L'Oursin - La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel

4.3 (24)

€51 and over

Mediterranean

Baie Longue, Terres Basses, Saint Martin 00000

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

Encapsulating L’Art de Vivre in all its splendour, L’Oursin is an elegant seaside bistro boasting a terrace with views over Baie Longue Beach. A superb backdrop for guests to savour an elevated menu of French
Caribbean Riviera creations curated by two Michelin Star Chef Marcel Ravin. For special occasions, why not indulge in a bottle of Grand Cru wine from our acclaimed cellar, which boasts one of the most extensive collections in the Caribbean.

Constantly ranked among the region’s top ten hotels, La Samanna is the ultimate St. Martin luxury resort. It’s a place where dazzling white buildings pop against an azure sky, and a platinum stretch of private beach is dotted with cabanas. There’s always a touch of romance in the air.

Please note: L'Oursin cannot accommodate highchairs. Alternative dining options will be offered.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Website
http://www.belmond.com/hotels/caribbean/st-martin/belmond-la-samanna/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Bernard Prim

Location
Baie Longue, Terres Basses, Saint Martin 00000
Neighborhood
Terres Basses
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Warm Goat Cheese€24.00
Rye bread, fig compote, thyme. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk
Beetroot Carpaccio€21.00
Greens, Feta cheese, cashew nuts, pineapple, balsamic reduction. Allergens: Milk, Nuts, Mustard, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Organic Garden Salad€19.00
Mixed greens, sundried tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, roasted pepper, bean sprouts, pumpkin seeds, honey-lime dressing. Allergen: Mustard
Tuna Tartar€25.00
Raw red tuna, shallots, capers, lemon, teriyaki glaze, wasabi, rice hash brown. Allergens: Fish, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Scallop and Octopus Aguachile€29.00
Thin sliced raw scallops, slow cooked octopus, spiced lime broth, cucumber, red onion, radish, Jerusalem artichoke chips. Allergens: Crustaceans, Molluscs
Smoked Eggplant€25.00
Marinated with tahini, celeriac purée, roasted carrots, puffed chickpeas. Allergens: Celery, Sesame seeds, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
La Samanna Fish Soup€25.00
Local seafood and fish, tomato, garlic, herbs, aioli crostini. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Molluscs
Pumpkin Soup€22.00
Ginger, lemongrass, coconut milk, sweet potato. Allergen: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Jamon Iberico€33.00
De Cebo 50%, herb focaccia, Spanish tomato coulis, rocket. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites

Main Courses

From the Sea

Catch of the Day€42.00
Herb-tomato-clam fregola, zucchini, lemon butter sauce. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Milk, Molluscs
Grilled Local Lobster (Seasonal)
Chipotle mayonnaise, melted herb butter, sautéed market vegetables. Allergens: Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk, Mustard
- per 100 grams€12.00
Grilled Squid€38.00
Tomato, 'Nduja sausage, basil, charred avocado. Allergens: Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites, Molluscs
Jumbo Shrimp€44.00
Garlic, turmeric, chili, coriander, rice. Allergens: Crustaceans, Milk
Mussels€35.00
White wine, garlic, herbs, chili, fresh baked bread. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites, Molluscs

From the Land

Prime Black Angus Beef Fillet€48.00
Baby vegetables, celeriac purée. Allergens: Milk, Celery
Lamb Shank€40.00
Sweet potato purée, green peas, confit garlic. Allergens: Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Pan Fried Duck Breast€43.00
Homemade gnocchi, olives, tomato, basil, Parmesan cheese, cooking jus. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Pork Belly€39.00
Wasabi mash potato, caramelized pumpkin, tangy Sawsawan dip. Allergens: Soybeans, Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Risotto€29.00
Wild mushrooms, Parmesan cheese emulsion. Allergen: Milk
Lentils and Roasted Carrots€32.00
Marinated with harissa, roasted fennel, red onions, mint yoghurt. Allergen: Milk

Sides Selection

7 € per choice

Roasted Chayote Squash
Sweet Potato Fries
Allergen: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Garlic Baby Potatoes
Allergen: Milk
Green Salad
Allergen: Mustard

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at L'Oursin - La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel.

4.3

(24)

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.8Ambience
3.8Value

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24 Reviews

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Hjalmar511
Los Angeles5 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was good and the view from our table amazing. BUT we had to wait 30 min to get water and it took one hour to get our order taken. We had to ask another waiter to help us. For the price of this dinner, it was definitely not worth it.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Caribbean2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I celebrated my birthday dinner at this amazing restaurant with my family, and it was an exceptional experience. Sommelier Alessandro provided outstanding wine pairing recommendations, enhancing our dining experience. Rosi, the hostess, was welcoming and ensured everything ran smoothly. The entire wait staff was attentive and helpful throughout the evening, contributing to a memorable celebration. The combination of excellent service, delightful ambiance, and delicious food made it a birthday to remember. We also and a private tour of the “La cave” their wine cellar and rum collection, Alex explained and showed us over 140 rums and 450 bottles of French wine that they have in their collection. Highly recommend!
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rleestump Gold
Washington DC74 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unquestionably the best dining on the island, perfect cliff side setting… incredibly polite and attentive service… and phenomenal food. Our third visit in three years (annual trip) and perfect every time!
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SamanthaF
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
JUST WOW!!! Our evening was very fantastic from the food to the wine what a great way to celebrate a special occasion! We will definitely return! Thank you again for a wonderful night!
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LizA Gold
New York City22 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and atmosphere were both lovely. The main courses were perfect. Not overly complicated. However, the appetizers were outrageously overpriced and very small. $44 Euros for one shrimp is excessive to say the least.
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rleestump Gold
Washington DC74 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 27, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 9th trip to Sint Maarten, this is the second consecutive trip we've dined at L'Oursin and simply put, we'll definitely plan to dine there again on our next trip. The setting, service and food are all exceptional. Thanks for a great evening!
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SharonM
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on December 2, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not a fan of the fine dining menu. We had the red snapper for two and we had so many bones we had to pick out that I finally stopped eating my meal. We prefer the prior menu. We visit LaSamana every visit for our last dinner before going home as it is a real treat, but this year was a disappointment. Please know the service was outstanding but the meal was a disappointment.
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Stephenceo Gold
New York City236 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 28, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food view and outstanding staff of servers . We felt very special and appreciate all those that waited on us thank you
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Okie60 Gold
Houston25 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 26, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was beautiful! The food was delicious! The people are wonderful! It is absolutely perfect for a special occasion! We were celebrating our 45th anniversary, and it was an unforgettable memory!
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rleestump Gold
Washington DC74 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 30, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Their location on Baie Longue nestled on the hillside in a lush setting is spectacular and the view from the dining room at sunset is worth the trip in and of istelf. Awesome staff, attentive service with amazing food and drinks make it one of the best, if not the best, restaurant on the island. Our waiter, obviously new (needed help processing the check), was still incredible and with the exception of the restaurant being out of both the dessert, the coconut mousse, and Limoncello, the apertif I ordered to go with my dessert, the rest of the meal and evening was perfect.
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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Website
http://www.belmond.com/hotels/caribbean/st-martin/belmond-la-samanna/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Bernard Prim

Location
Baie Longue, Terres Basses, Saint Martin 00000
Neighborhood
Terres Basses
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

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L'Oursin - La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Menu

Starters

Warm Goat Cheese€24.00

Beetroot Carpaccio€21.00

Organic Garden Salad€19.00

Tuna Tartar€25.00

Scallop and Octopus Aguachile€29.00

Smoked Eggplant€25.00

La Samanna Fish Soup€25.00

Pumpkin Soup€22.00

Jamon Iberico€33.00

Main Courses

From the Sea

Catch of the Day€42.00

Grilled Local Lobster (Seasonal)

Grilled Squid€38.00

Jumbo Shrimp€44.00

Mussels€35.00

From the Land

Prime Black Angus Beef Fillet€48.00

Lamb Shank€40.00

Pan Fried Duck Breast€43.00

Pork Belly€39.00

Risotto€29.00

Lentils and Roasted Carrots€32.00

Sides Selection

Roasted Chayote Squash

Sweet Potato Fries

Garlic Baby Potatoes

Green Salad

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable