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Por Favour email addy or telco local to make reservations for party of 10 on Sunday 4/10/16. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" /> thanks

Google can be your friend!! But all I see is the Facebook listing or a VRBO listing - bet both have the I do but couldn't find a website.

If you're on Facebook..I'm not...they do have a page, seems you can send them a message thru that? El zafiro....we spent a day there recently, nice place!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> Good luck..

They had a website but it was "under construction" every time I checked it. Still appears to be that way.

El Zafiro

From their Facebook page: 800-998-7922

El Zafiro

That's the number for the hotel, which is right there on the premises and operated by the same people, but may not be the best number for a chair rental. Still, it's worth a try.

Darn spell check "info" not "I do"??

Here are two phone numbers that I just received from Nicole, one of the owners of El Zafiro.

(721) 556-1435 or (721) 522-5863

Thanks to ALL of YOU for the info

So I sent a message on Facebook and haven't heard Back (3/29). Can anyone elaborate on chair rental fee or is it like Karackter. Policy? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Maybe best to just call? But pretty sure no charge, but not a place to bring your own picnic

We were there in early February. Had four chairs, no cost. We did eat lunch there and had drinks.
btw- Bartender Anthony, http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc2/sxmnorm/2016%20Jan-Feb%20SXM%20Trip/IMGP3429_zpsfmzhbuds.jpg , makes real banana BBC's. http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc2/s...zps4jvynry7.jpg Wonderful! Here's their lunch menu from then. http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc2/sxmnorm/2016%20Jan-Feb%20SXM%20Trip/IMGP3431_zpsef6nhyf3.jpg

Chairs and umbrellas are free if you are dining or drinking there. Same policy as Karakter.

I too tried contacting Nicole thru Facebook with a problem and after being asked for the date it occurred have not had a reply.

Ifr you eat there chairs are free.

This is why I Love you all. You answer for the place I want to so spend my$$$$$ <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" />

We've enjoyed days with drinks and lunches at El Zafiro but in checking out Norms photos, I'm wondering if the breakfasts shown were from there, too. Personally speaking, I'd rather go out for breakfast than for lunch so that would be a real treat if we could do breakfast on the beach, too. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Here's their breakfast menu Pat.

We might try breakfast there since we will be so close. With that said I am more of a lunch girl for a variety of reasons. Lunch will definitely be on my radar!

Norm, thank you once again and Laurel, I wish it was that close to us. Enjoy, my friend, enjoy - whatever meal you opt for. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

This is perfect for us!
Thanks for posting! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Go ahead! Rub it in!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Come visit--we will walk you there....
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PM me your unit number - we might just do that. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

During February we spent 3 days at El Zafiro and chairs/loungers were free with the purchase of food and beverage. Also, we looked at the rental unit they had just finished. The unit looked good but I had concers with night time security. Enjoy!

Spent the day here Friday 4/8. Breakfast was great breeze and view couldn't be better. All as stated before. Use of facilities free with patronage. Be well all <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />

Will definitely have a drink here and maybe a breakfast. Nice to have something so close so we can have some drinks and not worry about driving! Almost single digits!

We had breakfast there. Pancakes that were as tough as a tire.

Forewarned! LOL Others have raved about it. I am actually more of a lunch person so maybe will just have a drink!

Anthony, [img][image]http://i216.photobucket.com/...XM%20Trip/IMGP3429_zpsfmzhbuds.jpg[/img][/image] [img][image]http://i216.photobucket.com/...MGP3428%20-%20Copy_zps4jvynry7.jpg[/img][/image] makes the best BBC's with real bananas.

Were you tipsy when you took the picture of the BBC. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

I make a pretty mean Dirty BBC with real bananas, but might just have to test out his to compare! (We and another couple have been getting ready for SXM vacation by having some of these with our dinner nights at my house. Getting us psyched for sure!!)

Where is it located?

On White Sands Rd just before Beachside Villas. You will go by Sunset Bar and Grill and drive along the airport runway fence.

How would you compare them to Karakter? Food? Service? Drinks? Prices? Beach conditions?

We visited here on our March trip and LOVED it!! Great food, drinks, service at tables or on the beach. Hands down favorite over Karakter thus year where chairs were CRAMMED together, bad service. El Zafiro is our new go to spot on Simpson Bay!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />

Just one persons opinion but if you're a big fan of Karakter as we know it today, you probably won't be as wild about El Z.

It's much more laid back and the seating is more spacial but the chairs and umbrellas are similar, or at least was to what Karakter offered the last time we were there, about a year ago. It doesn't draw as many people which quite truthfully is what we enjoy most about it. The music tends to be way calmer and quieter than that which we last experienced at Karakter.

Take a look at the photo earlier in this thread of the bar which is to the rear center of the main dining area. I think food is such an objective thing - so many rave over the lolos and I can't stand them. I have a few favorite places I've recommended and others go and are often disappointed. The best thing to do is try it and draw your own conclusions.

I think the service is good but not annoying or intrusive. Again, it's all about your own personal preferences. We were there the other day and had Cesare Salads with freshly prepared seasoned sauteed shrimp and they were delicious. DH had a pulled pork sandwich served on a baguette with sweet potato fries and he said it, too, was yummy. Prices, IMHO, are fairly comparable to the other beach places. The breakfast menu was typical as was the extent of the lunch choices, or at least I thought so. There were several Creole style choices but that is not something I particularly enjoy.

It's way up-scale from Rosies on Mullet and well below Dreams and Anse Marcel Beach Resort. And yet, each one of these is delicious, but each in its own way.....all good - all different! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

I agree with Pat; the chairs have become much too close together at Karakter, although I do still love the food there. Fortunately for us, there are enough days in our vacation to enjoy both places a couple of times. When we were last at El Zafiro, their kitchen wasn't fully operational, so I'm excited to experience their full menu. We always found the service to be excellent.

Back at El Zafiro today. I'm liking this place more and more. Anthony and the rest of the staff are very friendly. It's my go to place on this side of the island now.

I'm guessing you can walk there from where you're staying?