Restaurants you miss.

[noel]

I'll add Au Port.

[amyb]

Nice spot. And I had completely forgotten about the honey duck at Saladerie that Missy mentioned in her post. Such wonderful dining experiences on this tiny island.

[JEK]

One of our favorites.

Ours too!

[DCTravler]

A bit off the radar, but back in the day, we loved L’Ananas - half way up the hill toward what is now Bonito. Great patio, refined service and wonderful seafood. The subsequent iterations have been less inspired.7

[Cwater]

A bit off the radar, but back in the day, we loved L’Ananas - half way up the hill toward what is now Bonito. Great patio, refined service and wonderful seafood. The subsequent iterations have been less inspired.7

wow we ate at L”Ananas on our honeymoon. What a great memory.

[amyb]

DCT, we met the chef and his wife from L’ Ananas while we were on ST Martin. They encouraged us to go see neighboring St Barths. We made a trip and had lunch at their friend Herve’s Restaurant. We did. We keep in touch with them even now that they are back in France. We never ate at their restaurant here, but loved dining with them at Astrolabe on St Martin.

[abc]

Years ago we had a very memorable meal at Trois Force with chef Hubert.
Wonder if anyone else dined there and can relate their experience.
What ever happened to the restaurant, Hubert, and the rooms there?

Do miss the Wall House and Meat & Potatoes

[KevinS]

Hubert is one of a kind. I remember getting some excellent wines at favorable prices at his restaurant. My recollection is that the rooms were leased to Le Guanahani for use as staff housing.

[ssdssi]

Castelets, the original Francois Plantation, La Toque Lyonnaise (El Sereno), Wall House, Maya, Sapotellier, Au Port.

[amyb]

Castelets, the original Francois Plantation, La Toque Lyonnaise (El Sereno), Wall House, Maya, Sapotellier, Au Port.

I agree with this list too.

This tiny island has had a share of tremendously memorable restaurants and chefs.

AS Phil has often said SO MANY RESTAURANTS, SO LITTLE TIME.

[cec1]

Castelets, the original Francois Plantation, La Toque Lyonnaise (El Sereno), Wall House, Maya, Sapotellier, Au Port.

Memorable places, for sure!

[JEK]

Sapotillier Chez Francine Le Flamboyant

I just came across this old pic while looking for something else!

[amyb]

Love seeing this..a special place for sure. Adam was a sensational and gracious host.

[cec1]

A happy memory!

[shihadehs]

New Born

[LuckyKid2]

My first visit included a dinner at Trois Force. I remember being one of a few tables dining that evening and Chef Hubert, upon learning my husband's family name, brought several books to our table with the coat of arms and other historical references. One of those precious SBH memories.

[Cwater]

New Born

went to New Born on our honeymoon. The huge tank and the escargot were enourmous.

[pascaleschmidt]

La Marine , L'Escale and Wall House

[Bart -my real name-]

My first visit included a dinner at Trois Force. I remember being one of a few tables dining that evening and Chef Hubert, upon learning my husband's family name, brought several books to our table with the coat of arms and other historical references. One of those precious SBH memories.

Missing that place is a huge regret of mine. When I first went to the island, it seemed too weird to try. Now that I'm a little older and more adventurous, I crave weird!!

[JEK]

Simpler times

[kent1994]

Maya's, Au Port, Sapotillier and the Hideaway. Another reminder that so many have closed.

[dudleydog]

Vincent Adam.

[amyb]

Vincent Adam.

Last night we wondered if this gem had been mentioned. Thank you.

[JEK]

Last night we wondered if this gem had been mentioned. Thank you.

#9 #10 #20 & #52!

[amyb]

Thank you kindly.

[Marty]

Chez Francine at St. Jean beach with the great waiter, Patou; fresh grilled dorade, frites, red cabbage slaw on wooden plates, our first accras, and pinas or planteurs, not to mention the ambiance and view…Also Chez Joe in town for breakfast and Joe Felix’s original circular bar at the airport for arrival planteurs, and the original La Saladerie when Eddy was the chef!

[Eve]

Loved the aroma of Eddys Ghetto

[LMAC]

Vincent Adam.

Yes, Vincent Adam & Gille!, Les Castelets, La Marine w/mussels (remember the night a boater fell into the "drink" right in front of us trying to get in his dingy!), Marigot ... Au Port ... list goes on an on ... so fun to bring back the memories ... thanks. (and yes, I remember no phones & no "enclosed" cars ... just Makes & Gergels? ... and friends who got stuck in a downpour in a Moke on the way to the airport to go home.

[Cwater]

Chez Francine at St. Jean beach with the great waiter, Patou; fresh grilled dorade, frites, red cabbage slaw on wooden plates, our first accras, and pinas or planteurs, not to mention the ambiance and view…Also Chez Joe in town for breakfast and Joe Felix’s original circular bar at the airport for arrival planteurs, and the original La Saladerie when Eddy was the chef!

Chez Francine one reason we fell in love with St. Barth

[Cwater]

Some help…taking a walk through history on this thread has been wonderful. There was one place in Saline that I just can’t remember the name of. Jambalaya cuisine I believe. Circa 2003 - 2005 when we brought our niece to our happy place for her college graduation present. I believe right before L’Esprit on the left. Could have been a place before meat & potatoes. Anyone!