Martinique is a Department (state) of France, so you'd expect that the locals would know a thing or two about great food. Visitors will find fine French and Creole food in Martinique, featuring both classic and modern fusion preparations.
Courtesy SBPR Corp./Martinique Promotion Bureau/CMT USAA charming 19th-century colonial manor recently converted into a 30-room "hotel de charme," Saint Aubin boasts one of the finest restaurants in Martinique. Chef Joélle Rosemain entices visitors with homemade culinary delights tapping traditional French, as well as local Creole influences, and utilizing fresh ingredients primarily culled from the hotel’s on-site garden.
Located on the newly expanded terrace of the main house of the romantic Plein Soleil Hotel, this restaurant features innovative gourmet dishes that combine traditional French and Creole cuisine to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
Recently ranked among the 70 best new restaurants worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler, Le Belem serves up gourmet French cuisine in an elegant atmosphere befitting Martinique's sole five-star property -- the Relais et Chateaux Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa.
One of Martinique's prime spots for traditional Creole cuisine, La Villa Creole is located in the lively resort area of Trois-Ilets, a short ferry ride across the bay from the capital city of Fort-de-France. Dining is al fresco on the terrace of a traditional Creole home, with nightly live music performed by the restaurant's owner, Mr. Bruyère-Dawson.
La Plantation
French culinary delights on a level with those found in the finest eateries in Paris can be enjoyed at this modern restaurant housed in a charming colonial home located in the Fort-de-France suburb of Le Lamentin. Here, renowned French Chef Frederic Apiou, formerly of Georges V and Taillevent -- both top haute cuisine Parisian restaurants carrying Michelin ratings -- serves the best of France in the heart of the Caribbean.Traditional French gastronomy is also always the order of the day at La Cave a Vin, one of the finest restaurants in Fort-de-France and among the best places in Martinique to purchase the finest French wines. The restaurant is located along the capital city's signature retail throughfare, Rue Victor Hugo, providing a scrumptuous respite for the shopping weary.
Le Brédas
Nestled in Martinique's lush tropical interior, Le Brédas offers a quintessential Martinican experience with French/Creole fusion cuisine prepared by internationally acclaimed local chef, Jean-Charles Brédas. Dishes are served on ceramic plates crafted by esteemed local potter, Victor Anicet, while Brédas' wife, Marie-Julie, is the very embodiment of Martinique's legendary warm hospitality.Fleur de Sel
Also located in Trois-Ilets, Fleur de Sel offers traditional French gastronomy in a charming colonial style home. Among the many specialties, the Foie gras and Scallops are not to be missed.Les Deux Gros
This charming eatery located in the town of Case Pilot on Martinique's Caribbean coast brings the distinctively delectable flavors of France's southwestern region to the Caribbean. Sublime sea views complement Chef Matthieu Jolly's culinary creations in a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.For a truly unique dining experience, Ilet Oscar is tough to beat. This rustic restaurant and guesthouse is located on its own private island, a short boat ride from Martinique's mid-Atlantic coast. Owing to its location, seafood is king here with fresh-caught options changing regularly depending on what's biting in the surrounding waters.
