Fodor's Expert Review L'Auberge Gourmande

With a formal, French-provincial dining room framed by elegant arches, L'Auberge Gourmande is in one of the island's oldest Creole houses. On the walls are small etchings that look like they're 100 years old, but they're actually contemporary works by renowned island impressionist Sir Roland Richardson. The light Provençal cuisine includes roasted rack of lamb with scalloped potatoes, a Dover sole that is deboned at your table, and a blackened filet of tuna with creamy asparagus risotto. There are daily specials that are always worth a second look, excellent vegetarian options, a kids' menu, and a good selection of wines. Plan to spend time here---the service is attentive but can be slow.