Best Restaurants in Guyana 2026

Pepperpot

Guyana's national dish — a deeply flavored dark stew of beef or pork preserved with cassareep (bitter cassava extract), cinnamon, and hot peppers. Traditionally served at Christmas and eaten for days as it intensifies. Try it at Champoreau or De Guyanese Style.

Where to try: De Guyanese Style (Robb Street), German's Restaurant, Champoreau

Price: $8-20

Dal Puri Roti

Thin flatbread stuffed with ground split peas, eaten wrapped around chicken curry, goat curry, or channa (chickpeas). The definitive street food of Indo-Guyanese Guyana. Shanta's on Robb Street is the legendary address for Georgetown's best roti.

Where to try: Shanta's (78 Robb Street), Bourda Market stalls, street roti shops

Price: $4-7

Cook-up Rice

One-pot rice cooked with black-eyed peas or kidney beans, coconut milk, and salted meat or fish. The quintessential comfort food of Guyanese home cooking and the dish that defines Saturday lunch across the country.

Where to try: Bettencourt (54 South Road), local restaurants citywide

Price: $5-10

Metemgee

Traditional Afro-Guyanese dish of ground provisions (cassava, plantain, yam, eddoes) cooked in rich coconut milk with salted fish or salt beef. Thick, warming, and deeply rooted in African culinary heritage brought to the Caribbean.

Where to try: Local Guyanese restaurants; ask specifically as it's not always on menus

Price: $7-12

Pholourie with Mango Chutney

Crispy deep-fried balls of split pea and flour dough served with tangy green mango chutney. The quintessential Indian-Guyanese street snack available at every market and food stall. A bag of 10 costs $1-2.

Where to try: Bourda Market stalls, Stabroek Market vendors, street stalls citywide

Price: $1-3

Grilled Lukanani

Freshwater peacock bass from Guyana's interior rivers, grilled whole or filleted with spicy herb sauce. One of the country's finest fresh fish, served at the Marriott (Terra Mare) and at riverside lodges in the interior.

Where to try: Terra Mare (Marriott), Champoreau, riverside lodges

Price: $18-35

Terra Mare

Georgetown Marriott's signature restaurant offering eclectic global cuisine with emphasis on fresh seafood. Features fusion of Indian, Thai, Japanese, and Italian flavors using locally sourced ingredients. Sophisticated atmosphere with ocean views.

Guyana Marriott Hotel, Battery Road, Kingston, Georgetown

Aagman Indian Restaurant

Guyana's premier Indian restaurant with exceptional authentic cuisine. Everything made fresh to order including broths, stews, and spice blends. Extensive menu featuring North and South Indian specialties in comfortable atmosphere.

245 Camp Street, Georgetown

Shanta's

Best place in Georgetown to try authentic Guyanese-style roti. Generous portions, flavorful curries, and affordable prices. No-frills atmosphere but exceptional food that keeps locals and visitors returning.

78 Robb Street, Georgetown

Seawall Food Vendors

Collection of food stalls along Georgetown seawall offering local snacks, grilled meats, and drinks. Atmospheric weekend gathering spot. Try local favorites like plantain chips, grilled fish, and coconut water.

Seawall Road, Georgetown

Gravity Lounge

Trendy Georgetown cafe with excellent coffee, smoothies, pastries, and light meals. Modern atmosphere with strong wifi makes it popular workspace. Creative drinks and healthy options.

156 Waterloo Street, Georgetown

Aura Sky Lounge

Georgetown's most sophisticated rooftop bar and restaurant at Pegasus Hotel offering stunning 360-degree views of the city and Atlantic Ocean. Upscale menu featuring premium steaks, seafood, and creative cocktails in chic atmosphere.

Pegasus Hotel, Seawall Road, Georgetown

New Thriving Restaurant

Celebrated Chinese restaurant offering exceptional authentic cuisine with quality comparable to top Asian restaurants worldwide. Extensive menu, generous portions, and consistently delicious food. Long-standing Georgetown favorite.

96 Robb Street, Georgetown

Bettencourt

Traditional local restaurant serving up authentic Guyanese home cooking. Simple setting, generous portions, and honest prices. Perfect for experiencing everyday Guyanese meals like curry, rice, and provisions.

54 South Road, Georgetown

Bara and Channa

Fried dough cakes (bara) topped with spiced chickpeas (channa) and tamarind sauce — one of the most beloved Indo-Guyanese breakfast street foods. Found at markets and street stalls from 6AM.

Find it at: Bourda Market, Stabroek Market vendors, Regent Street stalls

Chicken Foot Souse

Pickled chicken feet with lime juice, peppers, onions, and cucumbers — a beloved Afro-Guyanese street food particularly popular at breakfast. An acquired taste but a genuine local experience at market food stalls.

Find it at: Bourda Market stalls, De Guyanese Style (Robb Street)

Grilled Meats (Sheriff Street)

Georgetown's street food epicentre after dark — the Sheriff Street strip offers charcoal-grilled chicken, pork, and fish from dozens of stalls with accompanying macaroni pie, plantain, and local seasoning sauces.

Find it at: Sheriff Street food strip (evenings, 6PM-2AM)

Coconut Water

Fresh green coconuts macheted open on the spot — the perfect hydration drink in Georgetown's intense tropical heat. Vendors throughout Stabroek Market and along the Seawall Road.

Find it at: Stabroek Market, Georgetown Seawall, main streets

Cassava Bread (Farine)

Traditional Amerindian-style cassava flatbread made from grated and pressed cassava, now available at markets as a snack or with meals. A direct link to Guyana's indigenous culinary heritage.

Find it at: Stabroek Market, specialty stalls near Walter Roth Museum

Bourda Market

Georgetown's most atmospheric covered market for fresh produce, spices, and street food. Morning hours are best for authentic local breakfast and the freshest tropical fruits, vegetables, and fish. Less touristy than Stabroek with more interaction with local shoppers.

Hours: Daily 6AM-4PM, best before 11AM

Stabroek Market

Georgetown's iconic Victorian market building housing food vendors, fresh produce sellers, and street food stalls alongside craft and goods vendors. The food area features fresh juices, cassava bread, fried plantain, and quick local meals.

Hours: Mon-Sat 6AM-6PM, Sun 6AM-12PM

Sheriff Street Food Strip

Georgetown's most vibrant food experience — dozens of open-air stalls along Sheriff Street serving grilled meats, fried fish, Chinese dishes, local snacks, and rum. The definitive Georgetown late-night eating destination, busiest Friday-Sunday from 8PM-2AM.

Hours: Daily from 6PM, busiest 9PM-2AM weekends