosphere of what is essentially a shopping centre. The restraurant is inside the Limegrove shopping Mall. On both occassions we sampled the same Pizzas as they were so good , authentically cooked in a wood fired oven.The service was excellent on both occassions , the choice of wine by the glass is a little limited and I was surprised that they did not offer more Italian wines by the glass. We can also recommend the green Mango juice.
8. Cin Cin by the Sea
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2546 reviews
cin cin [chin-chin] 1. a cheers or toast to good health. 2. a refreshingly contemporary, elegant new restaurant that offers 'alfresco dining' with sweeping views of the west coast of Barbados. A trendy new hot spot that features an air-conditioned lounge
Reviewed By Ayomur246
As a local I had heard of rave reviews from friends and acquaintances and so I was very excited when it was booked for my friends birthday dinner. Most of the party arrived on time (a couple were running late) but we were seated at our table by the lovely hostess and I especially was excited for our meals. However a couple things were disappointing. Firstly they brought out the bread but brought no side plates for anyone nor did the server inquire if anyone wanted butter rather than the olive oil/balsamic mix. We were told that side plates were not used with large parties which was strange given that itâs described as a fine dining restaurant at which side plates are standard. Secondly, there was a bit of an extended wait with the drinks as my frozen margarita had already separated by the time it got to the table. Thirdly, server was not very friendly he seemed exasperated and had an off putting attitude. Starters came out relatively hot however it was more than an hour between courses and our mains were below room temperature when they got the the table. Very disappointing. More so that one of the partyâs order was completely wrong! I was excited to try the risotto started but it was merely alright. The wait was so long between courses and it was so late that I couldnât even enjoy the main course. I was so turned off that I didnât even order dessert (which is my fave part of a meal). It got quite heated when one of our party made the effort to speak to the manager on duty and he didnât seem too pleased that complaints were being made about the lack of service and the quality of the food. Even members of our party who regularly go there were severely disappointed all round. Not sure if I will be back any time soon. Hopefully they get it together and it is a nice location and has an enjoyable ambiance.This review is most confusing for us. On the night in question, despite the fact that all guests did not arrive until 25 minutes after the reservation, we still allowed the reservation to be held and those who did arrive on time waited in the lounge area (as they requested).The Manager is investigating the issue you have raised regarding side plates as this doesn't make any sense to us and the waiter has advised that he wasn't alerted to any issue with side plates.As far as the Manager was concerned, the only issue that was brought to his attention was when one meal was sent back to the kitchen as the individual said it wasn't what they ordered. The guest was advised that the meal would be replaced as quickly as possible. After a couple of minutes, the husband of that guest approached the manager and asked for a status. The Manager advised that it was almost completed and as an apology we would take his meal off the bill. He indicated he was happy with this and returned to the table. After the meal was over, the Manager spoke to the Birthday girl to make sure that everything went well. She mentioned the meal that was incorrect. He told her he was taking the mans meal off the bill and he then offered to remove the service charge. She thanked him but refused to allow him to remove the service charge. We are very surprised at the comments you make regarding not being able to enjoy the food as the Manager took a photograph of the empty plates that were returned to the kitchen. I wish I could add to this comment as from 10 plates there were a few bones, about 6 pieces of veg and a tablespoon or two of what looks like mashed potato.
7. Buzo Osteria Italiana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 874 reviews
Reviewed By daniellechristina
Had an enjoyable night at Buzo with my family. The ambience is always excellent there, and the service is top notch. The restaurant was extremely busy and there was a lot going on, but my server Rachelle kept her cool and was charming and courteous the entire time. You can tell the standards there are high. Everything we ate was delicious: from the pizza, to the chickpea soup of the day, fresh salmon, and the salads...divine!
6. Bajan Blue at Sandy Lane
Overall Ratings
4 based on 366 reviews
The atmospheric Bajan Blue restaurant is perfect for relaxed beachside dining. Located on the Lower Terrace, this informal restaurant offers all day dining and a mélange of European, Caribbean and Asian influenced cuisine. The elaborate Sunday Brunch is a
Reviewed By huzzmundo
Went for breakfast to celebrate my Mums birthday - was not staying at the hotel however the service and staff were absolutely brilliant. We had such a lovely time and enjoyed ourselves. The views were absolutely beautiful and the setting.The selection was nice and enjoyed the different dishes. As it was my Mums birthday they gave a cake and made it a special occasion.Would highly recommend and would visit again. Was pricey but as a special one off treat - we enjoyed it.
5. Orange Street Grocer
Overall Ratings
4 based on 658 reviews
Reviewed By Gardengel-IoW
Very friendly owner, good menu, casual restaurant but amazng location overlooking the sea.Need to wait at counter to order food before finding a table. Menu is all on boards around counter.Not great surrnoundgs otherwise.Great salad and fish sandwich and good selection of cakes and goodies that can be served with ice cream or sauces.Very helpful in calling our taxi when we finished
4. The Cliff
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3325 reviews
Open 6 days a week from December to May and June to November, Monday to Saturday. Office Hours 9 am to 5 pm.
Reviewed By LBMH
Stunning setting with excellent food. Book early if you would like a rail side table. The waterside views are great especially with the lit water and fire torches and lanterns. The staff were very attentive and helpful. The food was delicious especially the potato gnocchi and Cajun swordfish. Really memorable evening.
3. Tapas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3717 reviews
Reviewed By Scott_Kate
This was our second visit to Tapas, our last one being 4 years ago, gorgeous spot along the boardwalk, staff very friendly and food excellent. We chose the tapas menu and enjoyed a nice bottle of red wine.The tempura prawns were particularly tasty, food was hot and fresh.The restaurant has a lovely ambience. Keep up the good work, we will be back again Im sure.
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2. The Tides
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4779 reviews
Reviewed By intlfoodtrvl
We were walking along the main road of Holetown when we unexpectedly came upon The Tides, a restaurant for which I had heard rave reviews. I said as much to my boyfriend, and we checked out the lunch menu that was displayed outside. The 2-course special sounded enticing, and he suggested we try it, to which I eagerly agreed. The restaurant was stunning with its views of the boardwalk and ocean; its blue, sea-themed decor; and its showcasing of local artwork available for purchase.  Apparently we had arrived a few moments before they were fully prepared for lunch service, so we grabbed seats at the bar. While my boyfriend ordered the more traditional Mango Mojito, which was served in a very tall glass, I opted for something a bit more unusual. The Peppery Passion included vodka, passion fruit, tabasco, cucumber, and a fun topping of passion fruit tapioca balls. My drink brought some heat to the fresh sweetness shared by both of our cocktails.A few sips into our delightful beverages, we were told that our table was available. While we had the option to sit in the open-air dining room, we opted to plant ourselves in the air conditioning, after a morning of walking in the humidity. Our assigned table wound up being against the windows with a prime view of the water, where we started by sipping our cocktails and munching on fluffy rolls.We decided to skip the option of having dessert and selected appetizers and entrees as the two courses that would make up our meal. I ordered the Roast Sweet Potato & Green Lentil Soup, but asked for the jerk-spiced sour cream to be left off. Despite that omission, the soup was sublime! The rich and creamy sweet potato broth was packed with green lentils, as well as red onion that had been caramelized in a sweet balsamic jam. That onion marmalade really enhanced the soup and made it truly unique to the region. My companion loved his Five Spiced Crispy Chicken Wings, which included 3 saucy wings served over a noodle salad that had been blended with sesame seeds and an Asian barbecue sauce.  As if our experience could not get any better, our main dishes were incredible! My Lamb Shank was one of, if not THE, best pieces of that meat variety that I had ever eaten. The lamb literally fell off the bone, effortlessly undressing with only the slightest tap from my knife. The shank had been braised in a light coconut curry and was served over shredded bok choy, jasmine rice, and a plantain and raisin chutney that sweetly tied all of the other ingredients together. My boyfriend's Chargrilled Chicken and Vegetable Kebab came hanging from a small hook, suspending the lengthy skewer over a side of basmati rice, which he had requested instead of the typically included options of mushroom, fennel, and lemon risotto or raw, pickled rainbow salad. The kebab came with mushroom and Cajun dipping sauces on the side, with the zesty Cajun one being the more complimentary of the two. The taunting presentation was no challenge for his hunger, and he quickly removed all of the components from the skewer and proceeded to savor each morsel.The Tides certainly deserved its reputation as one of the best restaurants on the island, if not the world. Its elegance, service, and culinary executions were top notch.
1. Champers Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4392 reviews
Reviewed By Wits_End_Norfolk
We ate here three times during our holiday as we often do, over the years we have been coming to Barbados.We always ask for a waterside table and got put in the middle of the restaurant. We were asked if we would mind waiting for 10 minutes (it ended up as 15) and we were put in what was in our opinion the best table, by the water, in the house. To accompany this we were entertained during our dinner by a tropical lightning storm in the distance.Our starters and my wifeâs main course were superb. My main course was rib eye steak of which a quarter was gristle and connective tissue. I pointed this out to the waitress who told me that fat adds to the flavour. I pointed out that I had eaten the fat and the steak and what was on my plate was gristle and connective tissue. She said she would talk to the chef.No one came back to our table after this until I asked for the bill.Now a quandary â do I make a fuss? We wanted to eat here again and not go to The Cliff as the general view of people we met (bar stewards hotel guests etc ) suggested âIf you havenât been, go so you can say you have. If you have eaten there before (and we have lots) donât bother going again.â So I asked Champers for âour best tableâ again in two days time and they said yes. On that occasion they served polenta with the duck breast instead of the garlic mash option I ordered. Quickly remedied but it should have been right first time.When they get it right this is an excellent place to eat.
