While the main priority on St. Lucia vacations is maximizing your beach time, that doesn't mean you won't have time to dine on some gourmet cuisine. The luxury island is fairly quiet, but brimming with dining options for all types of foodies, culinary experts or anyone with a hefty appetite, so when you make reservations at one of the many beautiful Caribbean villas on the island, you can start adding some quality dining spots to your itinerary.

Here are some restaurants to look out for on your trip:

La Haut Restaurant
The New York Times recommends La Haut, the "go-to" spot for Creole cuisine that pulls diverse international flavors to add an extra kick to every dish. It's easy to spend hours dining here, as you stare out at the towering Pitons while munching on fish cakes and pumpkin fries, both specialty dishes at the high-class restaurant. A total of three outdoor balconies offer many diners the chance to soak up the breathtaking vista and enjoy some of the finest meals, all of which use locally grown ingredients when possible.

Dasheene
Ready to venture out of your luxury rental and feast on a never-ending meal? Head to Dasheene on a Thursday evening, where executive chef Mark Tan cooks up one of the biggest buffet feasts you'll ever lay your eyes on. With plates like roast conch with pickled vegetables, plantain gratin with coconut rum sauce, Cajun Creole vegetable bakes and coconut soup, you'll feel like the king and queen of the island indulging in this authentic dinner spread. If it's live entertainment you're craving, you can hit up the Sunday brunch, where a St. Lucian "Shak-Shak" band keeps the atmosphere light all morning and early afternoon.

Rainforest Hideaway
For an all-around luxurious experience, make reservations at Rainforest Hideaway. Your evening will start off with a ferry ride to Marigot's inner bay, where you'll find this restaurant jutting out over the water. Considered one of the most beautiful bay scenes in the Caribbean, this dockside restaurant creates the perfect experience for anyone seeking a romantic night out with a special someone. With live jazz serenading guests on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the atmosphere is tough to beat, and the cuisine is equally as satisfying. When you need a night off from cooking dinners in the kitchen of your luxury vacation rentals, this can be the perfect answer.

Are you interested in luxury vacation rentals? Contact Villas of Distinction today at 800.289.0900 where a qualified villa expert will help you explore which luxury villa best suits your lifestyle.