The French Verandah

Description:

• The island's finest dining is at one of the candlelit tables on the waterfront terrace of Mariners Hotel, overlooking Villa Beach. There is an elegance to the service and setting, the cuisine is well crafted, and the ingredients first rate. There is a harmonious blending of regional dishes and French favorites, such as a choice between Vincentian callaloo and conch soup or else snails in garlic butter. Many international dishes also appear in the chef's repertoire, including lobster crepes or fish salad Tahitian style. Our favorite main courses are the grilled yellowfin tuna or the shrimp in a mango-and-coconut salsa, the latter with real island flavor. Classic French main courses also appear on the menu, including grilled beef tenderloin with a black-pepper sauce.

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010