Top 5: Authentic Barbadian Food Restaurants

If you ask people what they love most about Barbados, there is a lot they can tell you. One of the things that people regularly say that they love, though, is the food! While in Barbados, there are a variety of restaurants exposing different cultures, such as Italian, Greek, Asian, other Caribbean islands, and much more, we also proudly boast restaurants that offer traditional, delicious Bajan cuisine! Below is our list of the Top 5 restaurants in Barbados that serve authentic Barbadian food!

Authentic Barbadian Food Restaurant #1: Brown Sugar – With casual, yet elegant dining, Brown Sugar allows you to escape with Barbadian and Caribbean cuisine, amidst the heritage and charm of Barbados, just south of Bridgetown. Brown Sugar is famous for their all-you-can-eat Planter’s Buffet lunch, and is suitable for the entire family to enjoy. Walk-ins are always welcome, but reservations are recommended. You can reach Brown Sugar at (246) 426-7684 for reservations, or visit their website, here, for more information.

Authentic Barbadian Food Restaurant #2: Fisherman’s Pub – Located in Speightstown, Fisherman’s Pub is one of the most genuinely authentic Bajan restaurants. Your mouth will water as soon as you set foot into this quaint establishment, with the aroma of Barbados’ national dish, cou cou and flying fish (among many other yummy things) engulfing you. Your eyes and ears also get a treat with the picturesque view of the ocean and the steel pan being played in the background. Reservations are definitely not needed, but if you would like to find out more information, you can call them at (246) 422-2703.

Authentic Barbadian Food Restaurant #3: Atlantis Hotel – Using fresh local ingredients, the restaurant at Atlantis Hotel creates an appetizing menu with a traditional Barbadian flare. Situated on the East Coast of Barbados, you will feel the pressures of real life slip away as you dine in what feels like the freshest air in the world. The food is brilliant, and Atlantis is very well known for their Bajan Buffet which is served on a Sunday and Wednesday for lunch. A reservation is recommended, and you can get through to them at (246) 433-9445 or do it online, here.

Authentic Barbadian Food Restaurant #4: Lemon Arbour – In the countryside, there is a quaint little restaurant with a magnificent view of the inland scenes of Barbados. Lemon Arbour is full of locals on a Saturday enjoying Pudding & Souse, which is definitely a tradition for Bajans, perhaps with an ice cold Banks beer or a rum in hand. Lemon Arbour is open during the week as well, but nothing beats the loud, happy atmosphere of a Saturday at Lemon Arbour!

Authentic Barbadian Food Restaurant #5: Fisherpond Great House – Rustic and romantic, Fisherpond is exactly what you need. Family owned and operated, Fisherpond delivers exceptionally good service and even better food! After the cocktails in the stunning garden, the soup course, fish course, buffet main course, dessert and coffee courses in the ancient great house, you will be stuffed! But needless to say, the food is so delectable, that you will be dreaming of more! You definitely must make your reservation at (246) 433-1754 to dine at Fisherpond Great House when you visit Barbados!