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Astrolab

Posted By: mahokid

Astrolab - 08/20/2023 01:41 PM

after a long day of travel, we decided for Astrolab for our first evening dinner

a few covered tables are situated inside while most of the seating is around the pool

as requested we were escorted to a table at the close end of the pool

Friendly service was provided by all the staff including the owner and her cute little doggie that meandered around the pool

A reasonable prix fix included the nightly special of lobster which looked tempting as many plates went by, but with Bisto Caribes a few days away, we ordered off the menu and a list of specials

a small piece of cheese lightly baked a served on a stick with a red pepper puree started the evening as a gift from the chef, it looked like a tiny corn dog

Appetizers included a creamy ball of burrata served in a refreshing avocado-mint soup and a duo of smoked salmon with finely diced olives and a simple tar tar with creme fraiche

my wife enjoyed her triggerfish while my octopus was served in a creamy fergola which resembled risotto

desserts were served with sparklers to celebrate our 28th anniversary, the baba rhum had a nice rum flavor and my flourless chocolate cake was equally delicious

rum shots finished the evening

several night a a week they feature live music with a female vocalist sang varied a nice variety our evening


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Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Astrolab - 08/20/2023 02:58 PM

Trigger fish looked great.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Astrolab - 08/20/2023 03:24 PM

That baba rhum looks a little r-rated to me, but maybe I'm imagining things!! grin

Gotta say, there is no way that I could eat that way on my first night on island! I just want to get something 'quick and dirty' and then go to bed! Good for you, that you could eat like that the first night!
Posted By: jazzgal

Re: Astrolab - 08/20/2023 06:37 PM

Everything looks yummy!

I thought Thomas Moreau was the owner???
Posted By: Kennys

Re: Astrolab - 08/20/2023 07:27 PM

Out of curiosity I just checked the Menu and the pricing is up there lol.
Posted By: islandgem

Re: Astrolab - 08/20/2023 08:25 PM

He is unless it has been sold very recently. Most of the websites state that he is the owner.
Posted By: mahokid

Re: Astrolab - 08/20/2023 10:46 PM

Yes he is the owner, It might have been his wife that was "looking' after the poopie
Posted By: irina

Re: Astrolab - 08/21/2023 08:10 PM

Carol!!!!!!

Behave!
Posted By: CaribLee

Re: Astrolab - 08/21/2023 08:47 PM

That's a place I've always wanted to try. Wish the drive from Maho wasn't so long.

And thanks for the info and photos.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Astrolab - 08/21/2023 09:06 PM

Irina--just saying what it looked like to me!! grin
Posted By: mahokid

Re: Astrolab - 08/22/2023 11:12 AM

We are fortunate to spend 8 days in Orient and then another 10 in maho
Hoping for some nice weather Sunday jazz
Posted By: CaribLee

Re: Astrolab - 08/22/2023 11:17 AM

Another vote for nice weather on Sunday. We tried going this past Sunday and it was a wash out.
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