Le Gaïac

This swooningly romantic restaurant is for folks who want to dine among the rich and famous at Le Toiny -- St. Barts's most expensive hotel -- but aren't willing to mortgage their futures for a room. Guests dine in an open-air pavilion adjacent to the resort's infinity pool, with a view that sweeps out over the wide blue sea. Lunchtime menu items -- perhaps ravioli with red pepper and goat cheese -- are simple yet exquisitely prepared, and the sumptuous all-you-can-eat Sunday champagne brunch (43€/$64) is a must. Top examples include lacquered lime filet of grouper with local bananas; rack and saddle of lamb breaded with shredded coconut and spices; veal chop spiked with black truffle and baked in sea salt; and ricotta and Portobello tortellini served in a marjoram broth. The first-rate cuisine, setting, and service make for a truly memorable meal.

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