Trimmed in hues of blue and yellow, this 1871 Creole cottage is one of the few surviving 19th-century buildings on the island. It has whitewashed gingerbread latticework outside and a fetching dollhouse interior of bold, saturated colors. Across the street the historic salt press for which the restaurant is named is on permanent display—a vestige of the island's long-gone salt industry. Give it a look, and then tuck into Le Pressoir for creative and classically prepared continental fare, including a pumpkin and coconut gazpacho, grilled frogs' legs Provençal style, and a roasted guinea hen stuffed with foie gras. In addition to nightly specials, the restaurant offers special tasting menus. A recent four-course lobster menu (€58) included lobster bisque, lobster ravioli in a creamy passionfruit sauce, lobster tail in a lychee emulsion, and dessert.
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Le Pressoir
32 bd. de Grand Case, St. Martin
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Grand Case
Hours
Daily 6–11pm, closed Sun in low season, closed Sep 15–Oct 15
Prices
Main courses €25–€38
Cuisine Type
French
Web site
Le Pressoir

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32 bd. de Grand Case, St. Martin St. Maarten/St. MartinNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.