Some flavors fade. Others stay with you for decades. On St. Barts, it’s not always the newest table or trendiest menu that stirs our appetite—it’s the memory of grilled lobster, the hush of a garden terrace at dusk, or a pizza box opened barefoot on your villa’s terrace.
We asked the SaintBarth.com community to tell us about the meals they remember most. You gave us poetry, laughter, and a very clear roadmap of where to eat next (and where we still dream of eating again).
🍽️ Still-Open Icons, According to You
La Langouste
📍 Plage de Flamands, 97133 St. Barthélemy
A beachfront classic that gets the seafood just right.
💬 “Recently, Dover Sole at La Langouste, or their grilled lobster.” – David
💬 “Fish soup at La Langouste.” – Bryant
💬 “Soup de Poisson with remoulade was absolutely delicious.” – Phil
💬 “Authentic lobster bisque!” – David
Orega
📍 Rue Samuel Fahlberg, Gustavia 97133, St. Barthélemy
Refined Franco-Japanese fusion in Gustavia.
💬 “The tuna sashimi with foie gras & truffle at Orega. Sigh…” – Laura
Le Tamarin
📍 Route de Saline, 97133 St. Barthélemy
Lush gardens and indulgent plates.
💬 “Truffle pasta from Tamarin.” – Melissa
Shellona
📍 Shell Beach, Gustavia 97133, St. Barthélemy
For those who want their Greek-inspired lunch with a side of beach.
💬 “French toast with crème brûlée.” – Carlos
💬 “Shellona salad… amazingly fresh and delicious.” – Douglas
Eddy’s Ghetto
📍 12 Rue Samuel Fahlberg, Gustavia 97133, St. Barthélemy
Island soul, Creole flavors, and long-standing love.
💬 “Goat stew at Eddy’s.” – Shelby
💬 “Tuna plate at Eddy’s. The frozen wasabi palette cleanser is a dream.” – Joe
💬 “Calamari at Eddie’s!!” – Elaine
💬 “Prawns in coconut milk and also the spicy mahi.” – Darla
Les Bananiers
📍 Colombier, 97133 St. Barthélemy
Neighborhood charm meets serious flavor.
💬 “Foie Gras ravioli at Les Bananiers!” – Anne
Mamo Michelangelo
📍 Rue Samuel Fahlberg, Gustavia 97133, St. Barthélemy
Italian roots, island polish.
💬 “Pizza at Mamo.” – Marco
🍕 The Quiet Chic of Pizza in St. Barts
Pizza, you say? In St. Barts?
Yes—and our readers adore it. Whether at a trattoria in Gustavia or a takeaway box eaten poolside, pizza is one of the island’s best-kept indulgences.
💬 “Pizza from Momo’s or Topolino.” – Dave
💬 “Chez Andy pizza.” – Tiffany
💬 “Pizza and goat cheese salad at both L’Escale and Andy’s Hideaway.” – Michael
💬 “Pizza from L’Escula… sure I spelled it wrong!” – Lorie
There’s something inherently St. Barts about biting into a perfect slice while wrapped in linen, sun-kissed, barefoot, and holding a glass of something crisp. A moment of pure, salty-lipped luxury.
🕯️ The Ones We Still Miss
Some doors are closed now—but your memories keep them alive.
La Marine
Mussels, grilled sardines, and friendships spanning generations.
💬 “Thursday night mussels at La Marine in the old days!” – Harriet
💬 “Grilled sardines! Mmmmmm!” – Robert
💬 “We’d eat them there with Marilyn and Merwin.” – Libby
Wall House
💬 “Duck confit at Wall House.” – Jim
💬 “Chateaubriand from Wall House.” – Tiffany
Les Castelets
💬 “Frogs legs… blown away in a hurricane.” – Candice
Topolino, Momo’s, Chez Andy
💬 “Pizza from Momos or Topolino.” – Dave
Paradisio
💬 “Lobster medallions with lentils. A fabulous restaurant in Gustavia in the old days.” – Robert
L’Entracte, L’Entrapont, L’Escale
💬 “Vivaneau Snapper steamed in a Mason Jar at the recently out-of-business L’Entracte.” – Phil
💬 “Steak au poivre at L’Entrapont, 1971–73. Never better.” – Nancy
Taiwana & Le Gloriette
💬 “Lentil salad at Taiwana.” – Ann
💬 “Langouste et frites at Chez Francine, Salade Exotique at La Gloriette.” – David
Little Rock
💬 “The burger with the egg from Little Rock. Really wish they were still there.” – Sean
✨ Last Bites
Some memories were just about moments:
💬 “Vanilla rum.” – April
💬 “Croissant and baguette from the bakery in Gustavia.” – Matthew
💬 “A loaf of bread and a bottle of wine on any beach in St. Barts.” – Edward
And as Alisha reminded us with a quote from Wordsworth:
“Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower…”
At SaintBarth.com, we’re honored to keep these flavors—and these feelings—alive. Whether you’re booking a reservation or remembering one, the island is always on your plate.
