One of the brothers of Odette fisherman the feed every day

Caribbean paradise, Saint-Barth is open to the pleasures of the table - pubs and other cantina in number. Local restoration once, was pumped up first place additions, taking advantage of the "rich and famous" in resort, it is somewhat chastened and made notable efforts on quality. Can be eaten more than honestly in a dozen of "spots", prices range between those of a Parisian chic Bistro and those in force in a starry Michelin.

Carl Gustaf, comfortable panoramic Hotel perched on the heights of Gustavia, at the choice between two tables. Carl Gustaf lounge after a planter (one of the best of the island) and a few tapas: nems of shrimp, lobster accras, guacamole in tortilla,... be chained on a niçoise salad (raw, candied and grilled tuna), or a chicken colombo. Victoria's, with a view gastro, compression of risotto with spinach, medallions of lobster Roast with cajun spices and the pot of skilfully cooked Caribbean fisherman are our favorites.

South-East of the island to the Toiny hotel, two highlights give rhythm to the life of restaurant lignum vitae: the "Fish Market" on Tuesday with a menu where are proposed four local fish of fishing for the day the choice, most entry and (45 euros); and the superb Sunday brunch (50 euros) that drool all over the island (mandatory reservation). The rest of the week, chef Stéphane Mazières puts forward an intelligently designed card. Crawfish tart, garlic vinaigrette and mango, then raised to the combawa, lambi (large shell of the Caribbean) blanquette of potatoes and carrots, true successes are preferred. Spaghetti parmesan and black truffle in the wheel (in entry or flat) prepared before you have their fans.

On the beach of Grand-Cul-de-Sac in the emerald blue sea, lunch at the restaurant Les Pêcheurs (Le Sereno hotel) is a must of "coolitude." Carpaccio of oculus (tasty fish flesh very fine, slightly noted of lime, celery, and olive oil), back of salmon marinated in dill garnish Baltic (very "spoon"), fish-trunk in the oven (white flesh compact not unpleasant in the mouth), give pleasure between two loons.

A hundred meters, O' coral, small beach (0590 29 33 27 except Monday) shed by Odette, is the appointment of monitors of water sports. Eat on the go: Ginger fish tartare, lobster salad, fish fried burger (about 25 euros). One of the brothers of Odette, fisherman, the feed every day.

The evening overlooking the sea, Eden on the Rock (Hotel Eden Rock), seems idyllic, except that the heavy addition (90/110 euros) is not justified. Entries are fun and lightweight, the mystery iced coconut and banana passion fruit, of a soft, but the dishes do not want.

The "beautiful people" swear that by the Isola table Italian enough expensive, but impeccable delivery. Saffron risotto with sausage and white wine, risotto scampi and lemon sauce, ravioli of veal House at CEPS, botargo and cherry tomato spaghetti, spaghetti fresh scampi are cooked with seriousness and flavours expected.

Gustavia always, a Shell Beach, unique beach in the city, Do Brazil, bistro on stilts on the sand, is the probity. Ceviche, fried prawns and banana plantain, wok of chicken or prawns, satisfy without issue midday and evening. With the landing of the ferry to Saint-Martin, educator (0590 27 72 48) has the rating to the Islanders who love his tartare of fried beef House and rent the freshness of its fishing of the day, prepared fish raw, grilled or baked. Approximately 50 euros.

Crowned King Creole Island, Eddy Coquin, the head of the Grain of salt, guinguette asked two not Beach (0590 52 46 05) salt, dancing papillae coup accras, blaff of lobster and fish (spicy casserole), fricassé of Queen conch, beef braised with ginger and daub of Octopus. For a chic picnic at the beach or at sea, see the very run catering Maya's to (0590 29 83 70) Go to airfield Saint John-Saint-Barthélemy. Finally Nikki Beach, close to the Eden Rock, is perfect for dancing on the tables and drink a verre, lunch (DJ resident).