I have not been to Amore so I cannot comment but last year Astra was ok, this year it was very lacking in service and food. I would not recommend Astra and I doubt I will return. Happy birthday.
We took my local friend to Chesterfield's for his birthday in March. They did a really nice job; the food was very good and very reasonable. I know it is not in your area but I was very pleased with it.
Happy Birthday Scuba! Went to Astra with friends last November and everybody was underwhelmed with their meals. Service was OK but food was just a little bit less than “just OK”. Probably won’t go back any time soon.
Happy Birthday. I went to Amore and was underwhelmed. Not awful but so many other restaurants to choose from. My go to for a special night is LaCigale in Nettle Bay. Make a reservation for 20 minutes before sunset! They can be spectacular from the location!
Happy a happy birthday, Scuba! As well as you know the island, I’d suggest you opt for one of the ‘sure thing’ places for a special evening. As Kim suggested, Le Cigale, many of the GC options or, closer to where you stay, LeMoulin Fou or possibly Sublime or make a sunset reservation for the new place everyone’s raving about near Orange Grove. Sorry, the name escapes me at the moment. Bamboo maybe? Sounds like both Astra and Amore might or might not be the best choices for a special occasion.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
Thanks. After 76 birthdays, I'm not really looking for a big celebration, just being in St Maarten is my treat. Just wanted to try something new and just detest driving to GC and back at night. I've had too many 2 wheeler encounters on that stretch of road.
Both are owned by the same person. My experiences with Astra have been negative. Went there the first year they were open, had fish came out cold then overcooked after my complaint. Second time September 2022, veal chop, huge but tasteless. Went to Amore in April this year. Very pretty place, had fettuccine Alfredo very good so was my wife pasta dish which forget what it was. Watch the wine by the glass expensive.
Yes - the Bamboo House for sure, and Scuba, you might take a taxi to GC. We used that mode for a trip to P’berg last trip and we’re quite surprised at how reasonable and easy the driver made it..
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
For a special occasion, I'd be more likely to choose someplace I have liked before, like Moulin Fou or Sublime, or a place that gets mostly excellent reviews, like Bamboo House.
We had really enjoyed Astra in past years, but agree that our visit there this past November was underwhelming at best. Can't speak to Amore, as we haven't been there. Another vote for Bamboo House.
Happy birthday SXMScubaman! I've been reading your posts while you've been on the island and looking at the photos you have posted and... not sure how to say this but... you and your lovely wife don't look that age at all. I think you have one of the digits wrong in it. Hope your birthday dinner is great!
Oh no. Digits are right. Surface is better than the iner self. 😆 At least for me. My wife same in and out. Married for 52 soon to be 53. Met at college. Best education you can have.
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