The first time I visited the island we ate at a highly rated, at that time, restaurant off the beaten path. I looked like someone's home with a large front porch. The house was not near the beach or water in anyway. I very nice older gentleman served us his special rum, I believe, mixed with different herbs many times before and after the meal. After cooking, he sat down with us chatting about anything and everything St. Martin. We loved the place and the vibe. I believe the food was French and he was too. Can anyone help me out with the name of this restaurant and does it still exist? Sorry, for such little info.

Thanks,

Britt

Possibly Poulet de Orleans?? Was it on a steep hill, close to a corner?

That’s where I was thinking, too, but I’m not certain they’re open any longer. His family served as the full complement of restaurant staff as I recall and it was a fun evening.

Poulet de Orleans is definitely closed, yes. I think before Irma.

Sure sounds a lot like Momo from Ti Bouchon in Cul-de-Sac. The style of the building would be considered island creole. He was a rancouteur who was justifiable proud of his menu.He's now in Spain, and the restaurant was destroyed by Irma.

Sounds like a good possibility. Tony Romney I believe was his name and he had 2 or 3 sons that helped out also. This restaurant has been closed for some time now.

Sounds like SoleLuna on the way to Mount Vernon

Ti Bouchon wasn't there in 2008, I don't think. It was another restaurant, I can't remember the name. Robert was the owner/chef & they served only apps. He then moved the restaurant to Simpson Bay & Momo opened Ti Bouchon.

Could it have been Vince's Congo Grill? Vince was married to Julie who was the chef & it was in their house in French Cul de Sac, on the hill on the left, heading in. Julie then became chef at Lottery Farm when the Congo Grill closed.

I also immediately thought of Poulet de Orleans and yes, it closed before Irma.

Vince's Conga Café I think had closed before 2008. I don't know whether Julie is still the chef at Loterie Farm or not, but she and Vince split up quite a while ago and she went to Loterie Farm, either directly, or she went someplace else and then to Loterie Farm.

I was thinking Ti Bouchon in Cul-de-Sac. There are reviews online as far back as May 2009, so maybe...maybe not.

Well, until the OP checks back in, it is anybody's guess.

It was definitely April of 2007 that we were there. The photos of the Poulet de Orleans that I've seen online don't seem to be it. It seemed to be in a valley before a hill inland with many trees around. I guess I just wanted to visit the nice older gentleman and have another great meal. It's places like that they I tell my friends about. We are back in 26 days and hope to find something similar. Lots of stories with fun people and great food and drink! thanks for all your memories and suggestions!

OK, there definitely was a hill at Poulet de Orleans. Sorry we couldn't figure it out.

Sounded like Yvettes to me .

Has anyone thought of Gutside?

I would have said Gutside or Yvette's

Think Beach Kitten is right, my guess is Gutside, in valley between hills and it does seem like you are going inland if you take the road to Friars in Columbier