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Lunches at The Flying Fish keep things light and flavour-packed. The Bajan roti, filled with saltfish, potato, plantain and a sweet, spiced chutney, is a must-try local favourite. The chicken Caesar salad, crisp and generously dressed, provided a refreshing midday option that felt light and just right beneath the Barbadian sun.
Want even more informality? Simply take a seat at Tipsy on the Beach, a shack that effortlessly takes you from late afternoon jerk pork tacos to jerk chicken loaded fries( yep, as good as they sound) to sundowner cocktails with a backdrop of DJ beats.
For those looking for an intimate romantic evening, Aqua Terra offers the perfect spot, set elevated next to the beach with plates arriving bursting with vibrant ingredients. Expect dishes such as spicy tuna poke served with local ground provisions, fresh chives and a kick of spicy mayo, which delivered the ideal balance of heat and freshness; Jamaican jerk chicken, smoky and tender with a tamarind dripping sauce that added a deep, tangy richness; and BBQ pork ribs coated in a Banks
Beer-infused BBQ sauce for a sticky and succulent choice.
For a more refined take on island dining, Cerulean offers an elegant setting with a menu that brings together the best of land and sea. The spiced pumpkin soup is a warming start, packed with depth and just the right amount of heat. Coconut, pineapple and coriander brought a delicate balance to the seared tuna, while the six-hour braised lamb shank, served with buttery garlic mash, was pure comfort with every forkful, particularly paired with a crisp malbec rosé.
Yes, there is a buffet, but then not all buffets are created equal, right? Here you’ ll find it at The Mahogany Lounge, which offers a more relaxed but equally impressive dining experience. Morning breakfasts are buffet style with fresh eggs from the chef’ s omelette station. While evenings offer speciality nights including a fab beach BBQ and the particularly acclaimed seafood buffet night. Here, you’ ll find an abundance of fresh catches, from buttery mahi-mahi to plump, spiced shrimp, all taking centre
stage in a bathtub no less, while vibrant sides and traditional Bajan flavours bring every dish to life. Merging from indoor dining to open-air seating, framed by lush palm trees and flickering lanterns, it makes for an atmosphere that’ s both inviting and unmistakably Caribbean.
Stress relieved, welcomed like an old friend and indulged at every opportunity, it was easy to see why Sea Breeze Beach House encourages you to‘ chase your bliss’ here. With its effortless blend of sophistication and laid-back island charm, it utterly captures the essence of barefoot luxury. Whether sinking into a beachside lounger, indulging in standout, island-inspired dining, or floating in the warm Caribbean waters, this is a place that invites you to slow down, savour the moment and embrace the rhythm of the island, one barefoot at a time …
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