Centre Chez Jojo (JoJo Burger)
The island's go-to burger shack where locals and yacht crews meet in flip-flops.
Why Go
Behind the modest storefront on Route de Lorient hides one of St Barth's worst-kept secrets: a gourmet burger joint that has quietly out-cooked half the island's white-tablecloth kitchens for over a decade. Elisabeth and her husband turn homemade brioche buns, line-caught fish, and the occasional slab of foie gras into the kind of no-fuss meal you'll find yourself craving three days into your trip — usually while sandy, salty, and still in a swimsuit.
The Experience
Pull up a plastic chair on the covered terrace, order at the counter, and let the trade winds do the rest. The vibe is deliberately un-St-Barth: no reservation drama, no dress code, no €40 rosé markup. You'll share the room with surfers coming off Lorient Beach, French families on their weekly grocery run, and the odd megayacht chef sneaking a day-off cheeseburger. Service is quick and warm, portions are generous, and the whole meal — beer included — usually costs less than a single starter down in Gustavia. It's the closest thing the island has to a locals' canteen, and that's exactly the point.
What to Try
The fish burger is the runaway favorite — a thick fillet of whatever came off the boat that morning, layered onto a house-baked bun with crisp lettuce and a punchy sauce. Purists should order the classic cheeseburger and add a fried organic egg on top; the foie gras upgrade is worth doing at least once. Round it out with a fresh mango or passion fruit smoothie, and grab a burrito or quesadilla to go for the beach tomorrow.
Insider Tip
They're closed Tuesdays and slammed at lunch — call ahead (+590 590 27 50 33) and order takeaway, then drive two minutes down the road to Lorient Beach. Eat on the sand under the sea grapes; it's the best-value 'beach club' lunch you'll have on the island. Cash and small bills are appreciated.
The Practical Stuff
Address: 1124 Route de Lorient, Lorient 97133. Hours: roughly 11am–10pm, Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesdays; hours can shift in low season, so call first). Price range: €10–19 for burgers; a full meal with drink typically runs €20–30 per person — a genuine bargain by St Barth standards. Casual counter service with outdoor seating; takeaway and delivery via Access.sb. No reservations needed. A short drive from Saint-Jean, Gustavia, or the airport.
Pair It With
- Absolute Hot Yoga Guide — Sweat it out in Gustavia in the morning, then reward yourself with a fish burger and a passion fruit smoothie on the drive back east.
- A fleur de peau - St Barth Guide — Do your Saint-Jean boutique browsing first, then swing five minutes down the coast to Lorient for a no-pretense lunch that won't blow the shopping budget.
- 6e SENS MASSAGE Wellness Beauty Saint Barth Guide — Grab a light burrito or salad to-go before or after a spa session — the ideal low-key fuel that won't undo the massage.
