Must-see restaurants in Basse-Terre Island

  • Le Poisson Rouge

    Deshaies

    This elegant restaurant within Tendacayou Ecolodge & Spa is an atmospheric place for destination dining. Mains such as tuna tataki in granadilla sauce are…

  • La Touna

    Basse-Terre Island

    This fantastic and riotously popular seafront restaurant just south of Plage de Malendure has an enticing and innovative menu and is the best place to eat…

  • L’Amer

    Deshaies

    Ignore the lobster tank at the entrance to this conspicuously orange building, which is actually a refined Deshaies institution. The interesting menu…

  • Mahina

    Deshaies

    Overlooking the bay and boasting a great terrace as well as a 2nd-floor dining room with good views, this simple-looking place churns out far more…

  • La Savane

    Deshaies

    Look past the naff African-animal theme to find high-quality cuisine and a divine location right on the seafront, with a terrace from which to drink it…

  • Le Coin des Pêcheurs

    Deshaies

    This colorful one-story beach restaurant has a great position overlooking the bay. Many alfrescoholics would go back to this breezy veranda by the sea for…

  • Le Rocher de Malendure

    Basse-Terre Island

    This sprawling complex is actually built on the eponymous rock just south of Plage de Malendure and has incredible views on all sides. The restaurant…

  • La Kaz du Douanier

    Deshaies

    La Kaz is Creole for ‘house,’ and the oddly named 'House of the Customs Official' is the grand name for a wooden shack serving good homestyle cooking in…

  • Chez Clara

    Basse-Terre Island

    Across the road from Ste-Rose's small fishing harbor, this casually gracious place has sea views and serves up classics such as tuna tartare, veal cutlet…

  • Le Poulpe

    Basse-Terre Island

    This small, open, terraced place is a local institution and locals tell you it is the place to go for the best Creole take on seafood dishes. Do not miss…

  • Chez Loulouse

    Basse-Terre Island

    They've been serving food to salt-encrusted divers at this beach restaurant since 1969 and it's still the best place to eat amid the kiosks and dripping…

  • Les Hibiscus

    Deshaies

    This ramshackle but welcoming open-air eatery overlooking the beach serves classic Creole fare done properly. It's arguably the pick of the extensive…

  • Le Fétou Kréyol

    Basse-Terre Island

    This friendly place by the docks is open conveniently early or late for arriving or departing ferry travelers. It offers sandwiches, various set menus and…

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