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1. La Bussola
$$$ | | ItalianBlend a genuinely simpatico welcome with lapping waves, the murmur of jazz, and expert Italian fare and you have Omar Tagliaventi and family...
Blend a genuinely simpatico welcome with lapping waves, the murmur of jazz, and expert Italian fare and you have Omar Tagliaventi and family's recipe for the perfect beachfront bistro. Bleached-wood ceilings, old island photos of Antigua, boating paraphernalia, and brightly painted plates enhance the relaxed, romantic mood. The presentation is invariably pretty and Omar has a particularly facile touch with seafood; try the artichoke-shrimp pie in satiny garlic sauce, lobster-asparagus risotto, shark tartare with grapefruit nestling on a bed of arugula, mahimahi with olive "pâté" in filo, or the "fishermen's" spaghetti. Or savor the "true Italian-style" thin-crust pizzas. The carefully considered, affordable wine list showcases lesser-known Italian regions. Your evening ends with a complimentary grappa, Frangelico, or limoncello (lemon liqueur), representing northern, central, and southern Italy. La Bussola means "the compass" in Italian, and it certainly takes the right gastronomic direction.
Rush Night Club Rd., Runaway Bay, St. John, Antigua and Barbuda268-562–1545Restaurant Details
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2. Sheer Rocks
$$$ | | EclecticThis sensuous eatery, a series of tiered wood decks carved into a sheer cliff side, showcases the setting sun from the staggered thatched dining...
This sensuous eatery, a series of tiered wood decks carved into a sheer cliff side, showcases the setting sun from the staggered thatched dining nooks, many separated by billowing white-gauze curtains. White four-poster beds surround infinity pools, making it equally sybaritic for daytime lounging. The menu encompasses a tapestry of creative tapas, many of which can be served in larger portions. Chef Alex Grimley's philosophy emphasizes simplicity, detail, and only the freshest ingredients to create a symphonic counterpoint of flavors and textures—subtle to lusty, crispy to creamy. He's ably abetted by his chef de cuisine, Simon Christey-French, who offers his own spin. Witness foie gras parfait with onion puree, lentil vinaigrette, and seven-grain toast; decadent truffle mac-and-cheese infused with porcini stock; or slow-cooked mahimahi with bok choy, black olives, and saffron sauce. Add a dash of sultry music, season with smashing views, complement with an admirable wine list (not to mention inventive cocktails), and you have the recipe for a tropical St. Tropez experience. It closes more often in low season; call ahead.
CocoBay Resort, Valley Rd., , Antigua and Barbuda268-562–4510Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No dinner Sun. -
3. Big Banana—Pizzas in Paradise
$$ | | PizzaThis tiny, often crowded spot is tucked into one side of a restored 18th-century rum warehouse with broad plank floors, wood-beam ceiling, and...
This tiny, often crowded spot is tucked into one side of a restored 18th-century rum warehouse with broad plank floors, wood-beam ceiling, and stone archways. Cool, Benetton-style photos of locals and musicians jamming adorn the brick walls. Big Banana serves some of the island's best pizza—try the lobster or the seafood variety—as well as fresh fruit crushes, classic pastas, wraps, burgers, and sub sandwiches bursting at the seams. There's live entertainment some nights, and a large-screen TV for sports fans.
Redcliffe Quay, Redcliffe St., St. John's, St. John, Antigua and Barbuda268-480–6985Restaurant Details
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4. Coconut Grove
$$$ | | EclecticCoconut palms grow through the roof of this open-air thatched restaurant, flickering candlelight illuminates colorful local murals, waves lap...
Coconut palms grow through the roof of this open-air thatched restaurant, flickering candlelight illuminates colorful local murals, waves lap the white sand, and the waitstaff provides just the right level of service. Jean-François Bellanger's dishes artfully fuse French culinary preparations with island ingredients. Top choices include pan-seared mahimahi served over cauliflower puree with fingerling potatoes and mango-pineapple chutney, and sautéed shrimp with roasted plantain and hickory bacon finished with champagne-Parmesan sauce. The signature coconut shrimp is the best lunch option. The kitchen can be uneven, the wine list is unimaginative and overpriced, and the buzzing happy-hour bar crowd lingering well into dinnertime can detract from the otherwise romantic atmosphere. Nonetheless, Coconut Grove straddles the line between casual beachfront boîte and elegant eatery with aplomb.
Siboney Beach Club, Marina Bay Rd., Dickenson Bay, St. John, Antigua and Barbuda268-462–1538 -
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$$$$ | | AsianImposing Indonesian carved doors usher you into this bold and sexy Asian fusion spot. Flames flicker in the outdoor lily pond while candles...
Imposing Indonesian carved doors usher you into this bold and sexy Asian fusion spot. Flames flicker in the outdoor lily pond while candles illuminate lacquered dark-wood tables with blood-red napery and oversize fuchsia-color chairs. Exquisite pan-Pacific fare (with delicious detours to the Indian subcontinent) courts perfection through simplicity and precision: prawn spring rolls with hoisin–sweet chili sauce, superlative sashimi, entrées from Thai lobster curry to tandoori chicken, and green tea crème brûlée. The small main courses mandate tapas-style dining; the comprehensive wine list is pricey but offers values from intriguing lesser-known regions. Families appreciate the extensive, comparatively inexpensive children's menu.
Carlisle Bay, Old Road, St. Mary, Antigua and Barbuda268-484–0000Restaurant Details
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6. Jacqui O's BeachHouse at Love Beach
$$$$ | | EclecticA bevy of Bouviers would no doubt adore this stylish beachfront boîte, which conjures a St. Tropez–gone–tropical vibe. Brit owner Lance Leonhardt...
A bevy of Bouviers would no doubt adore this stylish beachfront boîte, which conjures a St. Tropez–gone–tropical vibe. Brit owner Lance Leonhardt visited six islands and 65 properties before settling on this spot. The turquoise throw pillows, fuchsia upholstery, and vivid abstract artworks are a sexy contrast with the giant white canopied beach chairs. The sound track, ranging from Pavarotti to Papagayo Club, duets harmoniously with the soothing surf; the almost ritualistic dancing between 6 and 8 is purely optional. Lance claims that his kitchen offers the Caribbean's only sous vide molecular cooking. The results are stunning, from tiger prawn ravioli in gossamer lobster sauce kissed with lemongrass and ginger to decadent foie gras burger with veal-truffle dipping sauce to velvety chocolate-crusted panna cotta. Pair your selections with the excellent if occasionally pricey wines, including superb rosés. Add stellar service and you might walk out feeling like a Kennedy.
Off Valley Rd., Crab Hill, St. Mary, Antigua and Barbuda268-562–2218Restaurant Details
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7. Le Bistro
$$$$ | | FrenchThis Antiguan institution's peach, periwinkle, and pistachio accents subtly match the tile work, jade chairs, mint china, and painted lighting...
This Antiguan institution's peach, periwinkle, and pistachio accents subtly match the tile work, jade chairs, mint china, and painted lighting fixtures. Trellises divide the large space into intimate sections. Chef Patrick Gauducheau delights in blending classic regional fare with indigenous ingredients, displaying an especially deft hand with delicate sauces. The kitchen now runs smoothly after bouts of inconsistency. Opt for daily specials, such as smoked marlin carpaccio with pink peppercorns, prawns in a gossamer ginger white wine sauce laced with leeks, lobster medallions in roasted red bell pepper–lime sauce flamed with grappa, and almost anything swaddled in puff pastry. The fine wine list hits all the right spots, geographically and varietally, without outrageous markups. Co-owner Phillipa Esposito doubles as hostess and pastry chef; her passion-fruit mousse and chocolate confections are sublime.
Hodges Bay Rd., Hodges Bay, St. John, Antigua and Barbuda268-462–3881Restaurant Details
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8. Le Cap Horn
$$$$ | | FrenchAs Piaf and Aznavour compete with croaking tree frogs in a trellised, plant-filled room lighted by straw lamps, it's easy to imagine yourself...
As Piaf and Aznavour compete with croaking tree frogs in a trellised, plant-filled room lighted by straw lamps, it's easy to imagine yourself in a tropical St. Tropez. Begin with escargots in tomato, onion, and pepper sauce (sop it up with the marvelous home-baked bread) or the ultimate in hedonism (and expense), lobster–foie gras mille-feuille; then segue into tiger shrimp swimming in gossamer vanilla-lobster sauce or duck breast wrapped with mango in rice sheet floating in rum-tamarind sauce. Or cook your own seafood and/or beef on a hot volcanic stone at your table. Gustavo Belaunde (he's Peruvian of Catalan extraction) elicits delicate, almost ethereal flavors from his ingredients; his versatility is displayed in the restaurant's other half, a pizzeria replete with wood-burning oven (with much lower prices and rowdier ambience). Finish with wife Hélène's divine desserts or a cognac and cigar.
English Harbour Town, St. Paul, Antigua and Barbuda268-460–1194Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Aug., Sept., and Thurs. Closed Wed. in low season (May–July, Oct. and Nov.). No lunch -
9. Papa Zouk
$$$ | | CaribbeanWho would have thought that two jovial globe-trotting German gents could create a classic Caribbean hangout? But the madras tablecloths, straw...
Who would have thought that two jovial globe-trotting German gents could create a classic Caribbean hangout? But the madras tablecloths, straw lamps, fishnets festooned with Christmas lights, painted bottles of homemade hot sauces, art naïf, colorful island clientele, and lilting rhythms on the sound system justify the name (zouk is a sultry musical stew of soul and calypso). Seafood is king, from butterfish to Barbudan snapper, served either deep-fried or steamed with a choice of such sauces as guava-pepper teriyaki or tomato-basil-coriander. Tangy Caribbean bouillabaisse with garlicky Parmesan mayonnaise and the tapas platter are specialties, as are the knockout rum ti' punches. Finish dinner with a snifter of aged rum: the tiny, Pollock-style hand-painted bar once held 250 varieties, many of which were lost in a 2014 fire. But rum fan(atic)s contributed over 100 bottles for its reopening, and co-owner Bert Kirchner salvaged what he could from the ashes and created a very special house blend in a barrel.
Hilda Davis Dr., Gambles Terrace, St. John's, St. John, Antigua and Barbuda268-464–0795Restaurant Details
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10. Pillars Restaurant & Bar
$$$$ | | EclecticThis restaurant at the Admiral's Inn is a must for Anglophiles and mariners. Soak up the centuries at the inside bar, where 18th-century sailors...
This restaurant at the Admiral's Inn is a must for Anglophiles and mariners. Soak up the centuries at the inside bar, where 18th-century sailors reputedly carved their ships' names on the dark timbers. Most diners sit on the flagstone terrace under shady Australian gums to enjoy the views of the harbor complex (framed by the namesake pillars) and trendy exhibition kitchen; yachts seem close enough to eavesdrop. The menu is limited but expertly prepared; consider ordering two or three appetizers tapas-style. Specialties include ceviche, lobster toast, and the pulled-pork open sandwich with chipotle mayo and red onion marmalade.
Dockyard Dr., Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour Town, St. Paul, Antigua and Barbuda268-460–1027 -
11. Russell's
$$ | | CaribbeanBy restoring part of Ft. James, with its glorious views of the bay and headlands, and converting it into a semi-alfresco eatery, Russell's delivers...
By restoring part of Ft. James, with its glorious views of the bay and headlands, and converting it into a semi-alfresco eatery, Russell's delivers a delightful dining experience. Jazz and reggae on the sound system (live music Friday and Sunday, with open mike Monday), beamed ceilings, cool canvases of musical instruments in fevered Fauvist hues, and red or black hurricane lamps lend a romantic aura to the stone-and-wood terrace. The limited menu—local specialties emphasizing seafood—includes fabulous chunky conch fritters and whelks in garlic butter. Danielle Russell maintains the tradition her father established at this restaurant. Russell's sister Faye co-owns Papa Zouk, and sister Valerie runs Shirley Heights Lookout; the Hodges might well be Antigua's first family of food.
Fort James, St. John, Antigua and Barbuda268-462–5479Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch Sun. -
12. The Bay @ Nonsuch
$$$ | | EclecticThis restaurant's tiered wooden decks, swaddled in billowing white curtains, wrap around the bluff fronting Nonsuch Bay. Chef Mitchell Husbands...
This restaurant's tiered wooden decks, swaddled in billowing white curtains, wrap around the bluff fronting Nonsuch Bay. Chef Mitchell Husbands deftly marries local ingredients to international techniques. His presentation alone is appetizing, the plates painted with swirls of red-pepper coulis or basil reduction. The stellar starters are sometimes superior to the fine entrées. For lunch order several, tapas-style: perhaps the chunky yet silken crab cakes perfectly counterpointed by arugula aioli. Or try such creative wraps and panini as pulled pork and jerk mahimahi. For dinner, enjoy cocktails in the refined lounge with the lively mix of yachties and expats, then order soft-shell crab with pink peppercorn marmalade over sweet corn–flavored blini, segueing into blackened mahimahi with coconut- and saffron-infused risotto and pico de gallo. U.K.-based wine director Liam Stevenson's small, savvy list is admirably suited to the menu and climate, with selections like Eden Valley Rieslings and Albariños. Or look for the frequent four-course pairing menus and wine events. Finish with the dense, decadent banoffee (banana toffee) pie drowning in warm brandy sauce.
Nonsuch Bay Resort, Hughes Point, Nonsuch Bay, St. Philip, Antigua and Barbuda268-562–8000Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sept. -
13. Commissioner Grill
$$ | | CaribbeanClosed PermanentlyWhite-tile floors, powder-blue chairs, floral tablecloths, glass buoys, Antiguan pottery, conch shells, and historic maps give this converted...
White-tile floors, powder-blue chairs, floral tablecloths, glass buoys, Antiguan pottery, conch shells, and historic maps give this converted, 19th-century tamarind warehouse a timeless island feel. Specials might include whelks in garlic butter, bacon-wrapped plantains in mustard sauce, snapper in lobster sauce, or mahimahi creole. Local seafood is the obvious choice, although beef and poultry are also reliable. Lunch is considerably cheaper and more authentic.
Commissioner Alley and Redcliffe St., St. John's, St. John, Antigua and Barbuda268-462–1883 -
14. Johnny CocoNat
$$$ | | MediterraneanClosed PermanentlyIt's difficult to find a more enchanting spot for a casual meal than this open-air patio painted natty nautical blue and white overlooking the...
It's difficult to find a more enchanting spot for a casual meal than this open-air patio painted natty nautical blue and white overlooking the old Admiralty and boats traversing English Harbour while jazz mingles with the gentle surf. The food is music to discriminating palates, artfully presented on bright, contemporary plates, utilizing fresh local ingredients wherever possible. The subtle interplay of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, and textures is evident in the nearly 20 creative pizzas and such standout specials as mango gazpacho, wahoo carpaccio with raspberry vinaigrette and dill foam, and four-seafood ravioli (each large square a different color, enfolding its own marine delicacy). Day and night, the lively little spot percolates with happy chatter and good strong espresso, thanks to Nat, the animated owner, who swans among the tables with irrepressible high spirits.
Slipway, English Harbour Town, St. Paul, Antigua and Barbuda268-562–5012Restaurant Details
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15. Sticky Wicket
$$ | | CaribbeanClosed PermanentlyWith a dining room framed by flagstone columns and a trendy, open kitchen, this is one of the classiest sports bars imaginable. Cricket is the...
With a dining room framed by flagstone columns and a trendy, open kitchen, this is one of the classiest sports bars imaginable. Cricket is the overriding theme: sit in the posh lounge surrounded by cricket memorabilia or outside on the patio overlooking the equally handsome Stanford Cricket Ground. The menu ranges from snacks, such as near-definitive conch fritters and a fine po'boy sandwich, to standouts like shrimp Provençal or anything from the enormous rotisserie. The potent house cocktails and daily specials, not to mention the ambience, remain pure Antillean. This is a splendid respite while waiting for your flight at the airport across the road.
20 Pavilion Dr., Coolidge, Osbourn, St. George, Antigua and Barbuda268-481–7000 -
16. The Tides
$$$ | | SeafoodClosed PermanentlyThe look of this seaside eatery suggests a yacht: decks on either side, steering wheels, oars hung as artwork, and petrified-driftwood mobiles...
The look of this seaside eatery suggests a yacht: decks on either side, steering wheels, oars hung as artwork, and petrified-driftwood mobiles, as well as antique Asian doors and lovely local ceramics for color. Although the kitchen isn't quite shipshape, it isn't shipwrecked, making visits to several gastronomic ports of call from the Mediterranean to the Pacific Rim. Start with beetroot-goat cheese tart drizzled with honey in puff pastry, or the almost-by-the-book bouillabaisse, then segue to the mixed vegetable crepe in lemongrass-infused red curry or mahi mahi with black olive tapenade. More affordable, lunch emphasizes sushi, grilled items and foccacia; opt for the poolside seating. Management also runs several affordable beachfront cottages next door.
Dutchman's Bay Dr., , Antigua and Barbuda268-462–8433Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Aug. No dinner Sun.–Tues.
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