This lovely garden refuge, hand-built by British transplant and former dancer Gillian Smith, is reached through a torchlit walkway. Come upstairs for a glass and the spectacular sunsets before moving downstairs to the lively veranda for meals inspired by Gillian's travels across the world.

Conch gratin, curried goat, salt fish, and tannia fritters are among the menu's local specialties. Reservations are strongly recommended efore you get Bananas Restaurant.

Address: Upper Hamilton Estate, Morning Star village
Phone: 869-469-1891
Website: www.bananasnevis.com
Hours: 11am-11pm Mon-Sat, 5-11pm Sun
Price: mains lunch US$18-30, dinner US$28-45

While the lush beauty of St. Kitts attracts travelers all year, Belle Mont Farm invites you to enjoy Caribbean vacations that are more than just a pleasant island getaway. Their sustainable Caribbean hotel is easy to access, with direct flights from London, New York, Miami, Atlanta, and Puerto Rico; yet, it is the personal trip you take during your stay that is the heart of thr island community.

You will become immersed in the rich culture of their island as you engage with people who live and work here, as well as guests from all over the world, in addition to exciting activities and fresh, sustainable dining. Their 400-acre organic farm produces fresh fruits and veggies.

The main restaurant at the opulent Belle Mont Farm features decor that pays homage to the island's sugar-based heritage, as well as a trendy farm-to-table concept in which the kitchen sources 90% of its products from the farm's own land or from local suppliers. The menu changes frequently, but the dasheen (taro root) risotto is always a crowd-pleaser.

Address: Belle Mont Farm, Kittitian Hill St Paul's
Phone: 869-465-7388
Website: www.bellemontfarm.com/food/the-kitchen
Hours: 7am-9pm
Price: lunch small plates US$12-20, dinner mains from US$75

The Gin Trap's original structure has a fascinating backstory. It was picked up and transferred from its previous site in Tamarind Bay to its current location in Jones Bay.

With the addition of brand new appliances, the construction of a brand new bar, lounge, sunset cocktail terrace, and air-conditioned washrooms, as well as a new name and new owner, and most significantly, locally educated chefs, this beloved restaurant is primed to become an island favorite. The Gin Trap, which is now open, is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike to dine and socialize. Sunsets from this vantage point never cease to astonish.

At this worldwide farm-to-table outpost with a menu exhibiting the best of Caribbean cooking with meals like conch chowder with coconut dumplings, island spiced scallops, and shrimp curry, sunset views out to St Kitts are positively heavenly. Start with a jalapeo-laced Gin Trap cocktail in the elegant bar before moving on to the louvered dining area.

Address: Main Island Rd, Jones Bay
Phone: 869-469-8230
Website: www.thegintrapnevis.com
Hours: noon-2:30pm & 5-9pm
Price: mains US$18-40

Spice Mill provides the rustic beach shack a contemporary and opulent facelift with its shingle roof, crayfish-trap lighting, and dugout-canoe bar. While the lunch buffet geared for cruise passengers is nothing special, the local fruit and fresh fish are transformed with delectable handmade rubs and hot sauces for dinner.

Thursday is barefoot beach barbeque and bonfire night, with a mouthwatering menu of roast suckling pig, Moroccan-style stuffed goat, and jerk chicken.From private group dining, catered parties or weddings, Spice Mill Restaurant's dedicated events team brings a level of quality and service that won't disappoint.

Address: Cockleshell Beach
Phone: 869-762-2160
Website: www.spicemillrestaurant.com
Hours: beach bar 10am-sunset, restaurant noon-4pm daily, 5:30-9:30pm Fri-Wed
Price: mains lunch US$10-20, dinner US$28-48

Reggae Beach Bar & Grill is located at the base of Cockleshell Bay on the southern peninsula of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Their little slice of heaven is protected by the surrounding hills, which help to calm the crystal clear Caribbean water. It features a beautiful white sand beach, picturesque views of the volcano peak on the island of Nevis, and sensational sunshine thanks to its southern exposure, making it the ideal destination for a day of fun in the sun.

At this castaway pub on gorgeous Cockleshell Beach, a rough-and-ready crowd feeds up on Caribs and seafood. When you set foot into this beautiful destination, you can get a massage or snorkel with exotic fish hiding out in the protected coral while sleeping it off on an umbrella-shaded beach lounger (US$10 per day) at Reggae Beach Bar . Fridays are the best night for the lobster festival (reservations recommended).

Wilbur, a famed pot-bellied pig who died in 2012, used to live here. You can look under the trees for the memorial.

Location: Cockleshell Beach
Phone: 869-762-5050
Website: www.reggaebeachbar.com
Hours: 10am-6pm Sat-Thu, to 10pm Fri
Price: mains EC$30-90

You can join local families for cheap drinks and gigantic platters of grilled fish and lobster served family-style on plastic dishes amid nautical decor at this fuss-free waterfront staple. Everything is caught that day by the owners and prepared in the open kitchen at Sprat Net Bar & Grill. Wednesdays, when a band whips everyone into a shimmying frenzy, are the best night.

If you're self-catering, the catch of the day can be purchased next door starting at 4 p.m.

Address: Old Rd, Middle Island
Phone: 869-465-7535
Hours: 6-11pm Wed-Sun
Price: mains EC$40-125

This elegant veranda restaurant, which overlooks Basseterre from one of the city's more upscale residential areas, provides a diverse and intriguing menu of Caribbean cuisine with a strong foreign flavor.

The kitchen's ambition is evident in dishes like Caribbean bouillabaisse with saffron, panko-breaded fish and chips, and fresh wild-mushroom bruschetta. You should make a reservation for dinner before your each Serendipity.

Address:3 Wigley Ave
Hours: 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 5:30-10pm Mon-Sat
Price: mains US$26-45

El Fredo's is a busy lunchtime hotspot that attracts both locals and cruise ship passengers looking to try Kittitian cuisine. Try the creole snapper, garlic shrimp, oxtail soup, or goat stew, which are all served with a variety of side dishes, including delectable dumplings. The atmosphere is laid-back Caribbean calm, but the homemade sauce is fiery!

They are a tiny family firm whose name is a combination of the names of the co-owners' father and sister, both of whom are of Santa Domingan descent; Freda and Alfred! They provide delicious local cuisine for your enjoyment. Come in and enjoy fresh, local cuisine that never fails to satisfy.

Location: cnr Bay & Sandown Rds
Phone: 869-466-8871
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElFredosRestaurantandBar
Hours; 11am-4pm Tue-Sat
Price: mains EC$30-50