"The child of Mamie Rose, one of the island’s legendary Creole cooks and restaurateurs back in the day, Coco Lake was destined to join the family business. After returning from his military service in France, his mother encouraged him to open his own restaurant, and he’s become a fixture on the Marigot waterfront. Daily specials like goat and chicken curry and stewed oxtail sell out early in the day. He also serves steak, red snapper, tuna, salmon, and mahi-mahi prepared in various ways, but his specialty is conch Creole, a signature that you can’t find elsewhere. The conch strips are tender, with subtle flavors of butter, green bell pepper, and herbs, accompanied by seasoned rice, sweet plantain, potato salad, and green salad. The creamy mango colada is one for the books. [$ - $$]" - Maria C. Hunt