Zelma's Kitchen
Experience Antigua's top-rated 4.9-star dining at Zelma's Kitchen. Discover delicious barbecue, warm hospitality, and local flavors. Visit us today!
About Zelma's Kitchen
Nestled along Dockyard Drive, this charming eatery offers a truly authentic taste of Antigua. Diners consistently rave about the exceptionally flavorful barbecue, with highlights like jerk chicken and pork, alongside hearty macaroni pie. The warm and welcoming atmosphere, coupled with the genuine hospitality of the staff, makes for a memorable dining experience. With an outstanding 4.9-star rating from over 60 reviews, it's clear why this spot is a favorite for both locals and visitors seeking delicious, well-prepared food in a relaxed setting. This is a place to savor genuine island cuisine.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (breakfast)
This restaurant primarily serves breakfast. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Casual)
Walk-in friendly. No reservations needed. Casual dining experience.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Beer, Wine, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome
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Why Travelers Love Zelma's Kitchen
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
We LOVED Zelma’s Kitchen!! We visited Antigua back in June and we went to the fishing tournament and ate twice from them, their jerk chicken, jerk pork, macaroni pie etc were all DELICIOUS!! And then we went back for breakfast and it was so so tasty!! The people were lovely and we got to buy some hot sauce to bring back to the UK which we love! Thank you again from Felix & Darcey 🙏🏽🙏🏽 During our island tour we stopped there today for lunch. All I can say is that everything was perfect: the service, the food, the rum punch (a must!!!) and the view ! We also met Zelma, thank you for everything ! We highly recommend this place ! Went along today, what a place local home cooked food. Open at 08:00 and closes at 15:30. We had the jerk pork, bbq chicken both delicious with four lemongrass rum punches and a bottle of their hot sauce. Very reasonable at 105EC. You can dine in or takeaway, we took back to our appt. Really flavoursome, we will definitely be back. Friendly staff, remember cash only ECD or USD. Thoroughly recommend it for true tasty local food.
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Dockyard Drive, Antigua and Barbuda
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Recent Reviews
Darcey S.
August 16, 2025
We LOVED Zelma’s Kitchen!! We visited Antigua back in June and we went to the fishing tournament and ate twice from them, their jerk chicken, jerk pork, macaroni pie etc were all DELICIOUS!! And then we went back for breakfast and it was so so tasty!! The people were lovely and we got to buy some hot sauce to bring back to the UK which we love! Thank you again from Felix & Darcey 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Claude A.
May 21, 2025
During our island tour we stopped there today for lunch. All I can say is that everything was perfect: the service, the food, the rum punch (a must!!!) and the view ! We also met Zelma, thank you for everything ! We highly recommend this place !
Grant C.
March 12, 2025
Went along today, what a place local home cooked food. Open at 08:00 and closes at 15:30. We had the jerk pork, bbq chicken both delicious with four lemongrass rum punches and a bottle of their hot sauce. Very reasonable at 105EC. You can dine in or takeaway, we took back to our appt. Really flavoursome, we will definitely be back. Friendly staff, remember cash only ECD or USD. Thoroughly recommend it for true tasty local food.
DarkKnight K.
January 11, 2024
So I saw a video of Zelma's Kitchen on YouTube by a guy named Mike Fisher from Finding Fish, and on his high recommendation, said to myself that I would definitely go there when I got to Antigua. I did that today, January 11 2024, along with my daughter. I'm staying at my brother's house in nearby Falmouth, and we took a walk there. And let me tell you: I am so very happy I did!!! The food was awesome! The presentation was appetizing, the service remarkable, the price was reasonable, and the view of the harbour was breathtaking! Ms Zelma herself came to our table and introduced herself to us, and she was so friendly. In fact, the entire staff was!!!!! I even saw a former classmate who also ate there, who recognized me, and we engaged in conversation! I think I'll go there again before I go back to the USA. But pay a visit to Zelma's Kitchen! Believe me; you won't be disappointed!!!!!
Broon R.
November 10, 2025
Wow. Fantastic food and setting. A must. Check availability as food runs out. Hibs class
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Zelma's Kitchen special
Beer
Wine
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
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