• Antigua is the larger island of Caribbean nation, Antigua and Barbuda. Dining on the island can be quite expensive around the resort areas and most restaurants serve a French-style menu or seafood.

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: Antigua and Barbuda
  2. Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II
  3. Language spoken: English
  4. Population: 69,481World Fact Book: Antigua and Barboda (July, 2007) (July 2007 Est.)
  5. Population growth rate: 2.332% (2008 est.)
  6. Currency: East Caribbean dollar
  7. Country code: 268
  8. Time zone: AST
  9. Total area: 102 sq km
  10. Climate: Tropical; moderate by northeast trade winds
  11. Government: Parliamentary Democracy and Federal Constitutional Monarchy

• Fine Dining

  Chez Pascal is one of those luxury-dining options located near five large hotels. They specialize in French food and "is one of the best restaurants on island." The view from the restaurant is "breath-taking," offering diners a view of the Caribbean Sea and the tropical gardens surrounding the area. Chez Pascal is the only dining destination on the island of Antigua that is rated a Fodor's Choice. They are open for lunch and dinner and reservations are strongly recommended.

• Affordable Dining

  The name may throw you off, but the excellent reviews makes Big Banana Pizzas in Paradise a winner for affordable dining in Antigua. Not only is the pizzaria Frommer's highly recommended, but they are also a Concierge.com editor's pick. The Big Banana seems to be a popular local hangout in St. John's and offers "great pizzas" at reasonable rates. This spot is "family-friendly" and on Thursday nights they have a live Reggae performance.

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