Lee's opened

Just read a post on Facebook that they drove by and Lee's was open. Anybody else on island that can confirm that? Nothing posted on Lee's Facebook page.

The sign is up but not open as yet.

New location?

Right across the street from the Atrium, on Billy Folly.

It may or may not be true but I would take it with a grain of salt as I believe the sign has been there for a few days.

Thank you.

J.D , the sign was covered for awhile but about a week now they have removed the cover. Looking forward for the opening .

Thanks Lesley.
See you in a couple of months.

Okay Bro and we need you Folks not freaking out and going elsewhere lol. I'm 61 , aint going nowhere , harsh reality .

No freaking out on my end or going elsewhere Lesley. The biggest deterrent for me is reasonable air fare to SXM. $721pp to get there and back for the upcoming trip and it is up to $1800. Not sure how they can sell tickets at that price. We are glad to be returning.

BTW, I have you by a couple of years.

I hear ya and thanks that for us , vacation days are gone. Got to work to pay bills for our Son College in Toronto.

It really pays to get your tickets 10-11 months ahead.

That is when I initially purchased tickets but AA screwed with the schedule and I then bought at a low price 6 months out.

We bought our May round trips for next year last June and just purchased our July round trips last week. All on AA. Got pretty good prices for first class with only 1 connection each way with no overnight stays. All in the $800 range per person each way except for using miles coming back in May for 50,000 each.

If you're doing a non-stop, that they should not cancel, like out of Miami, absolutely no reason not to book way ahead of time if you get a great price, like we did for our trip next year. If you have connections, it can sometimes be chancy especially with AA..

Yes I realize that but any airline can be chancy. We have one connection on the way down from SEA through Philadelphia and the other 3 flights going to SXM and returning to SEA all go through CLT. Would have preferred to go through CLT instead of Philly but the price was to good to pass up. Hoping that one will be rescheduled to CLT. We'll see what happens. Plenty of time between now and then.

WE will be there soon darlin'!!!

But, is or will Lee's be open?

That's the 6 mil dollar question. Maybe TTOL members need to get a pool going. LOL

Apparently not, as of yet, but I'm guessing any day..

Thanks Dear !

one of the perks of points versus fixed week, midweek costs r significantly lower, but lesser options bot march tickets from jetblue,(boston) sunday to yuesday ( days) direct flite sunday layover tuesday, for 1350z$ for 2 peeps

Just passed by and they are open. Congrats to him and Wife.

Great news

So scubaman what’s good to eat at Lee’s

They always have fresh Snappers , Mahi Mahi and Lobsters .

Love their ribs and they have the best Cole slaw and potato salad on the island. Used to enjoy the snapper filet but now they use a different fish for the filet which is still good.

Thanks y’all, will try them out! Thanks again

Everything at Lee's is usually very good to eat. They have fantastic ribs....Snapper....decent reasonable price steaks...and all will NOT break the bank. I wish them the BEST of luck...and am so thrilled to know that they are back. Last March vacation was extremely missing Lee's.

We drove by today and saw them serving several customers, however our plans changed and we went elsewhere. But I can confirm they are open and look like a brand new penny! If I get a chance I’ll take some pictures for all to see

Lee's Facebook Page

I hear you on that, only problem is when you are not able to book a place first. Am having quite a time this year and have been on the search since March. Not giving up....lol

I with there would have been a statement addressing parking options on that page.

When it is not something positive, you likely do not address it or draw attention to it. Valet parking has been mentioned, including by Lee, but you still have to have someplace to put the cars.

Was hoping that wasn't the case.

This is good news to hear that Lee's is open! I will make sure to stop by in December when we are visiting the island.

Lee's recently opened with many of the old staff.
Smaller restaurant but comfortable.
Menu looks the same. Very simple menu.
Service was professional with plenty of smiles.
Small lobster tank with some pretty good monsters.
The aromas from the smoker with ribs and chicken filled the restaurant.
Parking will be up the hill behind the restaurant but work still needs to be completed.
Word is that they are waiting for a location to open up to provide access to fishing boat.
Looks like a new option for the timeshare walkers.
Service charge only by cash, no line on credit cards.

How much parking will be available up the hill?

Didn't look as we arrived for just early cocktails and an appetizer. There are four spaces just up a little from the road.
They are still working on completing the parking situation up the hill and not advertising the parking there.
Sounded like they may be working along side the parking for the housing units at the top of the hill.
Yes valet parking is also being discussed.

Thanks. Valet parking would solve a lot of parking issues.

Yes, except where do they put the cars? Valet or not, there has to be space for the cars to be parked and it is very slim in that area. The area up around Red Piano is usually packed, near Royal Palm or across the street possibly. Unless Lee comes up with something farther up the hill near the restaurant, it could take some time to retrieve a valet parked car. Sorry but the parking situation has disaster written all over it. Unless one can walk to Lee's from where they are staying, this is likely going to be a major headache for a lot of people.

True. Maybe he can rent some spaces from the Atrium.

Having stayed at Atrium in March, there are not a lot of extra (if any) parking spaces there and the garage is controlled by a pass key. It is not a good situation (the parking that is) no matter how you slice it. That area also gets backed up if there is a bridge opening of any length, when workers are getting off from the resorts or when there is an accident at the bottom of the hill.

He has a big challenge but will survive once Flamingo and Royal Palm reopen . At nights a lot of cars can park in Simpson Bay area and walk there after.

The older that my knees get, the happier that I am to pay for the convenience of Valet Parking.

Seems that the street may end up jammed at times with folks trying to find parking.

And yes that can happen too , but the people living in the area will report this to the Police and people cars will be towed.

Hollywood casino has valet parking which could be an option to go to before or after walking for dinner at Lees.

Hollywood wouldn't be an option for me, as I can't walk that far, up that hill. I have never been that excited about Lee's anyway. If I can't park right there, I would pass. Too many other places with easier parking.

Yup...if you don't mind walking back up that hill which is pretty steep

We walk up that hill all the time returning from buccaneer. Not so bad if you cut through the Simpson Bay villa drive way.

Good for you. I couldn't do it.

We also walk up that hill MANY times and then up the hill to the upper B building. Just sayin' some might not be comfortable with the walk

That would be a major walk for many people and while I have done that and more many times, many will not.

When I was on the island in March, I had to park up by La Vista one day to go to Aqua Mania. I have not had to park that far away even during Regatta.

I wish Lee well but the parking is going to be a major issue for many.

Nothing available at the Atrium regarding parking. There is a lot up the hill from Lee's used by overflow from the Greenhouse that might work in conjunction with the Greenhouse.

Why would the Greenhouse agree to allow parking there by a competitor?

Some people can get away by finding parking in Simpson Bay Villas area also.

I took a walk past Lee’s this morning and took a few photos of the surroundings ...... including one photo while standing on the edge of their small parking lot......the entrance to the restaurant is from there. Also included a shot of Billy Folly road in front of Lees. If you are too far away to walk, Perhaps taxis are another option, especially if some folks could share. Also, Lees is a 2 minute flat walk from the main road / Burger King..... so perhaps even a bus there and a taxi back could be considered. We met some fellow guests here at SBBR who are quite pleased with their (cheap) bus destination options.

I hope the photos show up....it is the first time I tried Attachment Manager

Thanks for the pictures! It worked!!

Oh I don't know about that. We have stayed many times at the Villas and had a hard time finding parking when we returned at night after dinner. I would not be too happy with that! Hotel guests should not have to deal with that!

How would anyone park anywhere in/at SBR without a parking permit? The guards 90% of the time look for it before opening the gate

I have occasionally parked at that one rooftop parking lot when I was going to that Mexican restaurant there (sorry, can't remember the name) or to Neil's son's restaurant (can't remember that name either!!) but I told the guard that's where I was going. (Sorry, only one cup of coffee so far this morning and CRS setting in! )

La Patrona and The Stone perhaps?

Yup, remembered after I finished my coffee!!

I can see people parking along Billy Folly hugging the retaining wall just as they do along the retaining wall where Isola and Peli Deli is. Will be a little tight but people will do it.