Zuma St Barth: Opening Date, Hours & How to Book a Table
Zuma St Barth opens on November 25, 2026 at 19 Rue de la République in Gustavia, St. Barthélemy, according to the restaurant’s own website. The new outpost of the London-born Japanese restaurant serves dinner and drinks seven nights a week from 6 pm to 1 am, and reservations for the opening season are already open online.
It is one of the most talked-about restaurant debuts of the 2026–27 season on St. Barts: a seasonal, harbor-view address from the Azumi Restaurant Group, the company behind Zuma in cities such as London, Dubai, Miami and Hong Kong. This guide covers what has been confirmed so far, what has not, and how to plan an evening there.
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Here is everything that has been officially announced, as of October 2026. Details such as the menu and prices had not yet been published at the time of writing.
| Detail | What’s confirmed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Name | Zuma Saint-Barth |
| Address | 19 Rue de la République, Gustavia, St. Barthélemy |
| Opening date | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 |
| Hours | Monday to Sunday, 6:00 pm to 1:00 am |
| Season | Seasonal; press announcements say it runs through April 2027 |
| Cuisine | Contemporary Japanese, izakaya-style plates for sharing |
| Kitchens | Main kitchen, sushi counter and robata grill |
| Drinks | Signature cocktails, wine and premium sake |
| Music | Resident DJs later in the evening |
| Operator | Azumi Restaurant Group |
| Reservations | Open now through the booking link on zumarestaurant.com |
| Menu & prices | Not yet published |
Where Is Zuma St Barth?
Zuma sits at 19 Rue de la République in central Gustavia, the small harbor capital on St. Barts’ sheltered west coast. Announcements describe the restaurant as overlooking the harbor, which puts it in the same few walkable blocks as many of the island’s best-known dining rooms, boutiques and bars. If you are building a dinner rotation for your trip, our guide to the best restaurants in Gustavia covers the established names nearby.
Because Zuma serves until 1 am, location matters more than usual. Gustavia is compact, but the island’s roads are steep and narrow, and evening parking in the center can be tight once high season begins. Staying on the hillsides around town lets you walk down for dinner and back after the DJ set: Villa JSA, an ocean-view villa in Lurin, for example, is about a 10-minute walk from Gustavia Harbor.
What to Expect: Food, Drinks and Atmosphere
The food
Zuma’s concept is modern Japanese cooking in the informal izakaya tradition, where dishes arrive in waves and are shared across the table rather than served as fixed courses. The St. Barts restaurant has three cooking stations: a main kitchen, a sushi counter and a robata grill (the charcoal grill used for skewers, meat and seafood). The restaurant group has not yet released a St. Barts menu, so we will not guess at specific dishes or prices; check the menu link on Zuma’s official page closer to opening.
The drinks
The announced drinks program centers on signature cocktails, a wine list and premium sake. Expect the bar to be a destination in its own right, since the venue is designed to shift from dinner into late-night drinks.
The room
Most seating is indoors, in what the launch materials describe as an intimate dining room with harbor views. A semi-outdoor area with high-top seats faces the waterfront and is aimed at pre- or post-dinner drinks. A high-top counter wraps around the resident DJ, and the energy is billed as building through the evening, starting with sunset cocktails and getting livelier later on.
How to Book Zuma St Barth
Reservations for Zuma St Barth are open now. The official page at zumarestaurant.com links to an online booking system with the calendar starting on opening night, November 25, 2026. A few practical tips:
- Book early for peak weeks. Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026) falls the day after opening, and Christmas and New Year’s are the island’s busiest dates. Lock in your table as soon as your travel dates are fixed.
- Plan at least 24 hours ahead. The Gustavia city guide Access lists a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for reservations, with confirmation by email (listing updated October 2026).
- Use the official booking link. Phone numbers and contact details on third-party listings did not all match local St. Barts formats when we checked, so book through Zuma’s own website rather than calling a number found elsewhere.
- Early or late? An early table suits a quieter dinner with the harbor at dusk; a later booking puts you closer to the DJ and the bar crowd.
- Ask about dress code and deposits when you book. Neither had been published as of October 2026.
Zuma St Barth and the 2026–27 Season
Many St. Barts restaurants close for part of the late-summer low season and reopen through October and November. Zuma’s November 25 debut lands at the start of the winter season, after the slower autumn weeks and just before the holiday rush. If you are deciding when to travel, our guide to St Barts in November covers weather, reopenings and events for the weeks around the opening.
| Date | What happens | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Now (October 2026) | Online reservations open | Book once flights and lodging are confirmed |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Zuma St Barth opens | Opening week is likely to fill first |
| Nov 26, 2026 | US Thanksgiving | Popular week for American visitors |
| Late Dec 2026 | Christmas and New Year’s | Island’s busiest dates; reserve well ahead |
| April 2027 | End of first season (per press announcements) | Confirm closing date before booking a spring trip |
Who Is Behind Zuma?
Zuma is run by the Azumi Restaurant Group, which also operates the ROKA, Oblix, Inko Nito and Etaru brands. The first Zuma opened in London with chef Rainer Becker, and the brand now has restaurants across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. Announcing the St. Barts opening in September 2026, Azumi CEO Sven Koch called the island a natural destination for the brand.
Zuma St Barth: Frequently Asked Questions
When does Zuma St Barth open?
Zuma St Barth is scheduled to open on November 25, 2026, according to the restaurant’s official website. Press announcements from September 2026 say the Gustavia restaurant will operate seasonally through April 2027.
Where is Zuma in St Barts?
Zuma St Barth is at 19 Rue de la République in central Gustavia, the harbor capital of St. Barthélemy, with views over Gustavia Harbor.
What are Zuma St Barth’s opening hours?
Zuma St Barth is listed as open Monday to Sunday from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am, serving dinner and late-night drinks with resident DJs. Confirm hours on the official website, as seasonal restaurants on St. Barts can adjust schedules.
How do I make a reservation at Zuma St Barth?
Reservations for Zuma St Barth are open through the booking link on zumarestaurant.com, starting from opening night on November 25, 2026. Book at least 24 hours ahead, and earlier for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s weeks.
What kind of food does Zuma St Barth serve?
Zuma St Barth serves contemporary Japanese cuisine in an izakaya style, with dishes meant for sharing from a main kitchen, a sushi counter and a robata grill. As of October 2026 the St. Barts menu and prices had not been published.
Is Zuma St Barth open all year?
No. Zuma St Barth is a seasonal restaurant; its first season runs from November 25, 2026, through April 2027, according to the announcements made at launch.
Plan Your Winter in St. Barts
Opening season and holiday weeks book up fast. Secure flights to St. Maarten (SXM) now, then connect to Gustaf III Airport (SBH) or the Gustavia ferry.
Search Flights to SXM →Sources: Zuma Saint-Barth official page (checked October 23, 2026); Luxury Travel Magazine (September 16, 2026); Haute Living (September 17, 2026); Access St. Barth listing (updated October 9, 2026).
*Affiliate links — we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Gustavia Harbor is not affiliated with Zuma or the Azumi Restaurant Group. Opening details are from official and press sources as of October 2026; confirm hours and booking terms directly with the restaurant.
Last updated: October 23, 2026
