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Amis Barth at Le Barthélemy. Courtesy Laurent BenoitRead MoreAmis St. Barth’s
The daily local catch is on the menu at this sophisticated open-air restaurant at Le Barthelemy Hotel & Spa, with comfortably chic banquette seating and pretty views of the cove.
Read MoreBagatelle
Manhattan’s Bagatelle landed in Gustavia harbor in 2011 and has since become a mainstay of the St. Barth’s nightlife scene. Surprising critics, the food is downright good, while the crowd is exactly what you’d expect – good looking, fun loving...
Read MoreBaz Bar
Cocktails. Sushi. Tapas. Music. That’s what you will get at this unassuming hot spot by the harbor in Gustavia.
Read MoreBlack Ginger
You may not have come to St. Barth’s expecting to eat Thai food, but you won’t be disappointed here.
Read MoreBonito
Locals and regular visitors alike agree that Bonito has become one of the island’s best dinner destinations, so book your reservation in advance. It may be a little hard to find, but the open-air restaurant, tucked into the hillside overlooking...
Read MoreEddy’s
This small, quirky tropical restaurant on the water in Gustavia offers a taste of Creole fusion (and maybe a little Thai for good measure).
The dining area at Villa Marie, courtesy Villa Marie – Saint-Barth / L. Benoit, L. Di OrioRead MoreFrancois Plantation
You know you’re in good hands when the menu references tuna “from our fisherman.” Seafood offerings are abundant on the dinner menu here: yellowfin, crayfish, crab, grouper, sea scallops, shrimp, seabass, sole, to name a few. Service at Francois Plantation...
Photo by Isabelle Lindbergh, courtesy Gyp Sea BeachRead MoreGyp Sea Beach Club
Located on picturesque Pelican Beach in St. Jean, Gyp Sea beach club opened in December of 2020 and has quickly become a St. Barth’s hot spot that’s just a stroll away from Nikki Beach, Pearl Beach and Eden Rock. This...
Read MoreIndigo on the Beach
As part of its renovation, Le Guanahani has added a new casual restaurant on the beach just beyond the terrace of its L'Indigo restaurant. Step into the sand and under the palms and you have entered a laid-back lunch zone....
Read MoreJoJo Burger
Jo Jo Burger may not be fancy, but if you’re traveling with kids or want an alternative to Le Select for a quick french fry fix, it’s not a bad option.
Courtesy L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon St. Barth'sRead MoreL’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, St. Barth
There’s no missing the fire engine-red shutters outside this two-story restaurant overlooking the harbor in buzzy Gustavia. Inside, the ground floor of L’Atelier offers modern counter- or bar-style seating, with dark woods, chic red and black bar stools, all designed...
Read MoreL’Isola
If you're craving Italian, head to L’Isola for the island’s best. Located in a white-washed cottage in a corner of Gustavia, the restaurant feels more formal than some of the town’s other open-air eateries, and it’s a perfect place for...
Read MoreL’Esprit Saline
L’Esprit itself has been a St. Barth’s mainstay for years. But ever since Chef Jean-Claude Dufour took over following his 2011 departure from Eden Rock, it has become a true culinary hot spot as well. The romantic garden setting makes...
Read MoreL’Isoletta
Villa renters and locals buzz about L’Isoletta, the casual pizzeria opened by Italian favorite L’Isola. Gourmet pizzas can be eaten in, on the low tables set on a covered terrace, but equally popular is take-out for dining on the terrace...
Read MoreLa Case de L’Isle
The premiere restaurant at Cheval Blanc, just steps from Flamands Beach, was completely redone in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, with a new look by designer Jacques Grange and a brand-new menu from chef Jean Imbert, who also oversees La...
Read MoreLa Crêperie
A few blocks from the harbor in Gustavia, this little crèpe restaurant is great for breakfast, kids’ lunch or dinner or a light snack during a shopping trip, or for take-out.
Read MoreLa Guérite
This popular hot spot on St. Barth’s sits on the harbor in Gustavia next to the history museum. The restaurant/club opened in late 2015 and quickly became one of the hottest places to see and be seen. It is an...
Read MoreLa Petite Colombe
Everyone, from handymen to celebrities, comes to this roadside bakery for fresh-baked croissants and pastries for breakfast. They provide picnic options such as prepared salads, quiches and croque monsieur Savoyard (bread, bacon and cheese) and sandwiches like crab or ham...
Read MoreLa Petite Plage, St. Barth
La Petite Plage is a popular Gustavia hot spot on the waterfront. An outpost of the St. Tropez original, it has a beach-chic vibe with sandy floors, Balinese-style lanterns, wicker chairs and a menu with fine fresh seafood dishes envisioned...
Read MoreLe Grain de Sel
This bohemian beach restaurant, located just down the road from Saline Beach. is another option for a long lunch not far from the sand and sea.
Read MoreLe Petit Deauville
The island’s top ice cream shop, where the all-natural flavors are hand-made.
Read MoreLe Sélect
The inspiration behind Jimmy Buffet’s Cheeseburger in Paradise, this Gustavia main-stay is a classic dive that’s perfect for a casual lunch or post-shopping beer and burger.
Read MoreLe Sereno Al Mare
Even if you are not staying at the Christian Liaigre hideaway on Grand Cul de Sac, you should make a point of coming for a meal to enjoy delicious seafood and the serene scene. Under a giant tent-like roof, you...
Read MoreLe Ti
Don’t let the overpriced food deter you. Le Ti has rightfully earned a place in the St. Barth’s legend for its hedonistic nights of cabaret shows, table dancing and champagne spraying. Plan for a late dinner and request a table...
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley courtesy of IndagareRead MoreLe Toiny Beach Club
The secluded beach below Le Toiny has been turned into one of the nicest spots on the island for a relaxed lunch—thanks to Mandie and Charles Vere Nicoll who were the founders of Isle de France (a.k.a. Cheval Blanc) and now...
Hotel Le ToinyRead MoreLe Toiny Restaurant
Overlooking the rugged Anse de Toiny, this top-rated establishment has helped earn Le Toiny a spot in the prestigious Relais & Châteaux portfolio. Now helmed by executive chef Jarad McCarroll, the restaurant, in its post-Hurricane Irma incarnation, serves sophisticated French cuisine...
Nao Beach. Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreNao Beach
Situated between Eden Rock and Pearl Beach, Nao Beach occupies the location formerly known as L'il Rock, and offers lunch and cocktails right on the beach, with sun loungers and a DJ and great people-watching. The menu fuses Japanese and...
Read MoreNikki Beach St. Barth’s
Clearly inspired by St.-Tropez’s Club 55, Nikki Beach has become synonymous with daytime beach partying on St. Barth's. The crowd is fun-loving and gregarious, from older couples to the young and beautiful who come to pop Champagne bottles, lounge on...
Read MorePearl Beach St. Barth’s
Situated in a prime spot right next to Nikki Beach, in St. Jean, this beach club and restaurant, formerly Tom Beach and La Plage, in St. Jean, have become one.
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Quarter Kitchen and Cocktail Lab
Though we didn’t sample all the vibrant-looking street food and tapas on a recent visit to the island, the cocktails here measured up. This hip bar surfaced more than once when I asked around for the best place to get a...
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley courtesy of IndagareRead MoreSand Bar
The backdrop at celebri-chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Sand Bar is hard to beat: marked by the rock of Eden Rock, it has panoramic views of boats bobbing in the bay of St. Jean and the turquoise ocean lapping the white strand....
Read MoreSanta Fe
Perched on a hill above Gouverneur beach, Santa Fe is long-standing lunchtime favorite, known as much for its expansive views of the sea and surrounding islands as for its traditional bistro fare. A more traditional alternative to the hip scenes...
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreSella
Sella, meaning “a rock” in Hebrew, brings this word to life in many ways—from the sleek décor (dishes served on stone platters) to the location (a rock in the Caribbean) but most importantly, a menu rooted in the foundational blocks...
Courtesy Michael GraamRead MoreShellona
Located on Gustavia’s famous Shell Beach in the space formerly home to Dō Brazil, Shellona opened in late 2016 and immediately became an island classic. With stunning waterfront views, the restaurant and beach club offers an alfresco dining area with...
Read MoreTamarin
Tucked into a tropical garden-like setting, with a giant tamarind tree at its center, Tamarin is a great spot for lunch or dinner, not far from Saline Beach. Favorites on the menu include the Thai salad with prawns and lobster...
On the rooftop at WTFRead MoreWhiskey Tango Foxtrot (WTF)
This playfully named rooftop bar, at Le Barthelemy Hotel & Spa, attracts a buzzy crowd for private parties and on Fridays and Saturdays, when a DJ plays the fast tracks and the rum drinks are flowing.
