From the local rums to pepper pots, langouste and bouyon, Saint Lucia is known across the Caribbean for her rich culinary traditions. You’ll experience a palette of flavors that are spicy, warming, and comforting. Immerse yourself in the favorite island dishes harvested from the sea and farm-to-table locally grown produce. Saint Lucia’s foodie experience is truly one-of-a-kind and world-class.
Saint Lucia cuisine is an eclectic mix of American, European, Indian and Caribbean flavors. The signature meal you should have in Saint Lucia is green figs and salt fish, the island’s national dish. Locals boil unripe bananas and then add salt-cured boiled or flaked cod. It’s a hearty dish made with various herbs and spices. Enjoy it with fried plantains, callaloo soup, or breadfruit – a sweet, potato-like staple – for a hearty, satisfying meal.
EXPLORE RESTAURANTSIt has been said that you haven’t had a banana until you’ve had one grown in Saint Lucia. Be sure to try them in the national dish of Green Fig & Salt Fish (we call green bananas figs).
ENJOY SAINT LUCIAN EXPERIENCES
Saint Lucia’s fine dining scene pairs world-class cuisine with breathtaking island views. From cliffside restaurants overlooking the Pitons to candlelit beachfront settings, talented chefs blend Caribbean flavors with international techniques, featuring fresh seafood, premium meats, and locally sourced ingredients.
TRY OUR FINE DINING & CHAMPAGNE EXPERIENCESIf you want to make Saint Lucia’s food the main focus of your visit to the island, consider signing up for a food tour. There are multiple tours to choose from based on your culinary predispositions, and there are demonstrations where you can even learn to cook some of the island’s favorite dishes.
