10 Best Local Restaurants in Bermuda

Wahoo’s Bistro & Patio is the home of pub-style seafood and burgers in St George’s Parish. It features a patio that offers one of the best seaside views in town. The cruise ship terminal and St. George’s Marina are all in view.

Locals head to Wahoo’s when they’re in the mood for crispy fish tacos or a big bowl of chowder. The atmosphere is just as welcoming if you’re not that hungry – come for cold beers and cocktails on the patio. You’ll see plenty of locals chilling and couples huddling close for the sunset – Wahoo’s is a renowned local date spot in Bermuda.

The New Woody’s Sports Bar is Bermuda’s local hot spot for watching live sports while munching some grub. Whether you prefer soccer, American soccer, rugby, cricket, or tennis, there’ll likely be a screen with your match on. Expect cold beers on draft and bottles by the bucket – don’t forget to try a local Barritt’s ginger beer.

Not serving your average pub food, this dockside restaurant presents fresh fish sandwiches, fried snapper, grouper and whatever else gotten pulled up in the nets that morning. Even if you’re not a sports fan, come for Woody’s must-try fish sandwich.

Byrdies, known by locals as DeGraff’s, is a food truck that stops near Victoria Park in Hamilton. Byrdies is a local secret – it doesn’t look like much, but it’s been serving heaping Bermudian breakfasts, fish cakes, and burgers since 1939. 

Order in advance for your breakfast, which consists of fresh cod, beans, eggs, and local fruit. Or, stop in for lunch and get a juicy smashed-patty burger and chips. Locals recommend DeGraff’s for its tender and flaky fish cakes. To eat as they do, grab a dozen fish cakes and some sides and head to the nearby park for a picnic with Pembroke Play Ground nearby.

Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy is a seafood and fast food shack serving some of the fattest fish sandwiches on the island. Art Mel’s serves a true Bermudian style of sandwich, piling tender fried fish and fresh vegetables between sweet raisin bread. It’s finished off with lots of tartar sauce and a side of chips. Not a fish fan? Come by for a burger, chicken wings or a salad.

The atmosphere at Art Mel’s is that of a Caribbean diner – not much has changed here over the years. The locals preparing your order are always ready to chat and smile. It’s a local spot with true Bermudian hospitality.  

Jamaican Broil is a BBQ and seafood restaurant in Hamilton that’s known for serving a wide selection of Caribbean cuisine. There’s spicy jerk BBQ, West Indian curries, fresh seafood, and a lot more. The portions are massive enough to satisfy the appetite you worked up at the nearby beach.

If you’re not familiar with Caribbean cooking, you can start your journey at Jamaican Broil. The local staff are happy to explain their cooking and even let you taste certain items to help you decide what you like. If you’re hungry, their jerk chicken is recommended. Short on time? Stop in for a hot beef pasty – it’s the perfect Bermudian meal to go.

Ice Queen is where the locals go when they want an ice cream to take the edge off the Caribbean heat in Bermuda. Choose from soft serve, floats, smoothies, and hard ice cream available in 24 flavors. Locals recommend the Frozen Explosion – a blended soft-serve mixed with your choice of candies.

What makes Ice Queen special is their full menu of food items, which includes burgers, fish dinners, and prawns. Sides like homemade onion rings and chips come piled high, and monthly specials mean there’s always something new to try. Ice Queen is a popular spot for hungry families after a day at the beach. It’s also great for late-night cravings as it’s open until 5 am daily.

Specialty Inn satisfies hungry patrons on Bermuda’s South Road with its menu of international favorites. Burgers, pizza, sushi, and seafood are among its notable offerings. Locals recommend the sushi, made with massive hunks of salmon and tuna and local shrimp fried tempura-style. But it isn’t just locals that gather here. Famous guests have included President Jimmy Carter and Clint Eastwood.

In the mood for pizza? Specialty Inn has won awards for theirs multiple years running. Breakfasts are also fabulous, especially the big-as-your-plate pancakes.

Island Cuisine serves homemade local dishes in a homey atmosphere in Bermuda’s Riddle’s Bay. The quaint, maritime dining room is a great spot to start your day with a hearty Bermudian codfish breakfast or end it with a baked chicken dinner or a ribeye steak. And you can’t beat the view out over the pretty bay.

Locals come to Island Cuisine when they’re craving homemade dishes. A particular favorite is a flaky fish cake sandwiched between a fresh-baked hot cross bun – the ultimate Bermudian comfort food. The menu changes from day to day, but you can expect local seafood and international dishes like lasagna, pork ribs, and curries.

Bermy Cuisine is the place to go when you want a real Bermudian breakfast. It’s so good here that they serve it until afternoon closing time. The classic local breakfast is seafood-based. At Bermy, the locals come for the fish cakes and eggs. Don’t forget to add a side of crispy potatos and a glass of homemade lemonade.

Bermy’s lunch menu consists of classic diner fare – burgers, sandwiches, fish platters, and slices of pie. Grab a homemade root beer to sip with your meal. This rich and creamy beverage is a rare find on the island. For something different, Bermy’s also has a separate menu with homemade Filipino dishes. It’s the only place we know to get homecooked food in this style in Bermuda.

Keith’s Kitchen is a food truck located in a Hamilton parking lot that’s famed for having the best sandwiches in Bermuda. At least, that’s what many local regulars claim. Keith’s is open for breakfast and lunch, though you might want to arrive early. There’s usually a long line waiting for their stacked fish sandwiches.

You will have trouble choosing a sandwich at Keith’s, but the classic fish sandwich should be your first choice. Others include the meaty breakfast sandwich filled with bacon and sausage. Or, go for other fish options like the tuna or fish cake sandwich. Not in an adventurous mood? The burgers don’t disappoint either.