Everyone seems to know about Lonestar in Barbados, its longstanding reputation makes it an obvious choice for first-timers on the island and a favourite for regulars.
The place was busy when we visited on a Tuesday night. Everyone was quite dressed up, everyone apart from us! Tired from our flight that day, I resisted the cocktail list.
The menu is mostly fresh seafood, a mix of oriental inspired dishes and European style food. My guest chose two Thai options: hot and crunchy vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli dip to start, and Thai green king prawn curry for main. He was particularly delighted with the curry, which, although spicy, had a lovely flavour with the creamy sauce beautifully complimenting the giant prawns. I also chose a starter from the far east, opting for the Thai chicken salad. This was a ridiculously big portion that I felt rather daunted by. A cross between chicken satay and Caesar salad, it was an interesting combination with an especially nice peanut satay dressing. For main I had the US ribeye steak with hand-cut chips, spinach and peppercorn sauce, a rich but delicious dish cooked exactly to my specification.
Feeling full but intrigued about the dessert menu, we greedily shared the yummy Lonestar Dame Blanche brownie, it disappeared fast. The rest of the puddings looked amazing too… including an extra indulgent Lonestar Sundae.
Lonestar is a Barbados institution, with luxury accommodation and an excellent restaurant, it is a pricey but special choice for your Caribbean holiday.
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