Eat · Marina Port La Royale
The lolos of Grand Case (barbecue stalls)
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.
- 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
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
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
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Grilled ribs platecôtes grilléesThe classic order.€15–25≈ US$18–30
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Walk along the row and choose the stall with the busiest grill.
- Ask the price of each item, especially lobster and fish by weight.
- Order rice and beans, salad and plantain as sides.
- Book a taxi back before dark.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10–15%, close to US habits.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Sides only. · say: “Je suis végétarien(ne).”
- NoVegan · Hard.
- NoHalal · Pork is common; not certified. · say: “Sans porc, s'il vous plaît.”
- AskGluten-free · Grilled meat is simple; ask about sauces.
- AskShellfish allergy · Lobster and prawns; ask. · say: “Je suis allergique aux crustacés.”
Paying
Bring cash
- No service charge is usual; tip small.
- Cash preferred; some take cards.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Note
- Walk-in; arrive before 19:00 in winter.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
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.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- €15–35 (≈ US$18–45) per person (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Preferred.
Some stalls take cards.
US dollars at a poor rate.
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.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- 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. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
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.
Comfort, facts and cons
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.
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
- 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, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
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.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
All places to eat in Marigot, with filters →
Used as a seated rest node in Marigot in 4 days.
Sources
- officialSaint-Martin Tourist Office
- secondaryWikivoyage — Marigot
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Source: Price per person
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Prices are 2026 estimates from the menu or the price line on file. Check on the day.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best time
Draft
Written from desk research. Not yet compared with the official source.
No official source is recorded for this figure.
The easiest walk-in window or the quietest hour in this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.