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We have been going to Le Pressoir for the last ten years and the present owners and chef have received the award from Caribbean Journal as the best in the Caribbean and it is well deserved

While more expensive than the other Grand Case restaurant, the food and service justify the higher cost

The restaurant is on the north side of Grand Case directly to the right of where the incoming roads meets the ocean
There is a large, well lit free parking lot directly across for Le Pressoir

For those who enjoy sipping rum, there is an extensive rum bar attached with a well versed bartender

We have enjoyed the 7 course prix fix the last two years and while Michelin worthy, we choose a la carte to try a few different choices
They also offer a three course prix fix for $79

Gil and Milure (owners) have service to perfection including tableside service of pouring sauces, flambe and deboning of whole fish
Even get to pick out your own steak knife from the knife box
They have a well stocked wine cellar including first growths

Wine by the glass is served at proper temperature, a pet peeve of mine when the whites are too cold

A petite amuse of wahoo ceviche was delicious leaving wanting more

My wife ordered the smoked wahoo with truffle whipped cream and yuzu pearls that burst with citrus flavor in your mount
the dish was presented under a dome and the table filled with a wonderful smoke flavor once lifted
This a very delicate and light dish with a harmony of flavors
we have enjoyed several versions of this dish over the years

I started out with the egg parfait, this dish is part of the 7 course tasting from previous visits and not something I would even consider ordering
a swirled bowl is filled with a local organic egg, parmesan cheese, morels, foie gras, asparagus, truffle mashed potatoes in a light foam and then topped with a generous shaving of black summer truffles
It is a dish not to be missed

We shared a mid course of burrata served with a basil whipped cream and crudite garnish, only need to see the picture

Sous vide local chicken stuffed with porcini mushrooms was served with a foie gras sauce was my wife's main course
I have had this at lunch time there and is the moistest chicken I can remember because of the cooking process

My wife talked me into the veal chop cooked perfectly MR and topped with a truffled brie, a thick demi glace was served on the side
Happy I was talked into it as I was saving a veal chop for a later diner meal somewhere

We were too full to enjoy of of their beautifully presented dessert, but can recommend all that we have tried including the "indecision", a combination which has smaller version of four of their desserts

Le Pressoir has lived up to their reputation

Forgot to mention the trio of butter offered with the bread, bread is french serviced with your choice of 2-3 kinds of bread and rolls.
we choose the pesto-cheese roll and the truffle butter is always our favorite

I used to enjoy those Gourmet outings. Any more just give me a salad, entre and a fine bottle of red and I'm happy. Don't care too much for the artsy fartsy plated foods just great service and tasty food. Glad you enjoy your dinning experiences.

Thanks for the report!
We have never gone there. Sounds like we should try it. The three course meal sounds like our speed, as I can't imagine 7 courses at this point.

That restaurant is the one of the top of line but not cheap . Food , service and settings very nice . We took our Daughter Kenya , Husband Lance So , Baby Zion Ira So and our Son Elijah for her Birthday last December 23rd and imagine Wifey made a mistake with the tipping and left them $ 100.00 lol. But was wow . Very good .

Wish I'd seen your report before my recent trip. Definitely sounds like my type of place.

I believe your previous recommendations were the reason we started going there and for that I am eternally grateful. My wallet is noticeably lighter when I leave there but that’s a different issue.

The smoked wahoo is a wonderful appetizer both visually and in flavor. I’m going to have to try the egg parfait next time.

Excellence in taste, presentation and service! They definitely do not disappoint.

Great report!

Thank you!

We have enjoyed previous visits prior to the place being sold but haven;t been since. Perhaps next year we will attempt. But like Carol, maybe try the 3 course. I keep thinking it's too much rich foods for one meal.

I'm reading all your reports, now and past ones, and I keep thinking this man is headed for a bout with gout!

Portions are on the smaller side and you can order a la carte

We don't snack while in SXM a pretty much only eat a bigger diner
Just had all my blood works done and all was good but sure I will gain some weight, back home we stick to a very rigid food eating plan limiting meat, gluten and sugars

I was never meant to be thin, born and raised above my parent's restaurant, food is my life and living

I envy you. Back in the 70-80's when we first discovered SXM our ritual was to drive to GC upon arrival, stop at the restaurant across from A'Burge Gormand (tring to remember the name) and lunch was an order of 12 count escargot each, bottle of white Sancere and a basket of bread to sop up the garlic butter from the escargot.

Then several years later hubby thought he'd been bitten by something in the water because his foot swelled up. Went to the ER and he was given two scripts. After 3 days (I had withdrawal from eating dinner out) of sleeping he woke and said he was fine. So off we went to GC and repeated our "signature" lunch. Again the foot swelled. More pills but no more escargot.

While in P'burg looking for wide sandals so he could try walking, a man stopped us and told us where the "voodoo" lady's shop was near the police station. He said she had something to help called Black Cherry concentrate. I walked in, asked for it and she replied, "OH the man got the gout, has he." Even the hospital didn't diagnose that!. Now he is on medication but still takes the cherry.

So Mahokid I'm living vicariously through your reports so keep them coming!

Le Pressoir is excellent. Best restaurant in SXM (just my opinion).

Maybe the restaurant was Le Tastevin

Thank you Mahokid. That was the place: Le Tastevin.

The Dover Sole at Le Pressoir is my favourite meal anywhere, ever! And I love visiting the Rhum room next door. Jason, the “rummelier” is quite entertaining.

I have yet to be there for dinner but went there for lunch with WendyK a couple of years ago. Must try to make dinner this next trip. I love those butter trios that are found several places. Yummm!

Thanks for the report and pictures. November, soon come!

not doing lunch at present time and not sure in high season

We loved it the first year we went with new owners and returned for lunch a few days later

A nice way to try a new place if you not sure if you would like it

I remember I ordered the chicken at lunch and was amazed how moist and delicate it was

LOVE the truffle butter

A Michelin stared chef's restaurant we went to served different bread and butter with all seven courses
It was in a non rated country and was about a third of the cost if it was in the states