What’s cooking in St. Kitts?
By Paul Johnson
As the Caribbean’s sugar isle gears up for the annual St. Kitts & Nevis Restaurant Week, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority is highlighting some of the island’s best spots for dining and relaxing. Part of the 2023 “Summer of Fun,” which began with the Annual St. Kitts Music Festival in June, Restaurant Week runs from July 13 to July 23, 2023, celebrating the island’s culinary delights with menus centered around a local ingredient—this year, it’s pineapple.
During Restaurant Week, locals and visitors can enjoy food tastings, wine pairings, and delicious meals at 40 participating venues, all at special prices. Beyond this event, St. Kitts offers a variety of dining experiences year-round, from farm-to-table feasts and luxury hotel restaurants to beachside bars and casual eateries where you can enjoy dishes like goat water with a Carib beer.
Farm to Table Feasting
The Farm Table at Belle Mont Farm
This al fresco dining experience at the boutique Belle Mont Farm hotel offers a farm-to-table feast created from the property’s surrounding edible landscape. Dine around a 30-foot table amid twinkling lights, enjoying handmade bread with mango relish and lamb lollipops roasted in a brick oven.
Liamuiga Natural Farm
New in 2023, Liamuiga Natural Farm offers tours of its family-owned farm in the St. Kitts rainforest. Guests are treated to a three-course lunch made from the farm’s produce, including the unique LNF Salad, Yaka Mein from a Yabba Pot, and homemade coffee ice cream.
Beachside Dining
Reggae Beach Bar & Grill
This relaxed beachside bar encourages you to “Rush Slowly” while enjoying a bucket of beer on a sandy beach with views of Nevis Peak.
Carambola Beach Club
Located on South Friar’s Bay, Carambola Beach Club offers indulgent beachside experiences, including champagne, plush lounge chairs, and fine dining with dishes like grilled lobster and fresh sushi, as well as over 4,000 fine wines.
Spice Mill at Cockleshell Beach
With modern rustic décor and stunning views of Nevis, this oceanfront bar and restaurant excels in delicious food, local brews, and rum cocktails.
Boozies
Popular among locals, Boozies on the Frigate Bay “Strip” serves a variety of Caribbean and international cuisine. The area’s buzzing nightlife includes other spots like Vibes, Mr. X’s Shiggidy Shack, and Cathy’s.
Arthur’s Restaurant & Bar
Located on the northern tip of the island in Dieppe Bay, Arthur’s offers seaside dining with views of a black sand shoreline and returning fishing boats.
Keeping it Casual
El Fredo’s Restaurant & Bar
A St. Kitts institution, El Fredo’s serves home-style Caribbean favourites like oxtail stew and saltfish with traditional sides such as fried plantain and sweet potato.
Ital Creations
This family-owned kitchen evolved from a food truck to serve vegetarian and vegan dishes. Enjoy wraps, fresh hummus, and salads from the on-site organic farm, along with the vitamin-packed “tree of life” moringa smoothie.
Coconut Grove
Managed by veteran barista Julian “Jules” Armstrong, this open-air bistro is popular for its fresh food and friendly service. Breakfast favourites include the Eggs Royale Benedict and gluten-free Huevos Ranchero.
Coopers
Located in Dieppe Bay, Coopers Bar offers authentic Kittitian food like goat water and coconut dumplings. Enjoy a cold Carib beer as you dine with locals.
Sprat Net Bar & Grill
Known for its lobster and fish, Sprat Net serves fresh catches alongside corn and Johnny Cake in a rustic setting with live bands and affordable drinks.
Fine Dining
Stone Barn at Park Hyatt St. Kitts
This adults-only restaurant offers an inventive tasting menu, including free range eggs with truffle and Wagyu tenderloin. Other dining options at the Park Hyatt include Fisherman’s Village and the plantation-style Great House.
The Pavilion, Christophe Harbour
This sophisticated club restaurant features contemporary Caribbean dishes like chilled shrimp salad and lamb shoulder with plantains, set in a refined poolside atmosphere.
Drop Anchor Grill at Sunset Reef
Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Drop Anchor Grill at the luxury boutique hotel Sunset Reef serves elevated fare such as Smoked Wahoo Carpaccio and Cocoa Coffee Pork Filet. Enjoy the stunning sunset with a signature cocktail.
Marshall’s
An island institution in Basseterre, Marshall’s overlooks the ocean and offers specialties like blackened grouper with shrimp and Caribbean chicken curry with pineapple.
Paul Johnson is the editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has over 30 years of experience in the travel industry, including receiving awards such as the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ by WIRED magazine.