after a long day of travel, we decided for Astrolab for our first evening dinner
a few covered tables are situated inside while most of the seating is around the pool
as requested we were escorted to a table at the close end of the pool
Friendly service was provided by all the staff including the owner and her cute little doggie that meandered around the pool
A reasonable prix fix included the nightly special of lobster which looked tempting as many plates went by, but with Bisto Caribes a few days away, we ordered off the menu and a list of specials
a small piece of cheese lightly baked a served on a stick with a red pepper puree started the evening as a gift from the chef, it looked like a tiny corn dog
Appetizers included a creamy ball of burrata served in a refreshing avocado-mint soup and a duo of smoked salmon with finely diced olives and a simple tar tar with creme fraiche
my wife enjoyed her triggerfish while my octopus was served in a creamy fergola which resembled risotto
desserts were served with sparklers to celebrate our 28th anniversary, the baba rhum had a nice rum flavor and my flourless chocolate cake was equally delicious
rum shots finished the evening
several night a a week they feature live music with a female vocalist sang varied a nice variety our evening
That baba rhum looks a little r-rated to me, but maybe I'm imagining things!!
Gotta say, there is no way that I could eat that way on my first night on island! I just want to get something 'quick and dirty' and then go to bed! Good for you, that you could eat like that the first night!
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