Sella St. Barts

Sella sits on the Plage de Public in Saint Barthélemy. The dining room focuses on a Mediterranean and Italian menu, with a heavy emphasis on seafood.

Sella is a better choice than the restaurants lining the main port because it trades the harbor's motor-yacht congestion for the quiet of the public beach. While most nearby kitchens lean into the fast-paced, high-turnover nature of the island’s core, this space moves at the speed of the coastline. The room runs smart, providing a formal environment that feels disconnected from the scramble of the more commercial waterfront districts. It succeeds by isolating itself from the hubbub, making it the right venue for those who prefer their sea bass without a side of aggressive street traffic.