Lil' Chef - Prime Seafood & Tapas On The Bay

4.0

25 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for outdoor dining

** Please note that Lil' Chef is temporarily closed. Our sister restaurant, Big Chef Steakhouse, remains open. For more information please visit bigchefsteakhouse.com **

Formerly branded as Tapas On The Bay, Lil' Chef takes the 'little dishes from around the world' that Tapas was known for, and adds prime seafood, along with a well-selected lineup of fine wines, sangrias and other pitcher drinks.

Located on the waterfront, behind Big Chef Steakhouse, the funky, Spanish-styled setting is perfect for lunch, dinner or enjoying the breeze anytime. We're right next to a well-lit, secure dinghy dock, and offer free wi-fi for working or checking in with folks at home.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates, Caribbean
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(758) 451-2433
Website
http://www.lilchefstlucia.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Catering available, please contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Nestled on the edge of the water in Rodney Bay, immediately behind Big Chef Steakhouse, Lil’ Chef is a perfect location for your special occasion – be it a birthday, wedding reception, or corporate retreat, and is equally spectacular during the day and at night. Your reservation affords you the entire space for you and your guests, and we allow you to build your own package. Rent the space and arrange your own decor, food, drink and entertainment, let us take care of everything for you, or choose your preferred combination of the two. For enquiries please call +1 758 485 7189.

Location
Rodney Bay Village, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet LC01 401
Neighbourhood
Saint Lucia
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Lil' Chef is located in the heart of Rodney Bay, just a couple of minutes walk from the main Castries-Gros Islet Highway, and a short dinghy ride from the IGY Rodney Bay Marina (dinghy dock available).
Entertainment
Weekly live music on Thursdays during high season (November to April).
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

25 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Holidaying in St Lucia, fabulous place
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NYBGdiner VIP
New York City34 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 26, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
THIS PLACE DOES NOT EXist. it was folded into sister restaurant, big chef!!!
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Angelaj
Caribbean2 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 28, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
lol chef took our booking but when we arrived we were told it wasn’t open and had to eat at the big chef, had to wait an hour for our mains
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mkelaw VIP
Milwaukee53 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely small tapas restaurant with excellent food, service, and open air setting on the bay. Friday night music with Rob Zi and Phyness (sax and vocals) is an experience not to be missed. Perfect evening!
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JPNM
Caribbean2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicate cuisine with full flavours from the island and the sea, a delightful relaxed setting which includes the feel of being near the sea in the marina, and the chance to try a number of shared dishes because of the Tapas style. We return every time we visit the island, about twice a year, and love it.
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Fitfoodie12 VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amanda our server was wonderful. The food was amazing, loved the setting. Perfect experience.
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LeoD VIP
Charlotte16 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 5, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Worse tapas I ever had. Had dinner night before at Big Chef and it was amazing . This was terrible
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ElenaK
Montreal3 reviews
1.0
Dined on November 28, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was overcooked. Not tasty at all. The restaurant located on the water ... the smell from the water is not fresh. The prices are high, the quality is Very low.
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NicoleL
Cincinnati12 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend dinner here. The atmosphere is beautiful, as you gaze into the waters while hearing live music. The food was also divine. My partner and I shared 5 tapas and were impressed with the creativity, presentation, and most importantly, the taste. The bruschetta and salmon lollipops were simply divine. It's also adult friendly, so it has a more relaxed and/or romantic vibe.
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JosephM VIP
New York City12 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 19, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Live music Friday night!!! Amazing atmosphere and environment. Food presentation is outstanding and spare ribs fall right off the bone. Great mixture of cuisines Asian and Spanish flare. summer pre-fixed menu is an outstanding deal!!! Can barely eat dessert after your entree. This tapas place will be an upcoming restaurant!!!
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Lil' Chef - Prime Seafood & Tapas On The Bay is rated 4 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Google Map for Lil' Chef - Prime Seafood & Tapas On The Bay

Rodney Bay Village, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet LC01 401

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Saint Lucia
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates, Caribbean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Lil' Chef is located in the heart of Rodney Bay, just a couple of minutes walk from the main Castries-Gros Islet Highway, and a short dinghy ride from the IGY Rodney Bay Marina (dinghy dock available).
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Weekly live music on Thursdays during high season (November to April).
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.lilchefstlucia.com/
Phone number
(758) 451-2433
Catering
Catering available, please contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Nestled on the edge of the water in Rodney Bay, immediately behind Big Chef Steakhouse, Lil’ Chef is a perfect location for your special occasion – be it a birthday, wedding reception, or corporate retreat, and is equally spectacular during the day and at night. Your reservation affords you the entire space for you and your guests, and we allow you to build your own package. Rent the space and arrange your own decor, food, drink and entertainment, let us take care of everything for you, or choose your preferred combination of the two. For enquiries please call +1 758 485 7189.

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