When we went to Oahu many years ago, I was surprised that Cheese Cake Factory was the top rated restaurant in Honolulu. I just attributed that to many families going to a familiar place and it was tops based on the sheer number of people--with tastes and needs much different than mine--rating the place. Still, reading the reviews provided a good list of places to try even if some were lower rated. I tend to ignore both glowing and panning reviews when they aren't accompanied by concrete examples. Hey, they can't all be Cheese Cake Factory, thank goodness.

Trip Advisor is merely a tool and I find it very useful, but it's not the final authority. But, when it comes to St. Martin restaurants, especially the French side, I don't think I've found another source that comes as close to matching my dining preferences, especially when you look at the entire island rankings.

As they say in car ads, your mileage may vary.