The Cliff

Experience exceptional fine dining in Barbados. This 4.5-star restaurant offers breathtaking views and impeccable service. Book your table for an unforgettable meal.

Seafood · Fusion$$$$4.5(727)Barbados

About The Cliff

Perched elegantly above the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, this establishment provides a dining experience that is truly unforgettable. Diners consistently praise the stunning, multi-level setting, where each vantage point offers a unique and breathtaking view. The culinary creations are a highlight, with dishes like tender short ribs and flavorful shrimp curry receiving particular acclaim. Beyond the exceptional food, the attentive and well-trained staff ensure a seamless and elevated experience, contributing significantly to the unmatched ambiance. From the captivating scenery to the top-tier service, this restaurant is a celebrated destination for those seeking a special meal.

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💰Price Range
Luxury
🕐Meal Time
dinner
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Upscale
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
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Why Travelers Love The Cliff

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4.5 / 5.0(727 reviews)

What a beautiful place! Very few places in the world have that special view, the nicest staff and food that tasty! Multiple levels, each with a special view, the short ribs were very tasty and the shrimp curry was amazing! Our waiter was super attentive and you can tell everyone is well trained to complete your experience with the best service. We loved it! While we were here for drinks mainly, the atmosphere and ambience is unmatched. From the view to the staff, everything is top tier. The limoncello is crafted in house by the bar manager and is delicious. While I can’t attest to the food, I can only imagine it is incredible as well! We had high expectations from learning this was supposed to be one of the best restaurants in the Caribbean. During our stay we went to Tides, Champers, Lone Star, Tapas and Primo.All fine dining restaurants. We were celebrating 3 occasions this holiday, so we didn't mind splashing out on fine dining and so didn't district ourselves to cost. The place, ambience, decor, location and service was all 5 star. But unfortunately the food was not and at best 2 stars. Especially when you factor the cost as this was the most expensive restaurant we went to from all the ones mentioned. They served some complimentary entrees which includes lobster balls, salted sticks with fish mayo. All good so far. Choice of bread and butter was very good. Drinks ordered were pretty amazing, although the nin alcoholic ware not so amazing. Starters we ordered a beef tartare, Waldorf salad, and a couple of different sushis. Beef tartare was excellent. Sushi was mediocre at best. Had better sushi in UK local Japanese restaurants. There were 8 pieces so it was generous. But the taste and quality didn't elevate at all. Wasabi had no taste and was dry. No kick or fire to clean the pallet. Waldrof salad was the biggest disappointment with 4 decided small leaves and was barely even a starter! For mains we went with the beef wellington to share , lamb chops and a chicken Kiev. The beef was good and tasty, although I wouldn't say 5 stars. The lamb chops were a little disappointing and didn't have much flavour. He chicken Kiev was undercooked to one half and had to be sent back and really didn't taste of much. They were good enought to. It charge for that. But then two courses at $330 and 3 courses at $380 Bajan dollars was a lot anyway and it just didn't feel worth it. We ordered two deserts, a raspberry cheesecake and a soufflé.l with Bailey's cream. Those were excellent. They did make us feel special and and bought a little anniversary dessert too. And then something to clean the pallet. Os all in all I would have given this place a 3.5 star at best overall. I think if they get the food right with a top chef then this place could be something special.

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Where to Find Them

Derricks, St. James, Barbados Holetown St. James, Durants, Saint James BB24110Barbados

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Opening Hours

Closed Now
Monday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Recent Reviews

John G.

October 14, 2025

What a beautiful place! Very few places in the world have that special view, the nicest staff and food that tasty! Multiple levels, each with a special view, the short ribs were very tasty and the shrimp curry was amazing! Our waiter was super attentive and you can tell everyone is well trained to complete your experience with the best service. We loved it!

Ivy G.

June 7, 2025

While we were here for drinks mainly, the atmosphere and ambience is unmatched. From the view to the staff, everything is top tier. The limoncello is crafted in house by the bar manager and is delicious. While I can’t attest to the food, I can only imagine it is incredible as well!

Naz N.

August 18, 2025

We had high expectations from learning this was supposed to be one of the best restaurants in the Caribbean. During our stay we went to Tides, Champers, Lone Star, Tapas and Primo.All fine dining restaurants. We were celebrating 3 occasions this holiday, so we didn't mind splashing out on fine dining and so didn't district ourselves to cost. The place, ambience, decor, location and service was all 5 star. But unfortunately the food was not and at best 2 stars. Especially when you factor the cost as this was the most expensive restaurant we went to from all the ones mentioned. They served some complimentary entrees which includes lobster balls, salted sticks with fish mayo. All good so far. Choice of bread and butter was very good. Drinks ordered were pretty amazing, although the nin alcoholic ware not so amazing. Starters we ordered a beef tartare, Waldorf salad, and a couple of different sushis. Beef tartare was excellent. Sushi was mediocre at best. Had better sushi in UK local Japanese restaurants. There were 8 pieces so it was generous. But the taste and quality didn't elevate at all. Wasabi had no taste and was dry. No kick or fire to clean the pallet. Waldrof salad was the biggest disappointment with 4 decided small leaves and was barely even a starter! For mains we went with the beef wellington to share , lamb chops and a chicken Kiev. The beef was good and tasty, although I wouldn't say 5 stars. The lamb chops were a little disappointing and didn't have much flavour. He chicken Kiev was undercooked to one half and had to be sent back and really didn't taste of much. They were good enought to. It charge for that. But then two courses at $330 and 3 courses at $380 Bajan dollars was a lot anyway and it just didn't feel worth it. We ordered two deserts, a raspberry cheesecake and a soufflé.l with Bailey's cream. Those were excellent. They did make us feel special and and bought a little anniversary dessert too. And then something to clean the pallet. Os all in all I would have given this place a 3.5 star at best overall. I think if they get the food right with a top chef then this place could be something special.

James M.

July 19, 2025

Kitty and I had an absolutely amazing evening at the Cliff last night! The staff treated us like royalty. The summer 4 course menu was perfect for us and we each shared a glass of red and white. I think the summer menu is a great idea and just brought the meal into our affordability bracket! Thank you so much and we very much hope we can return again in the future! Best wishes James and Kitty

Zlatko Z.

July 11, 2025

The police is super nice and super modern in terms of decor look and feel. The staff are really nice and attentive and very professional to boot. The appetizers are actually quite tasty, the tomato salad is not to be missed it's actually incredible. The sushi was ok, the reported wagyu steak was mediocre at best, it was not very tender and it seemed like a power cut of meat. The bread rolls are ok, the one with the bacon was quite nice. The bill was very high for the quality of food. The decor and the staff make up for it somewhat.

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make The Cliff special

Outdoor Seating

Live Music

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Parking

Free Parking Lot
Free Street Parking
Valet Parking

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