Unexpectedly Delicious
Sure, you’ve tried seafood. But have you tasted fried wahoo on freshly-baked raisin bread topped with creamy coleslaw and hot sauce? Or sipped on fish chowder infused with black rum and spicy sherry peppers? With a captivating (and delicious) blend of British, Portuguese, African, Caribbean, and Native American influences, and a natural bounty from both land and sea, Bermuda’s food culture is as multi-dimensional as it is delicious.
Flavours of Bermuda
Come along on a delicious culinary adventure as local hosts guide you to great food and epicurean experiences, serve up insightful interviews, and pair each episode with an enticing themed itinerary you can sample for yourself.
Flavours of Bermuda
We’re a lush island nestled in the North Atlantic, where African, British, Portuguese, and Caribbean influences converge. Here, every bite tells a story, weaving together centuries of history, tradition, and innovation.
Discovering Bermuda Food: A Cultural Fusion
Explore the roots of Bermudian cuisine and how it has been shaped by the island’s diverse cultures. Along the way, you’ll discover three standout restaurants carrying forward these flavourful and fulfulling culinary traditions.
Cocktails: A Taste of Bermuda
Sip your way through Bermuda's iconic cocktails, from the legendary Dark ‘n Stormy® to the refreshing Midori Sour and beyond. Plus, uncover the secrets behind these beloved concoctions and check out the lively cocktail bar scene.
Catch Me if You Can: Exploring Bermuda's Seafood Delights
Dive into the world of Bermudian seafood and celebrate the island's close connection to the sea. Preview tantalising dishes like muscle pie, fish cakes, and codfish, then learn about sourcing and prepping these oceanic delights.
Vegan and Healing Foods: A Healthful Paradise
Discover a full spectrum of nutritious and healing foods, from innovative plant-based dishes to homeopathic ingredients like fennel and prickly pear. Plus, visit an edible garden and learn about cultivating sustainable ingredients.
Local Eats: A Gastronomic Adventure
Find the best local food in Bermuda from east to west. Explore favorite spots that capture the essence of the island's culinary scene, each one offering a unique menu along with a taste of local hospitality and community spirit.
Superb Seafood
Surrounded by the sparkling ocean on all sides, it's only natural that Bermuda is a true haven for seafood lovers. The fish you'll be served here is incredibly fresh, genuine sea-to-table fare – think succulent tuna, wahoo, rockfish, snapper, mahi-mahi, and, when in season, delicious spiny lobster. It's no surprise that seafood plays the starring role in so many of our most beloved Bermudian dishes.
Rum Cocktails
Don't even think about boarding your return flight without sampling Bermuda's signature sips! First up, the Rum Swizzle, a fruit-forward tropical libation that's pure sunshine in a glass. Then there's the iconic Gosling's Dark 'n Stormy, a refreshingly bold drink with a delightful kick from its spicy ginger beer base.
Local Flavours
Bermuda onions, loquats, cassava, Surinam cherries – these are just a few of Bermuda's seasonal fruits and veggies that truly bring our meals to life with brilliant colour and unforgettable flavour. And then there's the warm, homey scent of wild allspice carried on the breeze; it will instantly transport you to cozy family gatherings and conjure up memories of your favourite comfort desserts. It's the taste of home, Bermudian style.
Tasty Traditions
In Bermuda, some of our most beloved celebrations are based around food. On Sundays, you’ll find families gathering for a cherished traditional codfish breakfast. Everyone eagerly anticipates those delicious codfish cakes served with hot cross buns on Good Friday. Not a fan of fish? No problem! Lean into our British influences with an elegant afternoon tea, the perfect pause in your island itinerary.
Restaurant Weeks
Get ready to tantalise your tastebuds at the biggest culinary promotion of the year. Now in its 16th year, Restaurant Weeks was created to celebrate our food, our culture, and our people.
Local Dining
Bermuda's restaurants are ready to delight your palate, serving up fresh, bold flavours at every meal. Come explore some of our tried-and-true places to eat and drink, where every bite is an invitation to savour the authentic taste of our island.
