Eat· Isla Bastimentos· Other Caribbean
Old Bank Waterfront Restaurants (Roots, Alvin's & Firefly)
9° 20.9′ N · 82° 12.6′ W
Bastimentos' Afro-Caribbean village serves coconut-rice-and-fish cooking at a few over-water and waterfront spots, a relaxed lunch stop on the Wizard Beach walk.
Practical
Position is the OpenStreetMap node for Roots. Alvin's (regional, fish and seafood) is at 9.34753, -82.21220 and Firefly (fusion) is at 9.34912, -82.21300. Other spots along the path include Mami's Restaurant, Coco Hill and Kaya bar (OSM). Wikivoyage calls Roots and Alvin's safe bets for good food at reasonable prices. Up in the Hill (separate entry) is the cafe on the ridge above. Land at the Old Bank public docks and lock the dinghy. Our sources give no hours.
Best for
Caribbean lunch in Old Bank
Nearby
- Old Bank Minisupers (Bastimentos Town)Right here
- Bioluminescence Nights (Bocas)0.1 NM away
- Old Bank (Bastimentos Town)0.1 NM away
- Coco Hill (Old Bank, vegetarian)0.2 NM away
- Up in the Hill Farm (Old Bank)0.2 NM away
- Wizard Beach (Playa Primera, Isla Bastimentos)0.7 NM away
- Hospital Point (Punta Hospital, Isla Solarte)1 NM away
- Carenero Point Break & Black Rock (surf)1.1 NM away
Place data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).