Good to know
Good to Know
- Most restaurants add a 10% service charge automatically to bills; additional tipping of 5-10% is customary for exceptional service.
- A food court by the St. John's bus station offers traditional street food and snacks including saltfish cakes, cornmeal, okra dumplings, and pepperpot.
- Fresh tropical fruits are abundant in local markets: papaya, mango, soursop, West Indian cherries, and fingerrolls (small sweet local bananas).
- Roti is one of the most popular and affordable street foods on the island, available in multiple varieties with curried fillings.
- Fresh seafood is exceptionally abundant and affordable compared to imported items; lobster, conch, and snapper are local specialties.
- Many beachfront restaurants offer exceptional Caribbean seafood in scenic locations, particularly at Dickenson Bay and Fort James Beach.
- Local drinks worth trying include mauby, sea moss, tamarind juice, and coconut water; these are fresh, refreshing, and inexpensive.
Supermarkets
Epicurean Fine Foods
- Neighborhood
- St. John's
- Description
- Modern supermarket accepting contactless payment via Apple Pay and Google Pay in addition to traditional methods
Food Bazaar
- Neighborhood
- St. John's
- Description
- Local supermarket chain with groceries and provisions
Bryson's Supermarket
- Neighborhood
- St. John's Centre
- Description
- Established supermarket serving St. John's with general groceries
Budget
Roti King
- Price Range
- EC$15
- Neighborhood
- St. John's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Caribbean roti (curried fillings in soft flatbread), street food
Mama Lolly's
- Price Range
- EC$20
- Neighborhood
- Redcliffe Quay
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegetarian comfort food, burgers, wraps, pizzas
Cutie's
- Price Range
- EC$30
- Neighborhood
- Redcliffe Quay
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Caribbean seafood, pastas, local specialties
Green Seas Chinese Restaurant
- Price Range
- EC$25
- Neighborhood
- Lower Gambles, Friars Hill Road
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Chinese cuisine (stir-fries, sweet and sour, fried rice)
High End
Nomad Restaurant
- Price Range
- EC$120
- Neighborhood
- St. John's Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean/Creole/Asian fusion, tapas, innovative cocktails
Casa Roots
- Price Range
- EC$130
- Neighborhood
- St. John's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fine dining, Caribbean, lamb stew, fresh appetizers, vegetarian options
Antigua Bayhouse Restaurant & Bar
- Price Range
- EC$110
- Neighborhood
- St. John's Waterfront
- Cuisine Or Dish
- International cuisine, fine dining with sea views
Le Bistro
- Price Range
- EC$125
- Neighborhood
- Hodges Bay
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French cuisine in Caribbean atmosphere, luxurious setting
Mid Range
Hemingway's Caribbean Cafe
- Price Range
- EC$75
- Neighborhood
- St. Mary's Street
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Creole/Caribbean: saltfish fricassee, lobster flambéed, jerk pork, curry shrimp
Papa Zouk
- Price Range
- EC$65
- Neighborhood
- Hilda Davis Drive
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fresh seafood, grilled snapper, lobster, mahi-mahi with guava-pepper teriyaki
The Larder
- Price Range
- EC$60
- Neighborhood
- Royal Palm Place, Friars Hill Road
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Gourmet sushi, fresh salads, sandwiches, quiche, pizza
BeachLimerZ
- Price Range
- EC$70
- Neighborhood
- Fort James Beach
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Local Antiguan cuisine, seafood, live music, sunset views
Delivery Services
Doordash
- Description
- Food delivery app available for ordering from participating restaurants in St. John's
Local Must Try Dishes
Fungee & Pepperpot
- Description
- National dish of Antigua. Fungee (okra and cornmeal dumplings) paired with pepperpot (hearty meat and vegetable stew rooted in African cuisine)
Saltfish Fricassee
- Description
- Salted and dried fish, rehydrated and sautéed with onions and peppers; traditional Antiguan breakfast staple
Ducatas (Ducanas)
- Description
- Sweet dumplings made with grated sweet potato, coconut, sugar and spices, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed
Goat Water
- Description
- Savory spiced goat stew or thick soup made with garlic, thyme, cinnamon, clove and vegetables; popular at festivals
Souse
- Description
- Cold, spicy broth made with marinated pig's feet, onions, garlic, hot pepper, and lime juice
Fresh Lobster & Seafood
- Description
- Abundant fresh lobster, conch fritters, grilled snapper and mahi-mahi, reflecting the island's Caribbean coastal heritage
Black Pineapple
- Description
- Antigua's famous sweet local variety, often called the world's sweetest pineapple
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- A small but growing vegan and vegetarian dining scene in St. John's, with dedicated fully plant-based options and vegetarian-friendly establishments offering fresh tropical produce.
Venues
Vegan 100
- Neighborhood
- Friars Hill Road (JR'S Complex)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- 100% vegan international cuisine, fresh pressed juices, house-made plant-based meats and cheeses
- Description
- Chef Jason's fully vegan restaurant offering rasta pasta, linguine lemon cream, Philly cheese wrap, vegetable/pine nut pizzas, and vegan chocolate cake
Greens & Grains Veggie Ranch
- Neighborhood
- St. John's
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegan comfort food, local and international cuisines, cassava casserole, bean stew, tofu burgers, vegetable pizza
- Description
- Wholesome plant-based dining with daily menu changes featuring fresh greens and grains; known for affordable, authentic local vegan food
Non Local International Cuisine
Italian
- Description
- Pizza, pasta, seafood pasta, and contemporary Italian dishes available at restaurants like The Larder and Big Banana
French
- Description
- French cuisine with Caribbean influences available at Le Bistro and fine dining establishments
Indian
- Description
- Authentic Indian cuisine at Spices of India (Village Walk Shopping Mall) and The Chimney; both offer curries and traditional Indian dishes
Chinese
- Description
- Chinese cuisine at Green Seas Chinese Restaurant featuring stir-fries, sweet and sour dishes, and fried rice
Mediterranean
- Description
- Mediterranean offerings at Nomad Restaurant and other fine dining venues
Michelin Restaurants
- Note
- No Michelin-starred restaurants identified in St. John's, Antigua. The island is not currently part of the Michelin Guide coverage.
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