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Restaurants for classic french foodies.
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03/15/2019 06:09 PM
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Someone on another thread mentioned O'Plongiour in Marigot and said it was good, plus Barranco in GC was also mentioned...... started to reply but seemed a new thread was better...
My favs...for medium to high end
La Cigale.....Foie Gras bisque avec a few glasses of Sauterne Tropicana.....Everything, but Souffle incredible. (probably one of the best Restaurants in the Caribbean and excellent value for money.) L'Auberge Gourmand......Dover Sole and when they have it Mille-Feuille. Truly a great restaurant and the owner will do what you like with notice. (Rare these days)
Never tried O'Plongeoir, menu just seemed inferior to Tropicana, must give it a go as well as Barranco....
Bistro Caraibes, Le Cottage and La Villa, all good. La Pressoir, re-opened, might give it another go, but last two times very noisy due to bikers in the car park.
Mario's, didn't think was up to the standard of the above. La Santal(destroyed apparently) was a true gem..anyone ever eaten there?
Moulin Fou, Will try again if time allows..was for me 6.5 out of 10.
Escape..Maho. Never went before Irma, now re-opened, getting good reviews..will possibly try
Finally for those who love Indian food. In Philipsburg off Front Street, literally a hole in the wall on the left hand side....authentic and really delicious. Nobody ever in there, but made by the owner chef himself, when it comes out..be prepared for a spice party. beautifully flavored. Called Anand. Oh and hoot outside and you can park in their driveway..its difficult to find though.
What have I left out or missed? looking purely for french..no italian or mexican etc..
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Re: Restaurants for classic french foodies.
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03/15/2019 06:51 PM
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Le Bistro Nu. Last May when we were there I was less than whelmed, but that may be re-opening pains. In the past we have enjoyed their foods. Risky, perhaps, but we'll give 'er another try. Good bistro eats.
Try Le Taitu for lunch, but stick to the French dishes instead of the island dishes. There's nothing wrong with their island cuisine, but they really shine on the French dishes. Plus at around 14 Euros, for wine, plat, coffee, you can't go wrong.
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Re: Restaurants for classic french foodies.
[Re: bran]
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03/16/2019 07:37 AM
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I can comment on O'Plongeoir and Escape, as I've eated at both recently.
I would not put O'Plongoire in the category with some of the Grand Case restaurants. It's more of a bistro. The menu is definitly French, with andouilettes,etc, but not fancy.
Escape is not French at all. The food is very fresh and healthy: salmon, sous vide chicken, beef, and shrimp, as well as tofu and a few other vegan offerings. You chose a "protein", something from the "starch: and "veggie" lists, and a sauce, which comes on the side. They serve a standard and a large size. There are also some pre-designed plates on the menu. The decor is lovely and sevice was good and friendly. However; these are things I can cook for myself at home and I don't consider it a French dining experience.
You might try Be Kool (for lunch,as I don't recommend the Marina Royal at night at this time) in the Marina Royal for a very good French meal, though not high end dining. It's directly across from Tropicana.
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Re: Restaurants for classic french foodies.
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03/16/2019 08:58 AM
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Wendy, is it that unsafe to go the Marina for an early dinner at night?
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Re: Restaurants for classic french foodies.
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03/16/2019 01:48 PM
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We only did Le Santal once, about thirty or more years ago and it was an experience, for sure. We were aware of their dress code, but without long pants and at a minimum a sports jacket, gents would not be admitted - unless you happened to be the size of one of their ‘loaner’ jackets and were willing to wear it, and it goes without saying, ladies were expected to be not just dressed up but well dressed to match. This was back in the day, for sure, and most places required more of an effort to ‘dress’ for dinner, but most places did not go to this extent.
I have to admit, I’m glad we can say ‘bin der, dun dat’ but as neither of us are real foodies it was a bit of a wasted experience for us, and a very expensive one back then, too. I will admit, it was lovely and the food was very good but our taste buds just aren’t that sophisticated. But at least, now that it’s gone we can savor the memory.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Restaurants for classic french foodies.
[Re: bran]
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03/17/2019 01:28 AM
03/17/2019 01:28 AM
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That's the one...but no reviews since last year in July? I thought they were closed. Am I wrong?
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