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The Coal Pot Review
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The Coal Pot 
- Address: Vigie Marina, Castries
- Phone: 758/452-5566
Fodor's Review:
Popular since the early 1960s, this tiny (only 10 tables) waterfront restaurant overlooking pretty Vigie Cove is managed by Michelle Elliott, noted artist and daughter of the original owner, and her French husband, chef Xavier. For a light lunch opt for Greek or shrimp salad, or broiled fresh fish with creole sauce. Dinner might start with divine lobster bisque, followed by fresh seafood accompanied by one (or more) of the chef's fabulous sauces -- ginger, coconut-curry, lemon-garlic butter, or wild mushroom. Hearty eaters may prefer duck, lamb, beef, or chicken laced with peppercorns, red wine, and onion or Roquefort sauce.
- Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
- Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V
- Closed: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
A great meal!
Posted by 711 from Canada on 2/12/08
Fabulous!
Not Nearly as Good as Jacques
Posted by YYZGUY from Toronto on 1/6/08
Coal Pot is good but far from Very Good or Excellent. We have been to each of the Coal Pot & Jacques twice in the past week. No question, unanimous decisions, Jacques is much better these days.
The Fodors print review is over 2 years out of date as Coal Pot was significantly expanded 2 years ago and is now a "machine" rather than the place it once was (small, personal and very good). We had no trouble getting in with <24 hours notice.
WTS, sauces are still good but the fish was consistently overcooked (6 of 8 portions on the two visits) and they don't like you telling them that... :)
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