3 Best Restaurants in Crane and the Southeast, Barbados

Perched on an oceanfront cliff overlooking Crane Beach, L'Azure is an informal breakfast and luncheon spot by day that becomes elegant after dark. Enjoy seafood chowder or a light salad or sandwich while absorbing the breathtaking panoramic view of the beach and sea beyond. At dinner, candlelight and soft guitar music enhance baked snapper or chargrilled kingfish. If you're not in the mood for seafood, try the grilled strip steak, five-spice duck breast, or vegetable tandoori. Sunday is really special, with a gospel brunch at 9 or 10 am and a Bajan buffet lunch at 12:30 pm.

This food-truck park is a great spot to sample a wide variety of dishes for lunch or dinner. Venezuelan arepas, Italian pizzas, Trinidadian roti, and Bajan classics are among the many options here. There's live music on Thursday, and sometimes there are other special events as well. Though the area is shaded, it's best to go at night, when the temperature is a bit cooler and the lights add a nice atmosphere.

Thai and Japanese specialties reign supreme in a magnificent setting overlooking Crane Beach. The centerpiece of the sophisticated Asian-inspired decor is a 12-seat sushi bar, where chefs prepare exotic fare before your eyes. Try sizzling lobster kabayaki served in a cast-iron grill pan, teriyaki beef or chicken, tempura prawns, stir-fried meats and vegetables in oyster sauce, or a deluxe bento box. The extensive Thai menu includes appetizers, soups, noodles, fried rice, curries, and main courses from the wok. Choose to dine in the tatami room for a traditional Japanese dining experience (no shoes).