Must-see restaurants in Guadeloupe

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Le Salako Chez Z'amour

    Terre-de-Haut

    This popular joint is worth visiting for its good, wholesome Creole staples, fish dishes, salads and sandwiches. Try the traditional Saintoise dessert…

  • Le 480

    Terre-de-Haut

    Top billing on Terre-de-Haut goes to this lovely restaurant within Auberge Les Petits Saints. Its menu is short and simple, but you're unlikely to find…

  • L’Amer

    Deshaies

    Ignore the lobster tank at the entrance to this conspicuously orange building, which is actually a refined Deshaies institution. The interesting menu…

  • Le Kontiki

    Grande-Terre

    The superfluous South Seas theme may leave you cold, but the fantastic location at the western end of Ste-Anne beach and the satisfying menu –…

  • Sun 7 Beach

    Guadeloupe

    This charming beach restaurant with serious culinary credentials is run by a young, friendly team trying to enliven the gastronomic offerings on the…

  • Affirmatif

    Grande-Terre

    With a blood-red facade and a welcoming, cosy interior, this place multitasks between Creole-French combos and standard international fare such as pizza,…

  • Au Coin des Bons Amis

    Grande-Terre

    Right on Anse Laborde beach, this place raises the bar for beach-shack cuisine. You'll be surprised that such good eats can come from such an…

  • Chez Nounoune

    Guadeloupe

    With views of pretty Petite Rivière beach, the somewhat haphazard but friendly Chez Nounoune is the kind of open-air joint you'll tell your friends about…

  • Tikaz'La

    Terre-de-Haut

    An attractive restaurant overlooking the beach, Tikaz'La specializes in French-inspired cuisine finely teamed with local produce. Choucroute de la mer …

  • Mahina

    Deshaies

    Overlooking the bay and boasting a great terrace as well as a 2nd-floor dining room with good views, this simple-looking place churns out far more…

  • L’Ornata

    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…

  • La Savane

    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…

  • Le Métis Café

    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…

  • Ti Bo Doudou

    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…

  • Rose-Ita

    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…

  • Le Footy

    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…

  • Le Coin des Pêcheurs

    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…

  • Le Bord de Mer

    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…

  • Food Truck Strip

    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…

  • Restaurant Fairouz

    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…

  • Chez Henri

    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…

  • Le Rocher de Malendure

    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…

  • La Saladerie

    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…

  • La Kaz du Douanier

    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…

  • Le Yacht Club

    Pointe-à-Pitre

    Waterside Le Yacht Club is by far the smartest place to eat in the center of town. It serves up refined French cooking from a daily changing menu in a…

  • Chez Clara

    Basse-Terre Island

    Across the road from Ste-Rose's small fishing harbor, this casually gracious place has sea views and serves up classics such as tuna tartare, veal cutlet…

  • Le Poulpe

    Basse-Terre Island

    This small, open, terraced place is a local institution and locals tell you it is the place to go for the best Creole take on seafood dishes. Do not miss…

  • La Frégate

    Grande-Terre

    You’re sure to find something to fill a gap at this respectable eatery overlooking the harbor. The menu is a mixture of French, Italian and island…

  • Colmano

    Grande-Terre

    Small, welcoming restaurant at the harbour serving a mix of Creole and international favourites in a simple dining room and on a tiny terrace out front…

  • Chez Dolmare

    Pointe-à-Pitre

    You'll find the best seafood in town here, and it's no wonder – this unpretentious place is located at the small fishing harbor of Lauricisque, northwest…

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