Get ready for tons of healthy choices at the SALAD CAFE, a new restaurant on the Avenue in Woodbrook. We’re talking salads that make a meal like D Big Shot (lettuce, olives, capers cherry tomatoes, chick peas and feta cheese with salmon and tossed in a cumin dressing. The cafe menu is cleverly divided into … Continue reading »
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Vegetarian Restaurants Trinidad
URBAN OASIS CAFE (Woodbrook, Trinidad)
Dinner and a movie just got easier thanks to the recent opening of URBAN OASIS CAFE in the Digicel IMAX complex. The menu at this full-service cafe is short and sweet with sandwiches, salads and pasta along with desserts, a full coffee bar and a fantastic tea selection from Numi Organic Tea. URBAN OASIS sandwiches … Continue reading »
Delightful DIM SUM at TIKI VILLAGE (Port of Spain, Trinidad)
Dim sum anyone? Last Sunday after taking in a film at the Chinese Film Festival, we felt a visit to TIKI VILLAGE was in order. Why TIKI VILLAGE? We wanted good dim sum served up with a view. Located on the eighth floor of the Kapok Hotel, this restaurant offers up dim sum delights among the tree … Continue reading »
THE CANVAS BISTRO & BAR (St. James, Trinidad)
An all-day breakfast is what drew us to THE CANVAS BISTRO & BAR and we were smitten from our first visit. Sleek and brightened by a large storefront window fronting Long Circular Road, THE CANVAS feels like an upscale version of a diner. And like a good diner, the menu offers a variety of hearty breakfast options … Continue reading »
KAVA (Port of Spain, Trinidad)
Weary after a busy Carnival Monday, we finally popped into KAVA for dinner to see what the pizza buzz is all about. KAVA’s pizza menu offers 18 thin crust pizzas fired by a combination gas and wood burning oven. Exciting pizza toppings abound here from the signature KAVA (goat cheese, caramelized onions, toasted walnuts or capers) to the … Continue reading »
TAO SUSHI (Maraval, Trinidad)
After several years of offering tasty takeout sushi, catering services and regular sushi nights at restaurants, TAO SUSHI has opened a full service restaurant in Trinidad. Cuisine - Sushi; Asian Serving/Hours - Dinner: Monday-Sunday 6pm – 11pm. (Currently only serving dinner, lunch service will be added in the future). Features/Good to Know - Full service; Full Bar; Outdoor lounges and … Continue reading »
GOLDEN BELL KOREAN RESTAURANT (Port of Spain, Trinidad)
We’re totally smitten with the newest GOLDEN BELL KOREAN RESTAURANT outlet, the throwback charm of its decor, and the food, oh the food! Located on Maraval Road, the dinner menu features all the Korean stalwarts – Shabu-Shabu (technically a Japanese dish but popular in Korea), Jeongol (hot pot), Jjigae (Korean stew), rice and noodle dishes, and appetizers … Continue reading »
SONATA KOREAN RESTAURANT (Woodbrook, Trinidad)
Situated on the corner of Murray Street and Ariapita Avenue, SONATA KOREAN RESTAURANT is a no-frills spot delivering authentic Korean dishes and a fun table-side grill experience. We recently trekked to SONATA on a weeknight and were pleasantly surprised to have the restaurant and Gabriela, the chef/waitress, all to ourselves. On our last few SONATA visits, it’s … Continue reading »
SOONG’S GREAT WALL (San Fernando, Trinidad)
Solid cooking, friendly service, and decent prices have made SOONG’S GREAT WALL in South Trinidad popular for nearly two decades. On our last visit to SOONG’S GREAT WALL, we were over the moon for the Fried Shrimp Wontons, which were so insanely good that we got a second order to take home. The Roast Duck was glorious … Continue reading »
JO JO’S (Shirvan Plaza, Tobago) – CLOSED
JO JO’S CUISINE serves up local favourites like sada roti, fry bake, tomato choka, aloo pies, bake & salth fish for breakfast, while lunch specials include dhalpurie, buss up shot, curry duck, chicken, lamb and goat. Located in Tobago’s Shirvan Plaza shopping complex, JO JO’S restaurant offers a spacious bright dine-in area and take-out orders. (Meats … Continue reading »
JAFFA AT THE OVAL (Port of Spain, Trinidad)
Cuisine -International Serving/Hours - Lunch & Dinner – Monday-Thursday: 11:45am-10:30pm; Friday-Saturday: 10am-4pm. Features - Full service; Full bar; Outdoor seating; Restaurant can be rented out for special parties. Good to Know – International Lunch Buffet, Monday-Saturday, 11:45am-2:30pm ($190/person inclusive of all taxes); Afternoon Tea Service on Thursdays, 4pm-6pm ($150/person inclusive of all taxes); Brunch on Sundays, 11am-2:30pm ($240/adult inclusive of … Continue reading »
KRACKERS RESTAURANT (Shirvan Plaza, Tobago)
Related Link: 12 Hours in Tobago: Good Eats & Great Sights Located in Tobago’s Shirvan Plaza, KRACKERS RESTAURANT features inexpensive international and Creole-style cuisine in a comfortable setting. KRACKERS’ real strength is that it’s Tobago best fast-casual option. The buffet menu changes daily with choices like barbeque ribs, grilled fish, macaroni pie, rice and peas, green banana salad, cole … Continue reading »
EAGLE’S RESTAURANT (Port of Spain, Trinidad)
Head to EAGLE’S RESTAURANT for a taste of Trinidad’s dim sum! Lunch and dinner (see menu here) are also served daily, while dim sum is served all day on Sundays at very reasonable prices. The service at EAGLE’S is friendly and efficient, with orders coming out very quickly. EAGLE’S a la carte dim sum menu is extensive … Continue reading »
CAFFE MIA ITALIAN BISTRO & BAR (Lowlands, Tobago)
Situated in Lowlands, CAFFE MIA offers Italian pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups and housemade desserts, along with a taste of England with its British-style Sunday roast. We stopped in to partake in this English traditional Sunday meal of roasted lamb, beef, pork or chicken with all the trimmings. A few minutes into CAFFE MIA’s golden half-roast … Continue reading »