St. Barth's

Risotto, a surprisingly popular dish on this tropical island, comes with langoustines and baby artichokes or mussels, clams, shrimp, and calamari. — Concierge

There are classical French ingredients like lobster, foie gras, and truffles throughout, but the island touches—a Caribbean lobster here, some passion fruit and mango there— are our favorites. — Concierge

The young Venezuelan owners go to great lengths to see that guests are having as much fun as they are. — Fodor's

The signature restaurant at the Isle de France resort is, like the hotel, pretty wonderful in every way. — Frommer's

A leisurely lunch here en route to Grande Saline beach is a St. Barth must, but this spot is also tops for dinner or an after-beach snack, too. — Fodor's

Vietnamese-style crispy snapper, caramel sautéed chicken, vegetable tempura, and fish of the day. — Concierge

This small but friendly beachside restaurant in the pool courtyard of Hôtel Baie des Anges lives up to its name by serving fresh-grilled local lobster—and lobster thermidor. — Fodor's

This hillside restaurant in Lurin, a tiny town you pass through on the way to Gouverneur Beach, is a must-visit for those who prefer a place with a sense of history to the new and trendy. — Travel + Leisure

Located within the luxury Hotel Guanahani on St. Barthelemy’s eastern coast, this upscale spot draws a dinner crowd for the innovative, French-Caribbean cuisine and romantic atmosphere. — Travel + Leisure

Passion-fruit martinis are a must, as are the fresh-caught grilled spiny lobsters and roasted beet "carpaccio." — Fodor's

French-Japanese fusion is done to perfection at Orega, a newcomer set in a tiny, historic house in the heart of Gustavia. — Travel + Leisure

Look for homemade pastas and light, unfussy variations on grilled fish and meats, including the chef's signature Lobster Linguine, made with fresh Caribbean spiny lobster.   — Frommer's

Grab a cold Caribe or Ti' Punch, then seat yourself among a mix of locals yearning for a cheap drink, and life-long seasonal vacationers wanting to reminisce. — BlackBook

Though baked goods and bread are for sale in most markets, this is the place to go to get the freshest bread on the island and the tastiest pastries that go straight to your thighs. — BlackBook

This upscale deli serves up an excellent assortment of Italian classics – pizzas and paninis are mainstays but the highlights are foccaccias and salads...it's all watched over by a dynamic staff. — Lonely Planet