Bermuda’s Best Bites: Top 5 Food & Drink You Have to Try

Bermuda, you know, that island with pink sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, has a super interesting food scene that’s really worth exploring. It’s a bunch more than just pretty views; the food has all kinds of stuff, too, since it’s got flavors from the Caribbean, Britain, and even Portugal. If you’re planning a trip (lucky you!), be sure to try these amazing foods and drinks. You definitely want to taste all the local stuff; it’s like, a big part of seeing Bermuda, that it is.

1. Fish Chowder: Bermuda’s Bowl of Comfort

Ok, so fish chowder’s like, a total staple, you know? It’s basically Bermuda in a bowl, I guess. This hearty soup is brimming with flaky fish, veggies, and, get this, a splash of sherry pepper sauce and a sprinkle of dark rum. Sounds wild, but seriously, it’s seriously good, sort of! Everyone’s got their own way to make it, that is, and so every bowl tastes unique, but the real kicker’s always the sherry pepper sauce. It kicks up the heat a bit. You might add a tiny dash, but some spots really bring on the heat, alright. I had some really delicious fish chowder down by Saint George’s and it hit all of the flavor notes just right!

It feels rich and delicious but also comforting. This should be your very first stop for trying it! Read our full review: Bermuda Fish Chowder Full Review and Details.

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2. Rum Swizzle: Bermuda’s National Drink

Think about this, ok? If Bermuda had a national drink, it would be a Rum Swizzle. That’s really the case, isn’t it? And I am really being truthful here! This fruity, rum-based cocktail, like, packs a punch! It’s not too sweet, it has a super tropical vibe from all of the juices, with a kick that sneaks up on you real fast. Every spot’s got its own top-secret mix of juices and different rums, you know? It’s often garnished with a wedge of orange and a cherry. You have to go to the Swizzle Inn. It’s supposedly, Bermuda’s oldest pub, I guess. Get a pitcher (or two!) for sharing with friends. Trust me, the atmosphere there just, somehow makes the drink even better, you know? Its like the drink itself encapsulates that laid back island life, you get what I mean?

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3. Rockfish (or Wahoo) with Banana Salsa

If you enjoy sea food, then there is some exciting dish on this island that involves fresh-caught rockfish, which they, kind of, call wahoo sometimes, topped with banana salsa! Don’t be worried now, ok? At first, the idea sounds weird, like very weird, almost, but trust me on this: it works, and in such a beautiful manner. The mild, flaky fish gets this like, little bit of sweetness from the salsa, which contrasts wonderfully. Plenty of restaurants do this one, that is, but try to ask what’s fresh that day and where they, kinda, caught it from.

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4. Bermuda Lobster

Ok, so Bermuda lobster, which you call spiny lobster, kinda, has a quite different flavor. It’s, perhaps, just slightly sweeter. What really makes them good, that is, is how they’re grilled or broiled. Most places go basic, alright, they use butter, lemon and maybe some garlic, alright. The thing, actually, that makes it, so that you have to eat the lobster in Bermuda, and the way that it always is, it does really matter! It makes the meal very worth it. The biggest thing to know: seasons vary a little bit depending on the place!

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5. Dark ‘n’ Stormy: The Sailor’s Choice

The Dark ‘n’ Stormy is simple, actually. So it involves dark rum and ginger beer, I guess. So then you would put that in a tall glass with lime, for a truly delightful concoction. Okay, so you should be asking this question: “What does it actually taste like”? First off, the drink gets really popular with people that enjoy sailing, obviously. With hints of spices that mingle with the ginger beer. It’s, very much, a very Bermudan experience, is what it is.

Why not enjoy something that almost everyone on the island enjoys. Read our full review: Dark ‘n’ Stormy: The Sailor’s Choice Full Review and Details.

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