Oistins Fish Fry

Local · Christ Church · Fridays & Saturdays

Rating: 4.9 / 5

The Oistins Fish Fry is the quintessential Barbadian night out and a fixture of south coast life. Every Friday and Saturday evening the Bay Garden in Oistins fills with locals and visitors passing between dozens of numbered stalls, each grilling or frying fresh fish straight off the boats at the nearby fish market — flying fish, mahi-mahi, marlin, tuna and snapper served with macaroni pie, rice and peas, plantain and coleslaw. Banks beer flows, soca and oldies play on makeshift sound systems, and people eat at long plastic tables under the stars. It runs from about 6pm until late, with the biggest crowds and dancing on Friday nights.

Contact Information

Address: Oistins Bay Garden, Oistins, Christ Church

Hours: Fri & Sat 6pm-late

Website: https://barbados.org/oistins-fish-fry.htm

What it is

The Oistins Fish Fry is a weekly outdoor street food event at Oistins Bay Gardens in Christ Church — dozens of stalls grilling fresh-caught fish to order, served on concrete tables with cold Banks beer, rum, and live music.

When to go

Open every night of the week but Friday is the main event. Saturday runs a close second. Things ramp up around 7pm and continue until midnight or later. Cash is preferred at most stalls.

What to order

Flying fish, marlin, tuna, and lobster are the standard catches. Pat's Place and Uncle George's have the longest-standing reputations, but most stalls serve excellent plates. Sides include macaroni pie, rice and peas, salad, and breadfruit.

About restaurants in Barbados

Barbados has one of the most exciting dining scenes in the Caribbean. From The Cliff's candlelit fine dining on the west coast to Oistins Fish Fry's street food every Friday night, the island offers incredible variety. Bajan cuisine centers around flying fish, cou-cou, macaroni pie, and fresh seafood prepared with local spices. This directory covers fine dining, casual beachfront restaurants, local Bajan eateries, and everything in between.

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