Restaurants
& Bars
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updated: March 2007
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Now
that you have chosen the ideal island, you’ll be even more
excited to discover the talent of our wide range of qualified
chefs.
St Lucia hosts a number unique restaurants offering dishes in Italian,
Creole, Chinese, Indian, and even traditional St Lucian cuisine, in casual
and
elegant
settings. Some of these restaurants provide mid to upscale cuisine with
comfortable and beautiful atmospheres. Provided below in
a short list of some of the restaurants in the north end of the island,
this has been
done in this way because the majority of travelers to the island tend
to be up north.
Tipping: if service charge is not included, tipping is usually
10% of your bill, this is optional but suggestible. Government tax is
8%.
Spinnakers Beach Bar
Nestling into the warm golden sands of Reduit
Beach (Rodney Bay), Spinnakers is now known by thousands
of guests plus yachtsmen and women from all over the world!
By day, we serve a variety of dishes from quick snacks (for those wishing to
get back on the beach!) to a mega lobster salad!
☎. (758) 452-8491
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Memories of
Hong Kong
This lively open-air restaurant in the heart
of Rodney Bay offers delectable dishes that cover many regions
of chinese cuisine. They have some great set meals for 2,
3 and 4 people all cooked to perfection. Some dishes offered
include Hot and Sour soup, Crispy Duck and Pancakes, Sweet
and Sour Chicken, Crispy Beef and some great Seafood dishes.
Always a great choice.
☎. (758) 452-8218
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Roadside
Eateries the local option
While
Rodney Bay has established itself as St Lucia’s dining centre,
several small, inexpensive roadside eateries in the north of the
island
emerge
as local favourites.
There is nothing quite like a roti on the go, a hot creole bread
with cheese on the way back from the beach, or a first stop for
barbeque before a big night out on the town. Small restaurants and
eateries are often overlooked, but really they can’t be matched
for affordability, quality and a truly local experience.
Ginnette’s
For a great Friday night grill experience before heading out to
the party and entertainment district, Ginnette’s is the place. Serving up whole grilled
lambi (conch), barbequed pork and chicken with typical St Lucian side dishes,
Ginnette’s cannot be beat. This roadside eatery does not appear at first
inspection to be much more than a lean-to, barely off the main road, but aficionados
will tell you that no one does lambi better. To get there, on the main highway
northward bound, turn right at the Monchy Gap, follow the road in for about a
mile and a half. Ginette’s is a small white chattel house with outdoor
seating roadside.
Chicken Vans
Any night of the week, head down into Rodney Bay Village and be
confronted with the choice of several mobile fast food vans. In
the mood for hot and spicy, try
the jerk pit which serves up the Jamaican speciality which is bound to set
your taste buds alight. Or try the yellow van next door which
delivers a St Lucian
favourite, chicken! Further along the main entrance to Rodney Bay Village on
your right hand side, past Domino’s Pizza, is La Roulette which does a
particularly satisfying panini. These places do a brisk business on weekend nights,
when the party crowd trail home from a night of indulgence for an order of fries
that just tastes better after a few Piton beers.
C&J
C&J’s restaurant is fast cornering the market on the Trinidad and Tobago
specialties roti, buss up shot and doubles. For a bit of curry spicing and a
meal that is bound to satisfy, nothing quite does the trick like an order from
C&J’s. Saturdays are especially popular for the beach bound set, and
for those running errands and no time to worry about lunch and order picked up
from CJ’s goes down well with the hungry crowd at home. C&J’s
is just off the main road on the left hand side northward bound just after M&C
contractor’s depot.
Boso’s
Boso’s is a bit of wonder. Renowned for fish and lambi nonpareil, Boso
doesn’t keep any particular hours. Fans drive by the small roadside shack,
eyes peeled for some sign that they are in luck and veer off the road excitedly
when they find the fates have been kind. Patience is a virtue at Boso’s
but repeat diners will tell you it is worth it every time. Northward bound, right
hand side at the Windward Island Gases gap, just before Glace Motors, Boso’s
is a purple shack right on the corner.
Creole Bakery
Gros Islet needs no introduction really, the small fishing village
has taken on a larger than life persona and is a must stop for
any visitor to the island.
What most visitors miss however while feting the night away is the little creole
chattel house right on the corner of the turn into the village that serves
up the most divine hot creole bread, known to locals as tete pain.
Homeward bound
after a day out at Pigeon Island, the hot bread is just the thing to end a
perfect day.
Keep your eyes open for non-traditional dining options. Look out
for cars parked along the roadside and the people overflowing
from inside. This is a sure sign
that you won’t be disappointed. Don’t know what to order? Don’t
be afraid to ask, a recommendation from a local could open up a whole different
culinary world!
NIGHT LIFE
St Lucian nightlife tends to be sporadic and spontaneous – a rum shop with its doors flung wide, a barbecue set up by the side of the road with speakers mounted and pulsing dancehall and soca beats. Some of the best parties on the island are the street parties which have emerged around a tradition of Friday night fish fries, particularly in the villages of Gros Islet in the north of the island and Anse La Raye midway down the west coast. Here fresh local fare is served up on the grill along with ice cold drinks and a party should you decided to stay on past the dinner hours. In fact Gros Islet has become somewhat de rigueur on the visitor circuit.
Rodney Bay in the district of Gros Islet and a centre for visitors because of the high density of hotels, a marina and all sorts of amenities, has emerged as an entertainment centre with over thirty bars and restaurants from which to choose. The hotspots tend to surge and recede in popularity but there is a central core which is always pulsing with activity with roadside bars, eateries and restaurants which become hotspots after hours. Hotels generally have some live entertainment on offer from floor shows to live music and some of them attract the local crowd as well. Country and Western dances are becoming increasingly popular and every Saturday night the second floor of the Castries market is transformed into Nashville Palace which plays old honky-tonk and new country.
Apart from that there are scheduled concerts and events from time to time at venues like The Gaiety in Gros Islet, Samaans Park in Choc Bay and Coco Cabana at Coco Resorts in Rodney Bay. Around the big festival times like Jazz, Carnival, and World Music there are auxiliary events aplenty to choose from.
Listed below in GREEN are some suggested spots to start with in the north - Rodney Bay..
RESTAURANT
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below are just some of the restaurants St Lucia has to offer: [ FEATURED LISTING in
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NORTH
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Big Chef Steak House
Rodney
Bay - (758) 450-0210
Big Chef does nothing by small measures. The steakhouse offers
top quality pure Angus beef as well as seafood, salad and
pasta. All steaks are seasoned with Big Chef’s unique
secret spice and Big Chef invites diners to take on the 32oz
rib or strip steak challenge, winners of which receive a certificate
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Bosun's Bar & Bistro
Rodney Bay Marina - (758) 458-4190
Bosun’s at the Rodney Bay Marina has great views of
bay. Open for lunch and dinner the restaurant and bar serves
light fare such as soups and salads and then some heavier
pub fare like pies and roast dinners. The atmosphere is warm
and friendly and the spot is popular with the yachting crowd. |
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Boat Yard Pub
Rodney Bay Boat Yard -
(758) 450-0210
Named for its unique location amidst towering hulls and masts
in the dry dock facility at Rodney Bay, The Boatyard is not
just for mariners. The restaurant bar sits right on the water
and is casual, friendly and affordable. There are daily local
lunch specials and a menu of casual dining favourites like
the burger, the roti and the chicken wings. The Boatyard also
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Buzz Seafood & Grill
Rodney
Bay - (758) 458-0451
The Buzz Seafood and Grill has an extensive menu but is known
particularly for its seafood. This is a great place to have
fresh lobster when in season and to sample the catch of the
day. The calamari is renowned and crab backs and mussels are
particular favourites. The Buzz also does wonderful salad and
pasta and a rack of lamb that melts in the mouth. The restaurant
patio, under the flamboyant tree is a great place to linger.
Choose from an extensive wine list. |
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Cafe Claude
Rodney Bay - (758) 458-0847
Relaxed, casual and breezy, Cafe Claude is a favourite among
the lunch set. By night, it is a great stop on a night out
in the village. Café Claude does great soups, sandwiches
and salads and offers those looking for something more substantial
full entrees. The patio dining is comfortable and airy and
framed by lush tropical vegetation that belies its fantastic
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Cafe Ole
Rodney Bay -
(758)
Ice cream parlour, café and cocktail bar, Café Ole
is a favourite hang out at the Rodney Bay Marina. The home-made
Italian recipe gelato and sorbet’s are delicious. Café-goers
can choose from several salad, sandwich and baked potato options.
The café enjoys good Marina views and easy access. |
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Captain's Cellar
Pigeon Island
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Castaways
Rodney Bay
- (758) 452-8012
As its name suggests, Castaways is a casual nautical themed
bar and restaurant. Always full, the bar often hosts a live
band. The menu is perfect for those coming in off the beach
with an appetite and offers up traditional finger food bar
fare as well as more substantial roast meals. |
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Charthouse
Rodney
Bay - (758) 452-8115
The Charthouse has long been the go to place for a good steak.
The simple, airy restaurant is right on the water and enjoys
great views of the Rodney Bay Marina alight at night. The ribs
are a close second for grill lovers but the restaurant also
serves up several seafood options. |
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Chic
Rodney Bay - (758) 452-9999 |
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Del Mare
Rodney Bay - (758) 458-0333
Del Mare restaurant in Rodney Bay is an Italian restaurant
serving good seafood, steak and home-made pasta. The small
air-conditioned restaurant is intimate and offers diners a
fine range of quality Italian wines. |
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Domino's Pizza
Rodney Bay
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Dumy's
Rodney Bay - (758)
Small and intimate and ideally located amidst the action,
Dumy’s does an interesting mix of Chinese and local cuisine.
The patio restaurant over looks the main drag and is a great
place from which to watch the world amble by. Choose from stir
fries, stews and other local and Chinese favourites. |
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Eagles Inn
Rodney
Bay - (758) 452-0650 |
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Emeralds
Rodney Bay - (758) 452-0148 |
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Jambe de Bois
Pigeon Island - (758) 450-8166
Jambe de Bois is a rustic, casual eatery located right on
the historic Pigeon Island National Park. The décor
incorporates driftwood and nautical paraphanelia and the patio
projects out over the sea offering great views of Rodney Bay.
This a good place for fresh local juices, light lunches, tea
and dessert and dinner. Jambe de Bois also offers live music
on weekends. |
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Jammers Restaurant
B'Orange - (758) 452-0913 |
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Jungle Cafe
Rodney Bay - (758) 458-6453
Located below the Red Snapper restaurant to the right of the building. Newly opened bar with cossy outdoor back room that can host lave bands and more. Its a quiet comfortable change of scenery that is secure. |
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Kentucky Fried Chicken
Rodney Bay - (758) 452-8300 |
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Key Largo Pizzeria
Gros
Islet Highway -
(758) 452-0282
Located just off the highway between the Reduit and Rodney
Bay Marina junctions, Key Largo Pizzeria boasts the only wood-fired
pizza oven on island. Choose from pizza favourites like pepperoni
or go for the gusto with the Sicilian. The menu also offers
fresh salads and home-made pasta and there is an extensive
cocktail menu from which to choose. Key Largo is very kid-friendly. |
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Ku De Ta
Gros Islet Highway - (758)
Inset from the main road through an oriental garden, Ku De
Ta is an experience for the eyes just as much as it is for
the palate. The Thai-cuisine restaurant is beautifully appointed
and offers traditional aromatic Thai dishes that enlist the
flavours of lemon grass, basil, chilli peppers and fish sauce.
This is the only place on the island where you can get your
fix of pad thai noodles, tom yum goong soup or som tam papaya
salad. |
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Laurel's
Gros Islet Highway
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Mangoes (can get a bit rough)
Rodney Bay - (758) |
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Memories
of Hong Kong
Rodney Bay - (758) 452-8218
Always a bustle, Memories of Hong Kong has established itself
as the Chinese cuisine specialist on island. The menu is exhaustive,
carrying Western favourites such as wonton soup, Peking duck,
sweet and sour pork and oodles of noodles. The more adventuresome
love the squid in black bean sauce and various Szcheuan specialties
served on sizzling platters and keeping clicking chopsticks
busy. |
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Pizza Pizza
Rodney Bay - (758) 452-8282 |
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Razmataz
Rodney Bay - (758) 452-9800
Razmataz boasts a great orient-inspired atmosphere and rich,
aromatically spiced sauces that recall the childhood of its
Nepalese chef. The menu features Indian favourites such as
the rogan josh, the korma, vindaloo and tandoori and also has
several vegetarian options. No where else can one find naan
bread to match on the island. |
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Red Snapper
Rodney bay - (758) 466-8377 |
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Rumours
Rodney bay - (758) 452-9249 |
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Scuttlebutts Bar & Grill
Rodney Bay
Marina - (758) 452-0351 |
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Shores (can get a bit rough)
Rodney Bay - (758) 452-0351
Open decked bar in Rodeny Bay, usually busy late in the evenings. Can get busy and a bit rough late as people are nearing the drink limits. Open from early. |
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Spinnakers
Beach Bar & Grill
Rodney Bay - (758) 452-8491
Situated on St Lucia’s popular Reduit Beach, Spinnaker’s
is a casual dining restaurant and bar popular with locals and
visitors alike. The restaurant serves up seafood and beach
favourites like burgers and fries, ribs, sandwiches and salad
in a friendly, breezy atmosphere. The restaurant is a great
place for sun-downer’s and diners can take advantage
of a daily happy hour and extensive cocktail list. Open daily
for lunch and dinner. |
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TAO Restaurant
Cap Estate -
(758) 457-7800 |
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Ti Bananne
Rodney Bay - (758) 456-2828
This breezy, veranda restaurant and bar is part of the Coco
Palm property at Rodney Bay. The food is French-inspired with
a twist of Caribbean and the décor is cool Caribbean
with vibrant murals and traditional French colonial furniture.
Ti Bannane bar is a great hang-out place overlooking the resort
pool and featuring an extensive cocktail menu. |
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The Bread Basket
Rodney Bay
Marina - (758) 452-0647
Always bustling and ideally located, The Bread Basket is a
bakery-cum- café popular with the marina crowd and locals.
It’s airy veranda over looks the marina and is a great
meeting place for friends and business colleagues. In the mornings
the café serves up breakfast, fresh croissants and other
delectable treats, at lunch choose from a variety of sandwiches
and roti’s as well as a daily special and burgers. Open
for breakfast, lunch and tea. |
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The Edge
Rodney Bay - (758) 450-3343
The Edge is one of the island’s premiere fine dining
restaurants, situated right on the water’s edge and framed
by flickering flambeaux. The cuisine is described by chef and
owner Bobo Bergstrom as Eurobbean, inspired by his fusion of
typical St Lucian ingredients with classic French treatments.
The Edge is also home to a great sushi bar that features the
freshest catches with that addictive wasabi kick. |
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The Lime
Rodney Bay - (758) 452-0761
The Lime is an institution in the Rodney Bay area. Open for
over twenty years the restaurant and bar is a hive of activity
by day and night. At lunch, diners can go to the cafeteria-style
side kitchen for a sampling of the best in local cuisine, from
green fig salad to local chicken and lentil stew. A larger
menu option is available to night diners. |
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The Oriental
Rodney Bay - (758) 452-8351 |
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CENTRAL
Auberge Seraphine
Ganters Harbour - (758) 453-2073
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Beach Facilities Co. Ltd.
Vigie - (758) 452-5494 |
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Bonne Appetit
Morne - (758) 452-2757 |
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Burger Plus
Castries - (758) 452-7018 |
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Caribbean Pirates
Castries - (758) 452-2543 |
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Chung's Chinese Restaurant
Castries - (758) 452-1499 |
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Froggie Jacques
Ganters Harbour - (758) 458-1900 |
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Golden Inn
Castries - (758) 453-7584 |
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Green Parrot Hotel
Morne - (758) 452-3399 |
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Kentucky Fried Chicken
Castries - (758) 452-6444 |
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Kimlan's
Castries - (758) 452-1136 |
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Reflections
Ganters Harbour - (758) 453-2073 |
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The Coal Pot
Castries - (758) 452-5566 |
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OTHERS
The Rainforest Hideaway
Marigot Bay -
(758) 451-4485 |
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Dasheene Restaurant
Soufriere - (758) 459-7323 |
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Chateau Mygo
Marigot Bay - (758) 451-4772 |
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Doolittles
Marigot Bay - (758) 451-4974 |
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Hummingbird
Soufriere - (758) 459-7232 |
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JJ's Paradise
Marigot Bay - (758) 451-4076 |
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Mango Tree Restaurant
Soufriere - (758) 459-7586 |
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The Still
Soufriere - (758) 459-5091 |
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La Sikwi Sugar Mill
Anse La Raye - (758) 451-4245 |
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Anse La Raye - Friday Night Fish Festival
Anse La Raye |
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Fox Grove
Praslin Bay - (758) 455-3800 |
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