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Re: Dreams - Beach - Bar - Restaurant
[Re: dlbert]
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12/25/2015 10:59 AM
12/25/2015 10:59 AM
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Honestly, this is about the only negative comments I have heard about Dreams. I have been there two times and never personally had any issues. Overwhelming the reviews are very positive.
J.D.
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Re: Dreams - Beach - Bar - Restaurant
[Re: Chuck_Morton]
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12/25/2015 12:09 PM
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Chuck_Morton said: I can't comment on the current season but when we visited last January it was first class all the way! The beach service was good..they had our table at the time we requested and the food was wonderful.
It was really a great experience all around and I can't think of anything I'd change except that a table near us at lunch was loud and overbearing.... (An American with a business on the island).
I may have said this before but I dropped my cell phone on the beach as we left and when I called they had found it and held it at the bar for me. Can't say what a relief that was and it demonstrated how awesome the staff is.
Personally, I find it hard to believe it has changed that much but we'll certainly find out in two weeks! I hope it wasn't us. We were invited & had two lunches there with Carol & Eric. Another party of 18 one evening last year as well. All French, all knew the staff. Bruno was off island from what I understood. Otherwise, not us. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Oops! And a TTOL gathering at the bar.
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Re: Dreams - Beach - Bar - Restaurant
[Re: dlbert]
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12/25/2015 01:12 PM
12/25/2015 01:12 PM
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We have never had a bad experience at Dreams although I do think the service becomes a little more lax on the rare occasions Bruno is not there as is so often the case, even in the very best of places. No one does it quite as well as the owner, or such is often my experience.
There are things we find outstanding - one being the beach furnishings and the other being the overall quality of the food offerings along with the fact they have had a non-alcoholic beer each time we've been there, and without any negative commentary when ordering it.
The only thing I could possibly find fault with at Dreams is the nature of the beach itself and that's one thing they have no control over, and that said, they rake it and keep it immaculate always.
I would definitely rate Dreams as one of my three favorite beach restaurants, along with the Restaurant at Anse Marcel and the Friars Bay Beach Cafe. Each one of them is special for one reason or another and each of them has their own particular short-falls, but I'd enjoy any one of them right about now, for sure. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Dreams - Beach - Bar - Restaurant
[Re: GaKaye]
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12/25/2015 02:00 PM
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Definitely,
I warmly recommend Layla's beach in Nettle Bay, Thai Savannah and Grill restaurant in Starz Casino, The trattoria in Maho, Rosie's on Mullet Beach.
You may find me very difficult as far as restaurants are.
Bare in mind 2 points, I lived in France or a mile away from France for 40 years, so I know what is to be expected from french cuisine. My baseline is different from someone coming from the USA.
Second, I live in SXM and where a tourist will just try a place once, I eat there many times so it gives a different impression.
Finally, if I asked people about Dreams, it was because I wanted to find out what others had in the way of experience there. I have been back after my initial bad experiences and it was much better, I wanted to check, I am always open to other peoples comments...
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Re: Dreams - Beach - Bar - Restaurant
[Re: dlbert]
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12/25/2015 05:05 PM
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We live on the island 6 months a year, and have lunch at Dreams 2-3 times a month. We have not had a bad meal or bad service or a mistake on the bill. We were the Wed. of this week, and although the restaurant was very busy with 4 or 5 tables of more than 14, we were seated immediately, and our wine arrived promptly. The was a bit of a wait for our food, but as we saw the order being taken from one of the large parties as were were seated, we expected a bit of a wait. Lunch at Dreams is an occasion for us, and we enjoy the total experience.
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Re: Dreams - Beach - Bar - Restaurant
[Re: Lreserve]
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12/25/2015 11:16 PM
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Gee, us loud?? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Blush.gif" alt="" /> Well, maybe sometimes! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
We've had some really nice days there. As Pat said, the beach isn't the greatest, but we have always thoroughly enjoyed our food and service there.
Carol Hill
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Re: Dreams - Beach - Bar - Restaurant
[Re: dlbert]
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12/26/2015 09:34 AM
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We have been long time fan's of Bruno and his restaurants, villa's for years. This place is top notch, even comparing it to the fine French cuisine we had while in Paris!!!! This is right up there, no two ways about it! Bravo Bruno!!!
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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