Restaurants in St Barts L'Esprit Jean Claude Dufour dinner

One of the best restaurants on the island, L’Esprit Jean-Claude Dufour, sits just a few minutes from the beach in Saline. A highly talented chef, Dufour has more than 25 years of experience in Saint Barth, and his restaurant is a must for every visitor and resident to enjoy. 

Jean-Claude Dufour and his wife Sonia strive to provide the best of gourmet French cuisine in a romantic tropical garden set under an open roof for a moment of relaxed immersion. The staff takes care of every detail “just like at home”, with seasonal menus based on fresh products, but especially adorned with seasoning and sauces like you have never tasted before. 

To please the taste buds of neophytes, as well as the most demanding clientele, Jean-Claude Dufour uses ingredients from around the world and puts special effort into the presentation of his original recipes. Every course transports your senses to a new realm, while you are comfortably seated in a friendly, intimate ambiance.

In addition to regularly changing its menus to continually present new flavors, the restaurant maintains an excellent selection of well-priced quality wines that are sure to make you want to return for another memorable experience.

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