Saint Kitts & Nevis

El Fredo's is a well known restaurant located in Basseterre, the largest city in Saint Kitts. It is within walking distance from the cruise port, making it a convenient spot for cruise passengers looking for an authentic meal. The restaurant is small and family-owned. It has a large, covered open-air dining area with friendly staff who can recommend local dishes. El Fredo's menu is affordable and changes daily depending on the season or the chef's ideas. Some of the popular dishes include garlic conch, whole snapper, spicy pork and others. All servings come with salad, fried plantain, and sweet potato garnish.

Shipwreck Beach Bar is a popular local bar located on the South Friars Bay in Saint Kitts. It is a perfect spot for anyone looking for Caribbean foods and a breathtaking ocean view just steps away. This beach bar is a favourite for many due to its variety of rums, drinks and relaxed atmosphere. The best time to visit Shipwreck Beach Bar is the late afternoon as you can enjoy a front-row seat to watch the sunset over the ocean. Make sure you get there early or book a table in advance since tables might be a little hard to come by.

Rock Lobster Seafood & Grill is located within walking from most hotels in Frigate Bay. The menu includes various preparations of freshly caught lobster, a must try during your stay in Saint Kitts. Other popular dishes are the lionfish and tapas which range from breaded chicken strips to garlic shrimp. As it is a well known restaurant in the area, it usually gets busy, hence make sure you book a table to not miss out on this fine dining experience. The bar menu offers a wide range of tastes and occasions that go from refreshing martinis to unique signature cocktails made by experienced bartenders.

Street food is a key part in Saint Kitts and Nevis's food culture. Locals love to to stop by their favourite stalls and buy local delicacies or drinks. Although you can find street food stalls throughout the whole week, Fridays and Saturdays are usually the best days to enjoy this experience and mingle with the locals. Some of the foods visitors should definitely try are barbecued chicken and pork meat, conch fritters, which is fried shellfish that is hard to come by outside of the Caribbean, Roti; a flat bread that comes with a variety of fillings and others. Also, make sure you try the local lobster. You may think you have to go to an expensive restaurant and splurge to have lobster, but in Saint Kitts lobster is available in the most humble of establishments.