Nikki Beach internationally caters to the modern, jet setting and VIP clientele. Here in St Barth, they are located right on St.Jean beach and one can enjoy a meal with toes in the sand! Offerings range from French to Italian to Japanese including a large sushi menu and more… The whole style of the place is Indonesian simplicity... and after enjoying their delicious food and spectacular location, one can chill out on one of their 'private' double beds overlooking the beach! They open from 1100hrs daily, and have a shuttle service available.

Located in La plage de Public, the bay just north of Gustavia's main harbour, Mayas has a lovely setting at the water’s edge and continues to be a favourite of many yachts. Mayas is a local institution and one of the first restaurants on the island. The atmosphere is chic, elegant, and comfortable and one can enjoy a delightful sunset cocktail, excellent food and great sunset views (with ‘Sunset drinks’ from 1600hrs). The menu includes fresh fish, grilled meats, Créole dishes, and exotic daily specials and traditional West Indian orange cake or coconut pie.

For those looking to spend an unforgettable night and capture the funky, sexy spirit of the island, a dinner at Le Ti St Barth is “absolument incontournable” (an absolute must)! Located on the hilltop Pointe Milou, this wildly popular ‘hot spot’ has a unique character, with its baroque decoration, belly dancers and torch-light terrace. Although Le Ti St Barth seems to specialize in fun, the food is also delicious. Eclectic menu. Friendly and over the top owner Carole Gruson, can often be spotted going from one table to another and joking with some of her movie star clients.

Set in a sumptuous garden, lit up by torches at night, this sophisticated open air restaurant serves the most creative (and light!) French fusion cuisine. However, despite the calibre of the menu and cooking, le Tamarin has a much more casual and romantic atmosphere than its culinary peers. So make sure that Le Tamarin is already on your list of ‘musts’ when you're in St.Barth! Located on the road to Saline’s beach. Tel: +(590) 590 29-2774  http://www.tamarinstbarth.com/

La Plage restaurant is part of the beautiful Tom Beach Hotel, overlooking the beach at the Baie de St. Jean. This restaurant is vibrantly decorated, and its most spectacular setting, rates as one of those places you just have to go... no excuses! Enjoy the fresh lobsters, grilled fish, and other classic island dishes for a crazy lunch or a romantic dinner on the sand. The hotel / restaurant management have also kindly offered to collect any professional yacht crews / guests directly from their yachts in Gustavia, and bring them to the restaurant for lunch / dinner.

This open air garden restaurant - presenting Creole-Asian-French cuisine and specializing in fish - is a long time favourite. Rare Tuna, green papaya salad, and rum punches are great examples of typical menu offerings. Eddy is the charming and charismatic owner, whose Asian cuisine and decoration reflects his extensive yearly travels. They open Mon-Sat, and - by appointment – on Sundays, for private dining. Eddy’s is located in town on Rue de Centenaire and makes for a great visit whilst in St Barth. Tel: +(590) 590 275417

This is another favourite stop for all the trendy “noctambules” coming to St. Barth. Located in the harbour, towards La Pointe (close to restaurant La Marine) with a terrace by the water, this bar / lounge / disco has a cozy feel with comfortable white coaches and teak tables. They are open from 1800-0400hrs!

Tel: +(590) 590 278639

Located in Gustavia, right above The Strand, this is the trendy night club for the hot St.Barth nights! They open from 2300hrs, but the place really starts rocking from midnight until…!

Tel: +(590) 590 279988

St Barth famous home made “glacier” has now 2 outlets in the harbour. A very colourful (impossible to miss it!) one across the Quai d’Honneur, next to the Sunset Hotel, and the other one, on Rue Jeanne d'Arc towards la Pointe. Owner Yann Colin makes the most delicious selection of homemade sorbets and ice creams (with more than 26 different flavours!). With no artificial flavouring, and no additives... they really don't come much better than this! Indeed, Le Petit Deauville ice creams are so popular, that they supply all the best restaurants and can be found in local supermarkets.

Within easy walking distance of the dock and popular with both locals and visitors alike, this restaurant came rated as being one of the island’s best value restaurants... Excellent and light French cuisine, always beautifully presented. Tel: +(590) 590 277 011