The Restaurants of St. Barts: Annual Closings & Openings

Traveling to St. Barts in the low season is a great value and there is still much to do on the island. A number of restaurants do, however, close in September and October. Almost all the restaurants will be open by November 1st (although a few hold out until mid-November so be sure to call ahead when you get to St. Barts). Here is a list of restaurants that are closed and some information on when they will be reopening.

Now that you know what will be open - read all about it:

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Listed in alphabetical order (excluding "Le" and "La")

L’Ananas - ($$$$) French-Caribbean fare that receives favorable reviews but is considered quite expensive.
05 90 27 63 77 - - Gustavia
(ananas.resto@wanadoo.fr)

Au Port Restaurant - ($$$) The oldest restaurant in St. Barths is located in Gustavia on the Harbor. The food and ambience date back to an earlier time (which is a good thing). The escargot ravioli, goat cheese salad and calamari stew are memorable.
05 90 27 62 36 & 05 90 27 97 12 - - Gustavia
(auportrestaurant@wanadoo.fr)

Au Regal - ($$) A local hangout at the bottom of the curvy road down to Corossol. The place to drink beer at 10:00 a.m.
05 90 27 85 26 - - Corossol

Le Bartoloméo - ($$$$) Le Bartoloméo is a lovely open air restaurant located at the Guanahani hotel in Grand Cul de Sac. The highlight of the experience is the wonderful pianist, Charles Darden, who performs on a regular basis. The food is a blend of French and Caribbean flavors and is quite good. Every year (usually in November to early December) the restaurant presents a food festival with a menu created by a well known chef.
05 90 27 66 60 & 05 90 27 70 70 - - Grand cul de sac

Les Bananiers - ($$) A new spot located next to La Petite Colombe in Colombier (and run by the same people). The word on the food is that it is very good and reasonably priced.
05 90 27 93 48 - - Colombier

Bête à Z'ailes - ($$) a fun spot in Gustavia which features live entertainment, tapas and drinks. Jimmy Buffet was enjoying the show this past February
05 90 29 74 09 - - Gustavia

Buenavista - ($$$) French food with a Spanish/Mexican flair. The tuna spring rolls, seafood burrito and molten chocolate cake are favorites. Also a good place to catch up on your televised sports.
05 90 27 51 51 & 05 90 27 51 80 - - Gustavia

La Cantina - ($$) Popular spot on the port in Gustavia that serves fantastic sandwiches and salads. A great place for a cold Caribe at the end of the afternoon.
05 90 27 55 66 - - Gustavia

Carl Gustaf - ($$$$) - Gets very mixed reviews but has wonderful views. Known for the sunset cocktails and $20+ lunchtime hamburgers.
05 90 29 79 00 & 05 90 27 82 37 - - Gustavia
(carlgustaf@compuserve.com)

Le Case de l'Isle - ($$$$) A truly beautiful setting on the beach at the Isle de France hotel in Flamands. The sensational cheese plate (not recommended as an appetizer -- much more of a meal) and generous sandwich/salad combos are good bets. Look for the colorful painted highchairs painted by Andy Hall's (of the Hideaway) wife. Reservations recommended.
05 90 27 61 81 & 05 90 27 86 83 - - Anse des Flamands
(isledefr@saint-barths.com)

Chez Domi - Traditional creole fare and pizza.
05 90 29 84 11 & 05 90 29 84 60 - - Gustavia

Cocoloba -($$) - New in 2003, Cocolobo is an outdoor barbecue lunch spot run by the folks that run La Gloriette (they expect to be closing La Gloriette for lunch sometime soon). Reasonably priced paninis and BBQ makes it a favorite with families.
05 90 27 75 66 Grand Cul de Sac
(albert.balayn@wanadoo.fr)

Coté Jardin - ($$-$$$) Reasonably priced French food. Known forthe excellent service and fantastic desserts. Be sure to try the chocolate crepe.
05 90 29 61 14 - - Gustavia

La Créole - ($$) Reasonably priced pizzas and salads but known for its rather slow service.
05 90 27 68 09 - - Saint Jean

La Crêperie - The place for - not surprizingly - crepes (the banana-chocolate is a favorite). Also offers omelettes and daily lunch specials.
05 90 27 84 07 - - Gustavia

Do Brazil - Owned by BouBou and Yannick Noah and manned by the talented Kiki Barjettas, Do Brazil is a happening place for lunch. Expect Kiki's love of Thai cooking to influence the varied offerings. Favorites include shrimp moqueca, coconut ceviche and the fish tempura. Some of the most usual drinks on the island.
05 90 29 06 40 - - Gustavia
(service@bamboo.net)

Eddy's Restaurant - ($$) Eddy's restaurant is definitely one of the great values to be had on St. Barths. The restaurant is located across the street from the Anglican church in Gustavia. A couple of rhum punches, appetizers, entrees, a bottle of wine, dessert and an after dinner rhum will probably not run you more than $80. Do not miss the green papaya salad (we could happily eat it everyday) and the tuna sushi plate which consists of tuna served four different ways if it is available. No reservations.
05 90 27 54 17 - - Gustavia

Eden Rock -There are three restaurants at Eden Rock: the Sand Bar, the Tapas Bar and The Rock - each are described separately.
05 90 29 79 99 & 05 90 27 88 37 - - Saint Jean
(info@edenrockhotels.com)

L’Entra’cte - known for its pizza.
05 90 27 70 11 - - Gustavia

L’esprit de Saline - ($$$-$$$$) Named one of the "Hot Tables" by Conde Nast magazine, this relative newcomer to the St. Barths restaurant scene, which was started by Christophe Cretin, Guillaume Hennequin and J.C. Guy, all formally of Maya's, has been an instant success. L'espirt is located in Saline and is a rather casual place for lunch or dinner. The menu changes daily and people are known to dine here a few times during their stay on St. Barths. Do not miss the chilled lemon grass rum made from lemon grass grown on the property. Reservations recommended.
05 90 52 46 10 - - Saline
(lesprit3@wanadoo.fr)

François Plantation - ($$) Historically regarded as one of the best, high-end restaurants on St. Barths. In 2003-2004, however, the restaurant is launching a new concept - a wine and dinner club - and will have a more casual atmosphere (with more casual prices) with the emphasis on wine paired with small plates of food. Expect wine tastings on a regular basis.
05 90 29 80 22 & 05 90 27 61 26 - - Colombier
(info@francois-plantation.com)

Filao Beach - Bought out by Eden Rock in 2003, Filao Beach is undergoing some big changes but some things will still stay the same - Mario will be tending bar and you can expect this to be a happening place for drinks.
05 90 27 64 84 & 05 90 27 62 24 - - Saint Jean
(filao.st.barth@wanadoo.fr)

Le Gaïac - Le Gaiac, which is located at the ultra-luxe Le Toiny hotel, overlooks the hotel's pool which overlooks Bay of Toiny. The restaurant is renowned for its Sunday brunch and is considered one of the top two restaurants on St. Barths.
05 90 29 77 47 & 05 90 27 89 30 - - Toiny
(letoiny@saint-barths.com)

La Gamelle - ($$) A "hole in the wall" behind the surf shop in Gustavia that caters primarily to locals. Fun atmosphere and home style food.
05 90 29 89 70 - - Gustavia

La Gloriette - ($$$) Reasonably priced food beachside on Grand Cul de Sac. Known for its seafood salad and after dinner rums.
05 90 27 75 66 & 05 90 27 56 32 - - Grand cul de sac
(albert.balayn@wanadoo.fr)

Le Gommier - ($$) An absolutely lovely restaurant near Saline Beach. The owner, Maryse Berry, is truly charming (a former lawyer in Martinique) and is married to a local architect. The food is fabulous. Be sure to try the octopus fricassee and the court bouillon. There is a very reasonably priced prix fixe offered for dinner.
05 90 27 70 57 & 05 90 27 54 32 - - Grande Saline
(le-gommier@wanadoo.fr)

Le Grain de Sel - ($$) Located near Saline beach. A favorite for breakfast and lunch. The sashimi is particularly good.
05 90 52 46 05 & 05 90 27 71 03 - - Grande Saline

The Hideaway, Chez Andy ($$)- - One of - if not the - best values on the island. Andy Hall, the gregarious owner, delicious thin crusted pizzas and a bottomless carafe of vanilla rum at the end of every meal make this a very popular spot with visitors and locals alike. Also popular are the hot stone fish dishes where you cook the fish right at your table.
05 90 27 63 62 - - Saint Jean
(warmbeer@hideaway.tv)

L’Indigo - ($$$-$$$$) Located at the Guanahani hotel and open just for lunch. You'll dine poolside with a view of the water.
05 90 27 66 60 & 05 90 27 70 70 - - Grand cul de sac
(guananhani@wanadoo.fr)

L'Iguane - ($$$) The sushi is sensational and is available as take out for parties. You can even rent the sushi boat and dishes.
05 90 27 88 46 - - Gustavia

Jojo Burger - ($) Home of the famous Jo Jo burger when you've had enough fine dining.
05 90 27 50 33 - Lorient

K'fé Massaï - ($$$) The African decor is funky and the food is eclectic and well worth the trip. It has become a favorite among forum contributors and is one of the best values on the island (be sure to try the 29 euro three course menu).
05 90 29 76 78 - - Lorient
(pinpin@wanadoo.fr)

Kiki-é Mo - ($$) - Take out in Saint Jean.
05 90 27 90 65 - Saint Jean
(kikiemo@wanadoo.fr)

Le Lafayette Club - ($$$$) One of the oldest restaurants on the island is back in business (and the staff that spent a year at Tamarin has returned as well). Fantastic view of Grand cul de sac.
05 90 27 62 51 - - Grand cul de sac
(gnlabau@yahoo.fr)

La Langouste - ($$$) - the grilled lobster is the star of the show here but it is Annie Ange, the charmer owner, that brings people back year after year. In addition to the grilled lobster be sure to try the soupe de provence and goat cheese salad.
05 90 27 63 61 & 05 90 27 83 44 47 - - Anse des Flamands
(anne.ange@wanadoo.fr)

La Mandala - ($$$) La Mandala is owned by the same folks who own Do Brazil which is a favorite lunch spots. The restaurant is located on a very steep hill and has sweeping views of Gustavia. The interior is quite funky and the food is best described as Thai-French fusion cooking. Kiki Barjettas, the chef at La Mandala and Do Brazil is justifiably considered one of the best chefs on the island as he produces truly memorable food. The Mandala for Two appetizer is fantastic.
05 90 27 96 96 - - Gustavia
(service@bamboo.net)

Le Mango - ($$) A barbecue place located at the Hotel Christopher.
05 90 27 63 63 - - Pointe Milou
(h1599@accor-hotels.com)

Marigot Bay Club - ($$-$$$) - overlooking Marigot Bay is this often overlooked restaurant. It bills itself as the "most romantic restaurant on St. Barths" but not everyone agrees.
05 90 27 75 45 - - Marigot

La Marine -($$$) - Known for its mussels on Thursday nights (which don't always make the trip so call ahead).
05 90 27 68 91 - - Gustavia
(lamarine@wanadoo.fr)

Maya's - ($$$$) Owned by Randy and Maya Gurley (Randy is from Nantucket and Maya was born in Martinque and raised in Guadelope), Maya's has been one of the most popular restaurants on St. Barths for many years. The menu changes daily to take advantage of fresh ingredients. Reservations recommended.
05 90 27 75 73 - - Public

Maya's To Go - ($$$) Located across from the airport in St. Jean, Mayas-to-Go offers an fantastic variety of take out food (which you can also eat at the tables in front where you will have a perfect view of the famous airport landing).
05 90 29 83 70 - Saint Jean
(mayastogo@wanadoo.fr)

New Born - ($$$-$$$$) - Franckie and David Greaux catch all the fish themselves (often that very morning) and their mother heads up the kitchen. The wood fire grilled lobster is wonderful (the wood is brought in from France) and do not miss the smoked tiger shark. Update: New Born was closed in 2003-04. We'll let you know if it reopens for the upcoming season.
05 90 27 67 07 - - Anse des Cayes

Nikki Beach -($$$$) located in St. Jean (home of the old Pelican) is this new club/restaurant. Other locations of Nikki Beach Club include St. Tropez and South Beach in Miami. The decor is all white and there are four poster beds on the beach. The service and food have been spotty at times but visitos have enjoyed the bar scene and the occassional BBQ on the beach.
05 90 27 64 64 - Saint Jean Contact Info

L’Orchidée - ($$$$) Located at the Hotel Christopher, the restaurant serves traditional French food.
05 90 52 06 19 & 05 90 27 92 92 - - Pointe Milou
(h1599@accor-hotels.com)

La Petite Colombe - ($$) Not for those on the Atkins diet! La Petite Colombe bakes up some of the best French Bread on the island.
05 90 27 95 27 & 05 90 29 79 30 - - Colombier and Lorient

Pipiri Palace - ($$$) The place for ribs in Gustavia.
05 90 27 53 20 - - Gustavia

Le Piment - ($$) This wonderful little spot lunch is located in St. Jean. The service is friendly and relaxed and the food is simple and fresh (the tuna tartare salad is recommended). A bottle of vanilla rhum is passed around after lunch encouraging you to linger over dessert or espresso.
05 90 27 53 88 - - Saint Jean

La Plage - ($$$-$$$$) - on St. Jean Beach at the Tom Beach Hotel is this party favorite.
05 90 27 53 13 - - Saint Jean
(tombeach@wanadoo.fr)

Le Repaire - ($$) A reasonably priced restaurant in Gustavia. The daily fish specials are recommended.
05 90 27 72 48 - - Gustavia

Le Resto - ($$$) Specializes in Italian food.
05 90 27 70 47 - - Gustavia

Ristorante Fellini - ($$$ - $$$$) At the Manapany Hotel serving Italian food
05 90 27 66 55 - - Anse des Cayes

La Rotisserie - ($$) - A great little take out place in St. Jean (located right next to Andy's Hideaway). Wonderful roasted chicken, pizza by the slice and prepared salads.
05 90 29 75 69 - Saint Jean

Le Rivage - ($$) - A popular place for lunch in Grand Cul de Sac and a favorite with the locals.
05 90 27 82 42 - - Grand cul de sac
(gaveve@wanadoo.fr)

The Rock - ($$$$) The high-end restaurant at the Eden Rock Hotel is definitely a special occasion kind of restaurant. The view of the water, which is lit up by a spot light and by moonlight, is spectacular. The service is elegant and formal and the food is wonderful. Your meal will be supplemented with lots of unexpected palate cleansers and "gifts" from the chef.
05 90 29 79 99 - Saint Jean
(info@edenrockhotels.com)

La Route des Boucaniers - ($$$) Traditional creole and French cuisine served with a view of the harbor.
05 90 27 73 00 & 05 90 27 73 05 - - Gustavia
(boucaniers@wanadoo.fr)

La Saladerie - ($$) A re-modeled salad spot on the far side of the harbor in Gustavia. The salads are reasonably large and reasonably priced.
05 90 27 52 48 - - Gustavia

The Sand Bar - ($$$$) - Another Eden Rock restaurant - this one for lunch. The Sand Bar is literally on the beach. The food here is spectacular but so are the prices (expect to pay as much for lunch as you would for dinner).
05 90 29 79 99 - Saint Jean
(info@edenrockhotels.com)

Santa Fé -($) THE place to watch the Superbowl
05 90 27 61 04 - - Lurin

Le Sapotillier - ($$$-$$$$) Owned by the charming Adam Rajner, this lovely spot serves traditional French classics like seared fois gras, frog's legs and duck confit. Possibly the most romantic restaurant in St. Barths especially if you reserve a table in the garden.
05 90 27 60 28 - - Gustavia

Le Select - ($) - Le Select a.k.a. Cheeseburgers in Paradise is most famous for being the alleged subject of the Jimmy Buffet song by the same name. It is owned by the unofficial mayor of St. Barths and is a place you must visit, if only for a cold Caribe or a Ti Punch, during your time on the island. The food is inexpensive (yes -- they serve cheeseburgers and they are pretty good) and it is not a bad place to grab a quick lunch. Le Select really comes to life, however, at night when there is often live music (once in a blue moon Jimmy Buffet even performs).
05 90 27 86 87 - - Gustavia

Sereno Beach - ($$$) Used to be the West Indies Cafe, then Bou Bous and was taken over in 2002 by the owners of the Sunset Beach Hotel from Shelter Island, NY. Has received generally favorable reviews from those who have been there recently.
05 90 27 64 80 & 05 90 27 75 47 - - Grand Cul de Sac

Taïwana - ($$$$) - It doesn't advertise and is outrageously expensive but it has its fans. More than one eajer diner has been thrown off the premises for not being "up to snuff."
05 90 27 65 01 - - Anse des Flamands
(taiwana@wanadoo.fr)

Le Tamarin - Mixed reviews lately - some love it and some think it is not what it used to be.
05 90 27 72 12 & 05 90 27 28 20 - - Saline

Tapas Bar - ($$$)- The Tapas Bar is a great way to sample a number of different dishes from the acclaimed Eden Rock culinary dynasty. No reservations.
05 90 29 79 99 - Saint Jean
(info@edenrockhotels.com)

Terrazza - ($$$) The Village St. Jean's restaurant serving Italian food.
05 90 27 70 67 - - Saint Jean

Le Ti St-Barth - ($$$) The place to dance on tables after dark although recent noise ordinace violations have put a damper on the festivities. The food is not what it used to be but occassionaly a great meal can be had here.
05 90 27 97 71 - - Pointe Milou

Trois Forces - ($$$) Hubert De la Motte and his wife Ginette run the entire operation and here "Food is Love". Some of the best wine bargains on the island. Hubert is also an astrologer so call ahead for an appointment.
05 90 27 61 25 - - Vitet
(hubert@3forces.net)

Le Vietnam - ($$$) Vietnamese food. A good place to bring kids.
05 90 27 81 37 - - Gustavia

Wall House - ($$) Another great St. Barths value is The Wall House. The Wall House boasts a wonderful view of Gustavia harbor and features an interesting a la carte menu and a truly reasonably priced prix fixe dinner. The food is a mix of French and Creole and a favorite of many. Go early and have a drink before dinner at one of the outdoor tables overlooking the harbor.
05 90 27 71 83 & 05 90 27 69 43 - - Gustavia
(f.mathevet@wanadoo.fr)

Zanzibarth - ($$$) Zanzibarth opened right after Christmas in 2003. It is located in St. Jean on the Route des Salines (former home of Le Colonial). The decor is very minimalist and the food is getting favorable reviews (although the menu translations leave a lot to be desired). A very different restaurant than you normally see on St. Barths.
05 90 27 53 00 - Saint Jean

 

 

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