Grenada Local Food

Local Food

The cultural diversity of Grenada is evident in the variety of cuisine available in the area. Tastes of the West Indies are everywhere, while Indian and French influences are also apparent in much of the food. The signature dish of Grenada is known as ‘oil down’, a delicious combination of salted meat, breadfruit, dumplings, coconut milk, taro leaves and spices, cooked slowly until the milk is fully reduced and only coconut oil remains in the bottom of the large ‘karhee’ or curry pot.

As the home of nutmeg, it’s not surprising that Grenada offers a huge array of nutmeg products including nutmeg icecream, jam, syrup, jelly and medicinal ointments. Real vanilla extract and beans are available throughout Grenada at a fraction of the cost paid in most other countries. Rum is the most popular alcoholic drink and tourists can enjoy tours through the three main distilleries. Beware of local varieties of River Antoine Rum which contain an alcohol content of 75%. The legal drinking age in Grenada is 18.