Rare Clearwater Posted March 19, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Last time I went to St Maarten was December 2018 and went to Bikini Beach on Orient Bay. I had a wonderful day and would like to do something similar on my next trip in April next month. We are seeking wonderful food directly on a beach. I am torn between Orient Beach with Coco Beach or a return to Bikini Or choose a new beach and see Grande Case and check out Captain Frenchy. We are looking for good french wine, champagne, some fun cocktails.... Nice beach chairs and umbrellas and small table for rent Food - Beef Tartar, Escargot, mussels, frittes, Beef Carpaccio, some ceviches, Charcuterie etc versus a huge meal. Which is the best beach and best restaurant for this type of food and drink? I can't seem to find updated menus and reviews lately. Bikini website is broken, coco looks nice but tried to do a reservation and won't allow so wasn't sure. ALSO - in addition, if we have a cab driver back to the port after - is it allowed to ask them to stop at a french bakery? WIll they keep the meter running or what is recommended? Any great french bakeries close to the cruise port we can get dropped off and walk to ship? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted March 20, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 20, 2023 13 hours ago, Clearwater said: Last time I went to St Maarten was December 2018 and went to Bikini Beach on Orient Bay. I had a wonderful day and would like to do something similar on my next trip in April next month. We are seeking wonderful food directly on a beach. I am torn between Orient Beach with Coco Beach or a return to Bikini Or choose a new beach and see Grande Case and check out Captain Frenchy. We are looking for good french wine, champagne, some fun cocktails.... Nice beach chairs and umbrellas and small table for rent Food - Beef Tartar, Escargot, mussels, frittes, Beef Carpaccio, some ceviches, Charcuterie etc versus a huge meal. Which is the best beach and best restaurant for this type of food and drink? I can't seem to find updated menus and reviews lately. Bikini website is broken, coco looks nice but tried to do a reservation and won't allow so wasn't sure. ALSO - in addition, if we have a cab driver back to the port after - is it allowed to ask them to stop at a french bakery? WIll they keep the meter running or what is recommended? Any great french bakeries close to the cruise port we can get dropped off and walk to ship? Recommendations Links to assist https://www.rainbowcafesxm.com Menu. https://www.rainbowcafesxm.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Menu-Lunch-_-Dinner-.pdf https://www.cocobeach.restaurant Menu. https://www.cocobeach.restaurant/menu/lunch If websites are down, then just telephone, they will be pleased to hear from one. Anyway it’s good to talk….. Both restaurants will be happy to go “off menu” for one’s bespoke dining experience With regard to the return cab, the outward driver will be pleased to be re-booked for a timed return, where one can ask for minor detour, for which the driver will probably agree foc. There was “La Bonne Baguette” in Phillipsburg - But never tried - Look on Trip Advisor Good luck… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clearwater Posted March 20, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Thank you kindly. Cocobeach responsed and said they are closed that day. So would you go to Grande Case versus Orient because of Coco closed? Bikini beach is still open on Orient. Wasn't sure which was better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted March 20, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, Clearwater said: Thank you kindly. Cocobeach responsed and said they are closed that day. So would you go to Grande Case versus Orient because of Coco closed? Bikini beach is still open on Orient. Wasn't sure which was better. Personally, if no Coco then one would definitely take Rainbow over Bikini….it’s a no contest. Shabby Chic and then some…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted March 22, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Another recommendation for Rainbow Cafe at Grand Case. Absolutely my favorite beach on the island. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisCruiser2 Posted January 9 #6 Share Posted January 9 On 3/22/2023 at 12:42 PM, MeganGC1983 said: Another recommendation for Rainbow Cafe at Grand Case. Absolutely my favorite beach on the island. What is the taxi fare from Philipsburg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted January 9 #7 Share Posted January 9 44 minutes ago, WisCruiser2 said: What is the taxi fare from Philipsburg? Around $40 each way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisCruiser2 Posted January 9 #8 Share Posted January 9 Per person or per cab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 9 #9 Share Posted January 9 2 hours ago, WisCruiser2 said: Per person or per cab? Per cab….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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