It’s early afternoon and you’re on the perfect Caribbean beach. The sand is pure white, the waves turquoise and tranquil. You’ve never been more relaxed. But then there’s a problem: you’re hungry. And the isolation that makes this beach so beautiful also means there aren’t any restaurants for miles. But some beaches combine all the elements of a great beach with culinary excellence. They’re not just beautiful – they’re delicious. Whether it’s street food or fine dining, these are beaches for foodies. Here are the Best Beaches in the Caribbean for food.
Grand Case, St Martin
This is the culinary capital of the Caribbean, but it’s also on a long stretch of beach in the heart of French St Martin. There is nowhere in the Caribbean with a greater concentration of world-class restaurants, and the vast majority of them are perched right above the sand.
Anse d’Arlets, Martinique
Here in Martinique’s beach capital, the emphasis is on toes-in-the-sand dining. The eateries here all serve Creole-focused cuisine with a hearty French influence. Just make sure you start the meal the right way: with a Ti’ Punch cocktail and a serving of accras de morue, codfish fritters.
Deshaies, Guadeloupe
The Caribbean’s up-and-coming foodie destination is the fishing village made famous in the BBC series Death in Paradise. But the row of restaurants here (led by La Savane) have turned this town into a mini version of Grand Case, with simply marvelous cuisine led by ultra-fresh seafood.
Maracas Beach, Trinidad
Trinidad’s most energetic beach has a host of food stalls and shacks across from the sand, most famous for its Bake ’N Shark sandwich, one of the country’s national dishes. Where do you find the best one? Here.
Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe
Yes, Guadeloupe has two beaches on this list. And while Deshaies’ stretch of sand is better for fine dining, Sainte-Anne is all about food trucks, with one major focus: the bokit, one of the most delicious things you will ever eat in the Caribbean.