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Surprisingly, Saint Lucia has an abundance of places to eat. Locals
and visitors enjoy numerous choices, from sophisticated to casual.
Most serve customers outdoors on scenic patios, where meals are
accompanied by soft breezes and scents from the sea and mountains.
Saint Lucia is more international in its choice of cuisine than
the French islands or Dominica. You'll find all types of local specialties,
such as spicy chicken and grilled fresh fish, but many chefs have
been trained in Europe or the US, and their menus reflect this diversity.
Prices are sometimes high because many items must be imported. Dishes
made from local ingredients are usually a bargain.
Several exceptional restaurants are in resorts that also have informal
cafés and snack bars. Even if you're staying at a meals-included
hotel, make a point of trying some of the local restaurants, where
the food tends to be uniquely West Indian or Créole. You'll find
particularly good and original dishes at the little beachside cafés.
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