A rum punch and a magret de canard? Yes, you can find them together in the Caribbean. Sure, there are great beach bars all across the Caribbean. But at certain sandy outposts in the Caribbean, you can find something more: legitimate gourmet cuisine. We call them gourmet beach bars, and here are 10 of our favourites from around the region.
Le Petibonum — Martinique
Helmed by Chef Guy Ferdinand, this Martinique Mecca will make you rethink what a beach bar can be. Pure brilliance on the side of Le Carbet beach.
Juanillo Beach — Cap Cana
Carlos de Moya’s hidden gem in Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic is a fresh, bohemian beach bar with cutting-edge Caribbean plates, from plantain tartlets to conch-stew empanadas.
Nikki Beach — St Barth
The brand that reinvented the beach bar, Nikki Beach’s Caribbean outpost is on St Barth’s famous St Jean beach and offers a South-of-France style food and drink experience.
Api Beach — Cap Cana
Another Cap Cana property on this list, Api Beach began life as a small shed, and has grown to become a hub for in-the-know yachters stopping off at the Cap Cana marina. The vibe is laid back, but the food is exquisite. Try the fried ceviche.
Jellyfish — Punta Cana
It’s become an institution on Bavaro Beach, and this beautiful beach complex also serves up some spectacular seafood. Wash it down with a Presidente, naturally.
Eat @cane bay — St Croix
This St Croix jewel has great sea views and what just might be the Caribbean’s most creative menu.
Blanchard’s Beach Shack — Anguilla
On a tiny island with more than 100 restaurants, eating is an art form. And that’s nowhere more true than at this masterful beach shack on Meads Bay.
Lobster Alive — Barbados
Fresh-caught lobster, live jazz, spectacular views… Lobster Alive has it all.
Ti Sable — Martinique
Another one in Martinique — Ti Sable in Anses d’Arlet has superb food on a beautiful, quiet beach.
Kote Mer — Guadeloupe
Yes, you can wash down magret de canard with a ti’ punch at this on-the-beach bar and restaurant in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe.