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Upscale lunch..
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For years, we have gone out to really nice lunches--Dreams, Kakao, etc. However, this year we are struggling to think of places that would suit that mold. Would prefer someplace with at least a view of the ocean, although it's not an absolute necessity. Any suggestions??
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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We haven't been to Pinel in years and years. Is there a menu for either Yellow Beach or Karibuni online? Do they have chair service there with wine served in a glass glass?? .
Not sure that Mary's Boon would qualify for what we want, but it is on the list for consideration..
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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Sorry, all our experiences at El Zafiro have been dismal. The location is beautiful, but all our experiences there have been bad.. I would never consider them upscale..
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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It is my understanding that Friar's opened back up which may fit a bit closer to Dreams, La Playa and Kakao. I did not eat at Marys Boon this last trip but it is probably in the upper tier right now. As for El Zafiro, it has improved dramatically and I am not sure when that took place but from range of options to quality it is a different experience. I was surprised, very pleasantly surprised, and while not at the level of what Dreams was it is pretty good now. I heard they got a new chef, not sure when that happened. I would guess you could get some recent reviews from the BSV crowd as they were a fairly steady stream of business while we were there mid May.
I heard very mixed reviews on Rainbow in Grand Case, and less than positive on Kokomo.
If there was one thing we missed having on island is a few days at places like La Playa, and our regret was not eating at El Zafiro earlier in the week. Cheers, T
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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Attended a birthday party at El Zafiro about a month ago and the food was just as abysmal as always. If they have a new chef in recent weeks we will wait for a few more decent reviews before wasting our $ again.
While not at the level of Dreams, Mary's Boon does have chair service and wine in REAL glasses.
From all reports, Rainbow has been pissing off all their customers with lousy service.
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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Thanks everyone for the replies. I had already eliminated Rainbow from consideration, as have heard too many bad stories. And I am terrified of the road to go to Kokomo, so that probably is out. We have been disappointed with Karakter the past few times, and their chairs are just way too close, so had eliminated that also. We may well try Mary's Boon. Scuba--if you could take a picture of the menu at Yellow Beach (and Karibuni too please!!) I'd really appreciate it!!/ Never been to Friars, so I guess that is a possibility.
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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Georgia--OK, thanks regarding FBBC and will definitely strike Kokomo off the list!!
What about Phillipsburg?? Anyplace there, anyone?
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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I thought about HH. Have you eaten there? How good a view do they have from the restaurant? I know it's right by the cruise ship dock.
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Used to go to Holland House for breakfast with Annie. Food was good and the view is to die for! They have a very good reputation.
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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I do want to get downtown, so we will probably shoot for HH one day. Still open to other suggestions.
I have always heard stuff about bad odors at Friars? And how far a walk is it to Kali's or FBBC from where you park?
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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If Ocean view is not necessary, but you want upscale, you could try Isola. Not sure if they are open for lunch, especially in low season.
Lots of good reviews about Tropicana in Marigot!! Great view of the Marina.
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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Not really interested in Italian, as we very rarely eat Italian on island.
Is Tropicana open?? I'm really kind of leery to go anywhere in Marigot, even during the day, except for Super U..
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Tropicana is wonderful and La Main a la Pate is very nice also. No hesitation to go there daytime for lunch, both on the lagoon.
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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05/26/2018 03:32 PM
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What about Antoine's downtown? I've eaten lunch there; view is great.
As far as length of walk on Friar's Bay. Pre-Irma, walk to Kali's was right from the "first" parking lot; not long at all. It was a longer walk to get to FBBC from the "first" parking lot. However, the last couple of trips, I finally found the "second" entrance; it's a very pothole-filled road. Once you get there, however, you are RIGHT behind FBBC so the drive was worth it, to me. The "second" turn is where you also turn to go to Happy Bay. But instead of going straight to Happy Bay (on foot, I think), you turn left for the bad road to FBBC. I'll be checking it all out in a couple of weeks.
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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OK, I wasn't sure if Antoine's was open for lunch or not. Thanks. Will take a look at their menu.
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Re: Upscale lunch..
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05/26/2018 09:15 PM
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Antoine's is open for lunch, went by today. Went to Pinel yesterday, and had a lovely day at Karibuni. Hubby had a fish stuffed with mahi, and I had a steak. Bottle of the "blue" cote de provence. Glasses. ![wink wink](/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif) Fed the chicken, Margarita, some french fries and lettuce. Thankfully she isn't on the menu! ![wink wink](/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif) Edit: went to Rainbow as well. I feel if you set your expectations for service and interaction when you arrive (verrrryy nicely, saying bonjour) you will have no problem. Food is excellent. They are charging for chairs/umbrella now, but if you eat there it is 1/2 price. We discussed that before even entering.
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