Gustavia, St Barts — Restaurants, Beaches & Addresses
The capital and harbor of Saint-Barthélemy. Around the horseshoe-shaped port you’ll find the island’s duty-free luxury boutiques, galleries, restaurants and nightlife — with Shell Beach a short walk from the center.

Beaches in this area
- Shell Beach : A unique shell beach in Gustavia, steps from the shops and restaurants. The harbor's only beach: little sand but thousands of seashells, per
Restaurants
- Bagatelle St-Barth : Gustavia, A chic, festive French bistro on Gustavia harbour. Southern-French cooking, magnums of rosé and an atmosphere that builds through dinner.
- Beefbar St. Barth : Gustavia, The Beefbar steakhouse at Fouquet's Saint-Barth. Exceptional cuts and a view over Gustavia harbour.
- Bonito : Gustavia, Latin-Asian fusion perched in the hills with panoramic views over Gustavia and the sea.
- Eddy's Ghetto : Gustavia, A laid-back Gustavia institution set in a lush tropical garden. Generous Creole and Asian cooking, no reservations.
- L'Isola : Gustavia, Refined Italian dining in the heart of Gustavia: house-made fresh pasta, Piedmont truffle in season and a fine cellar in an elegant Creole h
- Shellona : Gustavia, A Greek-Mediterranean beach club and restaurant on Shell Beach, Gustavia. Sun-soaked lunches, loungers and sunset.
Hotels
- Fouquet's Saint-Barth : Gustavia, The former Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf, now Fouquet's. Perched above Gustavia, with views over the harbour and the yachts.
Villas
- Le Collectionist : Gustavia, A house of hand-picked exceptional villas, with bespoke trips and high-end concierge.
- Marla Villas : Gustavia, Locally owned family agency since 1998: over 180 villas plus attentive concierge service, with an office in Gustavia.
- My Villa in St-Barth : Gustavia, Over 450 villas for rent and properties for sale, with bespoke concierge service.
- SBH Villas : Gustavia, Agency specialised in luxury villa rentals and concierge, in the heart of Gustavia.
- Sibarth Villa Rentals : Gustavia, The reference in St. Barth villa rentals since 1974, based in the historic Maison Suédoise in Gustavia.
Shopping
- Cartier Gustavia : Gustavia, Cartier jewellery and watches on Gustavia's main shopping street, in the duty-free zone.
- Diamond Genesis : Gustavia, Fine jewellery and luxury watches in the heart of Gustavia. Rolex, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels.
- Hermès Saint-Barthélemy : Gustavia, The Hermès maison in the heart of Gustavia, set in a tropical garden. Leather goods, silk and pieces sometimes exclusive to the island.
- Louis Vuitton Gustavia : Gustavia, Louis Vuitton boutique on Quai de la République. Each summer, a 'Saint Barth' capsule collection sold only on the island.
- Marché aux Poissons de Gustavia : Gustavia, Small fish market at the harbour entrance. Every morning, local fishermen drop off the day's catch: tuna, mahi-mahi, red snapper.
Groceries
- 19 52 La Cave du Port Franc : Gustavia, Wine and spirits cellar on Rue du Bord de Mer in Gustavia.
- American Gourmet : Gustavia, Grocery store on Rue du Général de Gaulle in Gustavia.
- Boulangerie Choisy : Gustavia, Bakery on Rue du Roi Oscar II in Gustavia, open every day from 5:30am.
- La Fayette Wine Shop : Gustavia, Wine shop on Rue Lafayette in Gustavia.
- Le Cellier du Gouverneur : Gustavia, Wine cellar on Rue de la République in Gustavia.
- Le Goût du Vin : Gustavia, Wine shop on Rue du Roi Oscar II in Gustavia.
- Patisserie Carambole : Gustavia, Pastry shop on Rue Victor Hugo in Gustavia.
- Pitou's Cellar St Barth : Gustavia, Wine cellar on Rue Samuel Fahlberg in Gustavia.
- Tom Food : Gustavia, Neighborhood grocery store on Rue August Nyman in Gustavia.
Bars & Nightlife
- BAZ Bar : Gustavia, Bête à Z'Ailes — a sushi bar and live-jazz spot on Gustavia harbour. One of the island's best-loved music venues.
- Le Select : Gustavia, Legendary bar since 1949, the inspiration for Jimmy Buffett's hit 'Cheeseburger in Paradise'. The soul of Gustavia.
- Saint Barth Yacht Club : Gustavia, Gustavia's social yacht club. A bar with direct views over the harbour and the yachts.
Services
- Barthloc Rental : Gustavia, Gustavia rental: cars, scooters and quad bikes, a short walk from the harbour and five minutes from the airport.
- Port de Gustavia : Gustavia, Gustavia's marina, one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean. Host to mega-yachts from around the world.
Art & Culture
- Eden Fine Art / Almosnino : Gustavia, Fine-art gallery on Rue du Roi Oscar II, showing paintings and sculptures by established artists.
- Les Artisans : Gustavia, Shop-gallery on Rue du Général de Gaulle bringing together paintings, sculptures and artisan creations inspired by St. Barth.
- Musée Territorial Wall House : Gustavia, The island's museum, set in one of Gustavia's oldest stone buildings. The story of St. Barth, from the Swedish era to today.
- Space Gallery St Barth : Gustavia, Contemporary art gallery in Gustavia's Carré d'Or, showing international artists and the art partner of Eden Rock.
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