Eat · Marina Port La Royale

The lolos of Grand Case (barbecue stalls)Les lolos de Grand Case

A short taxi ride north for grilled ribs, chicken and fish at the open-air lolos of Grand Case: go for lunch or an early evening, agree the portion and price, and take a taxi both ways.

last order: unknownmixedCreoleNot field-verified

Key facts

Per person: €15–35 (≈ US$18–45); Creole
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: before 12:30; easiest window
Seating: mixed
Card: some places; carry cash
Getting there: Grand Case, on the main road by the beach (taxi from Marigot; field-verify the lolo you choose); 3 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Lunch and evening; hours change by stall and by season

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

before 12:30

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Paying

Bring cash

Per person

€15–35 (≈ US$18–45)2026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Barbecue on the beach road
Ribs, chicken and fish
Cash may be needed
Order: Grilled chicken or ribs plate
Tables and stools
Walk-in window: before 12:30
Queue risk: 12:30–14:00
Menu with prices on Voykit

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

before 12:30: high12:30–14:00: riskyafter 17:00: risky

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

Open-air barbecue stalls with plastic tables

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 12:00 (light).

12:00lightlittle or no wait
13:00busya short wait is possible
14:00lightlittle or no wait
17:00lightlittle or no wait
18:00heavyexpect a line
19:00heavyexpect a line
20:00busya short wait is possible

Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Walk along the row and choose the stall with the busiest grill.
2Ask the price of each item, especially lobster and fish by weight.
3Order rice and beans, salad and plantain as sides.
4Book a taxi back before dark.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
How much is this?	Combien ça coûte ?	kom-byan sah koot
The bill, please	L'addition, s'il vous plaît	lah-dee-syon seel voo pleh
Hello	Bonjour	bon-zhoor
Thank you	Merci	mehr-see

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Weight: Lobster and fish are priced by weight. — Ask the total in euros before cooking.
Extras: Sides and drinks add up. — Ask the price.

Paying and tipping

Sit-down restaurants: about 10–15%, close to US habits.

No service charge is usual; tip small.
Cash preferred; some take cards.
Tipping: Service is usually included; leave a small extra for good service.

At the table

Book dinner in Grand Case in winter.
Check whether prices are in euros or dollars.
Ask the price of seafood before it is cooked.
Many restaurants close between 14:30 and 18:30 and on Sunday evenings.Many restaurants close between 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM and on Sunday evenings.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Grilled ribs platecôtes grilléesThe classic order.€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)order
Grilled chicken platepoulet grilléA lighter choice.€12–20 (≈ US$14–25)if hungry
Grilled fishpoisson grilléAsk the weight.€18–30 (≈ US$25–35)if hungry
Lobster (by weight)langousteAgree the total.€35–70 (≈ US$45–85)if hungry
Beer or rum punchbière ou punchCold.€3–8 (≈ US$4–10)if hungry

2026 estimate; prices differ by stall.

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2 people

Grilled ribs plateorder
côtes grillées
€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
0
Grilled chicken plate
poulet grillé
€12–20 (≈ US$14–25)
0
Grilled fish
poisson grillé
€18–30 (≈ US$25–35)
Contains (from menu notes, check): fish
0
Lobster (by weight)
langouste
€35–70 (≈ US$45–85)
Contains (from menu notes, check): shellfish
0
Beer or rum punch
bière ou punch
€3–8 (≈ US$4–10)
0

Food and drink

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Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

Pick dishes to see each person's share.

Sit-down restaurants: about 10–15%, close to US habits. Local custom: Service often included on the French side; 10–15% extra at your discretion on the Dutch side. Tipping calculator

Pick at least one dish to make the full-screen list.

Price and paying

Typical spend: €15–35 (≈ US$18–45) per person (2026 estimate)

Paying

Cashyes

Preferred.

Cardsome stalls

Some stalls take cards.

usdsome stalls

US dollars at a poor rate.

tapsome stalls

Contactless at some (check).

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
Sides only.
Show: Je suis végétarien(ne).
Veganno
Hard.
Halalno
Pork is common; not certified.
Show: Sans porc, s'il vous plaît.
Gluten-freeask
Grilled meat is simple; ask about sauces.
Shellfish allergyask
Lobster and prawns; ask.
Show: Je suis allergique aux crustacés.

What is in the dishes

Grilled fishpoisson grilléfish
Lobster (by weight)langousteshellfish

Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

okSolo — Plastic tables and shared benches.

goodKids — Plain chicken and rice.

okStroller — Uneven ground.

goodGroups of 5+ — Order shared platters.

cautionWheelchair — Uneven ground.

How to book: No booking; walk in.
How far ahead: Arrive before 19:00 in winterArrive before 7:00 PM in winter
No-show / cancel fee: Not applicable
Dress code: Casual; cover up away from the beach.

When	Status	Note
May–Nov	check before you go	Some lolos close in low season.
Storms	check before you go	Open-air stalls close.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Air: Open-air: hot at midday, wet in rain
Seating: Tables and stools
Kids: kids' menu: no · stroller: ok · Plain chicken and rice suit children
Access: step-free: partial · Open-air stalls on uneven ground

Hygiene

Choose stalls with a busy grill and hot food.
Use hand sanitiser; bottled water is safest.

Facts

Reservations: Not taken — Walk-in; arrive before 19:00 in winter.Not taken — Walk-in; arrive before 7:00 PM in winter.
Capabilities: food · seated_rest
Getting there: Grand Case, on the main road by the beach (taxi from Marigot; field-verify the lolo you choose) · ~3 min walk

Cons

Far from Marigot: a taxi both ways (about 15 minutes each).
Smoky, plastic tables and loud; not a quiet dinner.
Pork and fish dominate the menus.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Lolo	A roadside barbecue stall.	Say "un plat de côtes".
Côtes	Ribs.	Say "côtes grillées".
Piment	Chilli.	Say "sans piment" for mild.

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: Menus are fixed but seafood is priced by weight.
tourist price: Tourist prices are higher near the beach.
rule: No service charge is usual; tip small.

Extra on the table	Typical charge	What to do
Weight	Lobster and fish are priced by weight.	Ask the total in euros before cooking.
Extras	Sides and drinks add up.	Ask the price.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

What is a lolo?

A simple open-air barbecue stall serving ribs, chicken and fish with rice and beans.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

How do I get there?

By taxi from Marigot (about 15 minutes); book the return.

Is it safe at night?

Yes in the busy row; take a taxi back.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to Marina terrace cafés, about 25 min on foot; no reservation needed.

All places to eat in Marigot, with filters →

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Marigot in 4 days.

Sources

officialSaint-Martin Tourist Office
secondaryWikivoyage — Marigot