Best restaurants in St. Barths for a French gastronomy experience

Where and what to eat in St Barts?
Our selection of our favorite restaurants
The island of St Barts is worldwide recognized for the high quality and diversity of its gastronomy. More than a hundred restaurants and cafes are to be discovered in Saint Barthelemy, whether in the city of Gustavia, on the beaches of the island or in neighborhoods a little further out. Wondering where to eat in St Barth during your stay? We have selected for you the best places for lunch or dinner, some of which are known exclusively by the locals.
Our concierge can advise you and take care of all your reservations for lunch or dinner.
CLASSIC RESTAURANTS IN ST BARTS
ZION
Located in St Jean, this brand new restaurant offers an original menu in a unique location, with excellent dishes prepared by the chef. Zion Restaurant is only open for dinner.
ISOLA
An excellent Italian restaurant located in Gustavia, only open for dinner. Enjoy a warm atmosphere and an air-conditioned room.
BONITO
Enjoy delicious cuisine in a festive atmosphere with a DJ, all with a breathtaking view of the port of Gustavia. Bonito Restaurant offers excellent cocktails. Open for dinner only.
BLACK GINGER
Enjoy Thai cuisine in a beautiful setting in Gustavia, or grab a take away. Open for dinner only.
EDDY’S
Come and taste traditional Creole and French cuisine in the heart of Gustavia! Eddy's restaurant is a must in St Barts. Open only for dinner, you can eat indoors or on the terrace.
OREGA
An original restaurant located in Gustavia, where you can enjoy French and Japanese fusion cuisine. Open for dinner only.
KINUGAWA
Located on the harbor of Gustavia, enjoy this fine Japanese-Chobu style restaurant
ATELIER JOEL ROBUCHON
Cuisine from internationally known cook Joel Robuchon, taste a fine gastronomic menu while overlooking Gustavia Harbor's view from the top terrasse
ESPRIT
Come and discover the French gastronomy par excellence, in a friendly atmosphere. This restaurant is located in Salines. Open for dinner only.
TAMARIN
Located in Salines, the Tamarin restaurant offers the possibility of dining outside or simply tasting a delicious cocktail. Enjoy your dinner in a lovely setting with a view on a magnificent garden.
TI ST BARTH
Spend an unforgettable evening in this cabaret restaurant with a very festive atmosphere (shows and costumes). The owner of the place, Carole, is known as the queen of the night in St Barts. Located in Pointe Milou, this restaurant is ideal for a dinner show or simply for a drink. This restaurant is for adults only.
LA PETITE PLAGE
Mediterranean food and delicious pizzas with a very festive atmosphere. Located on the harbor of Gustavia. This restaurant is for adults only.
SANTA FE
Located in Lurin, the Santa Fé restaurant offers delicious French cuisine in a warm and relaxed atmosphere, right in front of the ocean. You can eat there for lunch and dinner.
BEACH RESTAURANTS IN ST BARTH
NIKKI BEACH
Come and enjoy the very festive atmosphere of this beach club, where you can have lunch and enjoy the sun on a sun chair. Located in St Jean, Nikki Beach is the best beach restaurant of the island, offering a musical and refined atmosphere!
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PEARL BEACH
This restaurant belongs to the Pearl Beach Hotel, located on the beach at St Jean Airport. Enjoy a lovely setting on the beach and delicious food the easy way. Possibility to rent a longchair on the beach.
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LIL ROCK
A relaxed beach restaurant in a charming setting, located on St Jean Beach. Possibility to rent a longchair on the beach.
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EDEN ROCK
This restaurant belongs to the Eden Rock hotel, it is located on St Jean beach. Enjoy gourmet cuisine in a beach club atmosphere, with the possibility of renting a longchai
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GYPSEA
Located on Saint-Jean Beach, Gypsea offers fresh and tasty Mediterranean style cuisine and a nice beach club to spend your day
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LA CABANE
This beach restaurant belongs to the Cheval Blanc hotel, located on Flamands beach. Enjoy a warm atmosphere and breathtaking view of the beach, with the possibility of renting a longchair.
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AUX AMIS
Nice beach restaurant with terrace, belonging to the Barthélémy hotel and located on Grand Cul de Sac beach. Enjoy French, Mediterranean and vegetarian cuisine with the possibility of renting a longchair.
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LE BEACH CLUB
Beach restaurant belonging to Hotel Le Toiny, mainly serving fish dishes, with the possibility of renting a longchair on the beach.
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SHELLONA
Restaurant located on Shell Beach in Gustavia. Enjoy lunch in a refined setting and drink excellent cocktails. Possibility to rent a lonchair on the beach.
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RESTAURANTS IN ST BARTH : BEST DEALS
LE GRAIN DE SEL
Located in Salines, Grain de Sel is the best Creole restaurant on St Barts Island. Taste typical dishes in a warm atmosphere.
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LE REGAL
This charming little restaurant located in Corossol offers Creole dishes in a relaxed setting, known only by locals. You can watch soccer matches at this place.
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CHEZ ROLANDE
Creole snack-style cuisine to be enjoyed in a very relaxed place in Flamands. Bokits, salads, accras and many other specialties.
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ENTRACTE
A restaurant located on the port of Gustavia, where you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and French cuisine.
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LA CANTINA
This tapas bar located on the port of Gustavia welcomes you in a very festive atmosphere every evening. This bar is very popular with locals for its conviviality.
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ISOLETTA
An Italian restaurant offering excellent pizza and pasta. Located in Gustavia, the Isoletta restaurant awaits you in a relaxed and family atmosphere.
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CAFÉ GLORIETTE
In Gustavia, you can enjoy breakfast and lunch. It is also the place to eat home made vegan food.
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FISH CORNER
Superb little restaurant offering fish, seafood and Mediterranean cuisine.
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L’ARDOISE
Located in St Jean’s villa “La Créole”, the restaurant L’ardoise offers delicious family cuisine at low prices. It is a very popular place for the inhabitants of the island.
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LE PIMENT
A bar and restaurant located in St Jean, very appreciated by the locals. Come and enjoy good times there : tapas, cocktails and French dishes.
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CREAGE
Located in Lorient, Cré’age is a take away restaurant that offers Creole and Haitian dishes. It is very popular with locals for the simplicity of the dishes and the excellent value for money.
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PRIVATE CHEF
On the island of St Barts, you can also book a private chef for all your events (brunch, lunch, tailor-made dinner, reception meal, etc). We can recommend you a private chef on request.