La Luciole
A Creole lunch spot right next to the Jardin de Balata parking lot, offering generous four-course set menus perfect for dining before or after visiting the gardens.
Located at the parking lot of the Jardin de Balata, this open-air restaurant offers views of the Pitons du Carbet. The dishes are homemade, utilizing local fish and agricultural produce as much as possible, with common offerings including marlin rillettes, tuna tartare, sautéed octopus, and coconut chicken curry. The Creole set menu was previously priced at €25, which included an apéritif, starter, main course, and dessert, though prices on-site may vary. It gets busy during the peak season, so reservations are recommended. Reviews from 2026 are mixed. Access requires driving along mountain roads.
Opening hours
Daily Lunch 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Nearby sights
- Sacré-Cœur de Balata
- Pitons du Carbet
- Grand Marché de Fort-de-France
- Saint-Louis Cathedral
- Bibliothèque Schœlcher
- La Savane
- Fort Saint-Louis
- Jardin de Balata