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    Restaurant Shellona Beach

    3.8 (24 reviews)

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    Ryan R.

    The location is obviously amazing!! I honestly thought, judging just on appearance, that this place would be super pretentious and snobby. I was so wrong! The service was wonderful! They were super nice and quick and the food was delicious! We had a great table, for 6 of us, and it had an amazing view of the beach as well as a fan pointed straight at us. I ordered a few different apps because there were too many things on the menu that I wanted. The octopus croquettes were delicious! I also ordered the tuna ceviche. My friends all loved their meals as well.

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    Amand E.

    Great food, quality ingredients, well staffed and right on the water, the food came out in a decent time even with a lot of people there, the parking is a challenge but you can walk right out to the beach

    Caitlin C.

    Visiting St. Bart's? Taking a day trip away from St Maarten? This restaurant located on Shell Beach is a must-add to your list of places to go. With amazing food, stunning views and friendly service, it's hard to be disappointed with this piece of paradise! They offer valet parking if you have a rental car. Reservations are recommended as it can get quite busy. Lounge chairs can be rented for 50 euros a day each and come with a towel and waiter service. We chose to eat lunch at our lounge chairs while enjoying the blue water views. I ordered a mojito, which was super refreshing. We started with an assortment of olives, bread and the grilled squid. We watched our lounge neighbors order the grilled skirt steak with chimichurri and fries. It looked so good that we followed suit. Everything was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. Shell Beach also offers an assortment of water sports. From paddle boarding to motorized body boards. If you have a yacht, feel free to anchor in the cove and come ashore. Many people also bring snorkel gear (which I took part it) as this beach is also home to many kinds of fish. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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    Jody B.

    Hubby and I were on a cruise that stopped at St Barth. I looked at trip advisor and yelp to see what we could do for lunch. Shellona looked like a perfect place! We walked from the ship to the "Shell Beach". It's a lovely walk through town, and not very far. The beach was empty and it was about 90 minutes until our reservation for lunch. We sat down on some lounge chairs to pass the time. We quickly were greeted by someone who let us know it was $70 per person per day for a lounge chair. I explained we had a reservation and would leave at that point.... Still $70 per person.... Ok, I get it. That's their "rule". We chose two lounge chairs in the shade. No one else was there for another hour. We ordered some sparkling water and enjoyed the relaxation of the quiet beach scene. At the time of our reservation, I went to the front desk. They said they would come get me when they are ready. They waited a bit and dem for us. We were seated at an inside table, even though we were the second table seated. (Another couple that was there after us, was seated before us). I ordered a spicy cocktail and the mahi-mahi burger. By this time two larger groups were seated right in front of us. They were, as would be expected, noisy, and it created a vibe that was more of a party atmosphere rather than relaxing. Our food and drinks were great.... Very fresh! The wait staff was nice and attentive. I would go back if we ever go to St Barth again. We were never charged for the lounge chairs, which I think was appropriate since we were really just there to wait for our reservation, and the place was empty so we weren't taking up a space they could sell for the day. I think they should have an hourly price for those of us with a reservation... just a thought.

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    Caz P.

    beautiful location, friendly staff, delicious food- the fish tacos were my favorite... Jessica & Yoni go above & beyond... will go back and will highly recommended!

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    Shells, shells and more shells! Such a cool hot spot right in the beach. Fab drinks and food.

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    Amazing food and amazing vibe on and overlooking the beach. Grilled octopus and tuna with herbs for the win!

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    Sale & Pepe - Whole Caribbean Lobster

    Sale & Pepe

    4.4(29 reviews)
    19.0 mi

    The atmosphere is very peaceful, the music sets the tone for a very relaxing and peaceful…read moreexperience the view from our table was nice. The food was delicious, I had the lasagna and my husband had the Sale & Pepe pollo with vegetables both were delicious! Very nice portion sizes, filling but not too filling. The server we had was awesome!!! Very informative, pleasant and professional. He was very charismatic, and had a great attitude.

    We entered and the staff were welcoming and we were able to get a nice seat. The interior is clean…read moreand appealing. It would be great for a family or date. As I stated before the waiters and servers were top notch. With that said, the kitchen was the issue. My wife ordered a lobster bisque or should I say a soup. To add insult to injury, there was literally one chunk of lobster that was almost half inch in size. The family did enjoy the bread, but the main meals had several misses that caused this restaurant to be a two star. I will start with my wife who had the lasagna. She said it was really good and could have been a dish from Italy (We were there last December). My daughter had the gnocchi and a side of meatballs. She stated the gnocchi was bland, but the meatballs were good. My son, started as a couple failures. First he ordered a beef tenderloin fillet. After being told that they were out he ordered the New York strip medium rare. When the food finally made it to the table it was rare. After sending it back the second one was cooked better. However the steak you could taste the rosemary, but was still no salt. Once adding salt to the steak it tasted good. He ordered a side of pasta which he really enjoyed. Finally, my order, I ordered the whole lobster. To start, the size of this lobster for $79 was a joke and if the lobster was good, I would have felt better! Not having a Caribbean Lobster before I was not sure how it was supposed to be and I wished I would have asked when I took my first bite. The lobster was supposed to be a grilled item. I was so looking forward to this lobster to be TOTALLY disappointed! The lobster was actually over cooked. I only found out after I was leaving because I asked how the consistency was supposed to be. If you only care about scenery and pasta this is the place for you! Anything else, there are a lot of options in the area to choose from.

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    My daughter after out delicious meal

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    Beef Lasagna

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    Big Cee’s Waterfront Dining - Patacones

    Big Cee’s Waterfront Dining

    4.1(19 reviews)
    21.8 mi

    This place earns five stars from me! My husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary and…read morewanted a waterfront restaurant, and this was the perfect choice with its beautiful views overlooking the marina. We made reservations before we arrived, although they really weren't necessary--but how were we to know? We were seated at a lovely table overlooking the marina, and once the sun went down, the twinkling lights reflecting on the water created a beautiful atmosphere. There was also a wonderful breeze, which was such a pleasant surprise for July. We expected it to be much hotter! I ordered the surf and turf with my choice of three different steaks and selected the ribeye with a half lobster tail. The ribeye was enormous, cooked perfectly, and seasoned so well that every bite was bursting with flavor. The lobster tail was tender and delicious. The portion was so generous that I ended up sharing my steak with my husband! The rice and peas were so good that he kept scooping them onto his plate--and he's definitely not a rice-and-peas kind of guy! He's usually a mashed potato guy...as you can tell from his own plate! It was hands down some of the best I've had in a very long time. The crispy tostones were the perfect compliment . He ordered the Grouper topped with lobster sauce, and really enjoyed it. His side choice was mashed potatoes and vegetables. I had a bite and concur the group. It was very moist and the sauce. It was just delicious. I had peaked at the menu prior to arriving and that's what I had every intention of ordering but then when I saw the surf and turf I was like, hey why not let's celebrate at $66 I didn't think it was much of an issue As a really nice surprise and great gesture, a molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream was delivered to us with happy anniversary wishes on the house. We've been visiting the island for over 25 years, often several times a year, and somehow this was our first visit to this restaurant. It definitely won't be our last. Highly recommended!

    We got here before 6pm and got part of our order of 4 at 8:44 pm and it was not packed. It was a…read morelong time to even to take our order. No reservations required. The appetizers took an hour to come out and I have no idea what the cooks were doing. The food was cold and spoke to the chef and all he did was take off for the cheapest meal and which was cold also. If I could give a no star I would. Food was cold and tough. I spoke with the head chef Carlos not really wanting to appease to our experience. We didn't even get an apology for the long wait. This is my family's first and last time going there. Especially being on vacation. I highly doubt not recommend this place at all and it's highly disappointing due to the location of the place that set the ambiance off from what could've been a memorable moment.

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    Inside the restaurant.

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    The Palms Restaurant - Grill your own Chicken

    The Palms Restaurant

    4.6(35 reviews)
    19.1 mi

    The Palms was the best restaurant we had during our week in Saint Martin. The kitchen is small so…read moreyou might wait when the place is packed, but the food is worth every minute. Their ribs were the best we tried on the island. The oxtail was the best we tried on the island. I fell in love with the curry goat roti. It tasted like it came straight from Trinidad. I wiped my plate clean and wished I had taken a picture. I ordered the drink special and swapped the tequila for rum. Diane, the bartender, made it sweet and smooth with coconut cream. It was so good I am naming it the Ashley. If you like coconut and sweet drinks, you will enjoy it. Our waitress Joe and Connor took great care of us. The service matched the food. The ribs were so tender the bone slid right out. My boyfriend and I split them as an appetizer and cleaned the bones. The cheesecake was also delicious. Every single thing we ate here was amazing. I would recommend this place. We are coming back. I want the curry shrimp next time and my boyfriend plans to get the curry goat again.

    First time in St. Maarten and down the street from our hotel was The Palms. We were hungry and…read moredecided to check it out. Very nice and casual establishment with a welcoming atmosphere. We both ordered the oxtails with peas and rice. Boy oh boy were they good! Nicely seasoned and very tender. The server was very attentive. We would go again!

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    View of the planes about to land over Maho Beach

    Vesna Taverna - Fresh Catch!  Grilled Mahi, with saffron rice, veggies and our house made creole sauce.

    Vesna Taverna

    4.5(31 reviews)
    19.0 mi

    It was a hot evening and once entering the place, I saw 2 swap coolers pointed to a couple of…read moretables. I got sat behind the cooler where it was just blowing hot air at me. Their wifi didn't connect and the bathroom was across the way, outside of the building. I placed my food order but my drink order wasn't taken. I asked the chef owner for water and he said the server would get it, which was his wife but they were both too busy sitting at other people's table and chatting it up while I'm over her parched for water for 15 minutes! WTF! I can't even get some water in this hot muggy crappy place? I ordered a pie because I was starving bc I guess this Italian place doesn't give bread. I had to get up and order it and my water with the other chef that was standing around bc no one was helping me get anything. Ordered the most horrendous clam pasta I have ever had with extra bitter and old arugula on top. Nothing about this place was palatable. The service sucked. Didn't realize this clam pasta was not coming with linguine but instead penne with some thick tasteless cheese sauce. This was definitely easily that worst restaurant I've eaten on the island. I should have left as soon as I knew I wasn't going to get water right away

    I'm so mad I found this little gem on my last day on the island. Delicious food and super sweet…read moreservice! The decoration was very cute and felt very cozy. Will most def return the next time I come to Sint Maarten. Order their green juice!

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    Vesna Taverna - Our famous pot au fue de la mar...  Fish pot!

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    Our famous pot au fue de la mar... Fish pot!

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