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The Coal Pot Restaurant

4.5 (542 reviews)
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Dorado with garlic butter sauce

Mentioned multiple times as amazing, fresh, tender, and full of flavor with perfect sides, making it a standout seafood dish.

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Crab back starter

Frequently recommended as a delicious and memorable appetizer, described as a stuffed deviled crab and a must-try item.

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Barracuda

Praised for being perfectly grilled and flavorful, served with green curry or other accompaniments, making it a highly recommended entree.

4

Ribeye with red wine sauce

Noted for excellent taste and quality, recommended by reviewers who enjoyed the dish along with their drinks.

5

Shrimp in coconut curry sauce

Highlighted as delicious and well-prepared seafood, recommended for those who enjoy flavorful, tropical preparations.

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Lobster

Described as incredible and part of an outstanding meal experience, highly recommended for seafood lovers seeking a premium dish.

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Fish chowder

Mentioned as fantastic and flavorful, making it a great choice for an appetizer.

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Pumpkin soup

Noted as very good and a well-liked starter option.

Location details

Castries, LC

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Hours

Monday 12 to 3 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM
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 & services

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
  • Credit cards

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Frequently asked questions

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.

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