As in every culture, food and festivity go hand in hand in Tobago.

Many of Tobago good restaurants, specialising in local, international and fusion dishes, take advantage of the island’s exquisite landscape. Breathtaking hillside or ocean views, the austere remains of former plantation buildings, waterwheels and sugar mills, can all be part of the dining experience.

Most of fine dining establishments are concentrated in the island’s touristy southwestern tip, with Scarborough and the northeast being your second best bets. Roadside eateries abound, serving home-style Tobagonian dishes, while trendy sports bars offer their own cocktails of food, drink, and entertainment.

No matter where you eat, you’re unlikely to go far wrong if you choose fresh seafood, Tobago’s signature crab-and-dumpling, or freshly squeezed tropical juices. And Tobago’s special snacks and desserts will indulge any sweet tooth.

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