From the popular Fungee, a cornmeal delicacy, to the hot and spicy Pepper Pot, a seasoned meat and vegetable stew, Antigua has a variety of dishes that have been handed down generations. Traditional customs and ways of life have lead to the evolution of these favourite regional recipes - not always enjoyed by everyone. It does take some getting used to. The local produce is rich and fresh, and what makes it even more enjoyable, is that it served with a genuine friendliness.

Food is such an important part of daily life that many proverbs have been coined keeping food in mind! “Every pepper pot ha ‘e fungee” - Antiguan proverb that means 'Every person will meet a companion'.

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Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant and Food Guide

National Food of Antigua

Pepper pot and Fungee

The national food of Antigua is Pepper pot and Fungee. The Amerindians were the first inhabitants of Antigua and Pepper pots were part of their culinary spread. They called this stew "Tomali" - "Toma" meaning sauce and "ali" meaning clay pot. Their method of cooking the dish was also a clever way to store food.

The Amerindians made a rich brown spicy sauce using ingredients such as agouti, birds, fish heads and bones, iguana, rice rat, and seashells in a deep clay fire pot. Also included were cassava juice and flour, peppers and sweet potatoes. The meal was eaten by dipping cassava bread and other meats in this stew. The pot was almost bottomless since the stew was boiled continuously, more ingredients being added every day. The cooking method was not very hygienic - according to the missionary Father Breton, who lived among the Antiguans in the 17th century, roucou or body paint and women's hair were often known to find their way into the pot!

Like the ancient stew, the Pepper pots of Guyana are mostly meat based but recent recipes show that food habits are changing. It is quite common to find a blend of herbs and vegetables in the stew. The stew is accompanied by a cornmeal delicacy, Fungee.

Cooking methods

Roasting is the most common method of cooking. The boucon, from where the word barbecue originates, is often used for roasting. It is common to roast food in the embers of a fire too. The ash, which coats the food, is later removed. Another way is to wrap the food in clay and roast it directly in the fire. The clay is broken open when done, and in the earlier days the feathers or scales came away with it.

Boiling is not very popular, except while cooking crabs. A little water and a lot of red pepper are added to the crabs, and the whole thing is then covered with leaves. Traditionally, fish, half cleaned and still with scales, were often cooked this way. The Amerindians never used salt.

Vegetables and fruits

Maize or corn is an important part of the Antiguan meal. It is either roasted on coal or boiled to make maize cakes called Kayzu. Green maize soup is also part of a meal. Other vegetables are baked arrowroot, beans mankonti and yams kuchu. Carib Cabbage Taya is a seasoning. Peanuts and cassava are eaten together.

Among fruits, the pineapple was brought in from South America. Fruits of the prickly pear cactus, native coco plum and native seaside grapes are eaten too. Other fruits eaten in Antigua though not native to the country are avocado, guava, mamey, paw-paw and soursop.

Restaurants List

The Bay House Restaurant

The Bay House Restaurant and bar offers some of Antigua's finest dining with innovative international and regional cuisine taking full advantage of local produce, seafood and spices. Dress code is smart casual with no shorts or trainers after 7pm. The Bay House Restaurant is open continuously between 7am and 11pm.

Type : International Cuisine

Address : Dickenson Bay

Phone : (268) 462-1223

Opening hours : 07:00 to to 22:00

Bay House Restaurant

Alfresco dining is very much the emphasis here as guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on the terrace and deck overlooking the breathtaking Caribbean Sea while enjoying a cocktail from The Terrace Bar.

Cocos Restaurant

Perched on the hillside is a lovely Restaurant, giving every diner a stunning vista out across the sea. Cocos Restaurants serves a contemporary mix of international cuisine, with strong local influence. Fish freshly caught by local fishermen, is high on the menu, along with other specialties including spicy local dishes and more international flavors such as pasta, tender steaks and classic salads.

Type : International & Local Cuisine

Address : P O Box 431 Valley Church

Phone : (268) 460-2626 / 462

Restaurant

Our chef was trained in Europe and we ensure the highest levels of service from our staff-always with a friendly antiguan smile. Cocos Hotel was recently voted "Most Romantic Restaurant in Antigua" for second year in a row. Restaurant opens for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

The Cove Restaurant

The Cove Restaurant is Antigua and Barbuda's latest fine dining experience, located at Boon's Point on the north west tip of the island. Designed to mix contemporary and traditional styles you are greeted by flaming torches and a dramatic entrance leading into the candlelit entrance hall.

Type : Fine Cuisine

Address : Antigua

Phone : (268) 562 2683

Email : enquiries@thecove-antigua.com

Restaurant

From there a pre-dinner drink at the bar is a must, before choosing whether to dine in the main restaurant, or on the terrace overlooking the floodlit ocean, with spectacular views across the bay towards the Blue Waters hotel

The Sticky Wicket Restaurant & Bar

Embrace the West Indian passion for cricket while enjoying mouthwatering barbeque, desserts and cocktails in a tasteful sports bar with ambience, air-conditioning, flagstone columns and open kitchen. Or, unwind patio side overlooking a magnificent cricket stadium or relax in the lounge, all while experiencing worldwide sporting events in style on any one of the colour monitors placed throughout the restaurant.

Type : Local

Address : No. 20 Pavilion Drive
Coolidge, Antigua

Phone : 268) 481-7000

Fax : (268) 481-7010

Email : stickywicket@stanfordeagle.com

Website : http://www.thestickywicket.com/

Sticky Wicket Restaurant

As the home of the West Indies Sticky Wicket Cricket Hall of Fame and prime location near V.C. International Airport, no stay in Antigua is complete without experiencing the sports culture and delectable cuisine that is The Sticky Wicket.

Abracadabra

Come to this hotspot for excellent Italian fare in a chic but laid-back ambiance. The deck bar under the stars and coconut palms transforms into a lively late night dance spot. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza served after midnight. Also come for lunch served in a smaller cafe area adjacent to the main dining room. Accepts VISA and MasterCards.

Type : Southern Italian/ Mediterranean

Address : DockYard Drive
English Harbour

Phone : 268 460 2701

Fax : 268 463 8084

Email : abra@candw.ag

Admirals Inn

Surrounded by impressive ruins, this charming Georgian building has views over a quiet section of English Harbour. Although smack in the middle of Nelson's Dockyard National Park and the yachting scene, the hotel is tucked into a secluded garden behind a stone wall.

Type : Local & International Cuisine

Address : Nelsons Dockyard
English Harbour

Phone : 268 460 1027/ 1153

Fax : 268 460 1534

Email : albertos@candw.ag

Bocciolo

Come and dine at Boccolio Restaurant.

Type : Italian

Address : Jolly Beach Resort
Antigua

Phone : 268 462 0061

Fax : 268 562 2302

Big Banana

At Big Bananas you can get delicious pizzas, pastas and salads.

Type : Local & International

Address : 1761 VC> Bird International Pizzas
Heritage Bay Quay

Phone : 268 480 6985/480 697

Fax : 268 480 6989/480 6999

Email : pizzas@candw.ag

Website : http://www.bigbanana-antigua.com

Big Banana

At Pizzas, you have the option of dining in our restaurant, or on our cool courtyard terrace. For those who are on the run or don't have the time to sit and relax, Pizzas offers take out service and island wide delivery. Besides great food, beverage and weekly live entertainment (live band every Thursday), Pizzas offers the opportunity to buy Big Banana merchandise in the Logo Shop that is located within the establishment.

Calabash Restaurant & Lounge

Calbash Restaurant provides fresh international cuisine and a warm family-style atmosphere.

Type : International

Address : Galleon Beach Resort
P.O Box 1003

Phone : 268 562 4906

Fax : 268 460 1450

Email : calabash@galleonbeach.com

Charlis Cafe

For the best fast food visit Charlis Cafe.

Type : Fast Food

Address : Jasmine Court
Friars Hill Road

Phone : 268 562 2233

Fax : 268 562 2234

Commissioners

Come and get mouth watering meals at Commissioners.

Type : Local & International Cuisine

Address : Commissioner's Alley
Redcliffe Quay

Phone : 268 462 1883/1886

Fax : 268 462 1856

Delightful Restaurant

Come and get delicious, mouth watering Chinese food.

Type : Chinese

Address : St.Mary's Street

Phone : 268 462 5780

Fax : 268 562 3988

Email : stanley2828@hotmail.com

Downtown Food Mall

Come relax and enjoy delicious menus by Downtown Food Mall

Type : Local and Chinese

Address : Corner High & Market Street
Antigua

Phone : 268 460 8474/562 263

East

Visit East today for Asian Cuisines

Type : Asian Food

Address : Carlisle Bay, Old Road
St. Mary's

Phone : 268 484 0000

Fax : 268 484 0001

Food Court

Food court serves a variety of llocal, Italian & Chinese Cuisine to satisfy your taste buds.

Type : Local, Italian & Chinese

Address : Woods Centre
Friars Hill Road

Phone : 268 462 3663

Fax : 268 463 5855

Fisherman's Wharf

For the best tasting seafood Fisherman's Wharf is the place to be.

Type : Local , Indian and Seafood

Address : Fisherman's Wharf
Chutneys Fort Rd

Phone : 268 462 2977

HQ Restaurant

You have to go and see what mouthwatering foods HQ has to offer

Type : Live Lobster. Steaks Fusion Cuisine & Sushi

Address : Nelson's DockYard
English Harbour, P.O Box W1089

Email : hqantigua@hotmail.com

Hemingways Caribbean Cafe

Lunch is more creative with clubs, burgers, chicken and fruit salad platters. The memorable dinner menu includes one of Antigua's best curried chicken dishes. There are also good chops, steaks and seafood. Probably the biggest draw here is the verandah overlooking Heritage Quay, just half a block from the harbour.

Type : Local Cuisine

Address : St.Mary's Street

Phone : 268 462 2763

Fax : 268 560 1669

Email : hem_ways@hotmail.com

Home Restaurant

The Home Restaurant in Antigua West Indies uses only the freshest ingredients to create Authentic West Indian Dishes that include local fish, fruit and vegetables, plus herbs from our own garden.

Type : International & Caribbean Cuisine

Address : Luther george Place
Camnles Terrace

Phone : 268 461 7651

Fax : 268 461 0277

Email : ritagohome@hotmail.com

Website : http://www.thehomerestaurant.com

Home Restaurant

Antiguan Chef Carl and German wife Rita invite you to enjoy a dining experience that offers an insight into the heart of Antigua's Culture, and to enjoy a meal that you will remember for a long time to come.

Menus

From Chef Carl's Classics Menu

Appetizers

Conch Salad
Fish Cakes with Papaya-Pimiento-Sauce
Crab Cakes with Cream-Sherry Sauce
Lobster Bisque
Carib Gumbo
Fire Cracker Chicken, Hot and Sweet Sauce

Main Courses

Lobster Carl
Snapper Filet Stuffed with Crab Meat served with Lobster Sauce
Potatoe Crusted Grouper, with Mustard Sauce
Linquini with Cockels & Shrimp
Chicken & Shrimp Coconut "St. Lucia"
Pork Tenderloin with Tamarind Sauce
Grilled Duck Breast, Ginger Plum Sauce
Chicken Breast with Fresh Pinapple & Mango in a Coconut Curry Sauce
Sizzling Filet Mignon

Desserts

Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Guava Mousse
Coconut Creme Brulee
Chocolate-Coconut Mousse

Island Inn

For a taste of local and and other cuisine foods Island Inn is the place to go. Get a taste of the island style foods.

Type : Mixed Menu

Address : McKinnons
P.O Box 1218

Phone : 268 462 4065

Fax : 268 462 4066

Email : islandinn@hotmail.com

Joe Mikes Restaurant

For the best taste in local and International Cuisine, Joe Mikes is the place to go.

Type : Local & International Cuisine

Address : Corner High & Thames
Fort Road

Phone : 268 462 1142

Fax : 268 462 6056

Email : joemikes@candw.ag

Kentucky Fried Chicken

For delicious finger licking chicken vist KFC.

Type : Fast Food

Address : Corner High & thames
Fort Road

Phone : 268 481 1532/33/462

Fax : 268 481 1520

Email : kfc@candw.ag

Le Bistro

Come and get the best tasting French cusine at Le Bistro.

Type : French

Address : Hodges Bay
P.O Box 390

Phone : 268 462 3881

Fax : 268 461 2996

Email : pgbistro@candw.ag

Lydia's Caribbean Seafood Restaurant

Longing for some good tasting seafood? Visit Lydia's today.

Type : Seafood

Address : Jolly Beach Resort
Bolans village, P.O Box W2009

Phone : 268 562 2445

Fax : 268 562 2302

Mama Lolly's Vegetarian Cafe

Looking for a unique type of meal? Visit Mama Lolly's for vegetarian food.

Type : Vegetarian

Address : #9E Redcliff Quay
P.O Box 348

Email : maxicakes@hotmail.com

Mid East Fast Food & Cafe

For a taste of of mid eastern fast food visit Mid East Fast Food.

Type : Local & Lebanese

Address : #8 A Redcliff Quay

Phone : 268 562 3663/ 727 36

Email : mideastfastfood@hotmail.com

Millers By The Sea

This waterfront dining spot is a longtime favourite for locals and visitors to Antigua. The spacious open-air restaurant serves three meals daily and stays open late. Entertainment includes jazz and calypso some nights. Sunday is Caribbean night. The restaurant specialises in seafoods like lobster, shrimp and fish, and it serves buffets popular with Antiguans. Also come for the beach barbecues on Sundays, with dancing on the sand.

Type : Local & International

Address : Fort James

Phone : 268 462 9414

Fax : 268 462 9591

Opening hours : 08:00 to to 23:00

Natural N' Nyam

Vegetarian is the way to go at Natural N' Nyam.

Type : Vegetarian

Address : Cross Street

Phone : 268 562 0174

Napoleon Cafe

On the run and need a sandwich stop at Napoleons cafe.

Type : Baguettes/ Salads

Address : Redcliffe Quay

Phone : 268 562 1820

Nook Snack Bar

For local foods visit Nook Snack Bar

Type : Pastries

Address : St.Marys Street

Phone : 268 462 1158

Fax : 268 562 0155

OJ's Bar & Restaurant

For great tasting Seafood OJ's is the place to go.

Type : Local & Mainly International Seafood

Address : Crabbe Hill

Phone : 268 460 0184

Fax : 268 462 8651

O'Grady's Pub

O'Grady's has always been a magnet for the local British community. Lunch or dinner is home cooked and runs the gamut. Sandwiches, burgers, savory meat pies, liver & bacon, scampi, steak or go for the dish of the house, fish & chips for USD12.

Typical bar drinks available with plenty of Carib Beer always on hand. Be forewarned that most Antiguan bars serve red wine chilled. You'll luck out on Wednesday nights when talented singer, guitarist and (corny) comedian Laurie Stevens performs.

Open Tues- Sat 10a- closing

Type : Local & International

Address : Redcliffe Street

Phone : 268 462 5392

Opening hours : 10:00

Paris Pizza & Steak House

For great tasting Pizzas & Steaks go to Paris.

Type : Pizzas & Steaks

Address : Tradewinds
P.O Box 481

Phone : 268 462 1501

Fax : 268 461 1508

Pit A Pocket

For local foods go to Pit A Pocket.

Type : Local

Address : Upper Nevis Street

Phone : 268 562 4136

Philtons Bakery & Cafe

For tasty pastries, soups and more, go to Philtons.

Type : Soups & Pasta

Address : Gambles Medical Centre
Friars Hill Rd

Phone : 268 463 2253/462 944

Fax : 268 462 9447

Roti King

For delicious tasting Rotis, visit Roti King.

Type : Rotis

Address : St. Mary's Street

Phone : 268 462 2328

Royal Castle

For the best tasting chicken and hamburgers, this is the place to go.

Type : Fast Food

Address : High Street
P.O Box 74

Phone : 268 462 2987

Fax : 268 462 6259

Russels Beach Bar

For great tasting local foods, Russels is the place to go.

Type : Local

Address : Fort James

Phone : 268 462 5479

Shirley Heights Lookout

Up on a hillside overlooking English Harbour, this area called Shirley Heights is a stopover for most visitors. Some come to see the massive fortifications on the hill, others to see the view and still others come to party at The Lookout Restaurant on the hill. Thursdays and Sundays are especially popular as there are often steel-pan bands and a festive atmosphere.

Type : Local & International Cuisine

Address : Shirley Heights

Phone : 268 460 1785

Fax : 268 460 3490

Southern Fry Restaurant & Bar

Delicious fast food can be found here at Southern Fry Restaurant.

Type : Fast Food

Address : Lower Market Street
Old Praham Road

Phone : 268 462 2616

Turners Beach Restaurant

Great tasting seafood.

Type : Local & International Cuisine

Address : Turners Beach
Johnson's Point

Email : turnersbeach@msn.com

Restaurants in Antigua & Barbuda

Food is such an important part of daily life that many proverbs have been coined keeping food in mind! “Every pepper pot ha ‘e fungee” - Antiguan proverb that means 'Every person will meet a companion'.

Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant and Food Guide

National Food of Antigua

Pepper pot and Fungee

Cooking methods

Vegetables and fruits

Restaurants List

The Bay House Restaurant

Bay House Restaurant

Cocos Restaurant

Restaurant

The Cove Restaurant

Restaurant

The Sticky Wicket Restaurant & Bar

Sticky Wicket Restaurant

Abracadabra

Admirals Inn

Bocciolo

Big Banana

Big Banana

Calabash Restaurant & Lounge

Charlis Cafe

Commissioners

Delightful Restaurant

Downtown Food Mall

East

Food Court

Fisherman's Wharf

HQ Restaurant

Hemingways Caribbean Cafe

Home Restaurant

Home Restaurant

Menus

Island Inn

Joe Mikes Restaurant

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Le Bistro

Lydia's Caribbean Seafood Restaurant

Mama Lolly's Vegetarian Cafe

Mid East Fast Food & Cafe

Millers By The Sea

Natural N' Nyam

Napoleon Cafe

Nook Snack Bar

OJ's Bar & Restaurant

O'Grady's Pub

Paris Pizza & Steak House

Pit A Pocket

Philtons Bakery & Cafe

Roti King

Royal Castle

Russels Beach Bar

Shirley Heights Lookout

Southern Fry Restaurant & Bar

Turners Beach Restaurant

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