Zee Best is a heavenly taste of France conveniently located on the Dutch side of St. Maarten and is within walking distance from Festiva’s Atrium Resort. Before heading to the beach, Zee Best is the perfect place to set your pace for the day. From 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. owner and lovely Frenchman Dominic, is serving his customers the most delectable and beautifully prepared omelets and crepes, sweet or savory. Lunch begins at noon with specialties such as quiche and pasta.
Before you are even able to order juice and a café au lait, you are face to face with a basket of some of the most delicious croissants known to man. You definitely feel like you’ve died and gone to food heaven while eating coconut custard twists, chocolate almond croissants, apple turnovers and more at Zee Best.
If you’re really looking for a special treat, I would suggest trying the La Paysanne crepe (bacon, onions, cream and cheese), or the La Volaille crepe (chicken, tomatoes, onions, cream and cheese.) Or, the staff there is so friendly that they would be more than happy to make a crepe to your liking. But the La Paysanne and La Volaille are my favorites, especially if you’re looking for creamy cheesy goodness; this is exactly what you want.
You’ll definitely be missing out on a true dining experience if you leave the island of St. Maarten without making a quick stop in France for a scrumptious crepe or croissant!
- Claire Clayton
