Like much of the culture, Tobago's traditional cuisine is heavily influenced by the African heritage of its inhabitants.
The island's delicious specialties include crab and flour dumplings simmered in a thick curry and coconut sauce, and a thin, spicy drink touted as an aphrodisiac called pacro water (prepared by boiling sea cockroach, a local shellfish).
Store Bay, a 10 minute walk from Crown Point International Airport, is home to some of Tobago's best cooks who sell authentic local fare out of beachfront kiosks.
In the resort districts of Crown Point and Buccoo, stylish gourmet restaurants serve menus incorporating international styles with local spices and ingredients.
Remember when exploring Tobago that restaurants are concentrated in the resort areas.
For more information on dining in Tobago, visit the dining and nightlife guide www.cre-ole.com
Food Festivals
Sometimes, enjoying a great meal is not only about the food.
A lively atmosphere, made special with indigenous music and interesting company promotes a meal from tasty to extraordinary. If you are looking for a culinary experience that's out of the ordinary, Tobago's signature food festivals serves up a delicious medley.
Tobago Heritage Festival
Cultural and culinary displays in various Tobago villages.
Date: July 13th to August 1st
Venue: Tobago's villages
Contact: Heritage Office (868) 639-4441
Blue Food Festival
Village cooks display their culinary skills with local ingredients and recipes
Date: October 21st
Venue: L'Anse Fourmi Bloody Bay Recreation Grounds
Contact: Tourism Office (868) 639-2125 or (868) 639-4636
Email: contact@visittobago.gov.tt
Tobago Creole
The main ingredients of Tobago's Creole cuisine are the foods of West Africa, like okra, pigeon peas, plantains and callaloo, brought to the island during the African slave trade.
Over generations, other ingredients, like Amerindian cassava and curry from India, have been adopted to create signature Tobago fare.
Food Kiosks at Store Bay
Style: Traditional Tobago Creole cuisine
Location: Store Bay, Crown Point
Phone: Tobago Tourism Information Office (868) 639-0509
Price Range: US $5 to US$10
Gourmet
The flair of Europe, spices of Asia and Caribbean passion are combined with the freshest home grown ingredients to create an experience in international dining unique to Tobago. If you are craving a memorable gourmet dining experience, see our listing of restaurants.
Seafood
From the traditional Saturday lunch of rich fish broth, combining legumes, dumplings, chunks of provisions and fresh herbs, to fresh spiny lobster grilled at an impromptu beach bar-be-que, Tobago's cuisine is complimented by the sea's fresh bounty.
Tobago Restaurants
| Restaurant | Location | Price Range | Telephone/Email |
| Caribbean Fusion Cuisine | |||
| Café Iguana www.iguanatobago.com |
Corner Store Bay Local Road & Milford Road, Crown Point | US$6 - US$ 30 | (868) 631-8205 iguana@trinidad.net |
| Coral Reef Restaurant | Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa Resort | US$12 - US$50 | (868) 660-8500 tobhilt@tstt.net.tt |
| International Cuisine with a Caribbean Flair | |||
| Café Coco www.cocoreef.com |
First left off Pigeon Point Road, Crown Point | US$6 - US$42 | (868) 639-0996 (868) 639-8574 Cocoreef-tobago@trinidad.net |
| The Pavilion www.stonehavenvillas.com |
Stonehaven Villas, Stonehaven Bay, Black Rock | US$4 - US$32 | (868) 639-0361 stonhav@tstt.net.tt |
| MeShell's | Corner Shirvan and Old Buccoo Roads, Mt Pleasant | US$7 - US$50 | (868) 631-0353 meshellsoftobago@hotmail.com |
| Bonkers Restaurant www.toucan-inn.com |
Toucan Inn, Store Bay Local Road, Crown Point | US$4 - US$38 | (868) 639-7173 |
| Shirvan Watermill | Shirvan Road, Mt Pleasant, Tobago | US$8 - US$40 | (868) 639-0000 swmill@tstt.net.tt |
| Italian Cuisine | |||
| La Terrazza | Tobago Plantations Golf & Spa Resort, Lowlands, Tobago | US$4 - US$ 30 | (868) 639-8242 l a.terrazza@hotmail.com |
| Indian Cuisine | |||
| Caribbean Chula | 133 Shirvan Road, Mt Pleasant | US$4 - US$30 | (868) 631-0121 |
| Seafood & Steaks | |||
| Charthouse Restaurant | Crown Point Beach Hotel, Crown Point | US$9 - US$30 | (868) 631-2006 |
| The Seahorse Inn www.seahorseinntobago.com |
Old Grafton Beach Road, Black Rock, Tobago | US$20 - US$45 | (868) 639-0686 seahorse@tstt.net.tt |
| Pelican Reef Bar & Grill | Milford Road, Crown Point | US$6 - US$61 | (868) 631-8080 Reservations (868) 660-8000 ma9780@yahoo.com |
| Patino's Restaurant www.enchantedwaterstobago.com |
198-202 Shirvan Road, Buccoo | US$7 - US$39 | (868) 639-9481 info@kpresorts.com |
Disclaimer
The data contained in this website concerning local restaurants is provided for information purposes only. The Tourism Development Company Limited (TDC) does not however warrant that the said information is accurate or that it will be up to date at all times, you shall therefore rely on the information at your own discretion and risk. The inclusion of a restaurant on the website does not in any way constitute TDC’s endorsement of the said restaurant or such restaurant’s services or websites. TDC shall not be liable in any way for any loss, damage or injury that occurs due to your reliance on the said information.
