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Re: Arriving Friday--need info please
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09/06/2021 09:23 AM
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JBSTL--Mahokid has described the situation re curfew well. Dinner on the French side is more possible now, with 9 PM curfew--unless as he said, they change back again to 8. 8 PM was what we had in June, and I was very uncomfortable, trying to get in a meal and get back over the border in time. We dined at Ocean 82, and enjoyed it immensely. It is on the water, so that makes a nice view, especially with an earlier meal. I don't know whether they are closing for vacation or not. Best to make a reservation for your anniversary, to confirm they are open, as much as anything, and if you choose a waterside restaurant, to ensure an oceanside table. Congrats on the anniversary!
Carol Hill
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Re: Arriving Friday--need info please
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09/07/2021 02:39 AM
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Our favorite spot on the Dutch side our last trip was Palapa Grill. It's a quirky, tented type place. The bar was fun for a before dinner drink and the steaks were wonderful every time we've been!
Laura
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Re: Arriving Friday--need info please
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09/07/2021 09:40 AM
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JBSTL--Since you're staying at Royal Palm, you may want to try out Roxxy, if it's open. I don't know whether they are closed for vacation now or not. It's literally next door to RP. It's very high end. I haven't been there myself, but you can always walk over for Happy Hour and see whether you like the menu and the ambiance or not. For French cuisine, I would echo Jazzgal's recommendation of Le Moulin Fou. For a toes in the sand experience, you may want to check out either Karakter or Mary's Boon. Neither is high end food, but it's a lovely stretch of beach there.
I will be interested to hear when you arrive if the restaurant at Royal Palm is open or not. IF it's open and you go there, don't expect much. Historically that restaurant has been VERY bad.
Carol Hill
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Re: Arriving Friday--need info please
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09/07/2021 01:16 PM
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Mary's Boon just got a new chef last week. Getting rave reviews so far, you might want to try again.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Arriving Friday--need info please
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09/07/2021 01:58 PM
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I'm not that familiar with the Dutch side, but I highly recommend Le Champagne Bistro for a wonderful gourmet lunch. I'm not sure if they are open yet for dinner. It is owned and run by Sylvain who also owns the wine shop next door- Select Wine Cellar. It is in the corner of the Orange Grove Shopping Center in Cole Bay. If you are familiar with where the Harley Davidson shop used to be, it's just across the street on the same side.
UPDATE: I just saw the the wine shop will be closed for 2 weeks from Sept 11-27. Trying to find out if the restaurant will be closed as well... UPDATE #2: The restaurant will be closed the same dates. Sorry
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