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Zee Best Restaurant

Plaza Del Lago | Behind Scotia Bank, Simpson Bay, St Maarten-St Martin
+599 544 2477
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Ranked #14 of 47 restaurants in Simpson Bay
Price range: $5 - $15
Cuisines: American, French, Café
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Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Takeout
Description: Established in 1983, Zee Best is a household name for vacationers and residents. Serving artisanal French Pastries freshly prepared in our bakery every morning, you will find as well, a great coffee selection, fresh juices, heavenly crêpes and everything you could imagine made with eggs from benedicts to omelets!The most important meal of the day can also be the most delicious. Open for the early risers or sleepy heads, St-Maarten best breakfast is served from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm everyday (Simpson Bay and Port-de Plaisance location). Voted best breakfast place in St Maarten / St Martin 7 years in a row, Zee Best also serves lunch from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Come in and experience what breakfast and lunch are all about!Open 7 days a week, Zee Best, and its friendly staff, is "Zee" place to befor breakfast and lunch in St Maarten!
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Moreno Valley, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

Very good breakfast. Curry crepes and french toast were my faves. I will never look at french toast the same. They fresh squeeze their juices also. .

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Greensboro, NC USA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

They have everything you can want. Omelets Bacon and eggs and the best pastery on the island. If you do not eat here you are missing out.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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46 reviews 46 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Stopped in here to grab some croissants to take the beach, the place was packed and smelled amazing. The croissants were fantastic and the guy at the register was crazy busy but very nice and helpful. I felt bad that he had to deal with a couple americans that were being quite demanding but handled it well. Don't miss this... More

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Warwick, Rhode Island
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38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 via mobile

We've been coming to St Maarten for 23 years and Zee Best has always been a place we look forward to visiting for breakfast. Since we're on the island for 4 weeks each year, we make at least 6 visits to this restaurant each year. Most of the staff has been there for years and are friendly and efficient. They... More

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See 14 more reviews by David M for Simpson Bay
maryland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Went there on a saturday morning. There was no wait but the place was packed. The service was good, the food was ok. I think the most interesting options were the crepes so the menu choices were just ok to me. I ordered french toast and it was just so so. I thought this was the best breakfast on the... More

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Hanover, Virginia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

After 20 plus trips to SXM, we finally got to Zee Best. Fun and eclectic and worth a visit. Our bill was over $60 for two but that included a few mimosas. Still, a bit steep. The eggs florentine was excellent and inspired us to make in the villa. It is worth treat but a little expensive for more than... More

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New Bern, North Carolina
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6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Breakfast on the porch! Great food and a nice breeze. The sweet pastries were very good, and addicting. But, watch out - they're not free. I'm accustomed to free bread with the meal, but worth the price.

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Burlington, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We never miss an opportunity to eat here. Always fresh and tasty. The crepes are spectacular. Fresh squeezed OJ. The pastries are delicious. We have been going here for 6 years. Rick & Didi

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Richmond, VA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My wife and I stopped at Zee Best for some breakfast. It was a nice day and it was around brunch time so it was moderately busy. Vibe: I liked the place, but it felt a bit cramped. The tables were kind of crammed into the outdoor seating area so it felt a bit too tight. The indoor area seemed... More

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BalyDesigns, Guest Relations Manager at Zee Best Restaurant, responded to this review
May 9, 2013

Thank you for your very detailed review. We're sincerely sorry we were not "Zee Best" for you. However when reading your words carefully, it sounds like we were pretty close! That's good enough for us...as we must humble accept that in 20 years of serving "Zee Best" breakfast on the island, we cannot always be "Zee Best" for everyone. More

Hudson, New Hampshire
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48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

You can buy a cheaper breakfast in SXM, but it would hard to beat breakfast at Zee Best. You are first tempted with a basket of French pastries and I dare you not to eat one! The Blood Mary’s are spicy-just the thing to start your day. I enjoyed an omelet and the crepes looked awesome! Unfortunately, the price is... More

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