St. Lucia is a hidden culinary gem and an emerging destination for foodie’s. Local St. Lucian cooking is mainly hearty and healthy West Indian cuisine, heavy on Creole, and many times has an infusion of tropical, French, or European flair. A one-of-a-kind food experience you can’t find anywhere else! The national dish is saltfish and green fig (an unripe boiled banana). However, there are other delectable meals you must try on your next trip.
Here are our can't miss food experiences while traveling in St Lucia…
Hotel Chocolat - Visit the Rabot Estate of Hotel Chocolat and explore the world of cacao. Enjoy a multi-sensory experience of making your own chocolate bar while learning about the production of cocoa. Then indulge in their iconic cacao-cuisine menu.
Treetop Restaurant - Not only will you enjoy a delicious Indian-Caribbean fusion menu, but you will have mesmerizing, panoramic views of the tropical rainforest and pitons. If you are looking for an enchanting experience with stunning scenery, this is the place for you.
Naked Fisherman Restaurant - This is the place to be for a toes-in-the-sand, beachside restaurant experience. Enjoy the Asian-Caribbean fusion and the freshest seafood and relax with vibrant Caribbean music and the ocean waves. End your evening at their beach bar, which is continually voted as one of the best beach bars in the Caribbean!
The Cliff at Cap - Enjoy contemporary French Caribbean cuisine from Michelin star chef, Craig Jones. His exquisite meals, such as conch ceviche and ahi tuna, or oyster mushroom linguini with caramelized plantains, provide you with a culinary experience you won't forget!
Jacques Waterfront Dining - Some say this is the best restaurant on the island! This open-air, waterfront restaurant, offers the perfect island ambiance. The chef uses the freshest seafood available and creates unique French dishes with Caribbean flair.
Don't forget to end your evenings with a delicious drink! Piton is a local beer that is a blend of beer, fruit juice, and spices (a lighter, less-alcoholic beverage). Heineken beer is also brewed on the island. If you are looking for something stronger, Bounty is the local rum, and is distilled southeast of Castries.
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