Lee's is closing

There is a shipping container in front 0f Lee's and equipment being loaded. Closed sign in front Looks like it is really happening.

Sad. Same happening to Caribbean Grilled Flavors and Harbour Queen. Caribbean Grilled Flavors was closed the past 2 weeks and sign indicated "Closed for Removal".

What a disappointment. Knew it was happening but didn't want to accept it. Lee's was always our first night go to place and quite a few return days during our four week stay. Hopefully they have secured a place to relocate to as they have always had a great following. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" />

Wow, life sucks. Hope they are able to open somewhere else..

Hope so too. When I lost my lease for my business I thought it was the end of the world. All it did was open up a new better opportunity and I never looked back. This might not be the case for Lee's. I just hope they do indeed relocate or life throws them a better outcome.

one of my dad's favorite sayings to me was "son, you don't plan to fail, you fail to plan"

Not sure if this was the case for Lee's or my situation but in a lot of circumstances that is true.

We definitely will miss Lee's <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sad.gif" alt="" />

their conch soup is my favorite food in the world. it made me insane. this is so sad

Sad to see it close. Many good memories.

I forget the circumstances. Is it a land issue? If it has to do with the land use, does anyone have any idea what is going in that spot?

Land/lease issue and supposedly the 3 affected properties will be replaced with some sort of marina.

Too bad for Lee and for those who really enjoyed his place. We used to go there all the time for his grilled lobster (which I think was about the best of the island) but I guess I've gotten older and as much as I enjoyed the lobster and the fact you didn't have to get very dressed up for dinner there, the noise was way too much for me once the music started so we started going to Skip Jacks instead. Another very good lobster and a far nicer atmosphere, IMHO. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Pat,
I remember dancing to latin music with Chi Chi. Those were good old days. Went with our friends many times.
Too sad.
irina

Every time I think of Lees I remember that first night we met there. How'd we ever know it was you all? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

HOLD THE PRESSES.......according to Lee's Facebook page, and a post they posted just an hour ago....they are still there and operational!!!! Still waiting final word from the courts. so so far they are still OPEN.....and operational!!!

Lee's Roadside Grill We are still waiting for the Court's decision. Lee's Roadside Grill is still here!
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I think they have until 3/31. Lee's also posted that demolition of Caribbean Grilled Flavors (the old Halsey's place) structure was starting.

There may be another court ruling coming but it doesn't look promising.

not promising indeed...but we can still hope!!! in the meanwhile...we will be going down on Saturday...and hoping to get at least a couple of meals in there just in case!!

I'm here now waiting for my grilled lobster!!!

Ouch!! Like the reports of St. Jeans Beach and the SXM sunset weren't bad enough. That really hurts.

We were there tonight...spoke with the owners brother/manager? Said next court date is in two days and not to count them out yet!!

Yup. Heard from locals it's not over yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fingers crossed.
Cheers
irina
Pat, I don't have a clue. Was I there? LOL

In body only, I'm thinking...... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

Oh yea, I know that one. LOL
Cheers
irina

We used to go there, but its been awhile. Husband love red snapper, and ordered the medium fish. It looked like a guppy and was over priced. this happened more than once, and so we stopped going... I assume it depends on what you order, but there prices are high in my opinion... But for those that like the restaurant? hope it can stay open...

So where will be the best place for ribs?

marks place. best ever, much better than lees.

marks is more a ''wet'' rib......where lee's was more smoked and dry. I LOVE Mark's place....but prefer the ribs at Lee's. IMHO

I agree with you on Lee's ribs...along with their potato salad, had both the other night and good as ever!..still miss ms b's ribs....

And don't forget Lee's cole slaw that's best on the island. Ribs, potato salad and cole slaw is my go to dinner at Lee's. All very generous proportions.

I hD no idea how good the Cole
Slaw was until this trip. Yum!!

And its not just a small sample cup you jet at other places. Its a large serving.

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RATS! now I can't have that cole slaw!

Forget Murphy's Law you need to worry about Cole's Law.

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There's a Pub in RI called "Murphy's Law" and I'm sure it will be cranking today <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />

Every pub in RI was cranking yesterday as URI's basketball team upset Creighton on St Patrick's day.

Hi RonDon. I see you just arrived in SXM have you had the opportunity to check up on Lee's situation? Thanks, Hope your having a great time! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />

haven't made it to lee's yet...but as of yesterday..it was very much open.

Thanks for the update. I want to catch a dinner there when we arrive, but hope they win and get to stay a good long time! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" />

I was wondering what was going on, as someone here said there was supposed to be a court hearing last week..

Hearing or not, the deadline to vacate was 3/31 from what I recall.

Oh, ok, I didn't remember that.

The old Halsey's Caribbean Grilled Flavors was closed the entire time we were there. The neon sign was on but posted on the door was something to the effect "Closed For Removal". Harbour Queen was open and for some reason I believe they had a later date to vacate than Lee's did.

From a December Article:
SIMPSON BAY—Long-time businessman and pioneer of seafood restaurants on the island Lee Halley has appealed the court verdict against him ordering his business, Lee’s Roadside Grill, to vacate its current location before March 31, 2017.

Full Article from Dec.

Lee's is open today. Caribbean flavors has a pile of wood a debris in front of it, as it's being demolished.

Lee's is next.

Show up to have your picture taken at Lee's tomorrow at 10 am.
Greed is sad.
irina

This is on their Facebook Page.
"March 31 is the due date for Lee's Roadside Grill to move out of it's current location. We would like to put a picture on the newspaper with family, friends, customers and all supporters. We would like to take the picture at Lee's Roadside Grill on Thursday, March 23 at 10am, please attend if you like to support us." <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" />

I am not surprised. It was always a place we ate at at least once. This past January the food was horrible, as was Carribean Flavours...here's hoping for something better.

I agree,,the only good thing on my plate was the coleslaw,,but the ribs were so dry and tasteless, I could not even eat them. Not at all like other years,,,was very very disappointed for sure. And hubby had fish and chips and they looked like pieces of McDonalds chicken nuggets only not as much meat....we were totally shocked at how bad it was!!
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