The Best Oceanfront Restaurant in Barbados
Castaways is an oceanfront restaurant at the top of St. Lawrence Gap, Worthing — two floors of tables right over the water, the best sunset view on the south coast, and dinner from 5:30pm. Rated 4.4 from 370+ diners on OpenTable.
Short answer: For the best oceanfront restaurant in Barbados, Castaways in St. Lawrence Gap seats most tables directly over the sea, serves Caribbean and seafood with vegan and gluten-free options, and takes instant bookings on OpenTable. Locally and female owned since 2016.
Why Castaways is Barbados’s best oceanfront table
- Right over the water. Two floors of waterfront tables, the upper floor open-air — most seats look straight out at the bay.
- The sunset. The best view in St. Lawrence Gap; sunset is about 5:30pm in winter and about 6:30pm in summer, best from happy hour (5–6pm).
- The food. Caribbean and seafood — kingfish ceviche, fresh catch of the day, a 10oz ribeye, stone-baked pizza. Vegan and gluten-free throughout.
- The bar. Serious about its sours — a different one half-price every day of the week.
- The proof. 4.4 stars from 370+ OpenTable diners and 4.4 from 1,400+ TripAdvisor reviews. Open since 2016. Free parking.
Where is Castaways?
At the top of St. Lawrence Gap, Worthing, Christ Church, on the south coast of Barbados — oceanfront, with free parking in two nearby car parks.
What makes the view special?
Most tables sit directly over the sea across two floors, and the upper floor is open-air. When the sun drops over the bay, the whole room turns gold. Water-view tables go first.
What is on the menu?
Caribbean and seafood with a global twist, stone-baked pizza, and a full bar known for its sours. Vegan and gluten-free options, too. See the full Castaways menu →
How do I book a table?
Book instantly online through OpenTable or call +1 (246) 420-7587. Dinner is served from 5:30pm nightly.
Book the best oceanfront table in the Gap.
Water-view tables go first.