Must-see restaurants in St Lucia

  • Pink Plantation House

    St Lucia

    This art gallery housed in a splendid colonial mansion sitting on a lush property doubles as a fantastic restaurant that serves outstanding traditional…

  • Jambe De Bois

    St Lucia

    Locals, yachties and frequent visitors know they’ll get a delicious meal and a wonderful view of the bay here. The menu is fairly small but varied, with…

  • Orlando's

    St Lucia

    Chef Orlando Sachell made a name for himself basically inventing the concept of farm-to-table cuisine at some of St Lucia's best resorts. Now he has his…

  • Boucan Restaurant & Bar

    St Lucia

    Succulent cocoa-inspired cuisine in relaxed, contemporary surrounds. You'll find cocoa from the plantation in many plates over all three courses. The…

  • Spice of India

    St Lucia

    You'd never guess it from the outside but this restaurant next to the mall complex at the beginning of the Rodney Bay strip consistently serves some of…

  • Livity

    St Lucia

    Bright and with wonderful energy, this vegan restaurant, smoothie bar and bakery is one of the best of its kind in the Windward Islands and is worth a…

  • Coal Pot

    St Lucia

    Follow the road around the harbor to find this little hidden open-air gem. It’s right on the water and far enough from town that the tranquility of the…

  • Flavours of the Grill

    St Lucia

    Having outgrown its humble beginnings in Gros islet, this popular eatery has moved to expansive new digs out on the Castries highway but still serves…

  • Elena’s

    St Lucia

    A favorite with locals and yachties alike, Elena’s whips up a scrumptious assortment of real gelati to cool you down after a day in the sun. Also serves…

  • Elena's

    St Lucia

    A smaller branch of Elena's Italian gelati shop conveniently located outside the Baywalk Mall in Rodney Bay. It's ice cream only here, but they also run a…

  • Masala Bay

    St Lucia

    On a high 2nd-floor balcony at the marina, this Indian-run place serves up fine curries with great views. They also specialize in modern Indian–Chinese…

  • Fedo's

    St Lucia

    Hidden away on the eastern edges of town several blocks back from the waterfront, this no-nonsense diner serves up quality Creole dishes at reasonable…

  • Lucian Cuisine

    St Lucia

    At odds with the rest of Rodney Bay's pricey dining scene, this cute little spot offers fantastic-value traditional St Lucian cuisine. Grab one of the…

  • Gros Islet Fish Fry

    St Lucia

    A couple of open-air joints across from the water serve up excellent seafood grills a few nights a week at the Gros Islet Fish Fry. They are ultracasual:…

  • Blue Monkey Cafe

    St Lucia

    A smart little cafe on busy Bridge St, the Blue Monkey serves great light meals including rotis, wraps, and quinoa and rice bowls alongside the best…

  • Big Chef

    St Lucia

    If you fancy splashing out on something other than lobster, step into this smart air-conditioned dining room and tuck into quality imported cuts at St…

  • Marjorie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant

    St Lucia

    Feel the sand between your toes at this funky cafe on the sand. Enjoy tasty Creole dishes and wicked rum punch. The management also organizes guides for a…

  • Amici

    St Lucia

    Run by a team of expat chefs, upscale Amici serves gourmet Italian plates and great pizzas in the heart of the Rodney Bay strip. It's pricey but the menu…

  • Reef Cafe

    St Lucia

    Sit under the trees at tables with sea views and tuck into some of the best cuisine on the south of the island at this casual cafe. The Creole seafood…

  • Martha's Tables

    St Lucia

    Just up the hill from Malgretoute Beach, this home-style restaurant is in Martha's actual home. Each day she prepares a spread of excellent comfort food…

  • Cafe Ole

    St Lucia

    This sprightly eatery sitting on a covered wooden deck overlooking the marina is the perfect venue for enjoying a drink, snack or a meal – and to people…

  • Hummingbird Beach Resort

    St Lucia

    Mouth-watering local dishes are intermixed with old favorites to form a fine culinary offer, served up with a great view. Consistency is not at the level…

  • Dasheene

    St Lucia

    This open-air place in the Ladera resort serves Caribbean and European fare in magical surrounds, headlined by incomparable Pitons views. Reservations are…

  • Julietta’s Restaurant & Bar

    St Lucia

    Overlooking the bay from the top of the hill, Julietta’s offers exceptional views. Enjoy fresh fish and other casual fare. Call ahead and they'll send a…

  • Marie's Local Cuisine

    St Lucia

    A welcoming restaurant next to the botanical gardens with a quality Creole lunch buffet. Good, hearty meals and a fair price.

  • Elena's

    St Lucia

    Cool off from the Castries heat with some delicious Italian gelati from the downtown branch of this Rodney Bay institution.

  • Chateau Mygo

    St Lucia

    This unfussy little eatery could hardly be better situated: the dining deck is right on the waterfront with picnic tables looking out onto the bay. The…

  • Spinnakers Beach Bar & Restaurant

    St Lucia

    Right on Reduit Beach, this venue is a catch-all for locals, cruise-shippers and seemingly everybody else. The views out to sea from the open-air tables…

  • Sabay Sabaw

    St Lucia

    For something different, head up to this friendly 2nd-floor restaurant for cheap and cheerful Filipino plates as well as some other Asian dishes. It's not…

  • Triangle Restaurant

    St Lucia

    Pretty much the only place to get a cheap meal in the evening in Rodney Bay, the Triangle serves up Lucian chicken, pork, fish and beef mains with all the…

  • Island Breeze

    St Lucia

    Pull up a table at this attractive wooden restaurant right on the sand and enjoy quality Caribbean specialties with a view. The seafood plates are great,…

  • Bamboo

    St Lucia

    The emphasis here is on local cuisine, using vegetables that are organically grown on the estate. Some desserts are prepared with cocoa. Go for something…

  • La Mesa

    St Lucia

    A welcome new mix to the marina dining scene, this grill restaurant from a transplanted Venezuelan chef serves up tasty Latin American–inspired plates in…

  • Golden Taste

    St Lucia

    This popular joint is worth visiting for its good, cheap and wholesome Caribbean staples. Typical meals cost ECD$15 to EC$20 while made-to-order seafood…

  • Rituals Coffee

    St Lucia

    A sleek venture with an appetizing selection of bagels, sandwiches, pastries, burgers and salads. The coffee (EC$5 to EC$12.50) earns top marks and it’s a…

  • Mama Rose's

    St Lucia

    A local institution, this family-run affair offers a modern take on traditional Creole cuisine at its downtown bar/restaurant just back from the water…

  • Barnacles

    St Lucia

    Located in the atmospheric – and low ceilinged – captain's cellars, this restaurant run by an experienced local chef serves up good value seafood and…

  • Petit Peak Bar & Restaurant

    St Lucia

    A great-value option, with a breezy terrace right on the waterfront, but the food and service can be uneven. Choose from salads, rotis, wraps and grilled…

  • Razmataz

    St Lucia

    Serves passable Indian curries including many vegetarian options on an attractive open-air deck. If you want to keep down the bill watch out for the EC$19…