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TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... #188184
03/22/2019 12:48 AM
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Boynton Beach, FL
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For all of us longtime visitors to the island, most probably have eaten at the old Turtle Pier for many years....but unfortunately it closed quite a few years ago. The good news is....that there is now a new restaurant, (POST IRMA), called "Nowhere Special". It is owned by a wonderful gal, Lillian, who just happens to be Al Watney's (the owner of Turtle Pier) daughter. Many of the old Turtle Pier classics have returned to this new venture. The chef is also the old chef from none other than Turtle Pier!!!!!!! Al also has come out of retirement to help his lovely daughter out in the evenings. We went there tonight, and had one of the BEST dinners ever. Reasonably priced, fantastic service, great view into the lagoon marina..made for a very memorable night. It is located right next door to the Yacht club restaurant, and right before Lee's old location. I am so thrilled we discovered this gem on our first week here, so we will have the opportunity to return a couple more times in the next couple of weeks. On a scale of 1 to 10...i would give this restaurant a 10plus. I LOVE the name of the place...'Nowhere Special"......but i think for now on it should be referred to "Somewhere Special". Enjoy.

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Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188194
03/22/2019 06:39 AM
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St Maarten
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The former chef at Turtle Pier is Shadow, who had a place behind what is now Rusty Rocket for years after TP closed. Place was lost to Irma and we were happy to see him cooking at Nowhere Special. Wonderful cook, wonderful gentleman.


Elaine
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Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188198
03/22/2019 07:11 AM
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Do they do Breakfast? Loved TP's French Toast Baguettes!

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188215
03/22/2019 09:00 AM
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Great to hear, loved the Ginger Duck and Lobster. Always remembered the great friendly atmosphere. Will make a point of visiting in April.

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188235
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what kind of food do they do?

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188242
03/22/2019 10:34 AM
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Where is it?

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: weeks5051] #188245
03/22/2019 10:43 AM
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Next door to St Maarten Yacht Club.


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Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188251
03/22/2019 11:03 AM
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Thanks for the heads up. We always enjoyed the Turtle Pier.

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: weeks5051] #188259
03/22/2019 12:18 PM
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Have not seen the new menu, but if Shadow's cooking it will be fantastic local food.


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Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: BillandElaine] #188270
03/22/2019 01:02 PM
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Still believe the Turtle's lobster was one of the best.

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188278
03/22/2019 01:23 PM
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Wathey?


"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest" wink
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: BillandElaine] #188280
03/22/2019 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BillandElaine
Have not seen the new menu, but if Shadow's cooking it will be fantastic local food.


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"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest" wink
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: BeachKitten] #188284
03/22/2019 01:39 PM
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Thanks for posting the menu! thumbsup


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Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188290
03/22/2019 02:58 PM
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They do Tarpon feeding in new location? LOL
Cheers
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Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188293
03/22/2019 03:19 PM
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The menu looks good and the prices are gentle. But where's the breakfast menu?

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: BeachKitten] #188295
03/22/2019 03:38 PM
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I see a burger with Gouda on it. Right up my alley.

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: weeks5051] #188300
03/22/2019 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by weeks5051
The menu looks good and the prices are gentle. But where's the breakfast menu?


Not open for breakfast. They open at 11.


"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest" wink
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: weeks5051] #188301
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They only open for Lunch and Dinner. From 11.00am to pass Midnight depending on the day.

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: Kennys] #188305
03/22/2019 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennys
They only open for Lunch and Dinner. From 11.00am to pass Midnight depending on the day.


That is really too bad. We enjoyed a dinner or two and likewise a lunch or two at Turtle Pier over the years ‘back in the day’ but our favorite there was always breakfasting on the yummy French toast made from baguette. It was our first island breakfast of almost every trip.


Respectfully,

pat



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Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: BeachKitten] #188315
03/22/2019 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BeachKitten
Wathey?


yes wathey...i spelled it wrong. smile

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: BeachKitten] #188319
03/22/2019 06:52 PM
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To bad. That was our Breakfast spot years back on our departure day.

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: SXMScubaman] #188334
03/22/2019 09:04 PM
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Same here. The best.

Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188372
03/23/2019 08:47 AM
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We ate there twice on our trip 3/3-3/11 and thought it was very good. Hubby had the oxtail stew (first time having oxtail anywhere) and thought it was very good. I had the Shrimp St. Maarten both times it was so good. Their scalloped potatoes were very good.....on par with those at Mark's Place. They give you Johnny Cakes to start off with. It didn't seem very busy either time we were there, so maybe a lot of folks don't know about them yet. Give them a try.

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Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188374
03/23/2019 09:02 AM
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TP had the best Conch Fritters ever! Just had some from Pineapple Jacks in Jensen Beach, Florida that were pretty darn close. Will have to give it a try in July !


Rick and Grace
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: karenv_ma] #188376
03/23/2019 09:30 AM
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Did you enjoy the back patio?


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Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... [Re: EdB] #188380
03/23/2019 10:17 AM
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We pointed it out every time we went by---there were always people there.
Heard all positive reviews.

Hopefully we will be back soon to try it.


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