The best restaurants Trinidad & Tobago

Timetable

Most restaurants are open from 11am to 10pm, but in the center of Port of Spain, things are a little different. Many restaurants only open for lunch. Most are closed on Sundays, with the exception of tourist areas like Crown Point, where business is not dependent on office workers but rather on passing tourists.

For lunch in the cities, it's best to wait until 2 p.m. to avoid the crowds of office workers on their lunch break.

Budget & Tips

In small roadside restaurants, you can usually eat for less than TT$ 100 for a full meal but as soon as you enter a more traditional restaurant, expect to see the bill easily reach the prices of our countries.

What costs extra

Service is not included on all menus, but will often be added automatically at the end of the meal... allow for 10% service, 12.5% VAT (usually included in the price) and don't hesitate to add a tip if the service was good.

The local way

Trinidad & Tobago is a major producer of chillies (the Moruga scorpion pepper held the world record for potency for many years) and the locals love it! But beware, it can be strong for a Western palate.

Fish and meat are very (over)cooked in the islands. Let the waiters know what you like.

Kids

Children are welcome in all restaurants except those that also offer gambling (casinos and small gaming rooms).

Smokers

Smoking is not allowed in restaurants in the country, but many restaurants have a small terrace where smokers can meet.