Maya’s is one of the restaurants where you can clearly tell that the tables around you have always been dining there. A staple of the island since 1984, the menu changes depending on what the fisherman brought that day, and it offers lovely views of the waterfront. Go with family or for a hearty dinner with friends .
The Tamarin
Dining at Tamarin is like feeling like you’re doing it in the middle of a tropical oasis – if, well, the jungle had glamorous guests dining in glitter and feathers, as well as guests playing games. of backgammon sprayed on his ground. Serving up French island-style cuisine (think ceviche but also foie gras) and a huge selection of fresh caught fish, you’d be remiss not to order their signature cocktail, Tamarini, before heading into town.
Bonito
Perhaps the best word to describe Bonito is the simplest: amusing. The drinks are served in ridiculous glasses (think a copper tub with a rubber duck), the music is blaring, and the entire restaurant crowd is there to have a good time.
Trifle
Much like Bonito, Bagatelle is the place to go when you want to dine scene. It’s always packed and always defined by a DJ. Stay late enough and people will start dancing on the tables, bottles of champagne in hand.
Isola
Are you looking for a more romantic and less exuberant dinner? Head to L’Isola in Gustavia, which offers fine Italian cuisine in a dark and whimsical setting.
Beach clubs to book
Shellona
Shellona, ​​Hotel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf’s beach club, always draws a stylish crowd, thanks to its innovative Greek cuisine, vibrant music, and position on a pearly white sand beach.
Gyp Sea
A newcomer to the St. Barts scene is Gyp Sea, a lively bohemian club on Pelican Beach that offers “sea, sun, rum and barbecueâ€. Drinks are fun in parrot-shaped glasses, and everything edible, from fish to pineapple, corn and meat, is tossed on the grill.
