Bermuda Restaurants

What's incredible about the Bermuda restaurant scene isn't so much the number or quality of restaurants, but the sheer variety of cuisines represented on the menus, especially considering that Bermuda is such a tiny island. It hosts a medley of global cuisines—British, French, Italian, Portuguese, American, Caribbean, Indian, Chinese, and Thai—palatable reminders of Bermuda's history as a colony.

Many superior independent and resort restaurants attract a constant and steady stream of internationally acclaimed chefs, assuring that the latest techniques and trends are menu regulars. At the same time, virtually all restaurant menus list traditional Bermudian dishes and drinks, so you have the opportunity to taste local specialties at almost any meal.

As you might expect, methods are not all that's imported. Roughly 80% of Bermuda's food is flown or shipped in, most of it from the United States. This explains why restaurant prices are often higher here than on the mainland.

Nevertheless, there are a number of delicious local ingredients that you should look for. At the top of the list is extraordinary seafood, like lobster (best during September through March), crab, oysters, mussels, clams, red snapper, rockfish, tuna, and wahoo. Additionally, many chefs work with local growers to serve fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, leeks, tomatoes, corn, broccoli, and Bermuda onions (one of the island's earliest exports); and in the fruit department, strawberries, cherries, bananas, and loquats (small yellow fruit used for preserves). Imports notwithstanding, Bermudian cuisine really begins and ends with local ingredients and traditional preparations, and therein lies the island's culinary identity.

While in Bermuda, try to eat like a local and put a couple of traditional dishes to the test. Bermuda is a seafood lover’s paradise, with favorite dishes including mussel pie, shark hash, and codfish and bananas. As for soups, you can go for fish chowder, conch chowder, or traditional Portuguese black-eyed bean soup. Don’t forget to kick back and relax after your meal with a rum swizzle, a Black and Coke, or a Dark ’n' Stormy. Ginger beer—which is quite different from ginger ale—remains the island’s most popular soda for the kids.

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  • 1. Barracuda Grill

    $$$

    The tastefully decorated contemporary dining room—mahogany-framed chairs and banquettes, soft-gold lights over the tables—is reminiscent of sophisticated big-city restaurants, and the food (from both the sea and land) that comes to the table is created by a culinary team dedicated to excellence. Ease into your meal with a bowl of island-style fish chowder; for an entrée, try one of their classics, such as Bermuda rockfish or beef tenderloin served with a truffle hollandaise sauce. If you save room for dessert, opt for the artisanal cheese selection or perhaps the gingerbread toffee pudding. There's also a great cocktail bar for a social martini or late-night digestif. And if you're looking for a romantic dinner, reserve the "snug corner," which is a table for two, tucked away out of sight of other diners.

    5 Burnaby Hill
    - 441 - 292–1609

    Known For

    • Daily locally caught fish
    • Lively martini bar
    • Creatively plated dishes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekends
  • 2. Breezes

    $$$

    The flavorful, island-inspired menu and location of Breezes are simply perfect—these beachfront views and ocean breezes are what a Bermudian vacation is all about. With a table under the stars or on the covered patio, you'll want to time your dinner for sunset: for out-of-this-world romance, reserve a table right on the beach. The fresh fish dishes are standouts, as are the creative starter salads. For lunch, try the B.A.L.T: bacon, avocado, lettuce, and tomato on crusty ciabatta.

    30 Kings Point Rd.
    - 441 - 234–0331

    Known For

    • Reservations required, especially for sunset
    • Superb fish choices
    • Live music

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–May
  • 3. Coconuts

    $$$

    Nestled between high cliff rocks and a pristine private beach on the southern coast, this outdoor restaurant is one of the best, most romantic places to nab that table overlooking the ocean. The menu changes often, but you can always be sure of an eclectic selection of items—from mussels to rockfish to braised oxtail—prepared with customary Bermudian flair. On-beach dining is a fixed-price menu of five courses, a glass of Champagne, and a world-class view. A dinner menu is available for those in the main restaurant, and a simpler, less expensive lunch menu includes weekly specials, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. The dress code is smart casual.

    56 South Shore Rd.
    - 441 - 238–0222

    Known For

    • Romantic fixed-price dining on the beach
    • Varied menu including good local fish
    • Cheaper lunch menu offers weekly specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr., Reservations essential
  • 4. Fourways Restaurant & Inn

    $$$

    Fourways has risen to preeminence as much for its lovely 17th-century surroundings as for its award-winning European cuisine and famous Sunday brunch. The elegant yet charming interior, with mahogany banisters, burgundy carpeting, impressionist prints, and silver-and-crystal table settings, evokes the image of a fine French manor and provides a gracious setting for beautifully presented traditional dishes such as veal tenderloin, rack of lamb, and Bermuda-style fresh fish. A pianist adds to the leisurely dining style but you may have to wait for a table, as there are specific dining sittings at busy times. Be sure to visit the on-site Peg Leg Bar & Lounge for a step back in time.

    1 Middle Rd.
    - 441 - 236–6517

    Known For

    • Popular Sunday brunch
    • Live piano music
    • Decadent dessert soufflés

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch. No dinner Sun.
  • 5. Harry's

    $$$

    A sleek bar and sophisticated decor provide an elegant backdrop for intimate dinners and classy power lunches. The steak-house classics, which feature flavorful aged beef and a variety of gourmet sides, are highly regarded; there's also plenty of fresh seafood on offer. Harry's Bar and Waterside Patio (look out for the huge marlin statue) are great places to mingle with the after-work crowd, and both areas can get especially busy on Friday; plan ahead to avoid the rush or reserve a quiet table in the corner.

    96 Pitts Bay Rd.
    - 441 - 292–5533

    Known For

    • Perfect wine pairings
    • Lively happy hour on the patio
    • Tasty bar snacks

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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  • 6. House of India

    $

    Slightly off the beaten track, this authentic Indian restaurant is well worth the 10-minute walk or short cab ride from the town center. Outstanding chicken tikka masala, beef curry, and plenty of vegetarian options can be perfectly spiced to your liking. Locals love the naan—a flat, doughy bread that is made fresh in the tandoor—and the consistently fast service at the takeout counter adjacent to the main restaurant. An eclectic weekday lunch buffet showcasing over 30 items from their à la carte menu is worth every dollar.

    58 North St.
    - 441 - 295–6450

    Known For

    • Fresh naan
    • Weekday lunch buffet
    • Quick takeout counter

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekends
  • 7. La Trattoria

    $$

    Tucked away in a narrow Hamilton alley, this family-favorite Italian restaurant has a warm yellow and brick interior and a crew of friendly Italian waiters. Without a doubt the king of the menu is pizza—La Trattoria's pies are cooked in a brick, wood-burning pizza oven and can be garnished with over 20 inventive toppings. If you're not feeling pizza, you will also find a variety of pasta options and seafood dishes. If you order the house wine, ask for it to be served in one of their signature ceramic chicken pitchers. This spot is usually packed with locals both at dinnertime and during the workday lunch rush, so it's best to reserve ahead.

    23 Washington La.
    - 441 - 295–1877

    Known For

    • Reservations needed for lunch and dinner
    • Italian waitstaff
    • Family-friendly charm

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Sun.
  • 8. MilanMilan

    $ | Italian

    The authentic Italian coffee, along with a delicious assortment of pastries, is only one of the many highlights in this bright, sunny space. After sipping a macchiato at one of the tabletops and watching passersby bustle along the western end of Front St., leave some time to explore the range of Italian specialty items, including Italian wines, pastas, olive oils, spreads, and biscotti. There's also an excellent selection of gluten-free items. 

    3 Front St.
    - 441 - 531–6363

    Known For

    • Expertly brewed Italian coffee
    • Good spot for people-watching
    • Selection of gourmet Italian goods

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 9. Port O' Call

    $$$

    A two-level restaurant and popular sushi bar (Pearl) with a modern look and elegant atmosphere, Port O' Call is one of the few ground-entry dining spots on Front Street, with an outdoor dining area reminiscent of a chic European sidewalk café. The fresh local fish—such as wahoo, tuna, grouper, and snapper—is cooked perfectly, and the preparations are creative. Swing by around 5 pm to join a happy hour crowd of Bermuda's business elite and up-and-comers; Port O' Call offers one of the island's most sophisticated dining and drinking experiences. For a romantic and delicious end to your evening, try a slice of their famous cheesecake.

    87 Front St.
    - 441 - 295–5373

    Known For

    • Long wine list and creative drinks
    • Sceney happy hour
    • Delicious cheesecake

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Mon. and Sat. Closed Sun.
  • 10. 1609 Bar & Restaurant

    $$

    Ascend a short flight of stairs at the end of the Hamilton Princess pier and enjoy the chic island vibe at this harbor-view restaurant. Stylish, buzzy, and modern, 1609 is the perfect spot for a romantic rendezvous or a get-together with friends, complete with a tasteful assortment of wines, tasty salads, and a flatbread or fresh fish tacos perfect for sharing. Be sure to book a table for just before sunset to watch the breathtaking sky from your table atop 1609's unique open-walled terrace.

    76 Pitts Bay Rd.
    - 441 - 295–3000

    Known For

    • Bird's-eye harbor view great at sunset
    • Seafood-focused menu
    • Specialty cocktails by the pitcher
  • 11. Ascots

    $$$

    Housed in an elegant former mansion just outside downtown Hamilton and run under the exacting standards of owners Angelo Armano and Edmund Smith, Ascots has a creative and seasonal menu with offerings that incorporate fresh ingredients from local farmers and fisherfolk. Start off with the Bermuda fish cakes or the chilled banana soup with black rum—it's unusual but very popular—and move on to mains such as slow-cooked wild mushroom risotto, pan-seared snapper, and char-grilled rib-eye steak. Save room for dessert, as there is always something irresistible on the menu. An extensive wine list is available to complement your meal. You can relax on the sofas surrounding the handsome cedar bar or on the patio at Just 24.

    24 Rosemont Ave.
    - 441 - 295–9644

    Known For

    • Exquisite food presentation
    • Relaxed patio overlooking lush gardens
    • Award-winning wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Sat. and Tues.
  • 12. Astwood Arms

    $$

    At this Victorian-style bar and restaurant renovated from a former jewelry shop, the menu lists traditional gastropub offerings including Scotch eggs and Balti chicken pie. It is also a surprisingly child-friendly spot, with a kids' menu that features mini burgers, fish fingers, and grilled chicken with peas. Kids also eat free all day on Saturday with a paying adult. But on evenings and weekends, the large, impressively decorated wooden bar that dominates an entire side of the room fills up with happy hour and late-night revelers.

    85 Front St.
    - 441 - 292--5818

    Known For

    • Flatbreads and tacos as well as pub classics
    • Impressive gin offerings
    • Lively bar scene
  • 13. Aurora

    $$ | Vegan

    Focusing on "ocean to table," the Aurora restaurant at Newstead Belmont Hills Resort puts a premium on locally sourced ingredients and exceptional service. Though the interior may be slightly dated, the magnificent view will more than make up for it, not to mention the elegant platings and diverse menu of dishes straight from the sea, like local yellowfin tuna ribbons, seafood paella, or fresh catch of the day. Aurora also offers a small but thoughtful vegetarian and vegan menu. 

    27 Harbour Road
    - 441 - 232–8686

    Known For

    • Fresh seafood options
    • Exceptional setting
    • Comprehensive wine list
  • 14. Bermuda Bistro at the Beach

    $

    Despite what the name suggests, this restaurant is right in the heart of Hamilton, and a good place to savor the day's fresh fish special while enjoying an afternoon filled with people-watching and happy hour drink specials on the open-air patio. It's the ideal stop-off during a day of shopping, offering plentiful, inexpensive, and quick food—from a hearty three-course lunch to an afternoon snack, from burgers and sandwiches to salads and steaks. If you're feeling peckish on a night out, this is the place to come, as food is served until midnight every night.

    103 Front St.
    - 441 - 292–0219

    Known For

    • Easygoing patio dining
    • Weekend party atmosphere
    • Open late at night
  • 15. Blu Bar & Grill

    $$$

    An expansive vista of aquamarine waters, white roofs, and green palm trees—not to mention the view across the manicured golf course—makes Blu Bar & Grill one of the island's prettiest spots for dinner, especially at sunset. The cuisine, which is loosely American but eclectic, with bold flavors and lots of exotic herbs and spices, encompasses not only steaks and ribs but also fish and tempuras. The wide variety of fresh seafood is your best bet; follow up your fish chowder with lobster, oysters, yellowfin tuna, rockfish, snapper, or wahoo. There's also a selection of nigiri, sashimi, and temaki for the sushi connoisseur, as well as chef's variety combinations if you can't choose just one.

    25 Belmont Dr.
    - 441 - 232–2323

    Known For

    • Sunset views from the patio
    • Good, fresh seafood and sushi
    • Eclectic menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Smart casual; Men must wear a shirt with a collar.
  • 16. Bolero Brasserie

    $$$

    The smartly dressed waitstaff, bustling atmosphere, and art-filled walls lend an authentic European feel to this beloved Front Street bistro. Owner and chef Jonny Roberts takes great pride in Bolero's frequently updated brasserie menu, which in the past has featured snails, ballotine of foie gras, roast rack of lamb, and even black pudding. The restaurant often pivots into new territory, most recently with a tapas-style menu featuring traditional dishes like gambas pil pil and patatas bravas, as well as crispy fried churros with chocolate dipping sauce for dessert. Be sure to make a reservation, as this is a popular spot for business lunches and romantic dinners. On warm summer evenings, the harbor-view balcony is one of the best in Hamilton.

    95 Front St.
    - 441 - 292–4507

    Known For

    • Seasonally inspired bistro menu
    • Harbor-view balcony
    • Reservations needed for lunch and dinner

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
  • 17. Bone Fish Bar & Grill

    $$

    Though service isn't exactly speedy, the happy, friendly vibe and huge, covered patio make Bone Fish a local and tourist favorite; the breezy dining room offers respite from the heat, too. Choose from Bermuda-style catch of the day (or local lobster in season), fish-and-chips, rib-eye steaks, and tasty homemade pastas, and chat with Italian owner Livio Ferigo, who loves to mingle with diners. Kids will enjoy the chicken tenders and cheese ravioli. Live entertainment, including guitarists, DJs, and even karaoke, takes place throughout the week.

    6 Dockyard Terr.
    - 441 - 234–5151

    Known For

    • Social patio seating
    • Live music
    • Colorful cocktails
  • 18. Buzz N Go Collector's Hill

    $ | Coffee

    A popular chain that can be found across the island, Buzz Cafes offer a selection of burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and a variety of other dishes that are made fresh to order and perfect for picnicking. To whet your whistle, choose locally brewed Devil's Isle coffee, speciality drinks, and fruit smoothies. Online ordering is also available on the Buzz website.

    65 South Rd.
    - 441 - 232–2002

    Known For

    • Smoothies
    • Locally brewed coffee
    • Made-to-order lunches
  • 19. Chopsticks

    $

    Locals and visitors alike come here for an extensive menu that includes Szechuan, Hunan, Cantonese, and Mandarin favorites. Top Chinese choices include the sesame chicken and the house specialty, Peking duck; for Thai tastes, try the panang red curry (a coconut milk-curry sauce). Chicken and beef vegetarian substitutes are a great option for non–meat eaters. Overall the food is fresh and flavorful, but prepare to pay more for smaller portions, compared to the United States. The impressive decor includes a huge floor-to-ceiling waterfall, large bronze statues, and a hand-painted mural. As an alternative, takeout is also offered from the lobby across from the main entrance.

    88 Reid St.
    - 441 - 292–0791

    Known For

    • Diverse Asian-fusion menu
    • Convenient takeout
    • Painted mural and indoor waterfall

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekends
  • 20. Coconut Rock and Yashi Sushi Bar

    $$

    Whether you're in the mood for shrimp tempura and sashimi served in a quiet room with black-lacquer tables and paper lanterns, or you're hankering for a salad and a steak surrounded by loud music videos, these adjoining restaurants can satisfy. Well hidden beneath Hamilton's main shopping street, the venue transforms into a lively cocktail destination at night, especially on weekends. The diverse menu, good-size portions, and personable service make it worth the wait for a table.

    20 Reid St.
    - 441 - 292–1043

    Known For

    • Varied international cuisine
    • After-work hangout for locals
    • The wait for tables is worth it

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Sun.

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