St. Lucia: Gem of the Caribbean - 4

Where to Eat

Dining options are not in short supply on St. Lucia. From casual pizzerias to gourmet mountainside tables—you can find it here. We prefer more casual fare—probably because my kids refuse to get “dressed up” on vacation. I am told it defeats the purpose. But as you explore St. Lucia, take some time and give these three restaurants a try.

The Lime. The local expression for “hanging out” is “liming,” which is where this restaurant gets its name. Located in Rodney Bay, it is a casual hangout for locals and sailors. Inexpensive, a lot of fun and some great Creole cuisine. I am not a seafood person, so I tend to recommend the jerk chicken or their steaks which are very simply prepared, yet incredibly tasty. (Tel. 758-452-0761).

 

• Coming ashore on St. Lucia's pristine beach

Courtesy of St. Lucia Tourist Board

The Coal Pot. Its specialty is French cuisine with a big splash of Caribbean flavor. Most dishes are made with fresh grown or picked local ingredients including mangoes and avocados. However, the “to die for” dish is the crème brulee with bananas marinated in rum—both the bananas and rum are local. It features an open dining room with fantastic breezes. Located five minutes from downtown Castries. (Tel. 758-452-5566).

The Rainforest Hideaway. Located in Marigot Bay, the Rainforest Hideaway offers some very funky Western/Eastern fusion dishes to go along with some funky jazz. Yes, a very cool jazz club in St. Lucia! (Tel. 758-286-0511).

[A previous version of this article was originally published in March, during our Alpha phase. It has since been updated.]