Caribbean Taste — Restaurant in Antigua

Off the main road in English Harbour, sitting all by itself is a wonderful little gem of a place serving some traditional caribbean food. Looking over the hand written menu on the chalkboard, it all looked so good that I had no clue where to start. So the first time I just asked for a recommendation and it was delicious. It was goat curry with fungi. The quaint little restaurant had both seating outside and inside. There was a nice cool breeze, so outside was the place to be. Just a small little family type run establishment not serving anything fancy, just decent, quality local meals, all of which were delicious. I had to have a crab cake on almost every visit, even though it was a bit pricey. The taste was just that good. Jerk conch was another favourite. I also tried the jerk chicken which was very different than what I was expecting (thinking of roadside jerk chicken stands). Nonetheless, delicious. During a slow time, speaking with one of the person running the place, you could tell she really had pride in her work and was really down to earth type of person. It wasn't just a business to make money, it was love of creating and sharing the wonderful food.

This is definitely well worth taking a quick detour off...

Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend if you like local home cooked style meals. Not fancy or expensive, just right for us. If you sail into English Harbour this is a short walk away. There is a sign (the arrow is faded out that points left) by Convent Garden (grocery store that recommended this restaurant) where you make a left into a resident area, turn right at the T and as you come around the corner you will see a yellow house with their sign on it. We actually saw Gretel as walked to North Sails that morning. She recognized us instantly which made us feel welcomed. She is friendly, provides great service and food. I thought the goat curry was the best goat I ever had. We definitely will be back...

The level of service and hospitality at Caribbean Taste is truly of the charts. This little gem is somewhat hidden and Google maps was having difficulty finding it. One of the staff actually came out to the main road and directed us in. Beyond the food, just as a taste of the vibe that Caribbean people are known for, Caribbean Taste cannot be beat.

And then there's the food. We had crab cakes and curried goat, all of which was excellent. We have eaten at higher prices places close by that cannot hold a candle to the food quality here. If you like some spice in your life ask them for some of their in house hot sauce, which packs a satisfying kick that isn't overwhelming but cookies up with...