Must-see restaurants in French Antilles

  • Le Grain de Sel

    St-Barthélemy

    After a swim on divine Saline beach, drag your sandy feet to this equally stunning restaurant built into the rocky hill behind desert shrubs. The menu…

  • Le Petit Deauville

    St-Barthélemy

    The sublime, all-natural, fruit-based sorbets (such as pineapple, mango, guava and passion fruit) and rich, creamy ice creams (including roast chestnut,…

  • Le Toiny Beach Club

    St-Barthélemy

    Exuding boho-chic flair and an ultrarelaxed vibe, this addition to storied Hôtel Le Toiny is genius. Hop aboard a Jeep for the quick ride down to the…

  • Bonito

    St-Barthélemy

    One of St-Barth's most buzzed-about restaurants, Bonito cooks up a tantalizing blend of seafood-centric Latin American and French cuisine. A culinary…

  • Le Tamarin

    St-Barthélemy

    Getting our vote for St-Barth's most romantic restaurant, Le Tamarin is an enchanted garden retreat that lulls you into a sense of luxurious calm. Sitting…

  • Le Mabouya dans La Bouteille

    Grande-Terre

    This outstanding restaurant in the heart of St-François boasts a notably more sophisticated menu than its nearby competitors, with standouts such as duck…

  • La Playa

    Guadeloupe

    Possibly the best place to eat on Marie-Galante, this well-respected restaurant occupies a cute house across the road from Petite Anse beach.᠎ The menu…

  • Lolos

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The most famous of St-Martin's Creole lolos is a cluster of a half dozen or so open kitchens where ribs, cod fritters, lobster, chicken and stuffed crabs…

  • La Petite Colombe

    St-Barthélemy

    To kick off your day with scrumptious croissants or pains au chocolat, make a beeline to this breezy bakery that also does mouthwatering pastries,…

  • Cocoa Beach Cafe

    Martinique

    Jérémie and his cooks offer a wonderfully eclectic Asian-Créole fusion menu to a young crowd right on the gorgeous beach at Anse l'Etang. Dishes include…

  • La Table de Mamy Nounou

    Martinique

    This lauded restaurant at the Hôtel Restaurant Caravelle is a winner, thanks to its sophisticated mains, wonderful homemade desserts and breezy veranda…

  • Ocean Lounge Restaurant & Bar

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    With a breezy terrace opening onto the seafront, the restaurant and bar at Holland House Beach Hotel is a popular place for a sunset beverage or all-out…

  • 1643

    Martinique

    The best place in St-Pierre for an extravagant gastronomic experience, this delightful restaurant is in the same historic property as the Hotel de l'Anse,…

  • Le Poisson Rouge

    Deshaies

    This elegant restaurant within Tendacayou Ecolodge & Spa is an atmospheric place for destination dining. Mains such as tuna tataki in granadilla sauce are…

  • Le Fromager

    Martinique

    What's not to love at this superb-value lunch-only place with incredible sea views from the mountainside overlooking St-Pierre? The welcome is warm and…

  • La Touna

    Basse-Terre Island

    This fantastic and riotously popular seafront restaurant just south of Plage de Malendure has an enticing and innovative menu and is the best place to eat…

  • La Roulotte

    Guadeloupe

    Despite its appearance, this is no mere shack right on gorgeous Souffleur beach but a La Désirade institution that's been around for almost two decades…

  • Le Vieux Foyal

    Fort-de-France

    Brimming with good cheer, this restaurant in a street running parallel to the seafront is that easy-to-miss 'secret spot' that local gourmands like to…

  • Casa Datcha

    Grande-Terre

    The town's coolest address, Casa Datcha has an enviable location on the sand, an inventive menu with everything from gorgeous salads to superb club…

  • Les Délices Créoles

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    For a down-to-earth local experience, head to this bustling kitchen that often sells out long before the official closing time. Best drop by around noon…

  • Le Guérin

    Martinique

    Upstairs within the old market, this is the most popular lunch spot in town – no contest. There can be a wait during the rush, but with some of the best…

  • Ti Payot

    Martinique

    Owned and operated by Plongée Passion, this is a great beachside place to relax after a dive. Amid the dripping wetsuits, kids in snorkels and blackboard…

  • Le Mabouya

    Martinique

    This superb restaurant at Hôtel Corail Résidence is one worth splurging on, with a fantastic and inventive French-Creole menu. Try a signature dish such…

  • Restaurant de l’Auberge

    Grande-Terre

    The restaurant in Auberge de la Vieille Tour serves traditional French and Creole cuisine in an understatedly elegant setting and is one of the best fine…

  • Couleurs du Monde

    Terre-de-Haut

    This seafront place definitely lives up to its name, with a luminously painted interior and polychrome tables that give directly onto the bay. The menu is…

  • Les Tamariniers

    Martinique

    Arguably the best place to eat in town, this friendly restaurant next to the church has a varied menu of Creole food and French specialties. Be sure to…

  • Bidjoul

    Martinique

    This charming wooden house on the beach has a very reasonably priced menu and serves up all the Creole favorites, as well as pizza. The multicolored…

  • Maya's To Go

    St-Barthélemy

    A casual cousin of famous fine-dining restaurant Maya’s, this sleek deli in the mall opposite the airport is handy for picking up gourmet beach-picnic…

  • Le Toiny

    St-Barthélemy

    At the tony Le Toiny, based at the far-flung namesake hotel, exquisite culinary compositions get serious competition from the sumptuous setting. Savor…

  • La Langouste

    St-Barthélemy

    A Flamands icon, La Langouste is famous for its live tank filled with crustaceans, which are grilled and served with a trio of sauces – a feast best…

  • Le Pressoir

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Named for the giant salt press outside and ensconced in a rare traditional Creole house from 1871, Le Pressoir stands for sophisticated dining with a…

  • Le Temps de Cerises

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    With its rustic-elegant beach-villa vibe – complete with hanging chairs, overstuffed pillows on a wooden bench and a stilted terrace above the sand – this…

  • Le Grand Bleu

    Grande-Terre

    The sublime poolside dining at this superb hotel restaurant is a real treat. Expect an elegant lineup of dishes and fabulous desserts, and a romantic,…

  • Santa Fe

    St-Barthélemy

    Hypnotic views of the forested hillside and deep blue ocean unfold from the dining room and terrace of this restaurant perched high on craggy Morne Lurin …

  • Maya's

    St-Barthélemy

    The quintessential St-Barth experience since 1984, Maya's shabby-chic waterfront restaurant is a celebrity magnet. The kitchen creates a small but daily…

  • Kiki-é Mo

    St-Barthélemy

    In the heart of St-Jean, this laid-back deli uses market-fresh ingredients in its French and American breakfasts, outstanding sandwiches (on baguettes,…

  • L'Isoletta

    St-Barthélemy

    The casual sibling of fine-dining establishment L'Isola has a chic terrace with outsized wooden furniture strewn with cushions. Pizzas (by the half-meter…

  • Chez Rolande

    St-Barthélemy

    Don't be fooled by the mix-and-match garden furniture strewn below two flamboyant trees: in her citrus-yellow cottage with azure trim and red roof, the…

  • Chez Coco

    Grande-Terre

    Dining under the trees on the beach right on the lagoon at Porte d'Enfer is the main draw at this charming shack. The menu abounds in local flavor and…

  • Black Ginger Thai to Go

    St-Barthélemy

    Painted in bold jet black and carmine red, this sleek hole-in-the-wall slings delicious Thai dishes that can be heated up on-site for a portside picnic or…