Champers Restaurant Barbados

2 months ago

If you’re coming to Champers purely for the atmosphere, you won’t be disappointed. The view is absolutely beautiful, and I have to give a lot of credit to the staff—the service was genuinely good and attentive throughout the evening. Unfortunately, the food was a mixed bag that landed squarely in the middle. We started with a classic Caesar salad, which was fine—exactly what you’d expect. The tomato and mozzarella salad was better, mainly because the dressing was quite tasty. The mains were where things got inconsistent. The lobster was a real letdown; the meat was tough and completely flavorless, which was disappointing for such a premium dish. The saving grace on that plate was the rice, which was actually enjoyable. On the other end of the spectrum, the stir fry noodles were bland and left no impression at all. The highlight of the meal ended up being the shrimp pasta—it was tasty enough that we all ended up sharing it just to get a proper bite of something good. So, if you’re looking for a place with a great view and a nice vibe, Champers fits the bill. Just manage your expectations regarding the food; it’s decent in spots, but nothing that will leave a lasting mark.

5 months ago

Expected better. To start with we received the cocktail menu, pleasantly surprised by the “specialty martini” selection. Not one of these drinks is a martini, as a gin lover this was highly disappointed and showed lack of knowledge from the bar. We were given a choice of flavoured oils and balsamic vinegar, I opted for the plain as I love a good olive oil, only to find out it was pomace oil not extra virgin olive oil and industrial grade balsamic, which chefs use for making a balsamic reduction. This balsamic has no place being served directly on a plate. The seared tuna was nice, but the iron it was cooked on needed to be hotter and tuna seasoned to create a proper crust and sear. Doing this and resting will allow the heat to penetrate properly. Unfortunately the tuna centre was cold. The broccoli tempura was cooked in clean oil, but the broccoli was overcooked and batter stodgy. I suggest they try something easier to tempura, prawns would be an obvious option and serve the dish with some steamed or grilled veg. Crème brûlée was ok, very thick crust and pre-made chilled. I would expect a restaurant like this should finish the desert on demand. If I’m to get petty, which I don’t think it is, it’s just either a lack or knowledge or love from the chef, hull the strawberries! You can replace the green with a sprig of mint or something similar.

4 months ago

Birthday dinner was delicious and restaurants a very cute setting with excellent service. They constantly check on you (shoutout Ricardo) and make sure you state birthday booking for THE experience. On the pricier end but I couldn’t fault the food at all and the sunset views were dreamy!

4 months ago

What a night!! Went there for my sister in law’s 60th birthday celebration. Absolutely perfect. Exquisite food, exemplary service, personalized menu (recognizing the occasion) sea front table (booked well in advance). A truly magical evening that will be hard to surpass!

4 weeks ago

This place is a vibe, beautiful setting. The staff were very attentive and offer special torches. for example, because we booked for a birthday dinner the menu was personalised with birthday massage which we kept for keepsake. The food were delicious and generous potions. This is a must visit when in Barbados period!