St-Barthélemy
In a prime spot on Gustavia's waterfront opposite the ferry terminal, this locally loved, reasonably priced brasserie serves solid French mains (steak…
Must-see restaurants in French Antilles
Guadeloupe
A great-value option in a pleasant old Creole house right across from the ferry dock, L’Ornata features all the Creole classics as well as moderately…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Enter through a door in the sand to arrive at this bistro on the beach where rock replaces reggae as the beat of choice. Although the red-and-black color…
Martinique
This popular beachside place has almost all its seats on the beach near the jetty, while inside are great seafood offerings that include a set menu for…
Deshaies
Look past the naff African-animal theme to find high-quality cuisine and a divine location right on the seafront, with a terrace from which to drink it…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Next to the airport runway, this easygoing beach club serves breakfast (including fresh OJ and strong coffee), and gourmet salads, sandwiches and burgers…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
The oldest restaurant in the Village trades in culinary gems that are both comforting and exciting. If picking your plate date from the live lobster tank…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Gently illuminated palm trees around the dining area bathe this popular restaurant on the French side in an ambience of calm. Its main ammo are the pizzas…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
After splashing around Ilet Pinel's crystalline waters and working hard on your tan, Yellow Beach's burgers, pizza and special tot-geared tummy pleasers…
Grande-Terre
Hugely popular, this happening and convivial painted-timber restaurant serves up superb food and drinks and enjoys a buzz you'll find in few other…
Terre-de-Haut
Occupying a beautifully restored Creole hut that opens onto the beach, this is a much-loved local institution. There's great fresh food served in…
Martinique
This simple little restaurant near the imposing Maison de la Bourse on the seafront road is a reliable choice. It prepares delectable French-inspired…
Martinique
The best place to eat at the La Poterie complex of shops and restaurants is gourmet-style La Mandoline. Sit outside surrounded by greenery or in the…
Martinique
At the southern end of Petite Anse, this is arguably the village's best place to eat, serving very high-quality Creole food in a beautiful tropical garden…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
In a breezy marina-side setting, this bakery is the go-to spot for buttery and flaky croissants. Pair one with a cappuccino and a glass of fresh orange…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Relocated from Maho Bay, Bamboo now serves its famous Maui Wowi and Kuta rolls in the Shops at Puerto del Sol mall but has also expanded its menu to…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
The best of the cluster of small Creole restaurants on the Marigot waterfront, Rosemary's jazzes up local fish and meat with Creole spices and serves them…
Guadeloupe
This pink, breezy sea-view restaurant sits on a bluff overlooking the small fishing beach below. The menu is wider than at most other local places, so you…
Martinique
It doesn't get much simpler than this, but that's why you should head to the western end of the main strip in Tartane and this informal, family-run eatery…
St-Barthélemy
Chef Nicolas Tissier has a near-fanatical dedication to quality, using only sustainably grown meat, fish and produce and listing ingredients' provenance…
Guadeloupe
Owned by a former soccer player, this place has a great sea-view terrace and a reputation for the best pork chops on the island. It has live music in the…
Martinique
As central as it gets, this multitasking place can do everything, from lunchtime sandwiches and ice cream to an evening gourmet-style Creole tasting menu…
Deshaies
This colorful one-story beach restaurant has a great position overlooking the bay. Many alfrescoholics would go back to this breezy veranda by the sea for…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
The 'little bistro' is a throwback to traditional French fare with nary a dish that does not incorporate some sort of cheese – and that includes the fish…
Fort-de-France
Charm, warmth and conviviality rarely seen elsewhere in Fort-de-France are the main draws at this 1st-floor restaurant, where a small but delightful and…
Grande-Terre
This friendly Creole place opens directly onto the sea, and so almost any table has a cracking view toward Îlet du Gosier. The French and Creole fare…
Martinique
This clifftop shack a short walk from the center is built around a tree and has dazzling sea views. Seasonal ingredients are paired with the catch of the…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
This vast supermarket is the best place on the Dutch side to shop for groceries, with wide aisles filled with fresh and imported produce and products as…
Grande-Terre
At least six food trucks set up on a scrap of land near Le Kontiki restaurant and offer local food and drink. Place your order and bag a plastic garden…
Pointe-à-Pitre
In a charming colonial house painted white and red, this restaurant provides a dash of Levantine relief from the ubiquitous Creole menus elsewhere in town…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
In a peaceful spot with a roofed deck with prime views of the marina, this little joint crawled its way back into existence post-Irma and now plies hungry…
Guadeloupe
This is an unexpected gem for such a tiny backwater: a lively jazz bar and a great beachside restaurant perfect for whiling away Caribbean evenings. Local…
Basse-Terre Island
This sprawling complex is actually built on the eponymous rock just south of Plage de Malendure and has incredible views on all sides. The restaurant…
St-Barthélemy
If you have your own kitchen, head to the covered, open-sided fish market to pick up the day's catch, all freshly unloaded off the fishing boats. Arrive…
St-Barthélemy
Drop by for plump burgers, including a quinoa-based veggie version, or thin-crust pizza from classic Margarita to Creole with pineapple and ham at this…
Terre-de-Haut
Popular La Saladerie is hidden along the steps leading down to the small beach at Anse Mire. There's a make-your-own salad menu and a full range of fish…
Martinique
This traditional Caribbean spot near the church serves up wonderful home-cooked Creole cuisine (curried goat, octopus fricassee, coconut custard) in a…
St-Barthélemy
If you’re preparing food at your villa or organizing a picnic, head to this well-stocked supermarket across from the airport. Packed with tropical fruit,…
Deshaies
La Kaz is Creole for ‘house,’ and the oddly named 'House of the Customs Official' is the grand name for a wooden shack serving good homestyle cooking in…
Martinique
This long-standing favorite is the best place in northern Martinique to try authentic Creole food. The house specialty is the seafood grill (€45), which…
