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Tapas On The Bay - Lil' Chef - Prime Seafood & Tapas On The Bay, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet

Lil' Chef - Prime Seafood & Tapas On The Bay

4.0
4
25 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
8:00 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
  • 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.
  • 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

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

25 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  2. NYBGdiner

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    1.0

    32 reviews

    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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  3. Angelaj

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    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

    1 person found this helpful

  4. mkelaw

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    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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  5. JPNM

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  6. Fitfoodie12

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. LeoD

    VIP

    Charlotte

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    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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  8. ElenaK

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. NicoleL

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. JosephM

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    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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FAQs

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
8:00 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
  • 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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