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Special Restaurant #29995
11/05/2014 01:53 PM
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Looking for a restaurant to celebrate our 30th anniversary when we are on the Island. Would love some recommendations where we can enjoy a really special dinner.

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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #29996
11/05/2014 02:14 PM
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Tropicana

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #29997
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I would suggest Le Cottage or l'Estaminet in Grand Case for a very special dinner ! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />





Re: Special Restaurant [Re: extreme] #29998
11/05/2014 05:11 PM
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Sol e Luna in Mt.Vernon, is very romantic


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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #29999
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Temptation is my favorite "special" place. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />


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Le Santal would be a great choice! Ask for a balcony table when you make a reservation.

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #30001
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Oceans 82 in Grand Case, ask for an ocean view table, superb!!

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Biturbo] #30002
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Temptation is my favorite "special" place. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />


I second that one.

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #30003
11/05/2014 07:36 PM
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A lot depends on what kind of food you want.

For extremely innovative French gourmet cuisine, l'Estaminet in Grand Case is perfect.

For excellent seafood with more traditional French preparation, l'Auberge Gourmande is a wonderful choice, but neither is on the water, if that's important to you.

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #30004
11/05/2014 09:10 PM
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Another French Gourmet choice is La Cigale in Nettle Bay. You can request a table right on the beach, lagoon side. I am pretty sure this is where we celebrated our 30th.

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #30005
11/05/2014 09:30 PM
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We really like Spiga's in Grand Case.


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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: candu] #30006
11/06/2014 10:58 AM
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Sol e Luna or Oceans 83 are a really nice seeing for a special event for 2 <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" />

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #30007
11/06/2014 11:14 AM
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so many wonderful choices! We love Antoine's and Charter House. My husband and I actually cheers Happy Anniversary every time we go out!! People are always saying - oh, is it your anniversary and we tell them not officially, but it's another day we get to spend with the love of our lives!!

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: RoryS] #30008
11/06/2014 01:44 PM
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We had dinner last month at the Carter House. What a great time. Food, ambiance, waitstaff all were wonderful. If Simpson Bay is not close, I would also strongly suggest Ocean 82 in Grand Case, or La Cigale in Nettle Bay. You would definitely have (and pay for!) a memorable time at any of them. When you decide, be sure to mention it is a special event when you make your reservation.


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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: marge] #30009
11/06/2014 01:55 PM
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I assume you mean "Charter House"?? I forget, that's where Saratoga used to be, or something else?


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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: marge] #30010
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We went to Charter House on a Wednesday night and hadn't decided where to spend our anniversary dinner, which was the next day. We liked Charter House so much that we booked to come back the next night. We told them it was our anniversary and they brought out 2 glasses of complimentary champagne and had a sparkler on our dessert. It was really very nice.

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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: crazycajun] #30011
11/06/2014 04:11 PM
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Le Santal would be a great choice! Ask for a balcony table when you make a reservation.

<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: RoryS] #30012
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We went to Charter House on a Wednesday night and hadn't decided where to spend our anniversary dinner, which was the next day. We liked Charter House so much that we booked to come back the next night. We told them it was our anniversary and they brought out 2 glasses of complimentary champagne and had a sparkler on our dessert. It was really very nice.

<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: ProfLangue] #30013
11/07/2014 08:00 PM
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Were is the Charter House?


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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #30014
11/07/2014 08:38 PM
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If you like traditional French, La Santal cannot be beat. it is very elegant and old world. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: KGB] #30015
11/07/2014 08:41 PM
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The Charter House is in the location of the former Saratoga Restaurant in Simpson Bay near Scotia Bank.




Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carol_Hill] #30016
11/08/2014 01:27 PM
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Yes Carol, I meant Charter House. (this is what happens when you don't re-read one's post before hitting the send button!) Four adults and one child, and the server went out of his way to make her feel special. Definitely on our return list.


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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: marge] #30017
11/08/2014 01:29 PM
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Ok, thanks. And someone else answered my question as to the location. We haven't been there, so need to try to make time to go there.. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Crazy.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: kccouple] #30018
11/08/2014 03:30 PM
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I agree, Tropicana. Ask for Nadish, tell her Cuckoo Joe sent you!

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: JoeC047] #30019
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Thanks to all for the great suggestions. Based on your recommendations, I looked at the websites and menus online. I think we've narrowed it down to Oceans 82, Chart House and Tropicana. Might have to have two or three special celebration dinners! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #30020
11/09/2014 11:48 AM
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I like Layla's - haven't been lately tho. Tropicana is nice also, but have only been there for lunch & it's been great.

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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Sandysnow] #30021
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+1 for Sol e Luna.

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: candu] #30022
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Sol e Luna in Mt.Vernon gets another vote. The bartender is the best and the table is yours for the night. Very good dinner!!!

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: rmg49] #30023
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You couldn't find a more appropriate restaurant for a special occasion than Sol e Luna. Great food, great service and ambiance!

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: candu] #30024
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Another French Gourmet choice is La Cigale in Nettle Bay. You can request a table right on the beach, lagoon side. I am pretty sure this is where we celebrated our 30th.
Went to this restaurant on my recent and first resort stay. DIVINE…(expensive)

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #30025
12/31/2014 07:20 PM
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Mario's Bistro.

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: Carla] #30026
01/01/2015 12:23 AM
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Le Soleil in Grand Case was named this week #1 of 50 best restaurants in Caribbean in Caribean Journal.
http://www.caribjournal.com/2014/12/31/t...d3eb1-188913705


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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: SXMNorm] #30027
01/01/2015 01:56 AM
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Thanks for this post- we will be there in Jan. celebrating our 30th and needed ideas! Happy Anniversary to you smile

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: vrboone8] #30028
01/07/2015 02:19 PM
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Le Soleil doesn't sound familiar. What previous restaraunt did it replace?

Re: Special Restaurant [Re: gotaluvit] #30029
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It actually has been there for a while. We ate there a few years ago. Good, but not spectacular. That listing appears to be just one person's idea. The only other SXM restaurant on the list was Tastevin. The two BVI restaurants on the list are not in my personal top five on Tortola, so I would take those ratings with a grain of fleur de sel.. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Special Restaurant [Re: TheViking] #30030
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My vote would be Tropicana. Service, food, ambiance-you can't beat it. And on top of that, the prices are reasonable.


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