2 Best Restaurants in Barbados

At the tiny but chic Lone Star Boutique Hotel, a short drive north of Holetown, the finest local ingredients are turned into gastronomic delights. Lunchtime brings tasty salads, sandwiches, and wood-fired pizzas served in the oceanfront bar; after sunset, the casual daytime atmosphere turns trendy. Start with open wild mushroom and butternut squash ravioli or crispy coconut prawns with mango-chili sauce, followed by grilled yellowfin tuna with warm crab-and-potato salad, herb-crusted rack of lamb, saltfish and Scotch bonnet risotto, or dozens of other land, sea, and vegetarian dishes.

Perhaps the most intriguing feature of this stunning setting—besides the sound of waves crashing onto the shore just feet away—is the row of huge tree trunks growing right through the dining room. The food is equally dramatic, as a contemporary twist is given to fresh seafood, filet of beef, rack of lamb, and other top-of-the-line main courses by adding inspired sauces and delicate vegetables and garnishes. A full vegetarian menu is also available. Save room for the little sticky toffee pudding—definitely worth the calories.