Southern Atlantic Autonomous Region, Nicaragua Food Guide: 10 Caribbean food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Little Corn Island

November 1, 2019 Jacquiline Delozier

Find out what Caribbean restaurants to try in Little Corn Island. The Corn Islands (Spanish: Las Islas del Maíz) are two islands about 70 kilometres (43 mi) east of the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, constituting one of 12 municipalities of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region. The official name of the municipality is Corn Island (the English name is officially used in Spanish-speaking Nicaragua).
Things to do in Little Corn Island

10. Beach Bar

Mainroad Nicaragua International, Caribbean, Cafe Breakfast, Brunch Seating, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +505 8436 5373
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4 based on 15 reviews

Beach Bar

Bar/Restaurant direkt am Strand von little Corn Island.

Reviewed By GRANDPAcking

I was GRANDPAcking in Little Corn for 1 month.I alternated between the Beach Bar, Tranquillo, and Desideri for Happy Hours.The Beach Bar is actually on the beach.Their Happy beers (4pm to 7pm) are N$45.Their Happy cocktails area reasonably priced and they only use the better Flor de Cana rum.

9. Color View

12.282196, -82.977639 Nicaragua Seafood, Caribbean, Pizza, Central American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Table Service
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4 based on 29 reviews

Color View

Lat, Long Coords:12.282196, -82.977639Almost at the end of the town. Sit in colorful huts overlooking the water or in the atrium area on the other side of the island walkway.

Reviewed By Aquatic_Ape

Color View serves excellent seafood and very good pizzas. Their lobster with garlic is so good - served with coconut rice a small salad and a different side each night (fried taro, pumpkin, mashed potatoes, fries, plantain) all for around US$6. For breakfast try their lobster scrambled egg with coconut gallo pinto, coconut bread toasted, fruit and coffee ($3).The staff are friendly and welcoming. We often ate here twice a day over a couple of weeks. When we introduced people to the restaurant they would come back again.Great view over the bay, especially of sunset

8. The Sunset Shack Cafe

Front of Tranquilo Cafe Nicaragua Central American, Caribbean, Seafood Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +505 8439 2443 http://www.facebook.com/thesunsetshackcafe
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4 based on 89 reviews

The Sunset Shack Cafe

Welcome to The Sunset Shack Cafe in Little Corn Nicaragua.we offer you Island Style food,our breakfast is served all day.we are open from 06:30am untill 10:30pm serving breakfast lunch and dinner.our speciality is seafood.we also offer rundown which is ou

Reviewed By Ravina J

We stopped for breakfast at the sunset shack on our last full day on Little Corn. I wish we had discovered it earlier, as it was so good we came back later that day for lunch! The owner, Radcliffe, is super friendly and interesting to talk to. The food is great quality and fairly priced, much more so than the more touristy places across the path. We were glad to support a local's business, rather than a restaurant owned by foreigners. When we ordered lobster for lunch Radcliffe was kind enough to cook it to our taste, rather than the typical overcooked style of the island (he told us his grandmother boils lobster for at least an hour!). The result was heavenly, a perfectly cooked lobster for around US$10, you can't beat that! Eat here, you won't regret it!

7. Havana Cuban Restaurant

Main Street Nicaragua Caribbean, Seafood, Latin, Cuban, South American, Central American Lunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Table Service
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4 based on 113 reviews

Havana Cuban Restaurant

Reviewed By bmonkey747

Of the seven years I have been coming to LCI I have always enjoyed this restaurant. Twillla and her husband have been cooking consistent delicious food and tasty drinks. We had a lobster and a fish ceviche to start off with and then grilled lobster all around. You really only need it grilled with the butter on the side. The sweetness is crazy. We actually went back a couple of nights later and had 3 lobster ceviches to start our evening right! Simple fresh food!

6. Miss Bridget's

Near Dock on Pelican Beach Nicaragua Seafood, Caribbean Dinner, Lunch Outdoor Seating, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Takeout, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +505 8437 7295
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4 based on 107 reviews

Miss Bridget's

Miss Briggette's offers local good, specialties in seafoods, all heals are made with coconut Oil. With low prices for national or international tourists, attending in a familiar and confortable ambient.

Reviewed By Rachael L

Miss Bridget’s is locally run restaurant and serves delicious, traditional island food, all cooked in homemade coconut oil. The lobster is divine and the fried chicken very tasty. The ceviche and rondon produces moans of pleasure from other diners, so must be good too. The plantain, served fried or as tostadas is delicious. Service is friendly and relaxed and always with a beautiful smile. Even if this place looks deserted, take a seat and food will be with you shortly. Best of all, your money goes towards supporting a local business. Enjoy a plateful of island happiness! This place is also great for breakfast or a late night beer.

5. Rosas Restaurant

Nicaragua Caribbean, Central American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Table Service
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4 based on 150 reviews

Rosas Restaurant

Reviewed By JJ_Bakehouse

At Rosas you can eat nice seafood dishes, with pasta, Rice or mashed patatoes, also vegetarian meal and breakfast. You get a little salad as a Starter and a little Dessert is included as well..Prices for the normal dishes are from 100 to 150 cordobas.

4. Tranquilo Cafe

Pelican Bay Between the 2 Dive Shops Nicaragua Barbecue, American, Caribbean, Bar, Cafe, International, Healthy Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront [email protected] +505 8336 3068 http://www.tranquilocafe.com/
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4 based on 588 reviews

Tranquilo Cafe

Open for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, Tranquilo Cafe offers delicious and refreshing alternatives to the standard Central American "rice & beans" fare: Fresh Kingfish Ceviche, juicy Cheddar Cheeseburgers, catch-of-the-day Fish Tacos, marinated Chicken Fill

Reviewed By smoore30

My boyfriend and I just got back from a trip to Nicaragua, and the Tranquilo Cafe on Little Corn Island was a great find! We enjoyed delicious drinks, great food, and live local music. It was so fun to see so many from the island there, as well as other travelers. Would recommend going on Wednesday nights for live music! Enjoy!

3. Cafe Desideri

Beach Front Nicaragua Italian, Caribbean, Cafe, Central American Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront +505 8412 6341 http://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Desideri-256631707755832
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4 based on 340 reviews

Cafe Desideri

Reviewed By 1_4_adventure

Much quieter then their neighbour Tranquilo's and far better service. Food was average and drinks were still fairly expensive... One huge positive was that they played WAYYY better music then Tranquilo's (ambient vs classic rock - nuff said!) which made for a far better (more relaxing) dining experience.

2. The Turned Turtle Restaurant at Little Corn Beach and Bungalow

On the sandy Beach Cocal Beach Nicaragua Steakhouse, Caribbean, Central American, Seafood, International Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Table Service, Waterfront [email protected] +505 8548 1107 http://www.littlecornbb.com/
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5 based on 295 reviews

The Turned Turtle Restaurant at Little Corn Beach and Bungalow

Turned Turtles casual, romantic, beach front atmosphere is a great place to eat and drink with family, friends or that special someone. Don't miss the opportunity to dine on a secluded beach and experience a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner with no re

Reviewed By 1_4_adventure

We ate at the Turned Turtle several times during our visit! The food was fresh, delicious and the staff were VERY well trained (you can tell someone trained them to North American standards, in fact, they were the only ones that did a quality check). Be aware that the food is on the pricier side (but not as expensive as Darinia's). Definitely eat here!!

10 Things to Do in Little Corn Island That You Shouldn't Miss

1. Darinia's Kitchen

From the dock, 8 minutes walking right, after the police startion, 00505 Nicaragua Caribbean, Seafood, Sushi, Fusion, Healthy Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +505 8744 3419 https://www.facebook.com/dariniaskitchen/
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5 based on 158 reviews

Darinia's Kitchen

Darinia´s kitchen offer a humble home cook, here by Darinia´s kitchen you can found fresh food, tipical from(Costa Caribe) i also make, sushi, thai food, asian fusion, vegetarian, veggie, healty recepes make from myself(Darinia) Every one is very wellcome

Reviewed By 1_4_adventure

The food was very good but the portions were VERY small. Definitely over priced (for Nicaragua and the Island) and not good value. The passion fruit cocktail was disgusting and the warm Watermelon desert was a huge disappointment. I know she mentioned that she doesn't like to cook with flour, but a more substantial dessert would have been nice! Add to the fact that the couple that was sitting next to us and had the exact same meal and number of drinks and were charged US$10 less then us (right in front of us - that's just bad business).There are better places to eat on the island with bigger portions and less cost! Don't get sucked into the hype!Thank you very much for your review! Am sorry that you getting dissopointm about my food. would be nice if you tell me in my face and for sure i will try to make better.

Where to Eat in Little Corn Island: The Best Restaurants and Bars

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