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I'm confused. Is the yacht club right at the bridge or behind Jimbo's?


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Coming from Belair it’s immediately before the bridge on the right. There’s very limited parking and best to get there well before the bridge openings so you can see the yachts lining up, assuming they’re back. Not to be missed, for sure. They serve great Eggs Benedict and their afternoon apps are yummy.


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There's no yacht's here now. Bridge openings are quick. Il the parking lot is filled when you go by, just keep going over the bridge to park. Lots of closed businesses.


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When do the big ones start returning? Soon, right? Well, soon after the end of the H season........

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End of November, slowly


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Best grouper fingers on the island!


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Confusion might be between the restaurant which is next to the bridge and the residence area that is gated and kind of hard to see behind Jimbos.

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Yes exactly. That makes sense, there are two locations. Thank you.


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By the bridge is Sint Maarten Yacht Club. The residences by Jimbo's are Simpson Bay Yacht club.


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Originally Posted by irish1223
Best grouper fingers on the island!


I always heard that. Then we tried them this last May. Absolutly horrible. Cold and soggy.

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Originally Posted by SXMScubaman
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Best grouper fingers on the island!


I always heard that. Then we tried them this last May. Absolutly horrible. Cold and soggy.

Any time I have had them they were hot and pretty much just out of the fryer. DId you send them back?


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No we did not. Should have but didn't.

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Originally Posted by SXMScubaman
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Best grouper fingers on the island!


I always heard that. Then we tried them this last May. Absolutly horrible. Cold and soggy.

Scuba, I think restaurants see you coming.

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Scuba, where have you had a meal you liked?

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Izi, Tropicana, isola, Lee's, dingy dock, Mark's etc. I guess if you post you don't like someplace others do your criticized. Wow

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Do grouper have fingers? wink


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Originally Posted by SXMScubaman
Originally Posted by irish1223
Best grouper fingers on the island!


I always heard that. Then we tried them this last May. Absolutly horrible. Cold and soggy.


I'm another who was underwhelmed by the grouper fingers. Mine weren't cold and soggy, but there was SO MUCH breading that I wondered where the fish was. Not for me.


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Originally Posted by jazzgal
Originally Posted by SXMScubaman
Originally Posted by irish1223
Best grouper fingers on the island!


I always heard that. Then we tried them this last May. Absolutly horrible. Cold and soggy.


I'm another who was underwhelmed by the grouper fingers. Mine weren't cold and soggy, but there was SO MUCH breading that I wondered where the fish was. Not for me.


Thank you, Scuba and Linda, as that was pretty much my experience, too. They were okay but nothing that I’d rave over and certainly not what I expected given all the rave reviews I’ve read over time. But we all know I’m not much of a foodie so I assumed I was just missing something. And we can all have different expectations.


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Oh great, that was high on my list of things to try next trip after all the great reviews! But how bad could it be with a frozen beverage watching the yacths come through the bridge. It's got to be better than a good day at work! smile



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Guess you'll just have to try it for yourself and then weigh in with your opinion afterwards! smile


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Have the bloody Mary's instead. Better option as they are very good at SMYC.

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We just returned from a drive through Maho to Cupecoy and back. Stopped at SMYC for lunch. I had the grouper fingers and my wife had the coconut shrimp. Both were good, hot, crispy and delicious but we both agreed that the shrimp was awesome. Love the place and can't wait to go back for breakfast or dinner or both.


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Hard to beat a good coconut shrimp!! Any pictures???


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Yes their coconut shrimps are good.

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Sorry Carol, no pictures. I'm kind of over taking pictures of food, why I don't know.


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If you go for breakfast the eggs Benedict are very good. I had the drunken pancakes based on recomdations and regret it. Like eating a giant coconut macaroon with syrup on it. Not my idea of a pancake.

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I still plan on giving it a go Carol, and probably will have to try breakfast too, just to make sure its as good as advertised. Scuba, my wife loves Bloodys, so shes going to critique those!



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She'll love them.

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dolfer--no problem about food pictures, but I'd take other pictures, like that rainbow one!! thumbsup

edit--Sorry, saw you posted some pictures in the other thread..

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I like the grouper fingers but I consider them more like traditional "fish and chips". They do have a bit more breading than I prefer but they are still quite tasty. It is also a very large portion so can be an appetizer for two or a meal for one. Certainly worth the money if you like fried fish.

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Sorry......don't want to be confusing. Just the "fish" part of "fish and chips". There are no fries served with them.

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So we back this morning and we both had Bloody's and Eggs Benedict. Great food. Fab Bloody Mary. A nice setting for breakfast or anything for that matter.

Carol the picture is for you.

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Thanks! toast Wish my breakfast would have been the same!!


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Get the drunken french toast.

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Originally Posted by RonDon
Get the drunken french toast.


YES!!!!!


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Originally Posted by BeachKitten
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Get the drunken french toast.


YES!!!!!


If they are anything like the drunken pancakes. Forget it. Yuk.

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My fav breakfast. I order the loaded Bloody Mary which includes 2 or 3 jumbo cocktail shrimp. Not sure how it is described on menu but will be finding out soon enough.

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Louise--enjoy your trip! I know it's been a while for you...


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It's on the menu. It's called LUNCH!


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