Its location couldn't be better in the middle of Gustavia's Carré d'Or, privy billionaire fashionistas that stalk shops like Hermes and Cartier. Now the street is also home to this Santorini-inspired lounge and eatery known simply as "Le 88". Arranged under a covered courtyard off Rue du Port, a lively courtyard is arranged in umbrellas and cushioned outdoor chairs popular for lunch and late night drinks. Inside, a more serious dining room is found with open-kitchen and chill setting of iced buckets of white and sparkling wines offering a menu of tzazikis, hummus, calamari and grilled fish dishes ideal for long lunches and casual village dinners. Afterwards, a patio lounge and outdoor bar perks to life once it's dark with live lounge acts and rotating DJs in a space that's quickly become a St. Barts hotspot.
Tips
Gustavia’s Carré d’Or gains Greek eatery with evening lounge that’s a popular alternative to the town’s more touristy, typical haunts.
Last Word
The space looks not unlike the tavernas one might find in Oia or Mykonos but with dressed-up crowd of St. Barts locals that have christened it the latest it-lounge for the over-40 single set.
