Explore Rabot Restaurant

Opening Times

Open everyday to internal and external guests:

Breakfast

07:00h – 10:00h

Lunch

12:00h – 15:00h

Dinner

18:00h – 22:00h

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Rabot Restaurant

exclusive cacao cuisine in a spectacular setting Rabot Restaurant is one of Saint Lucia’s most popular foodie destinations.

Inspired by the rare cacao growing on Rabot Estate, our exclusive menu uses cacao sometimes as a light and subtle spice, sometimes as a delicate infusion, but always in a natural, healthy and exciting harmony. After all, cacao has been used as a savoury ingredient for over 3,000 years and as a sweet ingredient for only 500.

The restaurant is open to residents and non-residents. For external diners, we recommend that you make a reservation. For booking requests within 24 hours, please call us to confirm your reservation.

the original CACAO CUISINE

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Dessert

Drinks

take a unique, culinary journey through our cacao cuisine

We explore the sweet and savoury nature of our favourite crop.

Across our menus, we use cacao from the Rabot Estate and our island grower partners, paired together with superb local produce found on Saint Lucia. From a huge array of fresh fish and seafood to delicate salad leaves, fruit and vegetables. Our menus draw on:

The rare cacao we grow here
Fresh, tangy cacao pulp – it surrounds the beans in the pod and can be found in our cocktails, sorbets and ice creams
Roasted cacao nibs – they play a key role as a spice; an infuser of toasty and nutty flavours
Our award-winning dark Saint Lucian chocolate – harmoniously balancing dressings, dips and, of course, desserts!

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Dine at an award winning restaurant

It’s not just the majestical view of Petit Piton that people come for, find out for yourself what our ‘cacao-inspired’ menus mean for you and pick your favourite.

Why not have a cocktail at the Cacao Bar as you choose, your table is ready whatever your flavour and whenever you are ready.

The Cacao Bar

We’re as serious about alcohol as we are about chocolate. Opening Hours 10:00H – 23:00H*

Surrounded by cacao on the Rabot Estate, we started stirring it into cocktails – the nutty and buttery nib, the lychee-like pulp, the roasted shells and the creamy chocolate. Then we added other natural, fragrant ingredients from the Estate. Experimentation paved the way for innovation, and soon enough we’d created a playbook of cocktail recipes to delight our guests.

Set within the Rabot Restaurant, the Cacao Bar is the perfect spot for sundowners as you take in the mesmerising views. We also welcome you to come and simply enjoy a dessert in our lounge area. They pair perfectly with our library of cocktails and dessert wines.

*in-house guests are welcome to stay later

Drinks Menu

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saturday night entertainment happy hour at 5pm-6pm and live music at 7:30pm-9:30pm

This weekend we continue our Live Entertainment Series. Kicking off with Happy Hour at 5pm-6pm, it’s buy one drink get the other half price.

Then as the sun retreats behind Petit Piton and the night comes alive, and MTX Band begins.

Come for the drinks, stay for the live music.

Reserve a table now

Cacao inspired Experiences

The Velvetised Afternoon Tea

Available Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 15:30 to 17:00.

For the ultimate cacao indulgence, join us for a unique afternoon tea experience. Savour a selection of dainty sandwiches and freshly baked pastries served with luxurious hot chocolate made in the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser.

Frequently Asked Questions

If your question about dining at Rabot Restaurant or visiting the Cacao Bar is not answered here, please contact us at reservations@thehotelchocolat.com.

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Can non-residents dine at Rabot Restaurant?

Yes. Rabot Restaurant welcomes both Rabot Hotel guests and external diners. We recommend making a reservation in advance, particularly for dinner.

Do I need to reserve a table at Rabot Restaurant?

External diners are advised to book ahead. For reservation requests within 24 hours, please call the team directly to confirm availability.

What are Rabot Restaurant’s opening times?

Rabot Restaurant is open every day. Breakfast is served from 07:00 to 10:00, lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner from 18:00 to 22:00.

Where is Rabot Restaurant located?

Rabot Restaurant is located on Rabot Estate near Soufrière, in the south-west of Saint Lucia. It forms part of Rabot Hotel and overlooks the surrounding rainforest and Petit Piton.

What is cacao cuisine?

Cacao cuisine explores both the sweet and savoury qualities of cacao. The restaurant uses cacao grown on Rabot Estate and by local island growers as a spice, infusion and ingredient alongside fresh Saint Lucian produce, fish, seafood, fruit and vegetables.

Does every dish at Rabot Restaurant taste like chocolate?

No. Cacao is used in several different ways and is often subtle. Roasted cacao nibs can add nutty and toasted flavours, while cacao pulp brings fresh, fruity notes to cocktails, sorbets and ice creams. Chocolate is also used in selected sauces, dressings and desserts.

What is the Cacao Bar?

The Cacao Bar is located within Rabot Restaurant and serves cacao-inspired cocktails, drinks, dessert wines and desserts. It is open from 10:00 to 23:00, with in-house hotel guests welcome to stay later.