{"id":7461,"date":"2022-10-27T07:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T07:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/?p=7461"},"modified":"2026-09-03T08:19:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T08:19:56","slug":"best-st-barts-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/best-st-barts-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best St Barts Restaurants Everyone Has to Check Out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Updated: March 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As its economy mainly relies on tourism, Saint Barth\u00e9lemy (known to many at St Barts) houses many eating places for its visitors. To accommodate the demand for food that rises especially during the holiday season, the island imports fresh produce from the US and Europe. That way, the quality of the final products can be ensured in the highest of standards when they reach the customer. Even so, the food doesn\u2019t always come with a hefty price tag. The following is a list of the best St Barts restaurants<\/strong>, ranging from the most luxurious establishments to the super affordable eats, perfect for those lazier days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-End Restaurants in St Barts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Other than the beaches, people come to St Barts<\/a> to experience what the best the island has to offer. Although there are no restaurants in St Barts that receive a Michelin star, yet. Some of these fine-dining places have such high standards, they might as well be in the running for one. Here are the best<\/strong> high end restaurants in St Barts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Orega<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Considered by many visitors as the best<\/strong> high-end<\/strong> restaurant in St Barts<\/strong>, Orega serves French-Japanese fusion cuisine. The kitchen, headed by Chef Cl\u00e9ment Laffitte, successfully married the fresh ingredients typically used in Japanese cooking, with delicate serving techniques commonly seen in French gastronomy. The dining experience is great, too; after you are seated indoors or outdoors (where the couch seating resides) and make your order, the first dish \u2013 an amuse bouche \u2013 will be brought to you. Then you will enjoy your first course with specialty sake offered in a cart by your waiter. The restaurant\u2019s decor is very chic, yet laid back, which perfectly represents the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours<\/strong>: Mon\u2013Sat 6:30 pm \u2013 10:30 pm | Closed on Sundays <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/strong>: 13 Rue Samuel Fahlberg, Gustavia 97133, St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/strong>: +590 590 52-4531<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"best
Photo by Valentina Perez<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. L\u2019Isola<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Italian sophistication\u2019 are the words that describe this central Italy-focused restaurant. Its customer service is very warm and attentive. The beef carpaccio is one of the best on the island. The ravioli (any filling) are silky and smooth. Alternatively, the rigatoni all\u2019Amatriciana is superb. You can\u2019t finish dinner here without having the essential for dessert, tiramisu. The food and swanky restaurant setting is worth the splurge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours:<\/strong> 6:00 pm \u2013 11:00 pm daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> 33 Rue Roi Oscar II, Gustavia 97133, St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> +590 590 51-0005<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Bagatelle<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Elegant dining with a harbour view\u2019 is the vibe that Bagatelle is going for. The tuna tartare gets customers excited for the next course. The pizzas are great, and so is the linguine with clams. If you don\u2019t know which dessert to have, you can order a sampler plate to share. The ambience and service is top-notch, with live music playing in the background. Bagatelle is worth visiting at least once during your stay.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Thu 7:00 pm \u2013 1:00 am | Fri\u2013Sat 7:00 pm \u2013 2:00 am | Closed on Sundays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: <\/strong>24 rue Samuel Fahlberg,  Gustavia Harbor 97133, St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> +590 590 275 151<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"lobster\"
Photo by Andre Davis<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. Beefbar<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The famous Beefbar from Monte Carlo has made its way into the sparkling white shores of St. Barths. This place isn’t just about amazing beef (though, trust me, the Kobe beef bacon cheeseburger is a revelation). They’ve got a menu that’s a playful mix of high-end meats and fresh seafood. Imagine sinking your teeth into king crab tacos, mini lobster rolls, or yellowtail pastrami. Then there\u2019s the Wagyu filet with a spicy BB sauce that is to die for. All this, while enjoying stunning panoramic views of Gustavia and the Caribbean Sea from Hotel Barri\u00e8re Le Carl Gustaf. It’s a dining experience that you need to put on your list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday | Lunch: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Dinner: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf, Rue des Normands, 91733 Lieu dit Lurin, St Barth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> +590 (0)590297900<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Le Tamarin<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lovely restaurant gets its namesake from the tamarind tree in front of the building. Unfortunately, it fell victim to Hurricane Irma back in 2017. The remaining trunk still stands to this day. Le Tamarin gives you a different dining experience than other high-end restaurants by the coasts. As you step into the dining area, you are greeted with a lush green garden that gives the eye a pleasing break from the blues of the ocean. Palm trees are found around the establishment, retaining the tropical feel. The cuisines served at Le Tamarin are French and other international food. You can choose anything on the menu and it will taste good; tuna ceviche, risotto, steaks. The wine list is also very extensive. A must-try venue for those who are staying in the southern part of St Barts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours:<\/strong> 6:30 pm \u2013 late, daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Route de saline,  97133 St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> +590 590 29 27 74<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid Range Eateries in St Barts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want to save the high-end restaurants for special events, so you don\u2019t lose the festivity? But you still want to sample the best St Barts has to offer? Medium-budget eateries are your answer. Here is a list of the best mid-range<\/strong> St Barts Restaurant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"burgers\"
Photo by Melissa Walker Horn<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6. Kiki-e Mo<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kiki-e Mo is a cafe that serves an array of western food. Located right across the street from St Jean Beach, its simplistic presentation of its food is more than enough to satisfy your hunger. Burgers, tacos, paninis, and salads are freshly made, evident by the grill marks on the breads and the smell of freshly-squeezed lemon on the salads. If you have dietary requirements such as specific allergies, vegetarian, or even vegan, Kiki-e Mo will happily accommodate those needs. For drinks, coffees, teas, smoothies, and cocktails are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours:<\/strong> Mon, Thu\u2013Sun 9:00 am \u2013 7:00 pm | Closed on Tuesdays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Baie de Saint Jean, St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> +590 590 27 90 65<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Eddy\u2019s<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This secret garden restaurant provides a nice break from the many beachside restaurants. Eddy\u2019s has opened since 1995, serving French and Asian-styled cuisine, with a Creole touch. You can see Gustavia Port at a distance, thus it won\u2019t distract you from having a good dinner in this tropical-themed restaurant. The wahoo and mahi mahi are patrons\u2019 favourites, while the most liked non-seafood dish is the Creole curry with goat. At the end of your dinner, you will be treated to a shot of homemade vanilla rum, on the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours:<\/strong> Mon-Sat 7:00 pm \u2013 12:00 am | Closed on Sundays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> 12 rue Samuel Fahlberg, Gustavia 97133, St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact: <\/strong>+590 590 27 54 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Fish Corner Food & Market<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This hidden gem is run by well-known local fishermen Johny Laplace and Nicholas Lebon. The market sells freshly-caught seafood between 9 am to 11 am. After it closes, the restaurant part of the establishment opens at lunchtime, serving best-sellers like mahi fish and chips, tuna tacos and catch of the day. They also have a selection of wine that pairs nicely with any of your chosen dishes. The presentation of food and general ambiance is giving some fine-dining restaurants a run for their money, at a fraction of their exorbitant prices.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: <\/strong>Mon\u2013Sat 9:00 am \u2013 3:45 pm | Closed on Sundays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: <\/strong>41 Rue de La Republique, Gustavia 97133 St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact: <\/strong>+590 590 51-3633<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"thai
Photo by Paul Rogers<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

9. Black Ginger<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This Gustavia-based establishment is the only Thai restaurant in St Barts. It offers authentic Thai cuisine, made by chefs and sous chefs who were trained by Vichit Mukura, one of the most famous Thai chefs in the world. The food is freshly made, with the green curry dishes being the favourite by consensus, and massaman curries not far behind. Red and black is the dominant colour of Black Ginger\u2019s trendy decor, with beautifully-taken pictures hanging by the  walls of the dining area. A retractable roof covers the area when it rains. If you visit during the summer nights, you can see the starry sky from where you are seated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours:<\/strong> Mon, Wed\u2013Sun 6:30 pm \u2013 late | Closed on Tuesdays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Rue Samuel Fahlberg, Gustavia, St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> +590 590 29-2103<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Grain de Sel<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grain de Sel is another restaurant placed away from the busier areas of St Barts (Gustavia and St Jean), located near Saline Beach. It offers Creole dishes, and fusions from French and Asian cuisine. Tuna tartare, mahi-mahi and all of the prawn dishes are the restaurant\u2019s best sellers. Unsurprising, as their seafood produce is super fresh. If you\u2019re looking for something boozy to go with your lunch\/dinner, try the homemade rum. Alternatively, bottles of wine and cold beer are available for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: <\/strong>Tue\u2013Sat 12:00 pm \u2013 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm \u2013 12:00 am | Closed on Sundays and Mondays <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Route de Saline Saline 97133 St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> +590 590 52-4605<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Shellona<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The name of this restaurant is a giveaway on its location; Shell Beach, in Gustavia. Although able to serve solo customers and couples, it is better to visit this Mediterranean restaurant with at least three people in your group, to maximise the dining experience. Shellona adopts the \u201csharing is caring\u201d philosophy, most of the meals offered are to be shared with the rest of the table. Naturally, the best seller of this restaurant is the grilled and marinated seafood dishes. The warm sand, the sea breeze, the glistening ocean adds to the Mediterranean coastal vibe Shellona is going for, on top of the decorations reminiscent of eateries in Ibiza and Mykonos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: <\/strong>11:00 am \u2013 6:00 pm daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Shell Beach, Gustavia 97133, St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> +590 590 29 06 66<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheap Eats in St Barts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some days, you don\u2019t feel like eating fancy food, or you just don\u2019t feel like dressing up for the occasion. Some days, you just want to grab takeaway and go on a picnic. Then you should consider some cheaper, yet still good places on the island. Here are some of the best St Barts low-budget restaurants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"best
Photo by Karolina Ko\u0142odziejczak<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

12. Le Select<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Le Select is a long-run establishment in the St Barts foodie scene, first opened in 1949. The flagship of this family-run bar and grill is the cheeseburger and fries. The portion size of the food is very generous and they are very affordable, too. Despite its long runner status, it is still considered as a hidden gem by locals and tourists alike. The serving of food and drinks are done in different parts of the building, so you pay for them separately. You can dine inside to get away from the heat, but most prefer to eat outside, to soak in the laid back energy of the town.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: <\/strong>Mon\u2013Sat 10:00 am \u2013 10:30 pm | Closed on Sundays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Rue de France, Gustavia, 97133 St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> +590 590 27-8687<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. La Petite Colombe<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

La Petite Colombe is a French boulangerie, located in Colombier. The bakery has been a long time favourite of many tourists who are stopping by for breakfast or just getting some supplies for a beachside picnic. The range of breads, cakes and pastries are extensive; from baguettes, croissants and beignets to wraps, sandwiches and oven baked pizzas. It also serves breakfast essentials like coffee and orange juice. In addition to the main bakery in Colombier, La Petite Colombe also opens a branch in Lorient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri 5:30 am \u2013 6:00 pm | Sat 5:30 am \u2013 5:00 pm | Sun 5:30 am \u2013 1:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Main bakery: Route de Colombier, Colombier, St Barts | Lorient branch: D209, 97133, St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> Colombier +590 590 27 95 27 | Lorient +590 590 29 74 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"where
Photo by Mateusz Feliksik<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

14. Boulangerie Choisy<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another go-to boulangerie, Choisy\u2019s headquarter resides in the island\u2019s bustling capital, Gustavia. The delectable pastries are worth the uphill walk from the ferry terminal. The croissants and eclairs are great to have for breakfast, while the sandwiches are great lunchtime items. You can order larger gateaux from this place to celebrate special occasions, such as birthdays and anniversaries. The only drawback of this great bakery is that it only opens until 1 pm and midday on Sundays. For those who want to get something for a trip to the northern beaches, but don\u2019t want to drive all the way to Gustavia, worry no more; Choisy has a branch in Lorient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: <\/strong> Mon\u2013Sat 5:30 am \u2013 1:00 pm | Sun 5:30 am \u2013 12:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: <\/strong> Main bakery: Rue du Roi Oscar II, Gustavia 97133, St Barts | Lorient branch: Place des Marais, L’Oasis, Lorient, St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> Gustavia +590 690 27 58 40 | Lorient +590 690 52 96 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. JoJo Burger<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finding yourself hungry when you\u2019re relaxing on Lorient Beach? Want to grab a bite, but don\u2019t want to drive to the restaurants? JoJo Burger is the solution to those problems. This burger joint is located a few steps away from the beach. All you have to do is cross the D209; the place is at the corner of the intersection of the street and the small road just before Route de Saline. As well as American-style burgers, JoJo Burger also serves a small selection of burritos and wraps. In the drinks section, beers and other alcoholic beverages are offered, as well as non alcoholic drinks such as milkshakes and smoothies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: <\/strong>Mon, Wed\u2013Sun 9:30 am \u2013 10:00 pm | Closed on Tuesdays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Lorient, 97133, St Barts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> +590 590 27-5033<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Images for illustration purposes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n