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The wildly diverse experiences of peripatetic English owner Gillian Smith inform every aspect of this restaurant, which is set in a classic plantation greathouse she herself painstakingly built and decorated with an array of items: colonial pith helmets, carved pineapple chairs, calabash chandeliers, dressmaker dummies, Turkish kilims, and Moroccan lamps. From bourbon-glazed guava ribs to lobster linguine in saffron cream, the dishes are equally eclectic, and the selection of aged rum—from Appleton to Zacapa—is sterling. The property, which is surrounded by extravagant gardens, also features an art gallery in a faux chattel house.
Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Delightfully whimsical yet elegant decor
- Warm staff
- Luscious local dishes with international flair
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun., Reservations essential
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After cocktails in the antiques-filled parlor, head to the verandah for a dinner featuring dishes often made with ingredients from the inn's herb garden, fruit trees, and livestock collection. The scrumptious cured meats, baked goods, preserves, and ice creams are homemade, and the traditional wood-burning oven yields incredible thin-crust pizza. Wednesday night pig roasts are an island must; Friday night pizza and Caribbean cicchetti (small side dishes) are quite popular. The ever-growing wine list is exceptionally priced, and the entire evening is spiced with bon mots and bonhomie from a scintillating mix of locals, expats, and guests.
Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Phenomenal roast pig and pizza nights
- Delightful hosts and clientele
- Legendary knockout rum punches and intriguing wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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Focusing on Caribbean flavors with heavy influences from Africa, the Middle East, and a bit of Italy, this spot is situated in a courtyard surrounded by a lush tropical garden. Begin with tapas-style dishes like the seafood au gratin and wild mushroom tartelette shine, before moving on to exciting entrées like the fire-grilled local lobster seasoned with star anise and cinnamon, served with saffron rice and lobster butter sauce.
Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Daily-changing smoked wahoo dish
- Well-spiced and -flavored options
- Perfectly plated dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch
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This sophisticated beach bar at the Four Seasons is a perennial hot spot thanks, in part, to an outdoor deck overlooking the illuminated water and a farm- and sea-to-table menu (half of which is gluten free) showcasing local ingredients—many grown by the staff. Dishes might include cornmeal-dusted soft shell crab over curried black beans and shishito peppers in coriander-lime sour cream, slow-roasted goat tamale, lobster fritters with lime aioli, or mango-Myer's rum baby back ribs.
Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Artful, inventive takes on Caribbean classics
- Fab drinks and more than 100 rum selections
- Hip decor and sizzling music
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Sat.
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The newest restaurant at the Four Seasons, On The Dune is an upscale poolside spot with stunning views of the ocean and the entire property. Guests can nosh on local queen snapper tiradito, conch fritters, and seafood paella at lunch and dinner. In the evening there's a bar bites menu featuring easy hand-held dishes (like mahimahi tacos and smoked Nevisian chicken wings) that pair well with the extensive wine and cocktail menu.
Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Plenty of gluten-free options
- Great service
- Loaded lobster fries
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The Hoffman family presides over a scintillating evening: canapés and cocktails in the Montpelier plantation's great room, followed by dinner on the breezy west verandah above the lights of Charlestown. Executive chef Halva Brown uses produce from the inn's organic herb gardens and fruit trees to full advantage on the changing three-course menu, which might start with melt-in-your-mouth tuna tartare or pork belly with curry and apple chutney; segue into gossamer wahoo with artichoke, carrots, and pickled onions in fennel-turmeric sauce; and end with decadent desserts like lemon tart with milk chocolate corn flakes and strawberry coulis. Wines on the exemplary list pair perfectly with the cuisine, and infused rums make the perfect finish. You can take a taste home with you: M Boutique sells homemade jams and sauces.
Montpelier Estate, Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Gorgeously presented dishes
- Sophisticated interplay of textures and flavors
- Refined ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Aug.–early Oct., Reservations essential
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A farm-to-sea-to-table purveyor inside a quaint beach house right along the water serving up a creative menu that changes with the season. Sure there's quintessential coconut shrimp and jerk chicken, but guests will also find dishes like a fresh catch of the day smothered in whatever sauce the chef comes up with on the spot.
Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Nevis lobster salad
- Great shareable appetizer platters
- Curry of the day
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Come sundown, the Four Seasons breakfast space morphs into a stylish trattoria offering a tapestry of tapas-style tastes—from a silken pear-hazelnut burrata with black truffle and local greens to a pumpkin ravioli that brilliantly counterpoints smoky bacon, crunchy sunflower seeds, and crisped sage with a sweet, satiny filling. Although the interior is a handsome symphony of gold and ecru art deco–inspired accents, the prime seating is on the patio.
Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Mediterranean cuisine artfully adapted to the tropics
- Exceptional raw bar
- Warm, winning service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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Serving authentic Indian cuisine in a dimly lit casual atmosphere, this relaxing spot serves heaping portions of tikka marsala, mutton vindaloo, and fluffy basmati rice. The menu is separated into appetizers, vegetarian, seafood, and lamb specialties. Stand out dishes include goan fish curry, dal tadka, and channa masala.
Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options
- Delicious fresh naan
- Pickup and delivery available
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.
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The interior of the greathouse is blissfully air-conditioned and tastefully decorated with equestrian bronzes; antique hurricane lamps; works by famed Nevisian artist Eva Wilkin; and wicker, mahogany, or cherry-wood furnishings. Local ingredients are used as much as possible, and although a more mature clientele dictates menus of straightforward Eisenhower-era options (from house-cured gravlax to filet mignon), longtime executive chef Antonio "Tony" Piani might sneak in a conch-breadfuit-and-dumpling soup or a stuffed lobster.
Newcastle, Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Four-course menus of Continental, Pacific Rim, and Caribbean dishes
- Verandah tables with fairway and sea views
- Cosmopolitan selection of cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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A charming little café and brunch spot for those craving Nutella-covered French toast or a BLT. Perched on the second floor of a cute home in the middle of downtown Charlestown, this is a spot beloved by locals, and often missed by visitors. Dishes are fresh and light, with specials of the day being the shining star.
Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Hearty sandwiches
- Quaint environment
- Friendly staff
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This split-level space lives up to its "Let the Evening Be Gin" mantra, but succulent seafood and myriad house-made items (from pastas to infused oils to baked goods) ensure that gin isn't the sole reason to visit. The inlaid-wood bar—where free popcorn is served in whimsical oversize glasses—and adjacent patio make smart settings for the mixologist's wizardry; cushy leather seating with Union Jack and American flag throw pillows, huge model boats doubling as drink carts, and steamer trunks serving as coffee tables complete the fun, funky look.
Main Rd., Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Stunning sunsets from patio
- Extraordinary selection of gin with tasting flights
- Affordable bar bites
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This glam eatery's tiered garden is a masterpiece: glass panels and ceilings display the night sky while reflecting patio lights; silvery waterfalls, pools, and fountains filigree the grounds; strategically placed boulders resemble hulking Henry Moore sculptures; and flowers as well as fire-engine-red directors' chairs and a tarp add pops of color. Contemporary and colonial artworks from Mali and Afghanistan grace the interior, where the kitchen doesn't always match the setting's creativity; still the jerk pork, pan-roasted snapper, or justly celebrated conch chowder (perfectly chunky with a touch of heat offsetting the creamy base) are solid choices.
Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Striking design
- Expert re-inventions of Caribbean classics
- Fabulous lobster rolls at lunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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This beachfront eatery features nautical decor (sailboat models, keels, fishing rods, outboard motors) and seafood to match (pick your own lobster from the tank). Steaks, barbecue ribs, and lamb chops are also on offer, and there's a wood-fired pizza oven. The place overflows with good cheer, especially during the joyous happy hours. Oenophiles will appreciate the Cruvinet dispensing several wines by the glass; the convivial owners, Greg and Evelyn, adore Austrian bottlings.
Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis
Known For
- Enviable beach setting
- Excellent, fairly reasonable wine list
- House-baked goods and pizzas
