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L'Effet Mer

48 bd de Grand Case, Grand Case 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
0590870565
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Ranked #17 of 42 restaurants in Grand Case
Price range: ₹ 2,188 - ₹ 4,376
Cuisines: Diner, French, International
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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New Mexico
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

The setting and service here are just lovely, and the food presentation is gorgeous and imaginative.

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

wonderfull restaurant wonderfull food we went for lunch and dinner tried the steak tartare out of this world

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Port of Spain, Trinidad
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

Great food Great service Fab view of the of the Marigot Bay Crystal Blue Water Brillant Sunshine Great fellowship

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New York City, New York
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30 reviews 30 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

I had eaten here last year and enjoyed it. This year was just not good enough. The tile floor is terribly cracked in the entrance as well as the restaurant. They are in need of a paint job, bathroom was disgusting. Table cloths were dirty black runners left on the table after the previous diners had left. Bread was frozen... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

We selected L'Effet Mer for our wedding reception dinner. The chef and staff did a wonderful job - we couldn't have asked for better food and service. All the courses came in a timely manner and were absolutely delicious. Before our trip, I emailed the restaurant asking if the accepted Discover Card. At the time, they said yes. After getting... More

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Toronto, Canada
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64 reviews 64 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

I will dream of the lobster bisque. my trigger fish as a main was good but not a standout but still, it is one of the top kitchens in grand case.

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San Diego, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We were invited into an airy wooden structure above the silky white sandy beach in Grand Case, by a vibrant young waitress named Laeticia Carradone. We ordered crispy fried calamaris, a beautiful Caesar salad adorned with real anchovies, rich with shaved Parmesan, tomatoes, croutons and a creamy dressing. The corkage charge to open our newly acquired Cotes du Rhone Stephane... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

Audrey Tautou was our waitress. She was wonderful and so was the food - trilogy of marlin. The food could not have been better. The restaurant was a litttle quiet but it is not to be missed. Go meet Audrey!

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Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

On the recommendation of my friend Christophe, owner of La Villa restaurant in Grand Case, we visited L'Effet Mer, located on the ocean side of Grand Case Blvd, just north of the "LoLo's" (outdoor grills). Small and intimate, right on Grand Case Bay with a view of Anguilla, we enjoyed a variety of beautifully presented seafood dishes, artfully prepared by... More

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

The chef at this terrific restaurant is a major league player. His cuisine ranks with the best that I have ever tasted and I have travelled a lot! He is an artist who lovingly plates his food. Do yourselves a favour: seek out this terrific spot and be glad you did!

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