Bermuda Restaurants & Cuisine
Bermudan Cuisine
Staples of Bermudian dishes are salted codfish, boiled with potatoes, the traditional Sunday breakfast, and Hoppin’ John, a simple dish of boiled rice and black-eyed peas. Sample the Shark hash any time. Fish cakes are traditional on Fridays, hot-cross buns at Easter, and cassava or farine pies at Christmas.
While lobster and other sea foods are often featured on the menu, virtually everything is imported from the USA or Canada. If you want local fish, ask or look for “local” as opposed to “fresh.”
Other specialties in Bermudan cuisine include Cassava pie, Bay grape jelly, local tuna, wahoo, and rockfish. Codfish Brunch is a popular traditional Bermudian breakfast consisting of codfish that is boiled with potatoes and Bermuda onions. The best Fish Chowder is seasoned with sherry pepper sauce and dark rum. Bermudians also enjoy Shark Hash mixed with spices and served on bread.
If your diet permits, leave room for Sweet Potato Pudding that includes spices and orange juice.
Restaurants
The largest concentration of Bermuda Restaurants is located in the cities of Hamilton and St George Town. Several restaurants and cafes to visit include Jamaica Grill, D&C Grill, Horseshoe Bay Cafe, Art Mels Spicy Dicy, Om Juicery, Jamaica Grill, D&C Grill, Horseshoe Bay Cafe, Art Mels Spicy Dicy, Om Juicery, Wahoo’s Bistro, Barracuda Grill Seafood & Chops, White Horse, Village Pantry, Frog & Onion, and the Port O Call Restaurant.
Several resorts also have nice restaurants, but they are pricey. A 15% to 17% gratuity is included in the bill, depending on the restaurant. Always check your bill to avoid tipping twice, unless you prefer to.
The closer you are to cruise ship ports, the more expensive the menu will be in Bermuda Restaurants. Those in St. George’s can be 2 to 3 times more expensive than comparable restaurants situated around the island. Remember that each restaurant is either a short drive or a longer scenic away since you are never far from a beach.
