Original Official Guide to St. Lucia - Restaurants and Nightlife

For such a small island, St. Lucia offers a large variety of excellent cuisine, from European and International restaurants offering romantic candlelight dinners and sophisticated ambiance to casual dining that features savoury local specialties like callaloo, curry, and pepperpot stew. Whatever the choice, dining is likely to be al fresco, and the island's natural beauty provides sensory delights to complement the palate.

Castries
Name	Description	Phone
Caribbean Pirates Restaurant & Bar	Creole cooking at its best in intimate tranquil surroundings. Open from 08:00am. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.	452-2543
San Antoine	Dining in this lovely historic building, with a wonderful view of Castries harbor, is a memorable experience. Open for casual lunch Monday to Friday; dinner Monday to Saturday.	452-4660
Chez Paul Restaurant (Formerly Rain)	Specializes in an exquisite blend of Pacific Rim and Haute French cuisine. Situated next to the Derek Walcott Square.	451-3111
The Monkey Tree Cafe	Original Hot Plate cooking. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch afternoon teas. Open from 08.00am to 03.00pm
Kentucky Fried Chicken	Pleasant, air-conditioned, family atmosphere, or great take-away. Located on Bridge Street.	452-6444
Bon Appetit	With only five tables, there is unique personalized service. The food is consistently good with the menu changing monthly. All the soups and starters are freshly made. The house specialty is freshwater crayfish. Perched on top of the Morne, there are spectacular views of Castries and northern St. Lucia.	452-2757

North Castries
Name	Description	Phone
Jimmie's	Lovely view of Castries Harbor and the Morne. Mainly seafood menu and good Creole dishes, freshly prepared. Open all day. Moderate prices. Located at Vigie Cove Marina.	452-5142
Wave's Restaurant	Located on Choc Beach. Offers light menu and fast foods at affordable prices. Open daily from 10:00am to 1:00am. All major credit cards accepted.	451-3000
D's Restaurant	Located on Vigie Beach. Offers two delicious lunch-time menus and elaborate dinners featuring exquisite fish and chicken dishes. An excellent place to watch the sunset.	453-7931
Restaurant Row	Located at Gablewoods Shopping Mall. Miss Saigon offers Far Eastern specialties; El Burrito has Mexican fast foods; Kafe Kool is the place for homemade ice cream, coffee and cakes, sweet and savory crepes; Peppino's Pizza Parlor for pizzas, stuffed baked potatoes, hamburgers, and sandwiches.	--
Wyndham Morgan Bay	All-inclusive hotel at Choc with 2 restaurants featuring Continental and American cuisine: The Tradewinds, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; the Palm Grill on the beach for lunch and dinner.	450-2511
Jammer's Restaurant	Located at Windjammer Landing, with a romantic view across Labrelotte Bay. Serves a la carte breakfast and dinner; menu includes classical cuisine with a hint of new Caribbean flavors. Full breakfast from 7:30am; choice imported steaks, rack of lamb, fresh fish, fabulous desserts, and a great wine list from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.	452-0913
Glencastle Resort	Located at Massade Gros Islet, La Pomme Cannelle Restaurant specializes in Caribbean and continental cuisine.	450-0833
Ernestines	Intimate restaurant, located at Windjammer Landing. Serves a menu of intriguing St. Lucian country style cuisine, with an Anglo-French influence. Closed Thursdays.	452-0913
Papa Don's	Italian Bistro, set on a hillside at Windjammer Landing. Serves pizza from a wood-burning oven, great pasta dishes, and tiramisu! Open from 11:00am to 11:00pm. A great place to catch the sunset and for Happy Hour at 5:00pm.	452-0913
Friendship Inn	A cozy and friendly atmosphere offering local cuisine for breakfast and dinner at moderate prices. Daily happy hour and barbecue specials pool-side on Saturday nights.	452-4201
Memories of Hong Kong	Located on the Gros Islet Highway. Specializing in Chinese and Cantonese cooking and features the island's sole open-kitchen restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner from 4:30pm Monday to Saturday. MC, Visa, Amex accepted.	452-8218
Rodney Bay Marina Yacht Club	A waterfront restaurant and bar with swimming pool. Open 7 days a week for breakfast (including S. Lucian breakfast specials), lunch, and dinner. Nightly BBQ dinners are offered. Live entertainment also.	452-0351
The Orange Grove	A relaxing, plantation style atmosphere with a varied menu at reasonable prices. The hilltop location is extremely pleasant, with interesting views.	452-0021

South Castries
Name	Description	Phone
The Mooring Marigot Resort	The Hurricane Hole Restaurant & Bar offers an excellent dining opportunity. It has a fine selection of fish and steaks and a pleasant view of the exotic bay.	451-4357
Cafe Paradis	Located on the north side of Marigot Bay, accessible by ferry boat, it has a lovely open-air atmosphere, accented by good food and service at reasonable prices.	451-4974 VM
61 In The Shade	A beautiful waterfront setting with a view of yachts moving in the natural hurricane hole harbor. Serves "nuevo Caribbean" and international food, fabulous cocktails, wines, and drinks.	451-4111 VHF 16

Rodney Bay
Name	Description	Phone
Shamrocks Pub	Great pub food all day in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Live Jazz band every Wednesday, dance music Saturdays.	452-8725
Capone's	Delicious Italian food and excellent service in an 1930's Art Deco speakeasy. The large menu features both classic Italian favorites and bargain pasta and pizza dinners for as little as US$11. Opens at 6pm; closed Mondays. Amex, VISA, MC accepted.	452-0284
La Creole	Located in Boatphone Building. Serves French Creole cuisine, featuring seafood, octopus, conch, plus delicious pastries and homemade ice creams. Good views of marina and spectacular sunsets. Open for lunch and dinner daily.	450-0022
Snooty-Agouti	Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving award winning coffee, cocktails, and scrumptious desserts. Uniquely presented homemade food is served with tranquillity and a cool breeze.	452-0321
Spices Restaurant & Cinnamon Bar	Located at Bay Gardens Hotel. Serves St. Lucian/American breakfast buffet daily; Wednesdays, Caribbean Buffet; Saturdays BBQ Sizzler; Sundays, Lunch Buffet. All other days a la carte. Award winning chef.	--
The Bistro	Waterfront restaurant offering the largest variety of seafood on the island, plus grilled choice steaks, baby back ribs, homemade pastas, and other enticing dishes from an ever-changing a la carte menu. Open 6 nights a week from 5pm. Closed Thursdays.	452-9494
Charthouse	Lovely waterfront setting and greenhouse atmosphere, serving well-prepared fresh fish, lobster, chargrilled steaks, and baby back ribs. Located opposite St. Lucian Hotel.	452-8115
Spinnakers Beach Bar & Grill	Located on the Reduit Beach at the St. Lucia Yacht Club, it is a great atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offers a fabulous Carvery and a blackboard menu with a variety of choices at reasonable prices.	452-8491
The Great House Restaurant	Sitting on the foundation stones of the original plantation house of the Cap Estate, the atmosphere is a combination of gala tradition, elegance, and romance. Offers traditional French cuisine and original dishes with a spicy Creole flavor. All major credit cards accepted.	450-0450/ 450-0211
The Mortar & Pestle	St. Lucia's "Haute Cuisine Des Caraibes" gourmet restaurant on the waterfront. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Amex, MC, VISA, Eurocard, and Access cards accepted.	452-8756/ 452-0336
The Lime	Popular casual bar and restaurant featuring grills and snacks at inexpensive prices. Outdoor setting, opposite St. Lucian Hotel. Open late.	452-0761 VM
The Islander Restaurant	Located in the Islander Hotel. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Scrumptious buffet on Monday evenings; Tuesday to Thursday, a la carte Continental and Creole menu; Friday evenings, open air BBQ. MC and travellers cheques accepted.	--
Natasha's Coffee Shop	Located above Royal Bank, it is a romantic setting with panoramic view of Rodney Bay. Offers flavoured coffees, teas; breakfast specials including pastries, toasties, and French sandwiches; cocktails, wines and cheeses, light snacks for dinner. Open daily 6am-12pm. Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30pm-9:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 8pm-9pm.	452-0446
Razmataz Restaurant	St. Lucia's first Tandoori Indian restaurant. Located on the waterfront overlooking Rodney Bay Marina. Dishes include Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Prawn Korma. Reservations advisable.	452-9800

Soufriere & In Between
Name	Description	Phone
Bang	Located on the waterfront, between The Pitons. A restaurant and rumshop offering mouthwatering dishes from "Ye Old Jerk Pit," the uniquely Caribbean BBQ. Best reached by boat.	459-7864
The Humming Bird	Located on the beach-front, with a private pool and lovely views of The Pitons. Lots of good food, freshly prepared to order.	459-7232
La Haut Plantation	A peaceful, tranquil atmosphere, with plantation hospitality, located 1 1/2 miles from Soufriere. Specializes in local and international cuisine. Spectacular view of The Pitons and sulphur springs. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended for dinner. All major credit cards accepted.	459-7008
Anse Chastanet Hotel	Restaurant and bar on the beach at Anse Chastanet, near Soufriere. Good for lunch, swimming, and snorkeling, with a varied menu of fresh food.	459-7354
Dasheene Restaurant & Bar	Located at the Ladera Resort, on a mountainside 1000 feet above sea level. It is a casual, upscale dining room, offering unique, light but flavorful cuisine, reflecting American cooking with a Caribbean Creole accent. Specialties include fresh produce, meats, and seafood, stylishly presented.	459-7323
The Still	Excellent local dishes served in the midst of an active plantation. All food, including most of the meat, is freshly prepared from the plantations produce. Accessible by following the sign in Soufriere.	459-7224

Nightlife

St. Lucia is known for the variety of its music and the local people never miss an opportunity to display their love for it. Most hotels and some restaurants offer entertainment, including Shak Shak bands, Steel Pan bands, limbo dancers and local dancers and singers. On Friday nights, the village of Gros Islet hosts a weekly "jump-up," a local street party for St. Lucians as well as visitors, lasting until the early morning hours. There is music in the streets and vendors selling barbecued chicken and other local foods and beverages.

On Wednesday nights, The Lime restaurant comes alive with music and dancing well into the night. There is live entertainment and theme nights at Indies and The Late Lime, two of St. Lucia's most popular night cubs at Rodney Bay. A variety of clubs in the Castries area also feature entertainment, including the Derek Walcott Center for The Arts, located at the Great House Restaurant.