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Ballahoo Restaurant Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Caribbean
Hours Mon-Sat 8am-10pm
Location The Circus, Fort St., Basseterre, Around the Island
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 869/465-4197
Prices Salads, sandwiches, and rotis EC$11-EC$20 (US$4.10-US$7.40/£2.05-£3.70); platters and main courses EC$30-EC$50 (US$11-US$19/£5.50-£9.50)
Credit Cards MC, V

Frommer's Review

Overlooking the town center's Circus Clock and the most charming "traffic roundabout" in the Caribbean, the Ballahoo lies in the heart of St. Kitt's capital, on the second story of an antique stone building. Open on one side to breezes and a view over the main square, and aggressively unpretentious (it evokes, in some ways, a Caribbean luncheonette), it is one of the coolest places in town on a hot afternoon, thanks to sea breezes. One of the most reliable dishes is blue parrotfish filet, but the house special is sexy, succulent conch in garlic butter. The chef also makes chili, baby back ribs, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, and breakfast omelets. Seafood platters, such as chile shrimp or fresh lobster, are served with coconut salad and rice. For more elegant fare, there's Italian-style chicken breast topped with pesto, tomatoes, and cheese and served with pasta and salad, or the salade niçoise (anchovies, eggs, and potatoes topped with fresh fish). The service is casual. Because of its central location and general appeal, this restaurant also draws the cruise ship crowd.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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