The stunning Caribbean island of St Lucia is becoming a must visit destination for travellers in search of a foodie experience so we have rounded up our top 5 dining experiences in St Lucia. The island’s cuisine is based on using local ingredients and traditional creole flavourings and methods while much of the diversity of the food comes the chefs blending local flavours and produce with influences from other regions.
From the contemporary cuisine at Jade Mountain overlooking the iconic pitons to the fun Food Truck from Cap Maison Resort & Spa there is a great range of cuisine on offer.
Jade Mountain has been taking the high end food scene of St Lucia by storm for the last few years and their outstanding cuisine combined with the breathtaking views make it a real must visit for an extraordinary dining experience on the island of St Lucia. The Jade Mountain Club is set against the beautiful pitons serving modern cuisine with a Caribbean influence using only the finest local ingredients with much of the fresh produce coming from the hotels Emerald Farm. Dishes such as seared scallops with smoked pineapple chutney, Lobster crusted Snapper or grilled Octopus salad are served as you admire the sunset. For something really unique guests of Jade Mountain can enjoy a private dining experience within their sanctuary where the chef will cook a three course meal for you.
Ladera Resort and Spa is nestled in the hillside overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage Pitons on the Island of St Lucia. Its restaurant Dasheene serves contemporary Caribbean dishes using fresh and local ingredients which are harvested from local farmers. The dishes have an innovative twist on traditional Caribbean cuisine such as sweet potato and coconut soup or roast conch with pickled vegetables in a yam basket. Ladera Resort & Spa can book up quickly for sunset dinners so we would recommend booking in advance.
Having just won the ‘Award of Excellence’ by Wine Spectator in July 2015 for the second year in a row, Ti Kaye Resort & Spa is a great dining experience on the island of St Lucia. Guests can enjoy dishes such as coconut steamed red snapper or St Lucian chicken breast rubbed in with jerk mango with island provisions in Kai Manje. Whilst sampling some of the hotels fine wine collection guests can arrange to have a meal in their wine cellar and the resident sommelier will talk you through their impressive collection.
The island of St Lucia is well known for it Cocoa and chocolate production and the island is home to Boucan by Hotel Chocolat, a foodie hotel and restaurant with a twist. The rare cocoa growing on the estate is used as a key ingredient throughout the menu both in sweet and savoury dishes. Guests can enjoy cacao beer jerk tuna or cacao tortellini with goats cheese, butternut squash puree and toasted almonds followed by an incredible dessert menu including a 9 stage chocolate plate! We’d recommend you get there early to enjoy a cocoa tour followed by lunch. With its stunning views and unique foodie reputation, Boucan by Hotel Chocolat is a chocolate lovers dream and a unique dining experience in St Lucia!
Cap Maison Resort & Spa is renowned for its innovative and fun approach to dining and its latest addition is no exception. 2015 saw the launch of the Naked Fisherman Food Truck and it has become a must try dining experience in St Lucia! The food truck is parked up in different locations around the island and guests can find it by solving clues via an email! The food truck provides fantastic food with mac ’n cheese, snow crab claws and a Caribbean spin on the British fish and chips being just a few of the dishes available! While back at Cap Maison Resort & Spa guests can enjoy fantastic yet casual dining directly on the beach at The Naked Fisherman Bar & Grill or a formal evening of refined cuisine at The Cliff Restaurant. Make sure to sign up to their newsletter so you can hunt them down on your next trip!
Our friendly team of Caribbean specialists are on hand to advise the best places to eat in St Lucia ensuring your holiday is packed full of incredible dining experiences. To discuss your holiday to St Lucia please contact one of our travel specialists on 01752 880 880 or email [email protected].
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