St Eustatius Food and Drink

Despite the island’s small size, there is a good range of restaurants offering different blends of imported cuisine mainly from Europe, Asia and the United States. The dozen or so hotel restaurants are probably the best, dining is generally relaxed and informal. Most menus feature well presented examples of burgers, pizzas and a fair range of Chinese dishes. Others specialise in Italian, French or Dutch cuisine; some go for an eclectic combination of all.

The local Creole-style cooking is particularly well suited to seafood, although there are few dishes that are particular to the island. The pickled conch shell meat, lobster and grilled fish are perennial favourites.

There are no licensing hours on the island – although most restaurants and bars are usually closed by midnight – and alcohol is virtually tax-free. Most well known brand names are available – a ‘Greenie’ is a Heineken.