Restaurants in Saba

Restaurants in Saba offer delicious international and Caribbean cuisine in relaxed indoor and outdoor eating areas. With the small size of the island, travelers have every opportunity to explore a number of the small eating establishments in Saba.

Most of the restaurants in Saba are like the island itself: small. Nevertheless, like Saba, they charm vacationers with relaxation and intimacy. Island eating establishments represent a spectrum of cultures and price ranges, and travelers have plenty of options when it comes to meal time.

Vacationers can look forward to a style of cuisine unlike that which they are used to back home.  Fresh seafood seasoned in Creole spices, a few Indian imports like rotis and curried goat, and even a few French favorites such as foie gras are all on the menu in Saba.  Learn about how the island nourishes its people when you read our article titled Culinary Styles in Saba.

The atmosphere on Saba and in its restaurants is relaxed and casual. Travelers, however, should remember that beachwear and revealing articles of clothing are not appropriate attire in cities, shops, and restaurants.  But unlike some other islands in the Caribbean, wearing shorts to lunch is acceptable. Dinner dress is still casual, but travelers may wish to wear pants or informal dresses, especially at some of the island's nicer establishments. Travelers should pack clothes that are neat but comfortable for their nicer dinner engagements. As always, if you plan on a business meeting over dinner or will be celebrating a special occasion, more formal dress may be appropriate.

While Saba does not attract a large number of tourists to compete with for dinner reservations, keep in mind that the island also has fewer restaurants and tables than larger islands have. Reservations will be unnecessary at most restaurants on the island, but they are suggested by some of the finer and more popular establishments. Select restaurants may also arrange transportation for their diners.  For contact information for a particular restaurant, search our Restaurant Directory by restaurant name.  You may also search by style of cuisine if you are unsure of where you want to eat, and need a few ideas.

Most restaurants in Saba accept MasterCard and Visa, and some also accept Discover and American Express. Your bill will often include a service charge of 15 percent. Feel free to leave an additional gratuity for good service. If your bill does not include a service charge, leave a 15 percent as a tip.

Many of the island restaurants also have bars and special events such as karaoke, dancing, and music on various nights of the week, while some restaurants also have theme nights when they serve special cuisine. Some are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while others will be open from 11:00 a.m. to around 9:00 p.m. Still more open around 6:00 p.m. for dinner. Most restaurants and bars will be closed by midnight.  If you're looking for hotels with restaurants on property, check out are article detailing the Best Hotels for Dining Options.

Many travelers to Saba find relaxation and adventure to be their two prime motivations for visiting the island, and most will find the dining atmosphere to be refreshingly casual.