Coffy’s Bayside Bar and Restaurant — Restaurant in Barbados

Absolutely terrible "Old Years Night-new years eve" experience. From the moment we arrived:- no reservation in our party name, so a last minute table on the beach was set up - with a (wait for it) black garbage bag as a table cloth, we should have left by then.

But we gave them a chance....

In short, the worse NYE ever... terrible service, until the end, when good staff finally arrived. The female bar tender was incredibly rude. It rained - we moved our own table.

The food - shockingly bad. Arrived at nearly 10pm. No cutlery, so my husband ate his cold soup without spoon! My appetiser was inedible. My husband didn't get a main course at all. Ours was cold and average. None of us got the desert or glass of Prosecco promised.

The wine was like vinegar. The bar service very slow. The music was awful. Not the band advertised. The only saving Grace was the fireworks at midnight on the beach.

The toilets were terrible. The whole venue is not a BISTRO - no clue about service or food. A total...

What a fantastic local restaurant! Being new to the area it was a little intimidating entering, not knowing what the food would be or the set up, but the staff were so friendly and welcoming. They proactively offered up descriptions of everything from the ten dishes and weren’t stingy with the servings! The food itself was hot, full of flavour and a great insight into local cuisine.

The decor and interior might be basic, but that’s in keeping with the local vibe, and there’s a choice of seating by the bar area or a separate area complete with TV screen.

If you’re in the area then I’d highly recommend coming here; it was only because of a short stay that I didn’t return...

A bit pricey for the usual cooked food fare in the Barbadian context. Average price would normally be between $15 and $20. This bar tends to go into the $20 to $30 range.

The food tastes great, the portions are large and for average persons can last 2-3 servings. The atmosphere is cozy and was a good liming spot pre-Covid-19. People still lime there as there is an outdoor area. Parking can be an issue as one usually has to park at adjacent buildings and walk.

I would recommend the food to anyone but be prepared to walk with a...