来源:http://www.thedailymeal.com 译/王晓霞
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Beach season is officially underway, and the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans take up to 2 billion trips to the beach every year! The need to be near water is as ancient as our need to eat; some scientists even opine that it is human nature to seek out shores. Among the many activities sand and lapping waves lend themselves to — swimming, tanning, surfing — what would a day of fun in the sun be without an outstanding meal?
These days, beach fare is far from the traditional hot dogs or homemade picnic lunches; beaches all around the world have become hot spots for the best chefs to hone their chops and show off their skills. While most shoreside restaurants claim seafood as their specialty, the type of fish available — and their preferred form of preparation — varies greatly around the world. So whether you’re craving red tuna, littleneck clams, conch, or octopus, dining by the sea can oftentimes ensure that your food is fresh caught。
Indulging beneath the stars, feet in the sand and the sound of the tide nearby, heightens the sensuality of an already pleasurable experience. Every one of your senses is alive. Your taste buds would agree that everything tastes better on the beach.We chose these top 21 best beach restaurants based on critical acclaim, value, the menu’s reflection of its location and, of course, beach access. Whether your style is upscale or casual, convivial or romantic, there’s a venue here to satisfy your vacation cravings. From dining on pan-seared snapper and citrus risotto in the familiar Key West to sampling Caribbean spicy lobster with mango butter in the exotic West Indies, these selections span the spectrum of succulence, and offer superb service to boot. After all, who's not tempted by the idea of a beach and culinary vacation in Bora Bora?
So pack a bag — or don’t. A swimsuit and your appetite will suffice! Whether you wait a half-hour to jump in the water after dinner is up to you. Check out our slideshow to see more!
10.Anjuna Plage Privee—Eze, France
This pricey — yet top-rated — restaurant in the quaint town of Eze is all about the details. The décor is akin to an upscale pirate cove, and dinner includes elegant entrées like salt-baked cod, suckling pig, and tuna sashimi. Waitstaff will even provide you with a pashmina if you get chilly dining seaside。
9. Parador La Huella José—Ignacio, Uruguay
Those who want to schmooze during supper should hit up Parador La Huella, a swanky steak and seafood restaurant with impressive presentation and a reputation to match. Savor gourmet dishes like the goat cheese salad, coal-grilled sea bass, and dulce de leche volcano cake in this open-air, beachside venue。
8. Flying Fishbone—Savaneta, Aruba
Slip off your shoes and sink your feet into the sand beneath your table as admire the palm trees around you at this decadent destination. Meals can be pricey, but with pan-seared goose liver, escargots de Bourgogne, and truffle tortillas on the menu, the Flying Fishbone is worth the splurge。
7. Mango at the Four Seasons—Nevis, West Indies
The open-air dining venue on Pinney’s Beach boasts breathtaking views and a colorful, tropical menu. Summery foods like calamari salad with passion fruit-honey dressing pair well with savory items like piña colada shrimp, coconut coleslaw, or Caribbean spiny lobster served with mango butter。
6. The Kiosk at Pilu at Freshwater—Sydney, Australia
For those who enjoy bar-style food at the beach, The Kiosk offers pan-fried barramundi, twice-cooked pork belly, creamed pommes purée with truffle butter, and beer-battered fries. Lighter options, like Sydney rock oysters, freshly shucked with cucumber lime granita, are also available。
5. Daphne’s St. James—Parish, Barbados
This luxurious establishment serves tropical seafood that blends elegant and down-home cooking elements. Lunch menu standouts include buffalo-milk burrata with prosciutto di Parma, as well as gazpacho Andaluz. Dinner features jerk pork chops with pickled green banana, roasted pepper, and pumpkin, or local spiny lobster tail with garlic broccoli, sweet potato chips, and spicy mayonnaise. Save room for the Limoncello Tiramisu (Limoncello-soaked sponge cake layered with mascarpone), sweet potato ice cream, (churned on-site), or Granny Smith apple and ginger sorbet. Keep your eyes peeled for celebrities — Daphne’s is a popular spot for those in the entertainment business。
4. Pantelis Marathi—Marathi, Greece
Before heading to this 35-year-old oasis of Greek food, practice your pronunciation; you’ll need it when requesting items like xynomyzithra (a Greek cheese), moussaka (a layered eggplant and meat dish), or kataifi (shredded phyllo dough soaked in syrup). Ingredients are locally sourced from small producers and prepared with care。
3. L’Épuisette—Marseilles, France
Specializing in Marseille's trademark dish, bouillabaisse, this seaside charmer also boasts exquisite sea urchin risotto, tuna with foie gras, and Bourride du Vallon. Service is just as spectacular as the view。
2. Ristorante Lo Scoglio da Tommaso—Massa Lubrense, Italy
This family-owned waterfront restaurant has been dishing up authentic Mediterranean cuisine since 1958. Fried baby squid and linguine with lobster are popular with locals and tourists alike; if you’re daring, try an Amalfi Coast delicacy for dessert: chocolate eggplant。
1. The Lighthouse Restaurant—Male, Maldives
Located on a coral island, the acclaimedLighthouse Restaurant looks out onto the Indian Ocean. Freshly shucked French Fin de Claire oysters are served on an ice red-wine vinaigrette and tiger prawns are wrapped in kadaif pastry, then topped with mango and passion fruit coulis. Other intrepid items include Tasmanian salmon "Stroganoff" and lobster "Wellington."