Mi Brasa St Barth: Latin Grill and Cocktails in Gustavia

“Brasa” means the coals themselves — and Mi Brasa builds its menu around live-fire grilling in the South American tradition, with the cocktail list to match.

What Is Mi Brasa?

Mi Brasa is a grill-forward restaurant with a South American accent — char-licked meats and seafood cooked over open coals, finished with the kind of bright, herby sauces (chimichurri and its relatives) that cut through the smoke. It leans more casual and more social than the island’s French fine-dining rooms, with a livelier bar scene and a menu built for sharing rather than a formal three-course structure.

It’s a good fit for a group that wants real flavor and a bit of energy without going full beach-club spectacle.

What to Order

• Whatever comes straight off the grill that night — a short rib, a whole fish, or a mixed grill platter for the table
• Chimichurri or a similar herb sauce on the side for everything — it’s the connective tissue of the menu
• A pisco sour or other South American classic cocktail to start
• Grilled vegetables or a simple salad to cut the richness of the meal

Reservations & Timing

Mi Brasa’s bar area tends to fill up early in the evening, so arrive on the earlier side if you want a relaxed drink before dinner rather than a wait. For dinner itself, a same-week reservation is usually enough outside of the busiest holiday stretch (Christmas–New Year), but book a few days ahead for a Friday or Saturday in peak season.

Budget

Moderate-to-upscale — shareable grill plates keep the per-person cost a little more reasonable than a formal French tasting menu, especially if you’re dining as a group.

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