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Best ribs in Simpson Bay?

Posted By: tomp

Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/15/2017 03:05 PM

Do I have any other choices besides Lee's and The Palms?
Thanks,
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/15/2017 03:18 PM

Harbor Queen had good ribs. Can't remember if it's still open or not. Someone said it was closed and someone else said it was still open??? Also check out Captain D's, if it's still there. Right by the new parking lot beside Royal Palm. Ribs and chicken, etc., etc., carryout. Good stuff, huge portions for a good price!
Posted By: GaKaye

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/15/2017 03:37 PM

The only place I ever eat ribs, on the island or off, is The Palms.
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/15/2017 05:11 PM

If you don't mind driving just a little, Mark's Place has decent ribs and served from a "snack" portion to "all you can eat".
Posted By: SandS

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/15/2017 07:06 PM

My favorite ribs are at Jimbo's. A whole rack, great flavor, fries, coleslaw, and corn bread all for a reasonable price. My son in law's favorite is Buccaneer Beach Bar but they are dry rubbed and I don't care for them.
Posted By: Todd

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/15/2017 11:50 PM

I have had ribs in a few places along the Simpson Bay strip, but none as good as The Palms. I have yet to try the stand that is close to Royal Palm, wanted to but never did end up trying them.
Posted By: boucharda

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/16/2017 01:33 AM

BBB has reasonable ribs...and $2 Carib 5-7p (just came back from there). We were going to go to Lee's but monsoons stopped us short....impressive H2O right now
Posted By: sparky25

Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/16/2017 02:32 AM

Best ribs we have had are Harbor Queen and the sides that come with it are delicious. A great value for the price they charge. We are currently in St. Martin & Harbor Queen is open. We use to go to Lee's. Cannot have a conversation there. Music is way to loud.
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/16/2017 03:31 AM

But Lee's ribs are the best. We usually have claud seat us on the lagoon side. Much more quite there.
Posted By: boucharda

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/16/2017 12:18 PM

...and those leftover fries make the tarpon happy
Posted By: SXMSAMMY

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/16/2017 03:34 PM

I like Capt.D's ribs as they are might fine. He is located on the new cement parking lot between Toppers and the Royal Palm....
Posted By: NumberCruncher

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/16/2017 04:18 PM

My grandsons love feeding the Tarpon!
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/16/2017 04:28 PM

Sorry, I don't understand--how is that relevant to ribs??
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/16/2017 05:17 PM

I think someone mentioned french fries at Lee's and feeding the leftovers to the tarpon that hang around there.

Personally, not a fan of Lee's ribs or the cooking method used there.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/16/2017 05:25 PM

OK, thanks..
Posted By: MotownTim

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/28/2017 03:50 PM

Had Captain D's twice now and they are great. I heard their chicken is awesome too.
Posted By: SXMWendell

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/28/2017 03:54 PM

Ribs and chicken at Capt'n D's are very good. When they first opened they made whole fish with vegetables tat was very good also.

Wendell
Posted By: boucharda

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/28/2017 04:11 PM

Get the spicy noodles as a side at Captain D's....I think it's called bashi or something like that. Nice and spicy...
Posted By: billy3

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 12:07 PM

Capt D's is the best so far this year and Ive been to all the places mentioned on this thread.Its an amazing story. A few years ago it was a small grill with some beer for sale. Last year it got a little bigger and now there are chairs and tables and music.Prices are still very reasonable.
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 12:43 PM

I wonder if the person has a lease/rent agreement for that area or if he is just expanding on his own?
Posted By: SXMWendell

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 01:04 PM

A couple of years ago the owner was complaining that he set out some picnic tables. And very quickly had to remove them. So somebody is watching. The way the conversation went led me to believe that he only had a permit to sell to go and the picnic tables needed an eat in license. But being SXM having a business license bases on a true occupancy could leave a lot of room legal debate.

Wendell
Posted By: Eric_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 01:07 PM

Last summer there was one picnic table there, but did not give it any thought about it being a set down organized type of thing. Again it was only one table and seemed at the time to be used by people having a drink and waiting for their food to be finished.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 02:30 PM

billy3--is that parking lot in use there now?
Posted By: GaKaye

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 02:59 PM

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Todd said:
I have had ribs in a few places along the Simpson Bay strip, but none as good as The Palms. I have yet to try the stand that is close to Royal Palm, wanted to but never did end up trying them.


Sounds like a carry-out, grab a bottle or three of wine, and head back to one or the other of our balconies to catch the sunset before dinner. Your balcony is bigger if I recall correctly.
Posted By: MotownTim

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 03:42 PM

Yes the paved side is in use now for the rib place with about 4 picnic tables and parked cars. There is still a big section that isn't paved.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 04:57 PM

OK. I saw that there is still an issue with the watersports place there, so I guess that's why the parking lot still isn't finished. 4 picnic tables is a lot more than they used to have..
Posted By: GaKaye

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 05:07 PM

I saw somewhere that the government was trying to evict them. I don't remember now where I saw that.
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 06:10 PM

The owner (?) had something going on facebook to garner support for his business being in that location. He had a rather lengthy video from what I recall and was ragging on the SXM government since he was a citizen. I have no idea if there are permits involved, etc. but to throw a grill in a vacant/unused lot and then expand with tables should raise some questions.
Posted By: GaKaye

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 06:56 PM

And if that's what he did, I can't help but agree. But do you know that's what he did?
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/29/2017 07:51 PM

I stated that I had no idea what he did or if there were permits involved with regards to the grill and tables. I did find his rant from facebook. Not sure exactly which you are referring to.

In a way it reminds me of Lee's years ago. Very small place with a bar and a few tables. Look at that situation now and what he is facing.
Posted By: mgh

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 01/30/2017 12:37 AM

IMO it's Lee's and Capt. D"s, both wonderful. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: megamania

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/06/2017 03:10 PM

In January of this year we went to Harbour Queen,,I had ribs,,rest had fish and chips...."all" the food was poor...didn't go back....honestly, I like good food and am not picky really but the service was good,,people friendly, everything but the food was great.
Posted By: mms51

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 02:33 AM

Harry's has excellent ribs. Try it and you will not be disappointed.
Posted By: Susieville

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 02:03 PM

The Palm's drunken ribs
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 03:40 PM

I tried those drunken ribs. Wasn't impressed.
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 03:43 PM

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SXMScubaman said:
I tried those drunken ribs. Wasn't impressed.


Never personally tried them but the one time I asked about them I believe the owner said they were spare ribs versus baby back ribs? Anyone know for sure on the actual type of rib for the drunken ribs at The Palms?
Posted By: pat

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 05:00 PM

Where is the 'new' Harry's located? He used to serve an incredible grilled lobster! Wondering if his new place does the same kind of dinners, if anyone knows........info would be appreciated,...
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 05:18 PM

Pat-see this thread as to the location. Don't know about the lobster question. Would be interested in hearing that answer also.
Posted By: fabila

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 05:32 PM

Pat -- it's only a few doors from Unity car rental on opposite side of street.

I hope that helps. We drove by once in November but it wasn't open.
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 05:33 PM

Close to White Swan from what I recall.
Posted By: irina

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 05:38 PM

I still remember Lido's ribs. Those were the absolute best!!!!!!!!!!!
cheers
irina
Posted By: fabila

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 05:42 PM

Irina, those were delicious as was Ms B's on Dawn.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 05:43 PM

Yes they were! Based on all their other issues, I wonder now what animal we were actually eating!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Shocked.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 05:44 PM

Yes, Ms B's!! And such a fabulous setting! Thanks a lot, Westin... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: ChiTownHarry

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 05:53 PM

Actually, I am pretty sure it was Coral Beach Club, not the Westin. Her stand was right in front of Coral Beach. Coral Beach bought Mrs. B's out. My wife still has a Mrs. B's T-shirt.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 05:54 PM

Oh, ok. I mis-remembered.. I still hate the Westin! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 05:56 PM

Ms B's was much closer to Busby's as far as location. I actually liked her snapper in foil over the ribs, but they were good also.
Posted By: ChiTownHarry

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 08:37 PM

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Carol_Hill said:
I still hate the Westin! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />


Agreed. I hate looking at it from our condo at Les Balcons. I still think it looks like a prison.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 08:55 PM

Yup.
Posted By: irina

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 09:55 PM

Carol,
You beat me to it!
You starting the goat rib story again? LOL
cheers
i
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/10/2017 10:14 PM

I wasn't actually think goat, but something even worse!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Shocked.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: CathyandDanny

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/13/2017 03:19 AM

El Zafiro ribs were very good!!
Posted By: GaKaye

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/13/2017 03:12 PM

When did you have the ribs at el Zafiro? I know when they first opened, they had a BBQ there, but the last time we were there, that wasn't there any longer.
Posted By: anton56

Re: Best ribs in Simpson Bay? - 02/13/2017 08:47 PM

has anyone tried them at the green monkey?
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