Legendary BAJAN SEAFOOD at RIHANNA'S FAVORITE FOOD in BARBADOS!

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🇬🇧🇧 NERISSA: / lazie_crazie
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My adventures in Barbados continued in the village of Oistins, which is known for its seafood. In particular, Oistins Bay Gardens is known for its flying fish, which is a favorite of many locals, including Rihanna herself!
At Oistins Bay Gardens, you’ll find lots of food vendors selling lots of different types of seafood, including swordfish, tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, lobster, and flying fish. It’s an extremely popular hotspot on Friday nights, when they have music and huge crowds. It’s like a huge party!
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We ordered some grilled flying fish for 40 BBD/$20 USD at Pat’s Place, as well as swordfish (35 BBD/$17.50 USD) and mahi mahi (35 BBD/$17.50 USD). So our meal came to about $55 USD total.
It cooked up so fast on the grill. The filets were beautiful. There’s an outdoor seating area where we could eat our food.
The flying fish were small but full of amazing flavor. I loved the fresh, grilled flavor, and the macaroni pie underneath was excellent. It was hot, while the macaroni salad on the side was cold. It was the perfect contrast!
I tried it with some glazy mustard and tartar sauce. The tartar sauce had a sweetness to it, while the mustard was a little spicy! It was like a peppery glaze. Next, I tried it with some of my David’s Been Here hot sauce.
Craig’s mahi mahi was also excellent, and Nerissa’s swordfish had almost been blackened. It was great and contained almost no bones. I loved my sauce on it. I loved mixing and matching the different fish dishes with the macaroni pie and the macaroni salad!
After we finished eating, we saw some bars and walked to Berinda Cox Fish Market. There were also some vendors selling wood crafts. At the end were men butchering fish including marlin, trigger fish, mahi mahi, and red snapper. They had a four-foot-long mahi mahi!
Nearby is the Atlantic Ocean, but we walked back to near where we started to grab a drink at Annie’s BBQ & Grill. We got rum & ginger ale, which was smooth and refreshing. It was perfect after the hearty fish and macaroni!
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[@hidroinreallife]

I am from Barbados and that food looks great, but I can guarantee the average Bajan is NOT paying $55USD for that food. LOL Many other places in Barbados you can get way better food from at an actual "street food price" but the draw to Oistins is the fresh fish. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for showcasing an important part of our food culture

[@fgee1308]

$55 was for 3 dinners and that's a good price

[@mhizzladybird7078]

Yes the price is correct.

[@valdenelucas2349]

Three dinners lady 😏

[@ingodwepraise954]

So true that is a rip off

[@007JNR]

​@@fgee1308that is not a good price🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ASMRBarbie]

Big love for Barbados 🇧🇧💕

[@vanessaklimsop9248]

This video takes me back when I had a unforgettable vacation ❤️Barbados.

[@ingridbee9192]

Those grill fish dishes looks so delicious. Beautiful country.

[@petraharewood337]

David you need a do over of our island, there's so much you didn't see and so much good street food you missed out on

[@marlenepollard4982]

What's also missing so far is an island tour to many of our bajan restaurants along the coastal area and countryside. We have so much to enjoy and be proud of our Beautiful 🏝 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇧.

[@venom5809]

Yep he missed a lot of places to go and places to eat and things to see, definitely needs to do a do over.

[@kingdomwarrior1651]

Am here for the Mahi Mahi and the bread fruit chips 😋

[@danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057]

Welcome to Barbados🇧🇧

[@onikaconstantine8861]

I love Barbados 🇧🇧❤♥💕

[@JudyT868]

Good early morning David. It's now 6:40 a.m here in Toronto Canada and I am salivating over all the fish dishes all three of you ate. I can eat anyone of them. The fish looked very delicious and cooked so fast. The macaroni pie and the salad were a surprise accompaniment to the fish, something I wouldn't have thought of. Since Craig is part Trini (through his mom), I think we will forgive you for jokingly saying "better than Trini mac pie". They are all tasty depending on the type of and the amount of cheese used. Some people put egg in their mac pie and some don't. That one doesn't look like it has egg in it. That fish monger skinned the fish in a way I have never seen before. Even big time chefs filet the fish by sliding the knife along to cut it. I always wondered why you didn't drink rum and coke and after hearing you say that you don't drink coke I get it. Smart. I love this Bajan series because it was simply done. Hope to see when it's busy with the music. Another good one David. And to Craig and Nerissa: you both are so humble and you both let David do his thing. Well done. David, you should have dipped your toes in the Atlantic ocean, hahaha, just for fun. And now on to the next one. Kudos everyone 🙏🕊️🇹🇹🇨🇦❤️

[@mekiekatwaroo8681]

Q

[@safiya9151]

The "mmm hmmm ...mmmm" everytime he tries something gets me everytime😄😄

[@jaiappletray1322]

I love watching this guy eat our bajan foods ❤️....you make our foods look amazing.

[@FOODBF]

wow your comments is very very nice

[@SevenHunnid]

I do food reviews while I’m highh on my KZbin channel

[@bajanroyalty5935]

ye same

[@makaidiy5716]

I wish you guys can gone by Granny's as well. A very popular eatery for old school bajan food

[@marlenepollard4982]

Granny's and Lexi Restaurant food is absolutely delicious . just a few step away from each other. The Bridgetown episode Craig should have taken him to Mustors a popular traditional bajan restaurant for locals , tourists and visiting Bajans from abroad.

[@antoniotula262]

Discovered Granny's in mid 90s I think. We were swimming by Miami Beach & stopped at some random place. I've never forgotten that day. The lady there couldn't believe how much we were eating, but we couldn't stop!

[@vedaphillips7861]

@@marlenepollard4982 I think Mustor went out of business

[@marlenepollard4982]

@@vedaphillips7861 Are you serious, what ashame .I was looking forward for earing some Coucou on the balcony. Many Blessings Dear.

[@marlenepollard4982]

Mustors is still business 😊😊😊😊

[@lisaspooner3352]

The best place on earth BARBADOS

[@pamelaingram7393]

I haven't been to Barbados in a very long time. I have to go back.

[@tomyhh]

Another epic video David! Thank you!!!

[@venom5809]

I miss eating at Oistins, don't miss their tourist ripoff prices though. LOL

[@princek.8405]

That Mac and cheese with swordfish 😋😋😋 Be safe And take care of yourself David !! ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@93atri]

Just Awesome & Lively Market Food by the Seaside !!

[@elizabeth16598ee]

Good Morning David and Nathan Brandon. Simplicity at its best I say. All the fish dishes I love. Seafood my favorite ever. Looks so good . Love the crafts One of the favorite things love .Can take a piece of Barbados home with you :) I love the laid back relaxing tour today. Delish as always :) Now wonder what the next one will be :) Have a great day ♥

[@islynmercurius3338]

David you enjoyed the fish 🐟 that is good good friends 😊 thanks for sharing my friend

[@Manlkiwaa]

Didn't know mahi mahi is dolphin.....and also I noticed there is roti and doubles there too..Nice place to lime on a Friday night ..lots of good well seasoned Caribbean foods....the sea nearby you can also get fresh fish . And there is always the rum mixed drinks toi sip and chill. As always another informative video on Barbados. Thanks David and safe journey.

[@JudyT868]

Shabana and Hailey: David is on live now. He got me so confused. Catch up with you there

[@candacys6168]

The Bajans just call it dolphin but it’s not actual dolphin meat. They just refer it to as that instead of saying mahi mahi.

[@happyngulube1871]

David and Mark Wienes must dine together. I love their expressions

[@yadwindersingh6083]

love from Punjab (India) ❤

[@SandraSealySeawomanBDS]

❤️❤️ your authenticity, curiosity and respect for the culture.😍🇧🇧 David, bigging ya up on FB with this vid but link is broken there and couldn't tag you.😕

[@overlook237]

Just spent my honeymoon in Oistins. Great place, loved every minute.

[@agnesedwards1646]

I'm jealous 😫 😪 you two are really making me hungry 😋 😩

[@jacquelineburton7610]

Hi David I hope you had some souse. As this is what we Bajan eat on Saturday. You will love it .

[@justjaleah6353]

In a diff episode he had souse.

[@annmariemccoon]

David I love the video and the food looks good and I love that fish ❤

[@TaymerMason]

I am from Barbados but you need to go to St Martin there is something similar to this on the French side...it is amazing.

[@annettecaitlyn1058]

Go to Fred's Bar in Oistins. You won't regret it!

[@Mlybirdfarm]

Hello david ....wow this vidio is good Amazing this food

[@FOODBF]

wow your comments is very very nice

[@Mlybirdfarm]

@@FOODBF thank you food .i hope stay connected and each support

[@FOODBF]

@@Mlybirdfarm thank you so match dear friend and welcome to my KZbin channel

[@ChrisMaunder-jk4oy]

Went to barbados when i was younger i always remember it was the best food i have ever had i love seafood

[@ramchandramotilal6186]

Yeh David- you a de boss. Every bite hmmm hmmmm hmm hhhmmm wow. Lol

[@buildingwithnoah]

Big up from guyana 🇬🇾

[@Whiteboard7]

can't watch this video. the pain! I'll view when I'm next in Oistins haha.

[@yrralsiwel9616]

13.31 He's bajan man. Classic

[@najibhourany6025]

Wonderfull spot

[@ariamason9324]

David didn't eat any veggies with his mountain of macaroni 🤣

[@erinforte4381]

Is the fish market open all day (typical working hours) and on sundays?

[@catslikesaltandvinegarcris110]

The thumbnail 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@engr100viki5]

my best bro david thank you for your huge respect against cpec countries lot of love from your cousin viki 💙

[@rasta4ridez884]

This guy should be on the food network or Netflix

[@Davidsbeenhere]

🙏Thank you! Hopefully one day!

[@RealChristianTV]

That's the way to do it 👍

[@simonedefreitas9707]

delicious 😋 😋 😋

[@kwamielawrence2953]

I never thought Barbados is that expensive

[@carsonhoward2652]

Expensive as hell. Lol

[@antoniotula262]

It's been about $2 Bds to $1 U.S at least since 80s.

[@BajanBrit]

Well, Barbados is definitely not one of the cheapest places to live, but Oistins is especially expensive because it's a popular tourist spot. You have to know where to go for more reasonable prices!

[@gailspinks1]

Best places to eat are small shops local places. It is a tourist town and places he have been are tourist spots so far... so him gave to pay tourist price.

[@venom5809]

Oistins is for tourists.

[@TechnicallySoundSoccer]

Blessings

[@lanceamillion]

😆☝Now, he's eating the sauce, ya'll!!! ❤🌶❤🌶❤🌶❤🌶❤🌶❤

[@exquisitesoundsandmusic3232]

I was over the other side when you were eating

[@salishagranofsky5142]

He's right Trini and Bajan fight over flying fish lol

[@Sherirose1]

I went to Barbados once. Weather is beautiful but too many rich people living there makes it extremely difficult to enjoy without paying an exorbitant price for anything.

[@RelaxingKH]

Nice video

[@lanceamillion]

🙅I just l❤ve seafood!!! 🐟🐟🐟🦀🦀🦀🍳🍜🍽🍴🍹🍰🍸🌊💜💛💚💙💖

[@nicoleburke8050]

How can i buy ur hot sauce

[@SilverandCigars]

You went at the best time. I wish people would stop telling everyone to go on Friday night. That is the worst time to go. Who gives a crap about the music. We went and they played all 90 rap. If I wanted to hear that I will throw a cd in the stereo. The wait time was 2 hours to get served, then we had to stand to eat because there was nowhere to sit. We were waiting for our cab and a local goes, "come any day of the week to avoid the crowd."

[@O_Dingo77]

Good to see that Barbadians earn good money to pay 40 BBD for a fish dish.

[@barryboyce7718]

I tell wanna that David love his belly bad and in Barbados he will be spoilt, btw he never met me to take him to the best spots lolol

[@notinonit]

Nice

[@niograntos2501]

Flying fish war hahahahaa

[@eddyayoung]

WARNING WARNING David & Craig....Trinidad has a different taste and Barbados has a different taste, same as for GT, we all are different, I love my Trini Mac Pie and love all our Curry Chicken, Duck, Goat, etc....I also love GT Chicken Curry etc LOL

[@user-zlxelaZz]

Prices are similar to Florida at the 2:1 $usd FX … How do the locals afford such prices, granted this is a tourist area. Tough times surely ahead as wage rates fall behind the rise in prices

[@altheahinds7131]

Could HV giving 4 flying fish ...high way robbery and yes I live in Barbados...I would never buy 3 fish and pie for that kinda money.... madness anyways I still love my home Barbados 🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@justjaleah6353]

Flying fish expensive everywhere

[@valdenelucas2349]

Three dinners..

[@altheahinds7131]

@@justjaleah6353I love love love flying fish and that is y I nah by those canapé...call f.f waste of time and money on my part in these times!!! Bk then 100fish for 20 or 30d fish can't done ,I really would like 2packs now

[@The_Traveling_Man]

cool

[@Chefjourney111]

yuh eat macaroni salad with macaroni pie all bajans know that

[@Troygraham4937]

Food looks great would like to try it. But I can't tolerate someone putting their hands and fork in my food . NO SIR !!

[@gailspinks1]

Man I wish I knew when you were in Bim..I would have taken you places to eat you wouldn't have to stretch your pocket...these tourist places give Barbados a bad name.

[@corynnelizabeth5651]

Can't believe you plugged your hot sauce on a trip 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Davidsbeenhere]

🤣❤️😳

[@leondaniel5407]

That is expensive

[@azlan6971]

First time I see David paid whilst in the Caribbean. Was the food free in Guyana and Trinidad?

[@nikolabrutus25]

No he definitely paid on Trinidad

[@markjordan8429]

$55.00US ($110.00 BDS)

[@garwingcheung9617]

Let's eat fish.🧧

[@garwingcheung9617]

💪😎

[@shastrimohabeer7035]

They can do better with the flying fish serving size

[@carsonhoward2652]

Flying fish is scarce, so its expensive af

[@BajanBrit]

I've seen worse!!

[@normaharvey4392]

Why does every carribean country over charge foreigner for everything I am Jamaican and they over charge there too it is disgusting

[@sinshenlong]

246

[@simcastpodvids]

Jerk Chicken on the menu? That is Jamaican not Bajan!

[@annettecaitlyn1058]

Agreed! It isn't

[@Njb954]

1st comment

[@FOODBF]

wow your comments is very very nice

[@thomaskoshy1364]

Child.

[@tamikasamuels1636]

Better than Trinidadian.....lmao. I agree!

[@dickriggles942]

Macaroni Pie is NOT just like mac and cheese...I don't think they did it properly there. My grandmother and a scammer friend of my dad used to make the best pie...gotta learn to make it myself.

[@nphipps9406]

lol, the war is because flying fish is originally from Tobago that migrated to Barbados seasonal, but Barbados claiming that they are the land of the flying fish, when for centuries, Tobago was all about the flying fish.

[@Evolution246]

😂😂😂

[@gailspinks1]

Actually u are wrong. U on jokes

[@nphipps9406]

@@gailspinks1 no. I am not.. if you do some history of the flying fish and where they came from, you will know. it is ok to say Barbados is the land of the flying fish because every country is known for something, and we all accept that .

[@gailspinks1]

@@nphipps9406 yeh u on jokes...because you say it so don't make it so. I don t like to school people cause i like jokes but here we go.... flying fish is a migratory fish that spawns in the waters between Barbados and Tobago. It's presence in both waters is seasonal. The demand for it increased drastically in the 80s after Bajans went to Tobago Trinidad and a couple of other Caribbean countries and taught fisher folks how to clean and filled the fish. It was seen prior as a nuisance fish and used largely for bait. No one to this day eat as much flying fish as Bajans. The preference was for the bigger fish eg king fish. Lots of things led to the scarcity of this fish. The demand for Caribbean fish inclusive of flying gish grew among expats in north America and England led to a large export market and rise of fishery companies. Trawling by Japanese and Asian boats removing everything out of the sea and damaging spawning beds and habitats and of course sea level rise and warming leading to invasive species which threaten habitats..etc... fish ain't belong to no country only the sea.

[@nphipps9406]

@@gailspinks1 we agree on the same thing, i speak in short and you give part of the whole. so why you say, "you like jokes". I was only speaking about the 2 islands in the caribbean and nowhere else.

[@preciousangel2377]

*CLICK BAIT USING RIRI PIC* 👎

[@axe666thanatos]

Don't normally like to comment..but agree 100%...no need to add Rihanna as clickbait..

[@greenscene3433]

david has no table manners .......ask to enter someone plate man geeeeeeeez

[@calebgajadhar6334]

How can people see a dolphin and want to eat it? That is so cruel!!!! Does anyone agree? No I'm not vegan but that is just wrong in my book.

[@sugawalls26]

Lord hav mercy, there is always one of y'all. SMH. Did you not LISTEN to the man? It is not the actual dolphin aka Flipper. It is just called by that name locally. It is actually mahi mahi or dolphinfish. Not the dolphin mammal.

[@bonitaweekes4366]

Caleb Gajadhar get to know what you are talking about before you talk. It is NOT Flipper. It is a smaller fish that in the Caribbean we call Dolpin, it is also known as Mahi Mahi. I could care less what you think I will always call it Dolphin and all Bajans call it that too.

[@bonitaweekes4366]

@@sugawalls26 that's what we call it and will always call it. Don't mind them.

[@marlenepollard4982]

You need to listen more carefully before you type your opinion.

[@valdenelucas2349]

Can't you just enjoy the blasted video Jesus.

[@franceshenry838]

USING THE WOMAN'S NAME AND IMAGE TO PEDDLE YOUR DECEPTIVE VIDEOS IS UNSCRUPULOUS AND DISHONEST. GO HOME AND STAY HOME!

[@franceshenry838]

@@MyKeeP81 I GUESS YOU WERE LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE MIRROR DEEP INTO THE EYES OF THE EVIL THING LOOKING BACK AT YOU WHEN YOU UTTER THOSE WORDS, BECAUSE THAT'S THE PERSON TO WHOM IT APPLIES!!!!!!

[@liaqataliliaqatali773]

Devid your top video is iran 2 Pakistan 🇵🇰 3 India

[@ericedwards2853]

I am disappointed should be cou.cou instead of baked macaroni

[@annettecaitlyn1058]

Thing is everyone does not make good cou cou!

[@marlenepollard4982]

​@@annettecaitlyn1058 He did a Coucou video