Local Eateries:
1. Oistins Fish Market (Rating: 🌟🌟🌟)
A must-visit seafood market with lively vibes. Fridays and Saturdays feature dance and music. Recommended stalls: Uncle George’s and Pat’s Place. Try Barracuda for tenderness, the local specialty flying fish may not suit everyone’s taste. Mahi Mahi (Dolphin locally) is popular but a bit fibrous. Note: Shrimp is usually frozen, not locally sourced.
2. Cuzz’s Fish Stand (Rating: 🌟🌟🌟)
Run by a friendly elderly man, Cuzz’s Fish Stand sells reasonably priced Mahi Mahi. A local gem.
3. Skyline Cafe (Rating: 🌟🌟)
A very local spot for snacks. Try the Fish Cake and Chicken Liver. If the taste doesn’t suit you, it might be a matter of local flavors not aligning with your palate.
4. Farmer’s Pudding & Souse (Rating: 🌟🌟)
Good Italian cuisine but considered overpriced. Located under the Marriott, it caters to tourists.
5. Rockley Beach Street Vendor (Rating: 🌟🌟)
Venture further into the local experience. Snacks sold by a local lady from the trunk of her car. Decent flavors.
Upscale Restaurants (>$50):
1. Tapas (Rating: 🌟🌟🌟)
Stunning ocean views. Avoid Octopus. Fish, desserts, and cocktails are excellent.
2. Primo Bar & Bistro (Rating: 🌟🌟🌟)
Exceptional ocean views. Delicious food, especially fish, but on the pricier side.
3. Craves Restaurant (Rating: 🌟)
Poorly rated for cocktails. Fish dishes are unremarkable.
4. Buzo Osteria Italiana (Rating: 🌟🌟)
Good Italian cuisine but considered overpriced. Located under the Marriott, it caters to tourists.
Mid-Range Restaurants:
1. The Sipping Room (Rating: 🌟🌟🌟)
Primarily a bar but offers affordable food. Not the best, but the combination of good drinks, reasonable prices, and ambiance makes it worth a try.
2. Blakey’s Bar & Restaurant (Rating: 🌟🌟🌟)
Offers a picturesque seaside view with reasonably priced and delicious Fish Cake.
3. The Tiki Bar
Known for being cheap, but other than that, it lacks notable advantages.