The best seafood restaurants Caraïbes

Established in 1976, Basil's Bar & Restaurant was voted one of the ten best bars in the world in 1987 by Newsweek, and has made a name for itself. The atmosphere is always top-notch (musical evenings) and the cocktails tasty. It was completely renovated in 2018. On the food front, you'll find fresh fish, seasonal lobster and the best burger in the Caribbean. Every year, this establishment hosts the only blues festival in the Caribbean. Every Friday evening, it organizes a barbecue party. An absolute must.

Located near the sea and in the heart of a fishing village, the Saona Café is a small bistro of straw hut type held by a couple of Quebecers who will receive you like at home. It is the meeting place of tourists, locals and workers of the tourist industry: perfect to have the good information when arriving in Bayahibe! They serve you in French, English and Spanish. From breakfast to burgers, including lionfish, the house specialty! Good local beer, on draft. Service at the bar.

Here's a simple seafood restaurant that, like all good things, has to be earned. Such is the case here, at Wilson's and his humble straw hut on the Cabarete lagoon. A long dirt road brings you to the entrance to the lagoon. A small boat takes 5 minutes to cross over to the other side. There's no menu here: you can choose between crabs, fish of the day or langoustines (fished directly from the lagoon) with garlic. Connoisseurs come from far and wide, because it's excellent, inexpensive and not at all touristy.

The Bimini Blue Water Resort restaurant is located on the top of the property of the same name. Lined with wood, tables in Formica. He has a beautiful escape on the Gulf Stream. It serves specialities of conch, lobster and fish; to report the beautiful cocktail card. It also offers a breakfast service and dining boxes on request for fishermen. The kitchen is simple and reliable.

Fancy a good 100% home-cooked Italian meal? Giancarlo and Tiziana Tiezzi, both from Florence, Italy, fell in love with Union and brought their cuisine with them. Tiziana prepares delicious fresh pasta made with love and only fresh products (fish, lobsters, etc.). Local specialties are also on the menu. As for the wine list, it is well-stocked and sought-after. You can order a cake for a special occasion.

It is one of the most popular bar-restaurants in Canouan. The specialty of the place? Unquestionably the lambi but also the lobster according to the season. It is an essential meeting point for locals and visitors. People come here for the lively local atmosphere, the friendly service and welcome, and of course the quality cuisine. The chef offers traditional dishes with a selection of quality, local and homemade products. The burger is excellent! A very good quality-price ratio.

Located at the western end of the beach, you can walk past it several times without noticing it. And what a shame! It is one of the only restaurants on the beach without touts. Since it is located on the Dominican side, it welcomes mainly Dominican families who come to share fish and seafood. The restaurant has no sign: it is a white building, with a large kitchen open to the beach, and a few tables outside. Here, fish is king, grilled or fried, in Mofongo with octopus or shrimps, or in paella.

At the exit of the city, this beautiful wild beach welcomes some stalls which will prepare you fish or grilled shrimps. Obviously, the fish is remarkably fresh, but it is especially the setting, with its feet in the water, that is worth the detour. We will not cease to repeat it nevertheless: ask well the price before ordering and being served because it is not rare, unfortunately, that the prices are inflated by knowing that you are on holiday in the corner. Otherwise, a good meal in an idyllic setting.

Around 30 shops and restaurants line the fabulous Ensenada beach. With salsa or merengue music playing in the background, choose your spot (at Teo, Dueña Elsa or Diana Barbecue, for example) and the fish you'd like to eat (fried, a la plancha, or en papillote with Creole sauce). A quality tip: the earlier you arrive, the fresher the fish. Many Dominican families flock here at weekends. Typical, charming and inexpensive.

Folklore 100% Dominican assured in this vast canteen dedicated to fish and seafood. Mora Pescaderia does not offer a menu, but a counter that presents the specialities of the day: octopus or conchas salad, marinated fish (which will be fried later), garlic shrimps... so many tempting dishes, served in generous portions. The room is often full to bursting, which ensures that the fish is always fresh! The dishes are accompanied by a good cold beer, a glass of wine or a fruit juice. Successful service.

Undeniably, Coco Mar is Montecristi's most pleasant restaurant, right on the seafront. It serves simple, unpretentious, good-natured maritime cuisine, with plenty of fruit juices on the menu. Portions are rather generous, so you'll leave the table full. On the menu: fresh fish, pasta and the inevitable Dominican specialty,arroz y pollo... All with your feet in the water! Impeccable, smiling, helpful service. Take a seat on the shady terrace and enjoy a good meal while admiring the view.

Pasta, fresh seafood, lobster and light dishes.

This new restaurant boasts an attractive red-wood terrace overlooking the old Le Marin marina, reminiscent of a ship's cabin. Here, the sea is everywhere, right down to the menu. The menu features seafood platters (oysters, crab, langoustines, shrimps, periwinkles) and fresh fish (roasted skate wing, grilled catfish or lobster, fish returned from fishing a la plancha). For dessert, we warmly recommend the chocolate-peanut tart, just perfect! Attentive service.

Within the luxurious Ocean Club complex, the Baia Lounge welcomes you between the pool and the sea, with a breathtaking view. The Mediterranean specialities honour fish in all its forms: carpaccio, ceviche, sushi... We particularly recommend the octopus carpaccio and mango conch. A delight. Possibility to have lunch by the pool, and even on the beach. A beautiful address, which reminds us more of Saint-Tropez or Capri than Sosúa. A moment of luxury guaranteed and an undeniably professional and careful service.

Located in front of the hotel on the beach of Cortecito, this terrace with a view is a good address for a romantic dinner facing the sea. Of course, you can eat excellent seafood platters, but connoisseurs come here to taste one of the various local paella proposals. Despite its location, the restaurant remains affordable. The only negative point is the poor wine list, which is mostly from Mexico. The place also offers air-conditioned rooms, which are quite simple and comfortable.