Places to eat in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia packs a punch when it comes to food. From roadside grills serving freshly caught seafood to five star restaurants with international reputations, the emphasise at the many food outlets throughout the island is on local, seasonal, flavoursome dishes.

Fresh, local seasonal food in Saint Lucia. Photo: Saint Lucia Tourism Authority

Google map: shows the location and details of all the places to stay, local food and drink, nearby visitor attractions and activities in our Conservation Traveller's Guide to Saint Lucia: 

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Gros Islet Fish Fry

Every Friday, this regular get together in one of the island’s picturesque fishing villages sees local vendors set up their grills serving freshly caught seafood. Enjoy the sizzling sounds and smells of street food as you sip a rum and listen to music. The fish fry is followed by a street party later in the evening so it gets lively!

I-TAL experience at BodyHoliday

This is a unique farm-to-fork dining experience inspired by Jamaica’s Rastafari movement. Set amidst a lush jungle environment, this vegetarian dining option focuses on nutrient-dense, organic meals that promote energy and well-being. The experience also includes a tour of BodyHoliday’s 2-acre organic farm, emphasising sustainable practices and ecological awareness. The I-TAL restaurant with its organic garden is tucked behind Coubaril Valley, sitting amongst the trees on top of a beautiful hillside. We invite you to discover a world of organic gardening and to experience lunch or dinner with a panoramic view of Cariblue Bay.

Anse Chastanet Vegan restaurant

The resort (see Places to Stay in Saint Lucia) introduced an entirely vegan concept menu as part of the daily culinary offerings. Anse Chastanet offers guests a choice of four menus most nights. All menus feature vegetarian and vegan choices but the Emerald’s restaurant caters exclusively to vegans with a modern tapas style menu.

Voices of Saint Lucia: Elijah Jules, Executive Sous Chef, Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain

Marjorie’s

Visit the new site of Marjorie's, a local restaurant on Cas-en-Bas beach in the north. The original Marjorie's, just a stone's throw from the new venue is a Saint Lucian institution and was a favourite of singer Amy Winehouse during her extended stay on the island. This completely transformed version was completed in partnership with Cabot Saint Lucia. Enjoy local fayre whilst watching the horseriders and kitesurfers.

Castries Market

This lively and colourful market has been running since the 1890s and sells a range of fresh fruit and vegetables along with crafts, gifts, clothes and local spices. Head to the back of the market to find a line of food kiosks where you can try freshly prepared local dishes made with market produce.

Castries Central Market has been running since the 1890s. Photo: Richard Hammond

Chateau Mygo, Marigot Bay

This friendly restaurant on the west coast is a third generation west Indian eaterie open for breakfast lunch and dinner. Enjoy dishes with a local touch with a great view of Marigot Bay and the marina. The restaurant also has regular live music.

Duke’s Place – Gros Islet

This local eaterie on the waterfront in Gros Islet is a popular spot serving up fresh seafood on the grill. It gets busy early on Friday nights before the regular street party.

Naked Fisherman, Cap Maison

Nestled in a natural cove just below Cap Maison, is The Naked Fisherman Beach Bar & Grill, a relaxed beach front restaurant. Due to its popularity it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance, if tables are not readily available you can take a casual seat at the bar.

Orlando’s

Orlando was head chef at one of the island’s leading resort restaurants before setting up his own intimate dining experience in the south west in Soufriere. This award-winning restaurant has secured a reputation internationally bringing Saint Lucian cuisine to the fore, thanks to its delicious menu of locally inspired dishes that make the most of seasonal produce.

Orlando's has an international reputation for its Saint Lucian cuisine. Photo: Richard Hammond

Dasheene, Soufriere

Dasheene is housed at Ladera Resort (see Places to stay in Saint Lucia), offering spectacular views of the Pitons. Executive Chef Nigel Mitchel and his award-winning culinary team have created exciting menus of innovative farm-to-table dishes of fresh takes on classic Saint Lucian dishes like Old Fashioned Pepper Pot and Shrimp Dasheene.

The Coal Pot

Situated on the Vigie Marina waterfront in an open-air setting, enjoy local fish such as snapper and dorado served with a choice of West Indian sauces along with rice and peas, steamed veggies, and salad. The restaurant gets its name from the traditional Caribbean cooking method used across the islands for generations. Also check out the sister restaurant the Pink Plantation House.

The Reef Beach Café

Head down to the south east coast to find this eaterie in Vieux Fort, serving a simple menu of Creole and international dishes. The Reef Kite and Surf is located right next to The Reef Beach Cafe, and there are tables inside as well as outside under the gum and sea grape trees on the beach.

Kabawe Krawl

If you’re interested in exploring Saint Lucia whilst sipping a Piton beer or sampling a rum punch then you’ll love the Kabawé Krawl. It’s Creole for pub crawl or bar crawl and is a trail of bars around the island that give you a real flavour of the different communities. It’s an opportunity to meet the locals, swap stories and enjoy Saint Lucian hospitality. You can book a guided tour around the bars with one of our local tour companies, alternatively, if you’re out and about, look for the Kabawé Krawl sign at a participating venue. Participating bars are all on Google maps.

For ideas on where to stay, sights of interest and outdoor activities across the island, see our Conservation Traveller's Guide to Saint Lucia.