The "Rare Bird" is a favorite lunch and sundown spot for visitors and locals alike. The pretty blue-and-ivory Creole case (house) is set on a green hillside alongside the stone steps that lead up to Fort Louis (at 114 steep steps, quite a climb, but worth it). You're slightly removed from the harborside hustle, and the music of birdsong and a garden waterfall out back adds to the feeling of serenity. The food is reliably fresh and tasty, from a lunch menu of salad, soups, and burgers to full-blown French fare at night (filet de boeuf Rossini; sea scallops and shrimp in Champagne sauce). Toast to the sunset with the house cocktail, the Oizeau Rare, a potent concoction of dark rum and tequila with pineapple, orange, and coconut. Reservations are recommended.
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L’Oizeau Rare
Marigot Front de Mer (Harborfront), St. Martin
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Marigot Harborfront
Hours
Mon–Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 4–10pm, closed June
Phone
590/87-56-38
Prices
Main courses €15–€24 lunch, €18–€50 dinner
Cuisine Type
French

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Marigot Front de Mer 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.