Pearl Beach
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So glad that you had a wonderful experience at Pearl Beach . . . definitely a favorite for me!
cassidain
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it seems a bit incongruous to me that PB's grilled lobster is among or possibly THE most expensive on the island. 19€/100 grams.
while LTBC, for example, is much more haut de gamme (PB is a bit down market for my taste), and their langouste is "only" 18€/100 grams.
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le_reve
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We were there last week and had a great time... always a solid spot.
I noticed that the swings at the bar have been removed! They were there when we were there before about a month ago. Always a good picture spot, but they were uncomfortable to sit on for any length of time. They have been there for years, I wonder why they removed them?
I noticed that the swings at the bar have been removed! They were there when we were there before about a month ago. Always a good picture spot, but they were uncomfortable to sit on for any length of time. They have been there for years, I wonder why they removed them?
le_reve
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Down market? It's the snobs vs. the slobs for some, I guess. Personally, I think it's a great spot with friendly service and good food. I guess I'm a slob? lol
Definitely also in my orbit! Great management, servers, and bar people . . . very good food . . . close to "toes in the sand" . . . always interesting people-watching . . . convenient, free parking! IMO, it's one of the few places remaining that approaches some "old St. Barths" authenticity.
cassidain
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De gustibus est non disputandum
No, the cuisine I think is good. As is the service. Watching the planes is fun.
I’m just saying it doesn’t attract as well-heeled a crowd as some other spots.
We’ve just been a couple of times, and last time looked like the crowd from the ferry station.
Who could argue my point that it’s not as rarefied an ambiance as Le Toiny Beach Club ?
No, the cuisine I think is good. As is the service. Watching the planes is fun.
I’m just saying it doesn’t attract as well-heeled a crowd as some other spots.
We’ve just been a couple of times, and last time looked like the crowd from the ferry station.
Who could argue my point that it’s not as rarefied an ambiance as Le Toiny Beach Club ?
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cassidain
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To each his or her own.
My impression is most ferry passengers are St-Martin tourists and locals coming over for the day. Not sure who thinks that’s what « makes St-Barth special » ? Mixing with St-Martin tourists and locals ? Why not just save lots of € and go to St-Martin ?
Enjoy.
I agree . . . there are days when people arrive in groups -- sometimes small in number, other times enough to fill Pearl Beach Restaurant -- and more or less check-in for the day, filling all or most of the tables. (A couple of months ago, a fellow & his wife, who had arrived with a large group from the ferry, approached me at the table where I was eating and asked if I would be leaving soon. I clearly was still in the middle of my lunch.)
The restaurant's relatively short distance from the ferry dock . . . and the first restaurant found on the beach . . . are attractive factors, I expect, for "day trippers" seeking to establish a base for the day. My observation, however, is that most people in such groups do not order very much . . . either in food or drinks. Instead, they usurp seating and tablespace as they wander in-&-out of the water . . . even lying & sleeping on the padded banquette benches It's unfortunate for restaurant personnel as their daily source of income pretty much dries-up at these times. In this regard, I've respected PB managers for not setting a limit on the time that tables can be occupied without dining or -- at least -- drinking.
Max1030
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Enjoy your week..
On second thought..don’t..
cassidain
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Wow. Really bad.
Amery
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I guess I am with you in the latter category!
The unique mix of high and low is what makes St Barth so special. It always has. We enjoy a night at L’Isoletta or La Langouste as much as an evening at L’Esprit. Or lunch at Toiny or Hotel Christopher as much as lunch at Ti Corail. Categorizing places based upon clientele (“the crowd from the ferry”) does not feel in the spirit of the island.
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Max1030
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Absolutely great location.
We still catch ourselves calling it Tom Beach, but Pearl Beach has done an amazing job keeping that same down-to-earth, beachside charm.
The atmosphere is relaxed, genuine and unpretentious, the kind of spot where you feel part of the island rather than just a visitor.
Unlike some of the other beach-side restaurants and hotels, which seem more focused on hunting pigeons, Pearl Beach keeps it authentic, and that makes it a true gem.
cassidain
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"[daytrippers] lying and sleeping on the padded banquette benches"
"[daytrippers] usurping seating and table space as they wander in & out of the water"
"restaurant personnel income dries up at these times [daytrippers]"
Not my crowd, but you "non-snobs/slobs" enjoy their company
le_reve
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Good to know! I was there the previous Sunday (Easter) - so maybe they had just taken them down for the day for some reason.
le_reve
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I guess I am not the type of person who worries about who is sitting next to me at a restaurant and if they meet my criteria of whether they are acceptable or not. Seems a bit down-market to me.
You are one of a kind... just like everyone else.
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