The Coal Pot

The Coal Pot Restaurant

A long-established waterside restaurant at Vigie Marina, known for French West Indian seafood. The terrace faces the harbour, and dinner reservations are needed.

Set on the waterfront terrace at Vigie Marina on the north side of Castries, a few minutes' drive from the cruise terminal. The interior has a nostalgic colonial style, and waterside tables are the most sought after. Chef Xavier cooks French West Indian food, with seafood as the strong point: local fish in Creole sauce, grilled tenderloin, and signature dishes such as Saint Lucian crab back, green banana salt fish and Creole squid. Lobster can be ordered during lobster season, and the wine list is extensive. Weekday lunch offers a three-course set menu. It is a high-end restaurant. The menu is priced in East Caribbean dollars, and guides give main courses at around US$30–55. One diner reported about US$150 for two including drinks. Book a waterside table for dinner.

Opening hours

Mon–Sat lunch 12:00–15:00, dinner about 18:30–21:30 (Monday dinner may start earlier, at 17:30), closed Sunday

Water features · Seafood · Time-honored eatery · Reservation required

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