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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: jazzgal]
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05/16/2019 05:26 AM
05/16/2019 05:26 AM
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Posts: 18,584 St Maarten
BillandElaine
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A decade ago it was very, very nice. Our "go to" special place. Haven't been in years as quality of food declined.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: SXMScubaman]
#195023
05/16/2019 08:42 AM
05/16/2019 08:42 AM
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Posts: 82,947 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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I've always enjoyed PP. Not gourmet, but always good service and decent food. It is always packed. That tells you something.
Carol Hill
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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: SXMScubaman]
#195026
05/16/2019 09:15 AM
05/16/2019 09:15 AM
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Posts: 14,654 Brookfield, CT.
pat
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We’ve only gone to PP three times over all our many trips. The first time was for lunch on arrival one of our trips and it was very good. I still remember how good the fresh fish sandwich was. We went back for dinner another time after that and we were not particularly impressed but we kept hearing and reading all kinds of very good reviews so we went back one more time to try the lobster Thermidor. I cannot tell you how very disappointed we were. From now on, if so inclined, we’ll stick to lunch and hope for another good grilled fish sandwich. Dinner was okay but nothing special IMO and I guess I just expected more from reading all the positive reviews.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: BillandElaine]
#195061
05/16/2019 02:47 PM
05/16/2019 02:47 PM
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Posts: 234 TOTOWA NJ
lina
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exactly...will not go back
lina and piggy
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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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05/16/2019 04:54 PM
05/16/2019 04:54 PM
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Posts: 18,859 Auburn, WA
SXMScubaman
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I've always enjoyed PP. Not gourmet, but always good service and decent food. It is always packed. That tells you something. Not this time. Plenty of open tables that were not reserved when we got there and when we left.
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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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05/16/2019 06:48 PM
05/16/2019 06:48 PM
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Posts: 658 Maine
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We tried PP last month after hearing how everyone loves it. I've got to say it was our worst overall experience. The food was meh, and the service was not great. I kind of feel like i wasted a restaurant choice. I guess one bad out of 10 wasn't too bad. And yes, chocolate and vanilla for sure!
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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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05/16/2019 08:07 PM
05/16/2019 08:07 PM
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Kennys
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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: PreK176]
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05/17/2019 09:47 AM
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Posts: 658 Maine
SXMbeacher
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Agreed PreK. The service left a worst taste than the food.
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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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05/17/2019 10:30 AM
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Posts: 17,554 Ohio
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Agreed, service has never been an issue that has ever been mentioned much. You often see several locals at PP and that is usually a good sign. I liken it to Mark's Place to the extent that it is not gourmet but usually consistent decent food at a reasonable price.
J.D.
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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: ruralcarrier]
#195175
05/17/2019 06:54 PM
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Posts: 13,145 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
islandgem
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I have always had excellent service at Pineapple Pete's. Pierre always remembers his diners and comes to your table to check on everything himself when he is there. The food has always been consistent. It may not be the place for gourmet folks, but has a nice welcoming atmosphere and a fun place to spend an evening. Many locals love it and it is always busy which speaks for itself. Many gourmet restaurants have opened over the years and are now gone but Pierre has survived there for many years!
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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: Carol_Hill]
#195181
05/17/2019 07:34 PM
05/17/2019 07:34 PM
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Posts: 658 Maine
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It's not a big deal, i hate complaining and cringe writing this. We are VERY easy going and probably one of the easiest tables a waiter could have. The male host and waiter were very unengaged . A female waitress came by and asked us if we needed more water and that's the only time we were touched after the order. We payed with a card at the table. Afterwards me and my wife both went wow, i think the waiter might have said ten words the whole time, and none of them were, how was your meal, need anything or thank you. We had many other great experiences and will remember that when we next year.
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Re: Pineapple Pete came through
[Re: SXMScubaman]
#195206
05/18/2019 05:01 AM
05/18/2019 05:01 AM
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Posts: 2,024 Westchester /NYC
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We hadn't been to PP in some time. No reason. We brought some friends of ours who are "new" to the island. Mike is a steak guy. He said it was the best steak he had on the island!! The other thing was , as I said, we had not been there in some time and Pierre came right up to us and addressed us by out first names like it was yesterday. Touristy??? Excuse me? But in some ways aren't we all tourist in some way??? Unless you live on the island, we all are tourist in some fashion!! We have NEVER ever had a bad meal there ever!
Last edited by Colour1; 05/18/2019 05:24 AM.
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