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Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond #40319
02/17/2015 08:02 AM
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Has anyone tried this restaurant? Opinions?

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Re: Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond [Re: kish] #40320
02/17/2015 11:11 AM
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We were there in December, we thought the food was good but very overpriced with small portions, they also added a 15% tip to the bill which I complained about and they removed. I would not recommend this restaurant, if in Oyster Pond we liked BZH, La Oasis and Que Quest much better.

Re: Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond [Re: mikec] #40321
02/19/2015 09:23 AM
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That sums it up nicely. Our experience as well, other than portion size. We found portions were adequate.

Re: Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond [Re: caribbeanscout] #40322
02/23/2015 04:55 PM
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I was in SXM last week and visited Le Pavilion for dinner. It was our best meal of the week. Owners come out and talk to everyone. Food was properly sized for fine dining. As for the 15% added to the bill, it is common practice on the french side to do this. EVERY restaurant from Oyster Pond to Sandy Ground does it.

Re: Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond [Re: johnrph] #40323
02/23/2015 05:09 PM
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[b][i]johnrph said . As for the 15% added to the bill, it is common practice on the french side to do this. EVERY restaurant from Oyster Pond to Sandy Ground does it.


Not true at all. In fact, during our visit last July, we did not encounter this practice once. And, we dined in Orient, Grand Case, and Cupecoy. We rarely, if ever, return to a place that does. Despite what they say, a service charge is for service <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />.


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Re: Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond [Re: Biturbo] #40324
02/23/2015 06:36 PM
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I'm a bit confused about the 15% service charge. Do I need to tip over and above that?

Re: Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond [Re: arink] #40325
02/23/2015 06:58 PM
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No, but don't ask your server. Some people, if they were happy with the service will add a little more, but certainly not 15% on top of 15%.


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Re: Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond [Re: johnrph] #40326
02/23/2015 07:13 PM
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I don't actually know where this place is precisely, but some places in Oyster Pond are actually on the DUTCH side.

Have not been to Le Pavillion so have no idea what they do on tip. However, I am trying to think of any FRENCH side restaurant that has added an automatic 15% tip, and can't think of any, except Andy and Cheryl's.


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Re: Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond [Re: Carol_Hill] #40327
02/23/2015 07:41 PM
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Carol. It's in the old Aquarius Resort French side. Area was devastated in Luis or Lenny, Can't remember but slowly getting rejuvenated.

Re: Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond [Re: johnrph] #40328
02/23/2015 07:53 PM
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johnrph said:
I was in SXM last week and visited Le Pavilion for dinner. It was our best meal of the week. Owners come out and talk to everyone. Food was properly sized for fine dining. As for the 15% added to the bill, it is common practice on the french side to do this. EVERY restaurant from Oyster Pond to Sandy Ground does it.


That is simply not correct. On the French side the service is included in the menu price, not added as an additional item to the check.

Re: Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond [Re: soualigacapt] #40329
02/23/2015 08:31 PM
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OK, thanks. Just haven't heard of any french side restaurants adding 15%..


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Re: Le Pavilion by the Sea - Oyster Pond [Re: Carol_Hill] #40330
02/23/2015 09:26 PM
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