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La Cigale

Laguna Beach | - Route des Terres Basses, Baie Nettle, St Maarten-St Martin
+590 590 87 90 23
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Price range: $60 - $100
Cuisines: French
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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San Francisco, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

La Cigale was recommended by our hotel concierge as one of the best French restaurants on St. Martin (the French side) so we had high expectations and it did not disappoint! We got the "honeymoon table" right on the beach and our waiter was a middle aged French man who was very passionate about the food and made some excellent... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

My family has been traveling to St Martin at least once a year for 20 years. One of the many things we love about this island is that it is hard to get a poor meal anywhere. That impression has now been destroyed! My husband and I had dinner at La Cigale on a Monday evening. The setting is beautiful,... More

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Easton, Connecticut
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013 via mobile

Fabulous fois gras in mushroom sauce. Awful, fishy, tiny sea bream main dish on risotto like glue, no salt in all. A dominant, extroverted, overbearing head waiter who rather pranced about and talked loudly. Beautiful spot, quiet, except for the waiter, near a dreamy, calm bay dotted with a few sailboats. Another guest loved his steak. I should have returned... More

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NYC area
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

On the water, sand under your feet, amazing food, great service, just a wonderful wonderful night. We were late due to taxi issues and were greeted with great charm. The hostess informed us "no worries, it's your table for the night". What a start. Service was not only efficient but charming. All the menu items were discussed and when my... More

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St Martin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

I was a bit hesitant, but it was worth every euro and then some. if you truly love an exceptional dining experience, from the menu, to the wait staff to every delectable bite, make a Rez now. I have to say, one of the finest meals I have ever experienced. The Fois Gras was to die for, we had an... More

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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013 via mobile

As nice as the setting was, this was not worth the $250.00 tab we paid here for 2 people. Coming from New York where we dine at the best places in the City, I can say that here in St. Martin, this was not worth that price. I'd rather go to La Santal, or Mario's it's just as good but... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

Excellent food and service at a very private table, with a view of the bay just a few feet away. The fish here was superlative and the specials are creative, yet simple. Not to be missed.

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New Orleans
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

Gated parking on the lagoon side of Baie Nettle. We love to feel we escaped to another world for a romantic dinner. We even got engaged at Le Pressoir in Grand Case, but that's for another review. There are tables in the sand, although we sat on the main patio. Very friendly greeting and explanation of specials with a wonderful... More

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013 via mobile

The setting is romantic and inviting. The staff is knowledgable and attentive. But, best of all, the chef can cook! The food had taste. Something missing at other restaurants we dined at during our nine days on the island. In fact, we went the second time to celebrate our anniversary on our last night there. Didn't mind paying the check... More

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Minneapolis
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

This is a beautiful restaurant on the lagoon side of Marigot. Food was delicious. I had two appetizers. One was a ravioli stuffed with lobster mushrooms and fois gras. The second baked mussels with a Parmesan and herb topping. Both were delicious. My husband had the steak Rossini which he said was hands down the best beef in st Martin.... More

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