Countdown to the new season! Who’s tracking restaurant reopenings and new spots?

[Patrickshuart]

Bonjour everyone,


As we head into autumn, I’m getting excited starting to plan ahead for the upcoming 2026/2027 season on the island.


It seems like there are always a few exciting changes around Gustavia and the beach bays during the downtime! I've been keeping an eye out for updates on classics making a return (excited to hear chatter about La Licorne!), along with any news on the hotel dining room reopenings.


For those on island or following closely:


Are there any official opening dates floating around for your favorite local spots returning from low-season break?


Any rumors or announcements about brand-new dining concepts or chef movements opening up in Gustavia or around the beaches this year?

Would love to hear what everyone is most excited to book first once the high-season countdown officially begins!


Merci beaucoup!

 

[Amery]

You might want to check the recent thread entitled "Article about new restaurants coming this season..."
It mentions Zuma (in OC space), Loulou (Shell Beach) and the relocation of Kinugawa to St Jean. There has also been mention of CREAM going into the old Robuchon bakery space, Langosteria as the new restaurant at Cheval Blanc as well as Airelles taking ownership of Guanahani which will bring a new restaurant to the hotel. Also see below, I believe this list was posted elsewhere on the forum.

 

[Patrickshuart]

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You might want to check the recent thread entitled "Article about new restaurants coming this season..."
It mentions Zuma (in OC space), Loulou (Shell Beach) and the relocation of Kinugawa to St Jean. There has also been mention of CREAM going into the old Robuchon bakery space, Langosteria as the new restaurant at Cheval Blanc as well as Airelles taking ownership of Guanahani which will bring a new restaurant to the hotel. Also see below, I believe this list was posted elsewhere on the forum.
okay… thank you! I will go through the list

 

[amyb]

Nicely played Amery.

 

[cassidain]

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[Greg W]

Hi everyone. WIMCO just posted a long post with restaurant news for the upcoming season. It's very detailed and informative.
Link here: https://www.wimco.com/blog/st-barth...restaurants-in-st-barth-the-2026-dining-guide

 

[amyb]

Seems truer than ever

SO MANY RESTAURANTS, SO LITTLE TIME

 

[davesmom]

Hi everyone. WIMCO just posted a long post with restaurant news for the upcoming season. It's very detailed and informative.
Link here: https://www.wimco.com/blog/st-barth...restaurants-in-st-barth-the-2026-dining-guide

This was the article I sent to DD and it was very informative! For sure, I would like to try some of the new ones and they sound really good!

 

[cassidain]

The IG says Eden to Go reopens tomorrow

 

[Vansolfo]

Bonjour everyone,


As we head into autumn, I’m getting excited starting to plan ahead for the upcoming 2026/2027 season on the island.


It seems like there are always a few exciting changes around Gustavia and the beach bays during the downtime! I've been keeping an eye out for updates on classics making a return (excited to hear chatter about La Licorne!), along with any news on the hotel dining room reopenings.


For those on island or following closely:


Are there any official opening dates floating around for your favorite local spots returning from low-season break?


Any rumors or announcements about brand-new dining concepts or chef movements opening up in Gustavia or around the beaches this year?

Would love to hear what everyone is most excited to book first once the high-season countdown officially begins!


Merci beaucoup!

Gustavia's port area has some crazy new energy this season. If you haven't checked them out yet, look into recent spots like Pablo for its sharing-plates rooftop concept or Bar des Prés by Cyril Lignac. Booking 2–4 weeks in advance for high season is definitely a must now!

 

[cec1]

The IG says Eden to Go reopens tomorrow

It must have been a “soft opening” — lots of people sitting there yesterday at outside tables.

 

[Gabriel Balthazar]

Gabriel here. I was born on the island and I'm co-founder of St Barth Experience, so I keep a close eye on what's reopening. Here's what I have, mostly from the places' own announcements (a few come from a September calendar, so a quick call before you go is worth it):

– Back already: Le Toiny (Oct 13); Bar des Prés, Mamo, Pablo, Le Tamarin (Oct 15); Eddy's (Oct 17); Eden Rock and Sella (Oct 19).
– This week: Shellona (21); Cheval Blanc, Le Barthélemy, Bagatelle, La Petite Plage (22); Christopher, Nikki Beach, Gyp Sea Beach Club (23); La Guérite on the beach (24).
– End of the month: Le Ti and Fouquet's (29), Manapany (30).
– November: Le Guanahani reopens as Airelles on Nov 1; La Guérite Gustavia (4); Le Sereno and Al Mare around Nov 16 per their site (someone here mentioned Oct 28).

Already open: L'Esprit, La Casina, Le Repaire, Grain de Sel.

And the Gourmet Festival runs Nov 9–15, with 14 guest chefs in 12 restaurants. Those dinners are the ones to book early.