St Lucia

Eating out in St Lucia

The Caribbean diet is peppered with the region's many exotic victuals, and St Lucia's chefs make good use of local fruits, vegetables, spices, and fresh seafood. There is also a significant sampling of international cuisine, inspired by the island's French, British, and American influences. A food lover's dream St Lucia has restaurants to fit all budgets.

Gourmet

The Fox Grove Inn is one of the island's finest restaurants and offers a magnificent view of the Frigate Islands. The Swiss/St Lucian-owned restaurant serves all day starting with breakfast, and has a friendly country atmosphere. Always a plus, the owner is the head chef and he makes sure you get great value for your money. Mon Repos.

Highly Recommended

Razmataz Restaurant is recommended by The New York Times and is St Lucia's first Tandoori Indian eatery. Beautiful sunset views over Rodney Bay accent the tasty lamb and chicken dishes served here. Rodney Bay.

Local Flair

Bang is set in a collection of relocated country homes with a restaurant and rum shop best reached by boat. The delicious grilled food served from "Ye Old Jerk Pit" will give you the best taste of local fare. On the Waterfront between the Pitons.

Romantic

The Captain's Cellar is a romantic tavern designed in British colonial style and preparing authentic 18th century recipes. Pigeon Island.

Going party in St Lucia

When the sun goes down, St Lucia gets down. The local people are known to take part in some good, clean-spirited bacchanalia, and visitors to the island are expected to join in the fun. The natives enjoy a variety of musical styles from jazz to the richly accented rhythms unique to the Caribbean islands. Most hotels offer some form of entertainment, including performances by local singers, steel pan bands, and limbo dancers. There are also several nightclubs with live entertainment to keep you partying all night long.

Shamrocks Pub

Great pub food is matched with live jazz and dance music in a relaxed and informal atmosphere at this club in Rodney Bay.

Rodney Bay Marina Yacht Club

Nightly BBQs and live entertainment accent the good times at this waterfront restaurant and bar, open 7 days a week.

The Lime

With live music and an outdoor setting, this casual bar and restaurant keeps the party jamming and its patrons dancing well into the wee hours. The food is inexpensive, whether hot off the grill or from the snack bar.

The Great House

Serving traditional French cuisine with Creole piquancy, this popular eatery houses The Derek Walcott Center for the Arts, which features a variety of entertainment to please the cultured palate.

Common events in St Lucia

Jump Up

The whole village of Gros Islet whoops it up for this time-honored tradition, a local street party held every Friday night that lasts well into the early morning hours. Streets are filled with music and vendors selling local foods and beverages.

Carnival

Weeks of island-wide festive activity leads up to this climactic celebration, marked by a parade of costume revelers, calypso music, and band competitions. Taking place on the two days before Ash Wednesday, the exact dates fall some time in February or March.

Festival of Comedy

This 2-day comedy show is packed with leading comedians from around the world. May.

St Lucian Jazz Festival

Since 1992, this 4-day musical event has been by far St Lucia's largest and most popular draw of the year. Feature performances by internationally renowned jazz stars have included Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Wynton Marsalis, and others. Shows are mostly held outdoors, including at Pigeon Island. Mid-May.

Saint Lucia Bill Fishing Tournament

Serious anglers and casual casters alike meet in St Lucia for to see who can hook the biggest catch. Four days of fun and fishing. September.

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers

St Lucia is the final destination for over 100 boats in one of the largest transatlantic yacht races. Held annually at Rodney Bay Marina, the event is capped off by a week of special events and parties. December.