What to Eat in Dominica
In terms of restaurants, Roseau (Dominica's capital and largest city) is your best choice, where you can enjoy inexpensive Caribbean food as well as some basic European fare. Many of the greatest places to dine in Roseau are small, unassuming establishments. The downtown market sells fresh caught seafood, such as conch, a sort of snail that is popular in Dominican cuisine. Among the other highlights are tee-tee-ree (little fish cakes) and crab backs, as well as pumpkin soup, fried plantains, and goat water, a rich stew prepared from goat flesh.
Roseau's Kozy's Niche is a tourist favorite. Diners compliment the restaurant's superb service and its combination of Italian and Caribbean cuisine. Recent guests recommend lionfish and grilled mahimahi as must-tries. Visitors to the famed Trafalgar Falls should stop at the Papillote Rainforest Restaurant. While the meal at this restaurant largely consists of seafood (and earns wonderful ratings), the major reason to visit this particular establishment is its ambience. Visitors may eat in a genuine rainforest, where the distinction between the Papillote Rainforest Restaurant's unique appearance and its pleasant interior is easily overlooked. If you're only looking for a drink or a small dish, go to Roseau's Ruins Rock Cafe. According to previous guests, it boasts the best rum on the island. A selection of fruit drinks are also available at the cafe. Although Dominicans expect visitors to dress casually, you may wish to avoid wearing jeans, shorts, or sandals to dinner.
