Karibuni Beach Bar

OJ and his family have spent decades proving that Antigua’s independent beach bars beat anything the resorts try to manufacture, grilled lobster and cold Wadadli on Crabbe Hill.

Dark Wood Beach is one of Antigua’s finest stretches of sand, and Dennis has made the absolute most of it across decades of doing things right on a small island.

Orient Bay is one of the Caribbean’s longest, most beautiful stretches of white sand, and Bikini Beach Bar operates with the relaxed French sensibility that has made this beach a genuine institution.

A family-run beach restaurant right on the sand in Orient Bay, opened by two St. Martin natives with deep roots in the island’s hospitality scene — Shana’s family owns La Belle Époque and Bali Bar, Achille’s comes from Ô Plongeoir. The kitchen turns out French-Caribbean fusion under a French-trained chef, from mahi-mahi ceviche to a beef-and-lobster surf-and-turf special, backed by a curated wine list. Full beach service, ocean breeze, and a Sunday DJ party make Aloha one of Orient Bay’s most welcoming stops.