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There are many other restaurants located throughout
Dominica - those listed on this page are favorites of
the site developer
and are recommended.
When
visiting Dominica,
locating places on the island to eat can sometimes be
complicated until learning one's way around. Too,
don't expect to find eateries similar to what you know
in the US or Europe. Most restaurants here are
very small, often rustic and provide little in the way
of atmosphere... restaurant atmosphere here, however,
can be spectacular in the form of ocean, mountain and
rain-forest views and settings, and local flavor!
Most all establishments
take both EC and US dollars. Many also take credit and
debit cards; however, it is always good practice to
first inquire!
Note that there are only
three name brand "fast-food" restaurants on the island -
Kentucky Fried Chicken and Subway (Roseau & Portsmouth)
and Pizza Hut (Roseau).
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SNACKETS
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Located literally everywhere, snackets are
very small walk-up, drive-up
establishments / bars. They are Dominica's
version of fast-food restaurants! All of
Dominica's snacket owners are friendly and
will openly and eagerly serve their guests -
so, don't hesitate to check out a snacket!
Snackets are generally owned and operated by
a
sole proprietor and provide a variety of
"local food" also known as "provisions," as
well as drinks of many kinds including beer,
rum, water and pop.
Expect local food to include combinations of
fish (prepared in a variety of ways), fish
and goat waters (soups), grilled chicken,
green bananas, plantains, dashine and a host
of other locally grown vegetables, fruits
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Atlantic / East coast side of island
Pagua Bay:
445-8888 – Fish, Steaks, Hamburgers, Chicken, Tacos and more
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(northeast coastal area)
Located at the far SOUTH edge of Marigot at the top of the
hill and corner, directly on main road… about 5 minutes
SOUTH of Melville Hall Airport or about 45 minutes NORTH of
the Pond Casse Roundabout taking the Central Reserve Forest
road – Great view overlooking both the Atlantic Ocean and
Dominica’s mountains; well worth the drive to spend time
here!
Red Rock:
445-7997 – Fish, Hamburgers, Chicken, Tacos and more
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(northeast coastal area)
Located on Pointe Baptiste Beach near the village of
Calibishie, 25 minutes NORTH of Melville Hall Airport – if
going toward the airport, while
driving along the main east coast road look for Red Rock's
sign on the LEFT – if coming from the airport,
look for the sign on the RIGHT – at the sign, take the
narrow, rough road and go about 100 feet – see another sign
pointing RIGHT, turn RIGHT and follow the road for a
distance – after awhile you will turn RIGHT again, down a
very steep, winding road… follow all the way to the bottom –
park, then walk the narrow foot path for about 100 feet –
you’ll come to the bar, seating area --- just beyond the
seating area you can also sit, eat & drink on the beach –
nice beach, very picturesque, be cautious of currents when
swimming. -- might be hard to locate but worth the search –
great sea-side view!
River
Rush:
295 7266 -
Sunday
Brunch only
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(eastern, central forest area)
Located within the Central Forest Reserve and along the
Central Forest Reserve road between Concord and the Deux
Branche bridge. – about 20 minutes (south) from Melville
Hall Airport or 30-40 minutes (north) from the Pond Casse
Roundabout. ---- From Melville Hall go straight south along
the main coastal road. After going down the steep hill
passing alongside Pagua Bay you come to a river bridge –
there is an intersection, veer right (do not make the sharp
turn left)… continue on down the road 5-10 minutes… look for
the River Rush sign on your LEFT. ---- From the Layou River
Rd / Pond Casse Roundabout – at the roundabout take the
road that immediately veers LEFT (Central Forest Reserve
Road)… continue on this windy road for 30-40 minutes…. look
for the River Rush sign on your RIGHT –--- at the sign,
drive down the short road to the parking lot or park along
the road and walk down. – River Rush is situated between two
rivers and is surrounded by lush rain-forest. – Very
relaxing and comfortable – great jazz music on Sunday!
Riverside
Cafe:
446-1234 – Fish, Stews, Meats, Chicken, Deserts
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(central, east coast)
From anywhere along the west coast take the Layou River Road
- at the round-about continue STRAIGHT for another half-hour
all the way to the east coast –after winding up, down and
around the mountains and within sight of the coast, the road
turns RIGHT…. drive across the river bridge – you will see
Rosalie Bay Resort immediately on your LEFT… continue along
the winding, hilly road for 10 minutes or so – eventually
you will be next to the Atlantic ocean beach, though hard to
see because of trees… after a couple more curves you will
find Riverside Café on your RIGHT… a river and bridge are
right there… park before the river then take the narrow path
a very short distance where you find the café. – Relaxing
environment right along the river… after eating, you can
relax in the river
Rosalie
Bay:
446-1010 / 275-3243 – Fish, Pasta, Chicken
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(central, east coast)
From anywhere along the west coast take the Layou River
Road - at the round-about continue STRAIGHT for another
half-hour all the way to the east coast –after winding
up, down and around the mountains and within sight of
the coast, the road turns RIGHT…. drive across the river
bridge – the entrance to Rosalie Bay is the immediate
first LEFT after crossing the bridge – you will be
directed to parking within the resort. – From the
parking area walk along the sidewalk through the flower
gardens toward the ocean; you’ll see the restaurant. -
Worth the drive; very relaxing and comfortable.
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West Central Coast area
East Carib:
767-449
6575
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Fish,
Local, French, Burgers (you must call ahead!)
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Located between Mero Beach and Salisbury along the west
coast main road - see a small East Carib Dive sign hung high
on a post on the coastal side of the road – quickly
look, for a small turn-in to a very small parking area –
park here and then walk down the very steep hill – at the
bottom, you will see some buildings - proceed RIGHT through
the palm trees…. the restaurant is located directly on the
beach. - Relax & dine directly on the beach under coconut
trees with the sea only feet away.
Double
House –
Fish,
Local, Burgers
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Located along the west coast main road on the costal side of
the road, immediately above Mero Beach and shortly AFTER
passing by the entrance Mero Beach entrance road / sign. -
park along the road.
Green
House
– Local,
Fish
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Located along the west coast main road on the costal side of
the road, immediately above Mero Beach and immediately
BEFORE the Mero Beach exit road / sign. - park along the
road.
Sunset
Bay:
767-446-6522 - Fish, Burgers, Sandwiches, Pasta
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Coming from Roseau (about a 30-35 minute drive) - take
the main west coast road NORTH passing through Massacre and
Mahaut - eventually you will cross the Layou River Bridge -
upon crossing the bridge make an immediate LEFT... after
about a quarter mile, at the intersection, make a sharp
RIGHT and continue passing by St. Joseph, Mero Beach and the
Salisbury
entrance - continue up the hill where the road flattens for
a distance - after the flat area you begin an immediate
decent down a steep hill - less than a quarter of a mile
form the top of this decent look on your LEFT for the Sunset
Bay Club sign
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Coming from Portsmouth (about a 25-30 minute drive) -
take the main west coast road SOUTH passing by the villages
of Dublanc, Bioche, Colihaut and Coulibistrie - after
passing Coulibistrie you will begin making an ascent up a
steep hill - upon coming around the first curve begin
looking on your RIGHT for the Sunset Bay Club sign ---- make
a sharp left at the sign and go down the steep, one-way
drive. The restaurant is located at the bottom of the hill
just above the beach. - Relaxing, comfortable atmosphere a
few feet above the beach.
West Central:
767-449-7900
– Local, Fish, Steak, Burgers, etc.
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Coming from Roseau (about a 30-35 minute drive) - take
the main west coast road NORTH passing through Massacre and
Mahaut - eventually you will cross the Layou River Bridge -
upon crossing the bridge make an immediate LEFT... after
about a quarter mile, at the intersection, make a sharp
RIGHT and continue passing by St. Joseph, Mero Beach and the
Salisbury
entrance - continue up the hill where you will pass through
a deep cliff road cutout - near immediately at the top
of the hill, on the LEFT, see the West Central sign and turn
into the parking lot
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Coming from Portsmouth (about a 25-30 minute drive) -
take the main west coast road SOUTH passing by the villages
of Dublanc, Bioche, Colihaut and Coulibistrie - after
passing Coulibistrie you will begin making an ascent up a
steep hill - at the top of hill the road flattens for a
distance - continue driving for about 3/4 of a mile - on
your RIGHT look for the West Central sign and turn into the
parking lot. - Leisurely, comfortable, good selection of
easy listening music, nice view from high above the
Caribbean Sea.
Mero
Beach Restaurants
(West
Central Coast area)
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Romance Café:
449-7922 Fish, Chicken, Breakfast, Desserts
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...is located on the LEFT about half way down the
Mero Beach Road… see a bright purple and pink
building – it’s a bit tricky to locate… currently
there is no sign and, from the road and rear, other
buildings partially block viewing the Café. Romance
is located directly on the beach – bright, cheerful,
comfortable and relaxing
Connie’s:
449-6513 – Fish, Local, Chicken
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located on the LEFT near the end of the beach as you
drive down the Mero Beach Road… see the small
Connie’s sign on the lLEFT – several coconut trees
surround Connie’s – located directly on the beach. -
nice local flavor.
Nathalie’s Snacket:
Fish, Local, Chicken
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located on the RIGHT; a very small yellow building
directly across from Connie’s - nice local flavor.
Several other Snackets & Bar
are located along the Mero Beach Road
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Getting to Mero
Beach
Coming
from Roseau
(about a 25-30 minute drive) - take the main west coast
road NORTH passing through Massacre and Mahaut -
eventually you will cross the Layou River Bridge - upon
crossing the bridge make an immediate LEFT... after
about a quarter mile, at the intersection, make a sharp
RIGHT and continue, passing by St. Joseph... continue
along the main road for 5 minutes or less - look for the
Mero Beach entrance sign on your LEFT - turn sharply
LEFT at the sign and follow the road.
Coming from Portsmouth (about a 30-35 minute drive)
- take the main west coast road SOUTH passing by the
villages of Dublanc, Bioche, Colihaut and Coulibistrie -
after passing Coulibistrie you will begin making an
ascent up a steep hill - and then a flat, eventually
passing by Salisbury and the Macoucherie Rum Estate - a
short distance later you will see the Mero Beach EXIT
road / sign on your RIGHT - continue for about a 1/2
mile - look for the Mero Beach ENTRANCE road/sign on
your RIGHT - turn sharply at the sign and follow the
road.
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Northwest Coast - Picard,
Glanvilla & Portsmouth area
DeChamps:
275-3660 – Hamburgers, Tacos, and other.
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Located high above Picard, directly across the street from Ross University…
take the road straight for about 150 feet then turn LEFT up
the road the leads up the long hill… (if you get to
Tomatoes, you went too far) …follow the road up as it bends
first left and then sharply back right whereas you’ll see
the sign and restaurant on the RIGHT, after traveling
another 200 feet – Great view, high above town, looking over
the Caribbean Sea
Golden Dragon: 445-5049 - Chinese
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Located along the main road in Glanvilla (between Picard &
Portsmouth) - from Picard & Ross University drive north -
after passing Kentucky Fried Chicken and going up a hill the
road bends sharply and then bends again - you are now headed
west toward the sea - just as you come around the second
bend look for
a 2-story building on your LEFT - there is a sign above
their door - park along the road - the
restaurant is upstairs
Heaven’s
Best:
445-6677 / 277-3952 – Fish, Steaks, Chicken, Pasta
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Located north of Portsmouth and Carbrits in the Savane
Paille area – drive the main west coast road all the way
through Portsmouth toward Cabrits / Fort Shirley – you will
drive past the Purple Turtle Restaurant and beach – about
500 feet after passing by Purple Turtle turn RIGHT at the
intersection… continue driving along this road - after about
a quarter mile you will be driving directly alongside
Douglas Bay – the road bends RIGHT as you enter a forest
area – after a short distance you cross a small bridge and
go up a short, steep hill – at the dead-end turn LEFT – the
road curves up a hill – after the second curve Heaven’s Best
is located on the LEFT, immediately on the road. – Nice,
private dining, comfortable and relaxed.
Perky's Pizza - Pizza, chicken
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Located along the main road, directly across the street and
to the right of the Ross University campus gate
Purple
Turtle:
Local, Hamburgers, etc.
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Located on the beach on the North side of Prince Rupert’s
Bay… after passing all the way through Portsmouth and about
1/4 mile before reaching Cabrits National Park & Fort
Shirley – Nice wide and long sandy beach.
Rituals
– Coffee,
sweet things, hot sandwiches, etc.
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Located on the Main Road about a 1/2 mile from Ross
University – on the LEFT if driving North, located
immediately by Kentucky Fried Chicken
Shacks - Local food, chicken, pizza, wraps, fruits, juices,
breakfast sandwiches and more.
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Located along
the main road, immediately adjacent the north side of the
Ross University Campus; the Shacks area, operated by locals,
can be described as a food court. Park on the street and
walk into the row of food stands and browse - Might not be
open when students are on break or holidays.
Tomatoes:
445-3334 - wide variety of sandwiches, wraps, pizza and more
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Located directly across the street from Ross University…
take the road across for the Ross gate straight for about 300 feet- Tomatoes is
located on the LEFT – Very popular with the students &
visitors; one of the few places on the island where beer (Kubuli) is
available on tap.
A variety
of other restaurants….
are located in the Portsmouth area
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Southwest Coast, Roseau area
Ancient
Capital: 448-6628 - Chinese
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Located on
Church St., a couple of blocks east of the cruise ship pier
area and the Fort Young Hotel - call/ask around for
directions - the restaurant is up a short flight of stairs -
there is a small sign hanging at the stair entrance - quiet
dining while a nice selection of jazz music plays - a
pleasant culinary surprise.
Fort Young Hotel Restaurant:
448-5000 - Local food, fish, steaks, chicken, hamburgers and
more
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Located at the
far east end of the cruise ship pier area, directly along
the bay-front road - call/ask around for directions
Rituals
– Coffee,
sweet things, hot sandwiches, etc.
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Located on along the bay-front road a couple of blocks
(RIGHT) from the cruise ship pier
The Garage Bar & Grill:
448-5433 - Hamburgers, sandwiches, local food, fish
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Located on
Hanover St., a couple of blocks north of the cruise ship
jetty and to the LEFT - call/ask around for directions
A variety
of other restaurants….
are located in the Roseau area
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