6 Best Restaurants in St. Lawrence Gap, Barbados

This sleek, open-plan bistro has become popular for waterfront dining at its best. In addition to seafood subtly spiced with West Indian flavors, diners can opt for flavorful meat and pasta dishes or, of course, a perfectly grilled steak. Book a waterfront table for the best view—and plan to arrive in time for cocktails at sundown—which always occurs about 6 pm.

Repeat seafood lovers may remember this as the location of Pisces, a popular "Gap" restaurant for many years.

This romantic Indian and Thai restaurant has a large outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean. You can dine under the stars or escape to one of the air-conditioned rooms upstairs. The food and cocktails are delicious, although the portions are small. Head out to The Gap for a drink after dinner.

Have a hankerin' for Tex-Mex food? Enjoy nachos, tacos, burritos, empanadas, fajitas, and tostadas in this Mexican bar and grill at the western entrance to busy St. Lawrence Gap. Or choose a burger, honey-barbecue chicken, or flame-grilled steak from the Gringo Menu. Helpings of rice and beans, a Corona, and plenty of jalapeño peppers, guacamole, and salsa give everything a Mexican touch. Some people come just for the margaritas—15 fruity varieties rimmed with Bajan sugar instead of salt. With two happy hours every night, this place gets really busy; reservations are accepted only for parties of five or more.

Enjoy the breathtaking views overlooking St. Lawrence Bay—you may see sea turtles bobbing around in the shallow surf during the day—paired with a diverse menu and cocktail list. The reasonably priced menu caters to various diets and restrictions, featuring local dishes with fresh fish, as well as international dishes. Pudding and souse (a local dish) and fried seacat (octopus) is served for lunch on Saturday. Happy hour is 5 to 6 pm.

Tucked away in the heart of St. Lawrence Gap, this waterfront restaurant is great for families with small children and has indoor and outdoor dining and play areas. The food is casual---think pizza, pasta, vegetarian choices, and, of course, mimosas.

Renovated in 2020, this sleek, open-plan Mediterranean bistro offers waterfront dining at its best. Book ahead for a table with a view—and plan to arrive in time for cocktails at sundown, which generally occurs at about 6 pm.