Restaurant Scams in St. Lucia

Soufrière Restaurant Undisclosed Cover Charge

Small restaurants and roadside eateries near Soufrière town and along the drive toward the Sulphur Springs sometimes add undisclosed "cover charges," "table fees," or inflated prices for tourists compared to what locals pay. The price discrepancy is not mentioned until the bill arrives, and some establishments present menus without prices. Visitors who query the charges can face aggressive pushback.