Let me first say what a wonderful place it is that we have just visited. We ate at the following places-
First night at Margrietes at the bottom of the village. As a first timer to Tobago, let me say I commited the cardinal sin of asking for the menu
. The non too friendly waitress pointed to the chalked board of Chicken, Sprimps, Beef, Goat and Fish. They all came with a "sauce" and rice. We both chose shrimps and the meal was pretty good. Quite a nice hot sauce. However the waitress was not shall we say over enhusiastic. I know it's laid back but this was just bad service as our other experiences were totally different, really friendly and good service.The second and last time at Margrietes Sarah has a terrible meal, tasting of metal, we did not pay for hers and she shared mine. We did not go back.
Vera's- we ate there twice. Good service. I had the goat curry, tasted of perfume, not nice at all. Sarah had Shrimps and was ok. Had a decent roti once for lunch.
Boathouse, Sharons food was consistantly good. The Wednesday night steel pan night with Rum Punch and local drummers was great. Also cooked a great Lobster for us on our Wedding night.
Clay Kitchen, left down the hill from Coddries. Potentially the best homecooking. We ate here three times and I had three good meals. Some proper local stuff Callaloo etc..Rebecca was a good cook and host and with Brian made a good team. The only let down was the last time we ate Sarah had a "metallic" meal again. Rebecca swapped it for steak and chips.
Cas Creole- never was open when we tried it!
Finally- the Mot-Mot at Alibabas Sea Breeze- Mr David Watkins cooked us a feast of heavenly spiced shark and noodles. Best meal we had on the Island (apart from my own cooked Kingfish
) Alas this was for only private guests only( us a one off), so please don't go knocking on Alibabas door asking for David!)All in all meals were as expected and great value for money around $100tt each. Just don't expect Egony Rony standards. And we wish we knew what that metalic taste was....
I've a feeling it could be stuff that is boiled in the same water again and again as it seemed stronger on rice and dumplings.
