For such a small island, St. Lucia offers a large variety of excellent cuisine, from European and International restaurants offering romantic candlelight dinners and sophisticated ambiance to casual dining that features savoury local specialties like callaloo, curry, and pepperpot stew. Whatever the choice, dining is likely to be al fresco, and the island's natural beauty provides sensory delights to complement the palate.

Creole cooking at its best in intimate tranquil surroundings. Open for lunch from 12:30pm. Open for dinner; reservations required.

Old English Pub, serving Steak & Kidney Pie, Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Chip Buttys, plus much more. Open for breakfast and lunch. Located on Bridge Street.

Dining in this lovely historic building, with a wonderful view of Castries harbour, is a memorable experience. Open for casual lunch Monday to Friday; dinner Monday to Saturday.

Specialises in an exquisite blend of Pacific Rim and Haute French cuisine. Situated next to the Derek Walcott Square.

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Pleasant, air-conditioned, family atmosphere, or great take-away. Located on Bridge Street.

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With only five tables, there is unique personalized service. The food is consistently good with the menu changing monthly. All the soups and starters are freshly made. The house specialty is freshwater crayfish. Perched on top of the Morne, there are spectacular views of Castries and northern St. Lucia.

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Lovely view of Castries Harbour and the Morne. Mainly seafood menu and good Creole dishes, freshly prepared. Open all day. Moderate prices. Located at Vigie Cove Marina.

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Located on Choc Beach. Offers light menu and fast foods at affordable prices.
Open daily from 10:00am to 1:00am. All major credit cards accepted.

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Located on Vigie Beach. Offers two delicious lunch-time menus and elaborate dinners featuring exquisite fish and chicken dishes. An excellent place to watch the sunset.

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Located at Gablewoods Shopping Mall. Miss Saigon offers Far Eastern specialties; El Burrito has Mexican fast foods; Kafe Kool is the place for homemade ice cream, coffee and cakes, sweet and savoury crepes; Peppino's Pizza Parlor for pizzas, stuffed baked potatoes, hamburgers, and sandwiches.

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All-inclusive hotel at Choc with 2 restaurants featuring Continental and American cuisine: The Tradewinds, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; the Palm Grill on the beach for lunch and dinner.

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Located at Windjammer Landing, with a romantic view across Labrelotte Bay. Serves a la carte breakfast and dinner; menu includes classical cuisine with a hint of new Caribbean flavours. Full breakfast from 7:30am; choice imported steaks, rack of lamb, fresh fish, fabulous desserts, and a great wine list from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.

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Located at Massade Gros Islet, La Pomme Cannelle Restaurant specializes in Caribbean and continental cuisine.

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Intimate restaurant, located at Windjammer Landing. Serves a menu of intriguing St. Lucian country style cuisine, with an Anglo-French influence. Closed Thursdays.

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Italian Bistro, set on a hillside at Windjammer Landing. Serves pizza from a wood-burning oven, great pasta dishes, and tiramisu! Open from 11:00am to 11:00pm. A great place to catch the sunset and for Happy Hour at 5:00pm.

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A cosy and friendly atmosphere offering local cuisine for breakfast and dinner at moderate prices. Daily happy hour and barbecue specials pool-side on Saturday nights.

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Located on the Gros Islet Highway. Specializing in Chinese and Cantonese cooking and features the island's sole open-kitchen restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner from 4:30pm Monday to Saturday. MC, Visa, Amex accepted.

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A waterfront restaurant and bar with swimming pool. Open 7 days a week for breakfast (including S. Lucian breakfast specials), lunch, and dinner. Nightly BBQ dinners are offered. Live entertainment also.

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A relaxing, plantation style atmosphere with a varied menu at reasonable prices. The hilltop location is extremely pleasant, with interesting views.

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South Castries

The Hurricane Hole Restaurant & Bar offers an excellent dining opportunity. It has a fine selection of fish and steaks and a pleasant view of the exotic bay.

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Located on the north side of Marigot Bay, accessible by ferry boat, it has a lovely open-air atmosphere, accented by good food and service at reasonable prices.

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A beautiful waterfront setting with a view of yachts moving in the natural hurricane hole harbour. Serves "nuevo Caribbean" and international food, fabulous cocktails, wines, and drinks.

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East Coast

One of the finest restaurants on the island, with a magnificent view of the Frigate Islands. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offers value for money and a friendly country atmosphere.

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Rodney Bay

Great pub food all day in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Live Jazz band every Wednesday, dance music Saturdays.

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Authentic Chinese cuisine in elegant tropical setting and a romantic atmosphere. Competitive prices. Open for lunch Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30am-2:30pm. Open daily for dinner, 6:30pm-11:30pm

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Delicious Italian food and excellent service in an 1930's Art Deco speakeasy. The large menu features both classic Italian favourites and bargain pasta and pizza dinners for as little as US$11. Opens at 6pm; closed Mondays. Amex, VISA, MC accepted.

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Located in Boatphone Building. Serves French Creole cuisine, featuring seafood, octopus, conch, plus delicious pastries and homemade ice creams. Good views of marina and spectacular sunsets. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

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Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving award winning coffee, cocktails, and scrumptious desserts. Uniquely presented homemade food is served with tranquillity and a cool breeze.

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Located at Bay Gardens Hotel. Serves St. Lucian/American breakfast buffet daily; Wednesdays, Caribbean Buffet; Saturdays BBQ Sizzler; Sundays, Lunch Buffet. All other days a la carte. Award winning chef.

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Waterfront restaurant offering the largest variety of seafood on the island, plus grilled choice steaks, baby back ribs, homemade pastas, and other enticing dishes from an ever-changing a la carte menu. Open 6 nights a week from 5pm. Closed Thursdays.

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Lovely waterfront setting and greenhouse atmosphere, serving well-prepared fresh fish, lobster, char grilled steaks, and baby back ribs. Located opposite St. Lucian Hotel.

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Located at the Royal St. Lucian Hotel. Features an international menu and fresh St. Lucian style fish. Caribbean buffet with local delicacies on Monday nights. Open 7pm-10pm nightly. Casually elegant. All major credit cards accepted.

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Located on the Reduit Beach at the St. Lucia Yacht Club, it is a great atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offers a fabulous Carvery and a blackboard menu with a variety of choices at reasonable prices.

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Sitting on the foundation stones of the original plantation house of the Cap Estate, the atmosphere is a combination of gala tradition, elegance, and romance. Offers traditional French cuisine and original dishes with a spicy Creole flavour. All major credit cards accepted.

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St. Lucia's "Haute Cuisine Des Caraibes" gourmet restaurant on the waterfront. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Amex, MC, VISA, Eurocard, and Access cards accepted.

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Popular casual bar and restaurant featuring grills and snacks at inexpensive prices. Outdoor setting, opposite St. Lucian Hotel. Open late.

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Located in the Islander Hotel. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Scrumptious buffet on Monday evenings; Tuesday to Thursday, a la carte Continental and Creole menu; Friday evenings, open air BBQ. MC and travellers cheques accepted.

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Located at Rodney Bay Marina. Only place for real Italian pizza, baked in a wood fire oven, plus freshly ground Espresso and Cappuccino. VISA and MC accepted.

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Located above Royal Bank, it is a romantic setting with panoramic view of Rodney Bay. Offers flavoured coffees, teas; breakfast specials including pastries, toasties, and French sandwiches; cocktails, wines and cheeses, light snacks for dinner. Open daily 6am-12pm. Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30pm-9:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 8pm-9pm.

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St. Lucia's first Tandoori Indian restaurant. Located on the waterfront overlooking Rodney Bay Marina. Dishes include Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Prawn Korma. Reservations advisable.

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Soufriere & In Between

Located on the waterfront, between The Pitons. A restaurant and rum shop offering mouth-watering dishes from "Ye Old Jerk Pit," the uniquely Caribbean BBQ. Best reached by boat.

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Located on the beach-front, with a private pool and lovely views of The Pitons. Lots of good food, freshly prepared to order.

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A peaceful, tranquil atmosphere, with plantation hospitality, located 1 1/2 miles from Soufriere. Specializes in local and international cuisine. Spectacular view of The Pitons and sulphur springs. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended for dinner. All major credit cards accepted.

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Restaurant and bar on the beach at Anse Chastanet, near Soufriere. Good for lunch, swimming, and snorkelling, with a varied menu of fresh food.

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Located at the Ladera Resort, on a mountainside 1000 feet above sea level. It is a casual, upscale dining room, offering unique, light but flavorful cuisine, reflecting American cooking with a Caribbean Creole accent. Specialties include fresh produce, meats, and seafood, stylishly presented.

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Excellent local dishes served in the midst of an active plantation. All food, including most of the meat, is freshly prepared from the plantations produce. Accessible by following the sign in Soufriere.

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Vieux Fort

Relaxing, beach-front restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine and pizza, and a large selection of Italian wines. Open daily, except Mondays, 7am-9:30pm.

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Located next to Hewanorra International Airport, it offers relaxed dining in a convenient location. Call for more details.

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