Bermuda Dining and Restaurants

Bermuda has a rich history with varied influences, and this is demonstrated in the cuisine. You'll find Caribbean, American and British food, as well as countless hybrid dishes that will satisfy your palate, no matter what your gastronomic tastes. Some of the specialties are shark hash and mussel pie. Dining is expensive in Bermuda, but you will get what you pay for. In other words, quality is excellent, so your money will be well-spent.

Some travellers will forgo choice and chance, and opt for a hotel meal plan. This can be an economical solution for many travellers who don't relish the idea of finding their own places to eat or sampling the mussel pie. There are also lodging options where you get your own kitchen. This can also be an economical way to go. There are over 150 restaurants in Bermuda...that's seven per square mile, so for most travellers who want to experience as much as possible, dining out is one way to fully enjoy the experience of visiting Bermuda. For those visitors, here's a list of just some of the great restaurants across Bermuda.

• Swizzle Inn, in Bailey's Bay, for the famous drink the rum swizzle.
• Bailey's Ice Cream Parlor, at Blue Hole Hill has all-natural frozen delights like fruit sorbets and rum ice cream.
• Palm Court, also at Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton Parish, has ocean views and always-good catch of the day.
• The Pickled Onion, set in an old whiskey warehouse in Hamilton. Great decor and a rockin' Pickled Onion Pizza.
• The Bombay, a great Indian restaurant, with good curry of course. It's in Hamilton.
• Jamaican Grill, also in Hamilton, it's a casual restaurant that serves spicy food amidst colorful murals. Take-out, too.
• Monte Carlo, one of the best restaurants in Bermuda. Mediterranean style food and a glorious dessert cart. In Hamilton.
• Hog Penny Pub, for those who want some British flavor to their mealtime. Get all the classics here, like Yorkshire pudding. Dark and cozy and situated in Hamilton.
• Botanic Tea Room, in Hamilton. Bermuda has an afternoon tea tradition, and you can experience it here. Located at Triminghams's Department Store.
• Harbourfront, for menu variety, go to this establishment, where you can get sushi and your partner can get spaghetti. Sit on the porch and watch harbour activities.
• San Giorgio, at St. George's Harbour. For a romantic meal on a waterside terrace, this is your place
• Wharf Tavern, in the town of St. George is open til 3am every night but Sunday. Go here for views of the Harbour, pub sandwiches, and beer.
• Carriage House, for Sunday brunch in St. George. Champagne and all...
• Somerset Country Squire, in Somerset, the West End. Dark English tavern style, go here for the beer not the food, but the chowder is good.
• Frog & Onion Pub, for ambiance...vaulted limestone ceiling and thick warehouse walls, this was at one time a Royal Naval Dockyard warehouse. Go here for pool, burgers, and good children's menu.
• Freeport Gardens, in Sandys. Go here for fresh local fish. Fish sandwiches and Bermuda rockfish are the best. Good breakfast place, too.
• Henry VIII, locals love this Southampton place too. As you might have guessed, it features English food served by wenches in corsets. Rack of lamb anyone? Bar has live entertainment.
• Norwood Room, run by culinary students, which means it's great. Located in the Stonington Beach Hotel in Paget, you'll need jacket and tie if you're a man. Enjoy a drink by the pool, too.
• Lillian's, in Southampton, is the best place in Bermuda, hands down, for Northern Italian food.
• Dennis's Hideaway, for local casual food. Reservations are a must...it's popular and small. Excellent excellent local food.
• Tom Moore's Tavern, for the building...a mid-17th century house in Bailey's Bay, Hamilton Parish.
• North Rock Brewing Company, for homebrew and a view of the glass-enclosed brewery.