L'Oursin Restaurant
Terres Basses, St. Martin
Restaurant in St. Martin, St Martin
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
L'Oursin is La Samanna's seaside restaurant overlooking Baie Longue in Saint Martin. The current concept brings together Provencal and Caribbean cooking, with a dinner menu spanning seafood, French meat preparations and vegetable dishes in a covered, sea-facing dining room.
About L'Oursin Restaurant
L'Oursin Above Baie Longue
L'Oursin is a named restaurant within La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, on the French side of Saint Martin. Its setting looks over Baie Longue Beach, with a covered dining terrace and views across the sea. Belmond presents it as a seaside bistro combining the French Riviera with Caribbean influences. The restaurant should be distinguished from La Spiaggia, the property's Italian venue, and Laplaj, its beach dining option: their menus and service arrangements are separate from L'Oursin's.
French Technique and Island Ingredients
Belmond's current restaurant profile names chef Francis Navarre. The published dinner menu gives the concept more precise shape through seafood starters, meat courses and a dedicated vegetable selection. Examples include reef-fish soup with sea urchin, beef tartare with Provencal accompaniments and red snapper served with saffron rice. Grouper appears with fennel and olives, while the meat section includes duck breast and slowly braised lamb shoulder. Plant-based choices include locally grown oyster mushrooms and corn-and-thyme ravioli. Larger dishes intended for sharing are also listed, including whole fish and bone-in beef.
Planning a Restaurant Visit
L'Oursin is a dinner destination, with a resort-chic dress code on its dedicated page. The menu uses numbered allergen references and explicitly invites guests to discuss allergies and special dietary requirements. That makes contacting the restaurant worthwhile before selecting a particular dish, especially when a substitution is necessary. Use La Samanna's restaurant contact details to confirm the next available dinner service and any seasonal changes. Arrange the dinner table directly with the dining team, even when staying at La Samanna; accommodation and restaurant reservations are separate arrangements.
World Culinary Awards recognition
L'Oursin Restaurant is the 2026 winner in Saint Martin's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.
The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.
Sources and planning
Planning details
- Location
- La Samanna, Baie Longue
- Website
- belmond.com/en/hotels/north-america/caribbean/la-samanna-st-martin/restaurants-and-bars/modal/loursin
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined, cozy bistro atmosphere with panoramic sea views and pastel blue skies; candlelit wine-cellar experiences are also emphasized for special occasions.
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- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2024
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- Getting there
- La Samanna, Baie Longue
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is L'Oursin?
At La Samanna, overlooking Baie Longue Beach in Saint Martin.
What cuisine does it serve?
Belmond describes the current concept as Provencal and Caribbean cuisine.
Are vegetable dishes listed?
Yes. The official menu includes oyster mushrooms and corn-and-thyme ravioli marked suitable for vegans.
