Local & Ethnic Cuisine
Bermudians eat out often so there is a long list of local restaurants serving local and ethnic cuisines that will excite the palate. Within the varied ethnic styles, there are some formal eateries and some very casual ones. Enjoy the flavors of Bermuda and the international culinary connections established over four centuries. As the island is surrounded by ocean, fresh local fish and fish chowder can be found on most menus all year long. From late September to early March the spiny lobster is in season and widely available.
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Barracuda Grill
Barracuda Grill is one of Bermuda’s most celebrated restaurants, and is THE place to go for outstanding seafood and chops prepared in a contemporary style, proudly winning seven Best of Bermuda Awards! Breathtakingly stylish, Barracuda features warm mahogany woods, plush banquettes and an undeniably sumptuous but ever so comfortable dining room, suitable for power business meals or romance. If a little early for your reservation, join the other guests at the cozy, hip and tres chic bar with its glowing amber coloured resin topped side bar, and enjoy martinis made to share, or one of over 16 wines served by the glass. 5 Burnaby Hill, Hamilton Ph 292-1609 |
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Beau Rivage Restaurant & Bar at Newstead
Overlooking Hamilton Harbour, Beau Rivage is the only French restaurant on the island. Award-winning chef (1998 French Chef of the Year) Jean Claude's incredible dishes and French wines combine with the spectacular views from every table in the restaurant to make this a dining experience to remember. There is seating inside for 75-80 and on the patio for 40 with an infinity pool nearby and views of Hamilton Harbour and the city of Hamilton. Breakfast (7.30-10.30am), Lunch (11.30am-2.30pm) and Dinner (6.30-10pm) will be served daily. Reservations: 441-232-8686 |
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Blu Bar & Grill
Blu, Bermuda’s premier bar and grill restaurant, offers bold American cuisine, with a south-western flavour featuring fine steaks, ribs and fish from the grill. The menu also gives a wide variety of other dishes to suit your palate, certain to provide something for everyone to enjoy. With the incredible ambiance and the exquisite cuisine, Blu is sure to give you an exceptional dining experience. |
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Bolero Brasserie
Bolero Brasserie is the latest fine dining experience in Hamilton, just off Front Street down Bermuda House Lane. The restaurant opened in April 2007 and is owned and operated by British Chef Jonny Roberts. Enjoy casual Brasserie style food at competitive prices on the porch over looking Hamilton Harbour or in the dining room, which is adorned with gilt-framed mirrors and locally produced art work. Here you will experience the “buzz” of a casual but classy Parisian Brasserie. The menu is extensive with plenty to choose from. Service is charming, personal and professional. Reservations are recommended. Bolero is open Lunch and Dinner Monday to Friday and opens for Dinner on Saturdays, closed all day Sunday. |
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Cafe Gio
Café Gio boasts breathtaking waterside dining and incredible views of St. George’s Harbour. A warm, sunny deck, a cool covered terrace, an elegant dining room and informal café compliment this popular restaurant. Long known for its excellent mix of traditional and contemporary European cuisine, and now with the addition of Asian fusion dishes, Café Gio has become a favorite for both residents and visitors. Tie the boat alongside our dock, dine inside or on our terrace – either way you’re sure to love the experience of superb service and a masterful menu. |
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Chopsticks
Chopsticks have the most delicious Chinese and Thai food available in Bermuda. Specialties include regional dishes from Canton, Hunan, Szechwan and Thailand with authentic chefs. From mild to very spicy this restaurant has something for everyone, even vegetarians will be at home here too. Chopsticks offer a selection of banquet menus for 4 or more persons. Convenient take out is available. Lunch Monday to Friday. 12 noon – 2:30pm. Dinner nightly 5pm – 11pm |
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Fish & Tings
Specialising in Jamaican cuisine. |
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Fresco's Restaurant & Wine Bar
Fresco's is located at 2 Chancery Lane, off Front Street, Hamilton. This delightful restaurant will tantalize your taste buds with its unique style of Mediterranean cuisine combined with a hint of Bermuda. This intimate, cozy setting has won several awards including Best New Restaurant, Best Ambiance, Best Wine List and voted by the public as the “People’s Choice” at the Bermuda Food Festival in 2004. Enjoy the wine bar’s largest selection of wines by the glass in Bermuda. Open for lunch and dinner. Tel.295-5058 |
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Harry's at the Waterfront
Harry's at The Waterfront in partnership with Miles Market, Bermuda's Specialty Food Store, places its focus on organic freshness and simplicity of taste. The menus are Steak House based, featuring Miles 21 day Aged Beef, but with a contemporary twist. Full Lunch & Dinner menus, plus an all day Bar menu & Raw bar provide selections guaranteed to entice your palate. Marry these with a selection from the 2,000 bottle wine cellar for an unparalled gastronomic experience. Harrys has a 54 seat main dining room, a 10 seat private dining room, 36 seat bar & lounge and terrace dining overlooking the Waterfront Marina and Hamilton Harbour. Open for Lunch & Dinner Monday to Saturday. Call 441-292-5533 for reservations. |
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Island Cuisine Restaurant
Island Cuisine specializes in Bermuda's most loved and favorite dishes cooked by our Bermudian chef. Our menu features a large selection for breakfast, lunch or dinner to satisfy any appetite. Enjoy our affordably priced home-style cuisine in a casual and smoke free environment. The popular traditional Bermuda codfish and potato Breakfast is served Sunday mornings along with our other breakfast favorites. Island Cuisine prides itself on its fresh, family and friendly atmosphere so stop by and enjoy your favorite Island dish today!!" Centrally located in Southampton at 235 Middle Rd. Tel. 441-238-3287 |
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L'Oriental Express
For delicious, high quality food on the go, try the state-of-the-art new deli, L’Oriental Express. Open Monday 8am-7pm, you’ll find exotic and traditional offerings including L’Oriental’s trademark sushi and Eastern dishes, breakfast wraps, fresh salads and desserts. |
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La Trattoria
One of the liveliest of Hamilton's restaurants, La Trattoria is the ideal setting for singles looking for easy and fun group dining as well as being the quintessential early evening family venue. Renovated in 2004, the atmosphere compliments the fun menu which boasts a formidable selection of pizza from the Island's only wood burning pizza oven, as well as a great selection of pasta and familiar regional Italian specialties. The gelato is home-made and served alongside a tempting display of irresistible desserts, all for a price that is unbeatable. Call (441) 295-1877 |
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Latin
Heating things up in the very heart of Hamilton with Nuevo Latino inspired cuisine, Latin is a sizzling and chic new restaurant that, according to the many guests that have visited us to date, “is different from everywhere else in Bermuda”. Latin is anchored by our main upscale dining restaurant that features many different regional dishes from Central and South America, Spanish Caribbean, Miami and even a nod to the Iberian peninsula, all given our twist and artfully presented in our style; Latin style. Join us downstairs in Rumba°r where a long sleek onyx topped glowing bar beckons you to sit and enjoy an authentic Caipirinha, or a tall and delightful Mojito. Meander outside to Bermuda’s only open air below street courtyard lounge, with Philippe Starck outdoor couches, and low fabric banquette to encourage long afternoons and evenings in total comfort. 29 Victoria Street Hamilton Ph 296-5050
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Little Venice
Little Venice is Bermuda's first and most famous Italian restaurant, celebrating over 30 years of fabulous service and fine food. With meticulously prepared classic and contemporary regional Italian specialties, the restaurant is dedicated to "cucina fresca" and is an authentic taste of Italy. The island's most comprehensive list of Italian wines enhances the food, whilst the ambiance sparkles with zest, complete with an outside terrazzo. Open Monday - Sunday for Lunch and Dinner. |
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Lobster Pot Restaurant and Boathouse Bar
A warm welcome awaits you at The Lobster Pot, Bermuda's finest seafood restaurant for more than 36 years. A favourite with locals and visitors, the Lobster Pot offers an outstanding variety of seafood specialties and fresh fish delivered daily. Pan-fried rockfish, served with banana and almonds. Herb crusted, baked snapper and pan-seared tuna that melts in your mouth, are a few. Don't forget live Maine lobsters flown in weekly and fresh Bermuda lobsters and guinea chicks delivered daily in season. Don't like seafood, try our centre cut filet mignon or sirloin steak, succulent rack of lamb or tender chicken breast. We'll serve it just the way you like it. The Lobster Pot is a 'must visit' for anyone who enjoys fine food and friendly service. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30a.m. and dinner from 5:00p.m. Saturday from 5:30p.m. and Sunday from 6:00 p.m. Closed on all Public Holidays. Located on Bermudiana Road in Hamilton. Reservations essential. Smart casual. Telephone (441) 292-6898 Facsimile (441) 292-6191 All major credit cards are accepted. |
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North Rock Brewing Co.
The North Rock Brewing Company is Bermuda’s only Brewpub. Our convenient central location on South Road in Smith’s makes this unique restaurant & brewery combination a popular spot for locals and visitors to frequent. Featuring the freshest draught beers on the island, brewed right in the middle of the pub. With a choice of dining in the warm mahogany trimmed pub, coastal decorated dining room or on the large patio, you will be tempted by award winning pub favorites. 10 South Road, Smiths Parish, Tel. 236–6633 |
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Pearl
Pearl is the newest addition to the Port O Call Restaurant Group. Located on Front Street, over looking Hamilton Harbour, Pearl is upstairs above the newly renovated Port o Call restaurant. However the surroundings are not the attraction that will keep the true sushi lovers coming back. It is the skill and passion of Pearl’s sushi chefs in the art of authentic sushi, combined with a unique contemporary touch. Your sushi cravings will be more than satisfied with the delicate taste of fresh Bermuda seafood and produce that is sure to melt in your mouth. Even the adventurous sushi lover will be impressed with the slightly out of the ordinary sushi unique to Pearl restaurant. |
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Pizza House Restaurant
There are pizzas, then there’s Pizza House Pizzas. Any size you want, all the toppings you love, at the prices you need. Nobody gives you pizzas like Pizza House pizzas. Plus you can get super sandwiches, healthy salads and amazing specials everyday. You can get them anywhere on the island. Heron Bay, Shelly Bay and down at Southside
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Port O'Call
This intimate restaurant is one of Bermuda’s most popular spots for lunch or dinner. Set amid the hustle and bustle of Front Street, it is certainly an oasis of fine cuisine. Our award-winning signature dishes feature contemporary styles with and emphasis on fresh Bermuda Seafood. Enjoy the comfortable, casual atmosphere and professional service while you enjoy a selection from our “Wine Spectator” award-wining wine list that showcases more than 60 wines by the glass or bottle, quite truly Bermuda’s largest selection. |
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Portofino Restaurant
Experience the flavour of the finest in traditional Italian cuisine. For over 30 years we've been Bermuda's favorite Italian restaurantFrom a quick, delicious pizza, to homemade pastas and exotic dishes all will delight in our bustling Italian town atmosphere.Prices are right and we now offer al fresco dining.Lunch is served from 11:30am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Dinner is served 7 days a week 6pm to 12am. Reservations recommended: 292-2375.Our Take out service is second to none and is available Monday through Friday from 11am to 10pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 10pm.Take-out call: 296-0606.We are conveniently located just off Front Street on Bermudiana Road, Hamilton. |
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Rosa's Cantina
Saddle up and get on down to Bermuda’s only Tex Mex eatery. Famous Margarita’s are offered in different flavors (Best of Bermuda Award) as well as Mexican beer and a full bar menu. Rosa’s offers unbelievable Nachos, Ridiculous Burritos, Quesadillas and Fajitas. Great Steaks at great prices, done on the Mesquite Grill and creative dinner specials keep Rosa’s on top of the local restaurant scene. Families with small children are welcome as they offer a reasonably priced children’s menu. Open Sunday to Thursday 11:30 am – midnight; Friday and Saturday 11:30 am – 1 am. Reservations suggested. Tel 295-1212. |
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Salt Rock Grill & Sushi Bar
We are located at the old Loyalty Inn in Somerset, overlooking the tranquil Mangrove Bay. Join us on our Terrace with beautiful nightly sunsets and a panoramic views of the bay. Offering only locally caught fish, Bermuda lobster when in season, Angus beef and a sushi bar with over 100 choices. Live music every Friday thru Sunday nights during dinner from 7.30 pm to 11pm by ‘Native Percent’. Enjoy the charm of our Dining room in a private setting for a truly romantic experience, or sit in our lounge with its warmth and watch live sports on the televisions. Daily innovative dinner specials, weekly drink specials, a very affordable wine list all makes this a very popular local restaurant. 27 mangrove Bay Road, Sandys. Tel: 441 234-4502 fax: 441 234-4504 |
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SILK - Thai Cuisine
Located in the Masters Building on Front Street, Silk is Bermuda’s newest restaurant. More trendy than classic, this colorful upstairs dining room and outdoor terrace features the flavors of the Far East. The authentic Thai cuisine is a visual treat. |
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Speciality Inn Restaurant, Pizzeria & Sushi Bar
Speciality Inn has the BEST pizza on the island. Winning the BEST PIZZA in 1997 &1998 in the annual Bermuda's Best of Bermuda award, Speciality Inn is the place to come. Pizzas are made to order and the freshest toppings are used. You can either dine-in, in our cozy,friendly environment or you can order take-out. Pizza trays also available for parties. Open Mon-Sat from 6am-10pm. Resrervations not required. Call 236-3133. |
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Yashi Sushi Bar
Yashi Sushi Bar is Bermuda's only Stand-Alone Sushi Bar. Serving the freshest Sashimi, Makimonos and other creative signature Sushi dishes such as Shrimp Dumplings and our Tripple-Delight Maki. Yashi is conveniently located next to Coconut Rock in Hamilton off Reid Street. Not only are we known for the island's best Sushi but our decor and non-smoking atmosphere will is sure to compliment your dining experience with us. Lunch is served Monday-Friday and Dinner is served Monday-Saturday, take-out is also available. |