Trinidad and Tobago

The best lunches in town are served in this traditional West Indian house. — Fodor's

For a pleasant stop in Lambeau, just outside Scarborough, visit this tiny, brightly painted café overlooking the sea. — Afar Magazine

Mom is getting lunch at the food cart, but this young lady wasn't about to wait, so she started lunch by nibbling a styrofoam container. — Afar Magazine

Style meets substance at veteran chef Khalid Mohammed's restaurant. — Fodor's

This chic eatery and bar is tucked away on a side street in the Newtown area of uptown Port of Spain, but every taxi driver in town will know where it is. — Fodor's

The ambience melds lively Caribbean colors and art with a candlelit patio fit for a romantic Italian cafe. — Lonely Planet

Recorded steel-band music plays gently in the background at this romantic, candlelit spot in the Kariwak Village complex. — Fodor's

Some of the most imaginative food on the island is to be found at this elegant establishment on restaurant row. — Fodor's

Cute little pasta place with tables inside and a deck out front. — Lonely Planet

Shark and Bake is a traditional food of Trinidad & Tobago. — Afar Magazine

In the landmark center at Queen's Park Savannah, this upmarket restaurant in a restored colonial home is the island nation's finest Asian restaurant, specializing in the regional fare of Thailand. — Frommer's

Scarborough's best home cooks, Alison and Ken Sardinha, open their hillside villa and large terrace to visitors for lunch, afternoon tea (on Tuesdays), and dinner. — Concierge

This 1920s gingerbread colonial building makes an elegant setting for the excellent cuisine here. — Frommer's

The skilled chefs are from India, bringing with them their exotic palette of spices. The menu is widely varied -- almost too large -- but the dishes are a delight. — Frommer's

Nestled in a tree-house setting and blessed by sea breezes, Jemma’s is a standard stop for tour groups and service can be slow. — Lonely Planet

A raised-deck affair, this local hangout is cheaper and less refined than Jemma’s and Birdwatchers. — Lonely Planet

Breakfast Shed's waterfront setting and fantastic harbor views make it a perfect spot for plotting the morning's excursions. — Concierge