Eating out in Port-au-Prince is surprisingly expensive. Even at modest restaurants a full plate of food will usually cost around 200 gourdes. A good amount of food from street vendors will even cost up to 100 gourdes.
self cater
There are grocery stores all over town at least two in the center of town, both located on Capois. The Big Star Market in the Champ de Mars area and the Primera Market nearby the Hotel Olafson.
Foodies
near the national palace a clean fast food joint serving hamburgers and fries. expect to spend about 120 gourdes for a cheeseburger, fries, and drink. ask for the owner, a haitain of lebanese ancestry, who will answer your questions in brooklyn english.
Pizza Garden
One of the best pizzerias in the whole city, although it is hard to find if you do not know its location. there is "old" pizza garden and "new" pizza garden, the latter being as a result of a split in co-owners. the dã©cor is typical of a haitian cafã©, with handcrafted tables and lamps. the atmosphere feels intimate due to the soft lighting. try the extra cheese pizza.
