Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Beachfront Dining, Asian Flavours and Relaxed Island Bars
Dine across four restaurants, from open-sided beachfront meals and Caribbean-inspired seafood to poolside Italian favourites and refined Pan-Asian dinners. Adults can savour grilled seafood and meats by the jetty, while relaxed bars serve cocktails, fruit punches, afternoon tea and fresh coconuts beside the beach, pavilion or shaded sand. Dinner reservations are required, with easygoing island style throughout.
Indigo on the Beach
An open-sided Caribbean international restaurant at Carlisle Bay offering grilled seafood, homemade breads, pasta, salads and Caribbean-inspired dishes beside the sand and sea. Indigo on the Beach suits relaxed breakfasts, lunches and dinners, with a breezy terrace feel and easy barefoot charm.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
East
An upscale Pan-Asian restaurant at Carlisle Bay serving Japanese, Thai and Indonesian dishes, with sushi, sashimi and Balinese specialties in a dramatic air-conditioned setting. East is perfect for couples and honeymooners, with carved Indonesian doors and a sophisticated dark wood and fuchsia interior.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
OTTIMO!
A casual Italian restaurant at Carlisle Bay offering wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, crisp salads and gelato in a shaded poolside setting. OTTIMO! is perfect for relaxed family lunches and easygoing dinners, with a less formal feel close to the water.
- Serves: Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Jetty Grill
An adults-only Caribbean grill restaurant at Carlisle Bay serving locally sourced seafood, grilled meats, steaks and burgers beside the jetty with views over the bay and Caribbean waters. The Jetty Grill suits grown-up dinners with a breezy, relaxed feel and reservations required.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pavilion Bar
An elegant Caribbean cocktail bar at Carlisle Bay offering fruit punches and pre-dinner drinks in an open-sided pavilion cooled by sea and rainforest air. Pavilion Bar is ideal for a cocktail before East or an easy lunchtime pause, with jazz and piano adding a polished mood.
- Serves: Cocktails & Fruit Punches
- Hours vary — see concierge
The Jetty Bar
A relaxed cocktail bar at Carlisle Bay offering fresh coconuts, easy drinks and sweeping views over the bay after a day on the water. The Jetty Bar suits unhurried sundowners and casual catch-ups, with a breezy, low-key feel by the jetty.
- Serves: Cocktails & Coconuts
- Hours vary — see concierge
Indigo Bar
An open-sided beach bar at Carlisle Bay offering cocktails, fruit punches and drinks beside the sand, with simple rattan chairs and sofas. Indigo Bar is perfect for easygoing refreshments at any hour, with a breezy, sociable feel close to the beach.
- Serves: Cocktails & Fruit Punches
- Hours vary — see concierge
The Coconut Grove
A shaded beach bar at Carlisle Bay offering cocktails and afternoon tea on a quiet swathe of sand behind the main beach. The Coconut Grove is perfect for a peaceful drink between sea and shade, with loungers, chairs and an easygoing coastal feel.
- Serves: Cocktails & Afternoon Tea
- Hours vary — see concierge
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
How many restaurants and bars does Carlisle Bay offer?
Carlisle Bay features four distinctive restaurants — Indigo on the Beach, East, Ottimo!, and the adults-only Jetty Grill — alongside four bars and lounges: Pavilion Bar, Indigo Bar, The Coconut Grove, and The Jetty Bar. This variety makes Carlisle Bay a true destination for dining and drinks in Antigua.
Does Carlisle Bay have an adults-only restaurant?
Yes, Carlisle Bay’s Jetty Grill is an adults-only restaurant set beside the beach overlooking Carlisle Bay and the Caribbean Sea. It serves Caribbean fusion cuisine featuring locally-sourced grilled meats, fresh seafood, steaks and burgers, and dinner reservations are required between 7:00pm and 9:00pm.
What is the main restaurant at Carlisle Bay like?
Indigo on the Beach is the signature restaurant at Carlisle Bay, an open-sided pavilion where wooden floors merge with the sand and sea. It serves grilled seafood, home-made breads and pasta dishes, weekly Caribbean beach barbecues, and offers a separate children’s menu, with breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily.
Does Carlisle Bay welcome families at its restaurants?
Carlisle Bay is designed to welcome both families and couples. Indigo on the Beach and Ottimo! offer family-friendly dining with children’s menus, while East asks guests with young children to dine earlier in the evening, and the Jetty Grill remains reserved for adult guests only.
What cuisine does East restaurant at Carlisle Bay serve?
East at Carlisle Bay is an upscale, air-conditioned restaurant entered through carved Indonesian doors, serving Japanese, Thai and Indonesian dishes including sushi, sashimi and Balinese specialties. It is open for dinner only and reservations are essential.
What can guests expect at Ottimo! at Carlisle Bay?
Ottimo! is Carlisle Bay’s casual poolside Italian restaurant, offering a relaxed, shaded setting perfect for families. The menu features wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, crispy salads and gelato, served for lunch and dinner daily.
Are reservations required at Carlisle Bay's restaurants?
Yes, dinner reservations are required at all of Carlisle Bay’s restaurants, including Indigo on the Beach, East, Ottimo!, and the adults-only Jetty Grill. Guests can arrange reservations directly through the resort.
Does Carlisle Bay offer vegetarian dining options?
Carlisle Bay caters to a range of dietary preferences with vegetarian breakfast options and vegetarian menu items available across its restaurants, ensuring every guest at this Antigua resort has satisfying choices.
Is afternoon tea served at Carlisle Bay?
Yes, Carlisle Bay serves complimentary afternoon tea daily, a relaxed tradition enjoyed by guests at leisure around the resort, including at The Coconut Grove.
Is there a dress code for dining at Carlisle Bay?
Carlisle Bay keeps things relaxed with no fussy dress codes across its restaurants. Guests may even stroll in barefoot to Indigo on the Beach for a snack or drink, though evening attire tends to be a little smarter than at lunch.