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RestauRant Guide
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2013 edition
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2013 ediTion
The Ultimate Restaurant Guide! This sparkling new edition of Menu International Barbados features a fresh new design. We hope you are as pleased about this new look as we are. An exciting new website will be launched very soon to complement this guide. We invite you to go to www.menuinternational.com and subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed and you could win a DINNER FOR TWO – SEE DETAILS ON OPPOSITE PAGE. This restaurant guide has been carefully designed and contains all the information you need when making your decision on where to eat, including detailed maps to help you locate the restaurants. Your dining options are plentiful because most of the best restaurants in Barbados are featured. All prices in this guide are in Barbados dollars (1.00 USD = 1.98 BBD). Please note that prices and menu items may change following printing and some restaurants may add a service charge to your bill. This information appears clearly on the menu page of every restaurant. Your comments are always helpful and welcomed. Please submit them by sending your e-mails to comments@menuinternational.com Bon appÊtit! Menu International Publisher
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2013 ediTion
index Restaurants by cuisine / AsiAn
Bajan Blue restaurant Scarlet
21 57 & 81
/ BAr B Ad iAn
Atlantis 17 Muscovado Bar and restaurant The Beach House Bar & restaurant The Carriage House Poolside restaurant The Garden Terrace restaurant
/ CA nto nese
Fusion restaurant & Lounge
/ CA riB B eAn
Atlantis Azure restaurant, L’ Bajan Blue restaurant Lone Star restaurant Muscovado Bar and restaurant The Beach House Bar & restaurant The Carriage House Poolside restaurant The Sandpiper Waterside restaurant
/ Co ntem po rAry CA ri BBe A n Palm Terrace Scarlet
/ euro peAn
Bajan Blue restaurant Lone Star restaurant
/ F renCh Acajou, L’
/ F usio n Scarlet
/ Greek
Opa! A Taste of Greece
49 63 65 71 35 17 19 21 43 49 63 65 73 77 53 57 & 81 21 43 15 57 & 81 51
/ i n t e rn At i o n A l
Azure restaurant, L’ Cafe Luna Coral reef Club Harlequin restaurant Muscovado Bar and restaurant Pisces restaurant Tapas The Cliff restaurant The Fish Pot The Garden Terrace restaurant The Sandpiper The Tides restaurant Waterside restaurant
19 23 29 37 49 55 61 67 69 71 73 75 77
/ i tA l i A n
D’Onofrio’s Trattoria Daphne’s restaurant Il Tempio Italian restaurant & Beach Bar Luigi’s ristorante Italiano Mama Mia Italian Deli & Pizzeria Tapas
31 33 39 45 47 61
/ JA pAn e se
Fusion restaurant & Lounge Zen restaurant
35 79
/ lo B st e r
Lobster Alive
41
/ me d i t e rrAn e A n
Acajou, L’ Cafe Luna Cin Cin by the Sea Coral reef Club Lone Star restaurant Opa! A Taste of Greece The Fish Pot
/ me x i CAn Café Sol
/ pi zzA
15 23 27 29 43 51 69 25 & 85
Mama Mia Italian Deli & Pizzeria Steak House Grill – St. Lawrence Pizza Hut
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Famous for its seafood and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, L’Azure Restaurant at The Crane serves up a tempting range of classic international delicacies. From soup to seafood and mouthwatering desserts, L’Azure maintains its long-held reputation for elegant dining. The atmosphere speaks of elegance and beauty as patrons sit inside or on the balcony. On Sundays, L’Azure is a popular spot for the wonderful gospel breakfast with live Caribbean gospel music, followed by a traditional Barbadian Sunday buffet lunch with steel-pan entertainment.
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The CRane ResidenTial ResoRT The CRane, sT. PhiliP
(246) 423-6220
locate us n˚ 2 on map page 87
l’Azure
Sample of our menu...
/ A p p e t i se rs Grilled vegetable Délice with fresh basil coulis Fricassée of Escargots and Mushrooms Flambée with cognac Blue Swimmer Crab Cake with cucumber relish and chilli mayonnaise Classic Peruvian Ceviche with lemon zest confit L’Azure Salad with salted cod, olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, boiled egg and potatoes Yellowfin Sushi Tuna Tartare with tamarind coulis Island Lobster Tail Salad with pineapple salsa and citrus coulis
24.00 30.00 31.00 33.00 34.00 38.00 57.00
/ en t r é e s Grilled Marinated Salmon on ratatouille with lemon and thyme oil Four-hour Braised Short Ribs on potato mash with spicy Bajan cherry and red wine sauce New Zealand Rack of Lamb on garlic-potato mash and asparagus with a balsamic-merlot sauce Chicken Cordon Bleu on fettuccine with creamy mustard sauce Shrimp Indochine on raspberry rice and wasabi coulis Filet Mignon 10-oz. beef steak crusted with black pepper L’Azure Bouillabaisse classic seafood stew with lobster, scallops and shrimp L’Azure Surf and Turf 8-oz. beef steak with 4-oz. lobster tail Prime-aged Rib-eye 10-oz. maître d’hôtel beef steak ‘La Plume’ veal Chop
52.00 54.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 72.00 75.00 84.00 84.00 92.00
/ d e ss e r t s Rum and Raisin Cheesecake served with coconut ice cream and calypso coulis Crunchy Banana Spring Rolls drizzled with vanilla sauce and served with caramel ice cream Roasted Pecan Bread Pudding served with Crisma rum cream East Meets West Trio Selection taster’s platter of cheesecake, sticky rice and banana spring roll
DINING SERvING ATTIRE BAR PARkING BREAkFAST LuNCh TEA DINNER
Indoors – Outdoors Breakfast – Lunch – Tea – Dinner elegantly casual no Yes 7:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday to Sunday 12:30 to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Monday to Sunday
www.thecrane.com dining@thecrane.com
20.00 20.00 22.00 25.00
all prices are in Barbados dollars and include government value added tax. a 10% service charge will be added to your bill. Prices and menu items are subject to change.
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This distinguished landmark restaurant, established in 1972, is nestled on the water’s edge in the bustling atmosphere of St. Lawrence Gap. Pisces has long been one of the island’s more sought-after spots to dine with its beautiful oceanfront setting and lush indoor gardens. Pisces offers diners an international menu with a subtle West Indian influence and features an extensive variety of fresh seafood. This seaside restaurant, with its friendly service and comfortable yet charming ambiance, should not be missed!
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sT. laWRenCe GaP, ChRisT ChURCh
(246) 435-6564
locate us n˚ 5 on map page 94
pisCes
ResTaURanT
Sample of our menu...
/ A p p e t i se rs Grilled Mediterranean vegetable Salad served with a warm goat cheese filo parcel and finished with balsamic and extra-virgin olive oil Coconut Jumbo Shrimp served with two dipping sauces Seared Scallops served on a mushroom risotto with fresh Parmesan, drizzled with white truffle oil
31.00 36.00 39.00
/ pA stA Seafood Linguine with shrimp, fish and mussels in a rich white wine sauce
68.00
/ m e At s West Indian Chicken and vegetable Curry served on a dhal roti skin with fried plantain, jasmine rice and a pineapple-pumpkin chutney New Zealand Lamb Shanks slowly braised and served on creamed potatoes with seasonal vegetables, finished in a rosemary glaze Jerk Pork Tenderloin escalopes of pork tenderloin seared in jerk seasoning, served on a sweet potato mash with glazed onions, fried plantain and seasonal vegetables... a Caribbean favourite! Beef Tenderloin U.S. choice, peppered and grilled, served with a Béarnaise sauce, scorched onions, vegetables and home fries
59.00 68.00 72.00
99.00
/ se A Fo o d Yellowfin Tuna seared ‘rare’ and served in a green peppercorn sauce with a potato cake and steamed asparagus Pisces Seafood Sampler Plate seasonal grilled and blackened fish, jumbo shrimp, sea scallops and little neck clams Seared Scallops and Shrimp served in a Thai red curry sauce with basmati rice and steamed greens
73.00 75.00 76.00
/ d e ss e r t s All pastries, ice creams, sherbets and desserts are created in-house.
ChEF-OWNER DINING SERvING ATTIRE BAR PARkING DINNER
Larry rogers Indoors – Outdoors Dinner elegantly casual Yes Yes 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday
www.piscesbarbados.com reservations@piscesbarbados.com
all prices are in Barbados dollars and include government value added tax. a 10% service charge will be added to your bill. Prices and menu items are subject to change.
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AsiAn / ContemporAry CAriBBeAn / Fusion
Liquid luxuries and contemporary cuisine. Great grooves and midnight moves. Low-key lounging or high-heeled haute couture. This is Scarlet... eat, drink and play! Beautifully formed, casual but stylish. We have designed the interior with a large bar to accommodate a simple meal of a few nibbles and martinis, or you may also choose to have Ă la carte at the bar or at the tables. Perfect for pre- and post-dinner drinks too. We look forward to seeing you!
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Paynes Bay, sT. James
(246) 432-3663
locate us nËš 9 on map page 88
sCArlet
Sample of our menu...
/ li t t le d i sh es (Gr eAt to shAr e) Marinated Olives with grilled focaccia, olive oil and balsamic Asian-marinated Chicken Skewers with a warm peanut sauce Five-spice Seared Rare Tuna with cucumber ribbons
23.00 25.00 29.00
/ sAl A d s Indian-spiced Puy Lentils with roasted butternut squash and crumbled goat cheese Thai Beef Salad seared beef and noodle salad with a sesame-honey-ginger-soy dressing
42.00 50.00
/ pA stA s Linguine with slow-roasted little tomatoes, capers, lemon and garlic Manicotti stuffed with spinach and ricotta, baked in a Parmesan béchamel and served with a side salad
39.00 55.00
/ Fi s h Local Fresh Fish of the Day please ask your waiter Prawn and Coconut Curry with fragranced basmati
56.00 60.00
/ m e At s home-made 6-oz. Beef Burger topped with your choice of either blue cheese and caramelised onions or bacon and mature Cheddar, served with house fries ‘Baxter’s Road’ Chicken – famous for its fried chicken at 3 a.m.! – served with mash and a delicious Bajan gravy
39.00 52.00
/ C o C k tAi ls Passion Fruit Caipirumba rum, Passoã, passion fruit purée, lime and brown sugar Scarlet Rocks! vodka, black raspberry liqueur, strawberry, basil, cranberry juice and black pepper Basilique vodka, apple schnapps, apple juice, basil, lime and brown sugar
DINING SERvING ATTIRE SMOkING POLICY COCkTAIL BAR PARkING DINNER COCkTAIL BAR
Indoors Dinner Casual Smoking not permitted Yes Yes 5:00 p.m. until..., Tuesday to Saturday 5:00 p.m. until..., Tuesday to Saturday
www.scarletbarbados.com scarlet@caribsurf.com
17.00 17.00 17.00
all prices are in Barbados dollars and include government value added tax. no service charge. Tipping at your discretion. Prices and menu items are subject to change.
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internAtionAl
Praised worldwide by food writers, The Cliff has positioned itself as Barbados’ premier restaurant. Nestled on a cliff with magnificent views of the sea from any table, it undoubtedly has one of the most stunning settings of any restaurant in the world. Chef Paul Owens and his team of 12 chefs produce amazing dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients, all this while maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency. The restaurant has recently been renovated to enhance your dining experience and is available for private functions. Reservations are recommended.
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deRRiCks, sT. James
(246) 432-1922
locate us nËš 11 on map page 88
the CliFF
Sample of our menu...
d i n n e r o p t io ns
The Cliff offers two-course and three-course dinner options (either option includes one main course only).
Set-price menu (please call for current pricing)
/ Fi r st C o u rs e Snow Crab Cake coriander cream, coriander vinaigrette, red curry oil Grilled Portobello Mushroom Salad mesclun greens, asparagus, Parmesan, truffle vinaigrette Potato Gnocchi and Penne Pasta prosciutto ham, baby spinach, Parmesan sauce Foie Gras and Chicken Liver Parfait apple and raisin chutney, port glaze Open Ravioli of Shrimp pesto sauce, tomato fondue, aged Parmesan Carpaccio of Beef Tenderloin (raw) truffled rocket leaves, aged Parmesan, capers, english mustard mayonnaise Savory Snails in a Puff Pastry Case julienne vegetables, chive-cream sauce Spicy Caesar Salad shaved Parmesan, char-grilled chorizo sausage
/ m Ai n C o u r s e Filet of Prime Beef Tenderloin wild mushroom fumé, morels, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, assorted baby vegetables, truffle and Parmesan fries Fillet of Dolphin (mahi-mahi) mushroom duxelles, wilted greens, Parmesan sauce, creamed potatoes Caribbean Shrimp Thai green curry-coconut sauce, coriander rice, char-grilled vegetables, fried basil 12-oz. veal Rib Chop mustard and tarragon sauce, potatoes au gratin, asparagus Pan-roasted Chicken Breast crushed new potatoes, roasted garlic-rosemary sauce, assorted vegetables, white truffle oil Roast Gressingham Duck Breast wild mushroom fumé, creamed savoy cabbage, baby turnips, creamed potatoes, baby onions
DINING SERvING ATTIRE BAR PARkING DINNER
Open-air Dinner elegantly casual Yes Yes (complimentary valet parking) 6:30 to 10:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday in summer, and Monday to Sunday in winter
www.thecliffbarbados.com info@thecliffbarbados.com
all prices are in Barbados dollars and include government value added tax. a 15% service charge will be added to parties of 6 or more. Prices and menu items are subject to change.
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The Tides, always highly rated, rests on the edge of the sea and offers a dramatic setting, a feast for the eyes, especially when the sun sets. The delicious and colourful dishes are the creation of Guy Beasley, chef and proprietor. his wife Tammie, manager henry Sealy and an attentive staff focus on patrons to ensure an exquisite and faultless dining experience. The Tides was inducted into the BhTA’s hall of Fame in 2012, honouring 12 years of exceptional dedication to food and service. It is also the only restaurant in Barbados to receive Trip Advisor’s 2012 Award of Excellence. We invite you to visit The Tides Gallery, featuring original Caribbean art and jewellery. BalmoRe hoUse holeToWn, sT. James
(246) 432-8356 / 432-8357
locate us n˚ 13 on map page 88
the tides
ResTaURanT
Sample of our menu...
/ stA r t e r s
range: 26.00 – 70.00
Creamy Mussel, Clam and Lobster Soup with saffron, white wine, fennel and crispy garlic croutons Lightly Jerked Salmon pan-fried and served on a warm asparagus, mushroom and smoked cheese salad, finished with a chorizo vinaigrette The Tides Seafood Tower (for 2 persons – price per person 70.00) poached lobster, king crab leg, mussels, smoked salmon, jumbo shrimp and fresh Loch Fyne oysters served with three dipping sauces Spicy Tuna and Iced Watermelon Tartare seasoned with garlic, red onion, ginger and hot pepper, served with toasted sesame seed, wakame seaweed and wonton chips Risotto local lobster and wild mushroom risotto, shaved Parmesan, white truffle oil and lobster bisque
/ m Ai n s
range: 80.00 – 98.00
Thai Jumbo Shrimp Curry jumbo shrimp braised in a home-made Thai curry, coconut and fresh cream, served with a duet of wild and basmati rice Spice-rubbed Pan-fried Monkfish served on an almond-raisin wild rice, mustard and orange sauce, finished with a citrus vinaigrette Supreme of Chicken stuffed with mushroom, bacon and basil, pan-fried with a crispy breadcrumb crust, accompanied by a smoky bacon sauce and lemon couscous Seafood Stew scallops, shrimp, salmon, monkfish, clams and mussels with Loch Fyne London smoked salmon, Champagne sauce, new potatoes and baby vegetables Braised Lamb Shank marinated in red wine and braised with onions, garlic, mushrooms and tomato, served with garlicky gratin dauphinois Filet of Beef truffle-scented mash, red wine-cèpe sauce and roast choux de Bruxelles
/ d e ss e r t s
All priced at: 31.00
A Decadent Peanut Butter Mousse enrobed in milk chocolate, topped with a crunchy peanut brittle and finished with a roast coconut crème anglaise Trio of Crèmes Brulées mango and spiced rum, rich milk chocolate and Tahitian vanilla bean, glazed with cane sugar The Tides ‘Tidation’ a chocolate lover’s dream, rich chocolate ganache scented with cappuccino coffee set on a flourless chocolate cake and glazed with a thick chocolate topping Caramelised Warm Apple Tarte Tatin served with home-made cinnamon ice cream DINING SERvING ATTIRE BAR PARkING LuNCh DINNER
Outdoors – Open-air (covered) Lunch – Dinner elegantly casual Yes Yes (valet parking) 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Sunday (in season) 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Monday to Sunday
www.tidesbarbados.com www.tidesartgallery.com thetidesrest@caribsurf.com
all prices are in Barbados dollars and include government value added tax. a 10% service charge will be added to your bill. Prices and menu items are subject to change.
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Barbados map / r estAurA nts
1 Atlantis (The Atlantis Hotel) 2 Azure restaurant, L’ (The Crane residential resort) 3 Cafe Luna (Little Arches Hotel) 4 Cin Cin by the Sea 5 D’Onofrio’s Trattoria (The Crane residential resort) 6 The Carriage House Poolside restaurant (The Crane residential resort) 7 The Fish Pot (Little Good Harbour) 8 Zen restaurant (The Crane residential resort)
/ Advertisers 1 2 3 4
Alleyne real estate Apes Hill Club earthworks Pottery Mount Gay rum – Tour and Gift Shop
/ h otel s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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11 & 101 7&9 inside back cover 98-99
Bougainvillea Beach resort Butterfly Beach Hotel Cobblers Cove escape Hotel and Spa Little Arches Hotel Little Good Harbour Port St. Charles round House Inn royal Westmoreland Sea Breeze Beach Hotel Silver Point Hotel The Atlantis Hotel The Crane residential resort
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Andromeda Botanic Gardens Barbados Wildlife reserve Barbados Zoo Park Codrington College Farley Hill national Park Flower Forest Francia Plantation Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station Gun Hill Signal Station Harrison’s Cave Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill Mount Hillaby Silver Sands Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Machinery Museum St. nicholas Abbey Sunbury Plantation House Tyrol Cot Mansion Welchman Hall Gully
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North Point Archer’s Bay
River Bay
Harrison Point
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Cuckold Point
ST. LUCY
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Maycock’s Bay
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Green Pond
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ST. PETER
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Speightstown
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Mullins Bay
ST. ANDREW
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ST. JAMES 3A
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Bathsheba ST. JOSEPH
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Hackle
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Congor Bay
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ST. THOMAS
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Ragged Point
ST. JOHN
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Kitridge Point 9 1
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ST. GEORGE
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ST. PHILIP
ABC
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Batts Rock Bay
17
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ST. MICHAEL
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Foul Bay
CHRIST CHURCH
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Crane Beach
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Long Bay
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