Restaurants

Picnic Fare on St. Barts -- St. Barts is so expensive that many visitors opt to buy at least one of their meals (perhaps a "gourmet lunch to go" package) from a takeout deli. The most centrally located of the island's epicurean delis is La Rôtisserie, rue Oskar-II (tel. 590/27-63-13), which is proud of its endorsement by Fauchon, the world-famous food store in Paris. On display are bottles of wine, crocks of mustard, pâté, herbs, caviar, chocolate, and exotic oils and vinegars, as well as takeout (and very French) platters sold by the gram. Plats du jour cost around 5€ to 15€ ($6.50-$20) for a portion suitable for one. Set on a narrow street behind the eastern edge of Gustavia's harbor, the place is open Monday through Saturday from 7am to 7pm, Sunday from 7am to 1pm. American Express, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted.