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Seafood restaurant in Castries
What should I order at The Coal Pot Restaurant?
What to order
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Mussels Provençal
Recommended and described as scrumptious, with reviewers specifically calling out the starter as a standout.
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Red Snapper With Coconut Curry Sauce
Praised as part of an excellent meal and described as sublime, with the fish noted as possibly the best ever eaten.
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Large Shrimps With Creole Sauce
Recommended for its tasty, customizable Creole sauce and strong flavor, with the reviewer asking for it to be made spicier and saying it delivered.
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Callaloo Soup
Mentioned as a delicious local dish and positively highlighted by reviewers trying the restaurant’s regional offerings.
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Green Fig & Saltfish
Called delicious by reviewers and recommended as a local specialty worth trying.
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Tuna
Praised for being expertly grilled to suit dietary restrictions and for tasting very good with lemon instead of butter or oil.
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Dorado
Recommended multiple times for being super good, fresh, tender, and full of flavor, especially with garlic butter sauce.
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Lobster
Strongly recommended because one reviewer said it was the best they had ever had, making it a standout dish.
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Pork Tenderloin
Mentioned as delicious and part of a memorable waterfront meal.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 3 PM, 6:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 3 PM, 6:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 3 PM, 6:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 3 PM, 6:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 3 PM, 6:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About The Coal Pot Restaurant
The Coal Pot Restaurant is a seafood restaurant in Castries, Saint Lucia. It offers dine-in, outdoor seating, and takeout, and it is known for its waterfront location and views of the marina. Reviews consistently praise the fresh seafood, including dorado, crab back, callaloo soup, and pumpkin soup, along with the calm atmosphere and attentive service. The restaurant also gets frequent mention for its romantic, cozy setting and scenic dining by the water.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is The Coal Pot Restaurant known for?
It is best known for seafood served right on the waterfront, especially dorado, red snapper, lobster, and crab back. Reviewers repeatedly mention the view over the water, the romantic lighting, and how fresh and flavorful the fish tastes.
What dishes are most recommended at The Coal Pot Restaurant?
The most frequently praised dishes are dorado, crab back, red snapper with coconut curry sauce, large shrimps with Creole sauce, mussels Provençal, and lobster with garlic butter. Reviewers also call out callaloo soup and pumpkin soup as standout starters.
What is the atmosphere like at The Coal Pot Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, romantic, trendy, and upscale, with dim lighting and a chic rustic look by the water. It suits couples looking for a special dinner, but reviewers also mention groups and solo diners, especially for a relaxed lunch or dinner.
Is The Coal Pot Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The Coal Pot Restaurant is in the $$$ range, so it is a pricier meal, but reviewers often say the food and setting justify it. One review called it amazing value for less than £80 per person, while others mention the quality of the seafood and the special waterfront experience.
Do you need a reservation at The Coal Pot Restaurant?
Yes, dinner reservations are recommended, and reviewers mention reserving a waterfront table for the best experience. This is especially useful because the restaurant can be busy at peak lunch or dinner times, even though service is often described as quick and attentive.
Is parking available at The Coal Pot Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Coal Pot Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Coal Pot Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
