10 Best Restaurants in St. Kitts and Nevis

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Part of the Ocean Terrace Inn, this extremely casual waterfront eatery is decorated with sail rigging, aqua-colored wave murals, illuminated water features, and mosaic work that gleams like fish scales in a stylish open kitchen. Try the conch chowder, followed by fresh grilled lobster or other shipshape seafood; finish with the memorable passion-fruit cheesecake drizzled with nutmeg-tinged sauce.

The pool area of Horizons Villa Resort is transformed into a stylish eatery thanks to smashing ocean views, potted plants, serenading tree frogs, and elegant candlelit tables. Jamaican chef Verral Marshall fuses ultra-fresh local ingredients with global influences. Artfully plated, most dishes are more along the lines of what you'd find at a steakhouse (grilled ribeye), but the Caribbean portion of the menu is where dishes shine, like the curry chicken with pineapple and coconut.

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.

This stunner in the so-called greathouse—the soaring stone-steel-and-wood space of Belle Mont Farm at Kittitian Hill—serves sustainable seasonal treats, sourced from the farm itself and other local suppliers who practice ethical farming, fishing, and animal husbandry. Begin your evening with ultra-fresh, handcrafted cocktails in the handsome Mill Bar, and then repair to the main dining room or Caribbean-view terrace for an array of delightful dinner options.