Posted By: EdB
TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 04:48 AM
For all of us longtime visitors to the island, most probably have eaten at the old Turtle Pier for many years....but unfortunately it closed quite a few years ago. The good news is....that there is now a new restaurant, (POST IRMA), called "Nowhere Special". It is owned by a wonderful gal, Lillian, who just happens to be Al Watney's (the owner of Turtle Pier) daughter. Many of the old Turtle Pier classics have returned to this new venture. The chef is also the old chef from none other than Turtle Pier!!!!!!! Al also has come out of retirement to help his lovely daughter out in the evenings. We went there tonight, and had one of the BEST dinners ever. Reasonably priced, fantastic service, great view into the lagoon marina..made for a very memorable night. It is located right next door to the Yacht club restaurant, and right before Lee's old location. I am so thrilled we discovered this gem on our first week here, so we will have the opportunity to return a couple more times in the next couple of weeks. On a scale of 1 to 10...i would give this restaurant a 10plus. I LOVE the name of the place...'Nowhere Special"......but i think for now on it should be referred to "Somewhere Special". Enjoy.
Posted By: BillandElaine
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 10:39 AM
The former chef at Turtle Pier is Shadow, who had a place behind what is now Rusty Rocket for years after TP closed. Place was lost to Irma and we were happy to see him cooking at Nowhere Special. Wonderful cook, wonderful gentleman.
Posted By: bigbobthib
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 11:11 AM
Do they do Breakfast? Loved TP's French Toast Baguettes!
Posted By: Bob10kat
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 01:00 PM
Great to hear, loved the Ginger Duck and Lobster. Always remembered the great friendly atmosphere. Will make a point of visiting in April.
Posted By: bran
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 02:11 PM
what kind of food do they do?
Posted By: BillandElaine
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 02:43 PM
Next door to St Maarten Yacht Club.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 03:03 PM
Thanks for the heads up. We always enjoyed the Turtle Pier.
Posted By: BillandElaine
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 04:18 PM
Have not seen the new menu, but if Shadow's cooking it will be fantastic local food.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 05:02 PM
Still believe the Turtle's lobster was one of the best.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 05:39 PM
Thanks for posting the menu!
Posted By: irina
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 06:58 PM
They do Tarpon feeding in new location? LOL
Cheers
irina
Posted By: weeks5051
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 07:19 PM
The menu looks good and the prices are gentle. But where's the breakfast menu?
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 07:38 PM
I see a burger with Gouda on it. Right up my alley.
Posted By: BeachKitten
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 08:13 PM
The menu looks good and the prices are gentle. But where's the breakfast menu?
Not open for breakfast. They open at 11.
Posted By: Kennys
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 08:13 PM
They only open for Lunch and Dinner. From 11.00am to pass Midnight depending on the day.
Posted By: pat
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 08:32 PM
They only open for Lunch and Dinner. From 11.00am to pass Midnight depending on the day.
That is really too bad. We enjoyed a dinner or two and likewise a lunch or two at Turtle Pier over the years ‘back in the day’ but our favorite there was always breakfasting on the yummy French toast made from baguette. It was our first island breakfast of almost every trip.
Posted By: EdB
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 09:46 PM
yes wathey...i spelled it wrong.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/22/2019 10:52 PM
To bad. That was our Breakfast spot years back on our departure day.
Posted By: karenv_ma
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/23/2019 12:47 PM
We ate there twice on our trip 3/3-3/11 and thought it was very good. Hubby had the oxtail stew (first time having oxtail anywhere) and thought it was very good. I had the Shrimp St. Maarten both times it was so good. Their scalloped potatoes were very good.....on par with those at Mark's Place. They give you Johnny Cakes to start off with. It didn't seem very busy either time we were there, so maybe a lot of folks don't know about them yet. Give them a try.
Posted By: RICKnGRACE_LI_NY
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/23/2019 01:02 PM
TP had the best Conch Fritters ever! Just had some from Pineapple Jacks in Jensen Beach, Florida that were pretty darn close. Will have to give it a try in July !
Posted By: BillandElaine
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/23/2019 01:30 PM
Did you enjoy the back patio?
Posted By: The_Lurker
Re: TURTLE PIER RETURNS.....KIND OF.......... - 03/23/2019 02:17 PM
We pointed it out every time we went by---there were always people there.
Heard all positive reviews.
Hopefully we will be back soon to try it.