L'Etoile at Manoah Boutique Hotel...
A Touch of St. Tropez in Anguilla

 
 

Bright, striking and inviting... that's Manoah!

L'Etoile Restaurant at Manoah Boutique Hotel

There's no missing this dazzling hotel! Like a spectacular sandcastle, it stands out in the middle of Shoal Bay East.

Their signature restaurant sits right on the sands of Shoal Bay. Equally eye-catching to the hotel, L'Etoile takes your breath away.

It has quietly become one of Shoal Bay's most enjoyable spots for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.

Click play on the video below to see what lunch is like at L'Etoile...

Expansive and sparkling, Manoah is a first class seat on Shoal Bay East.

Step Inside L'Etoile

The open-air design allows the sea breeze to drift through the restaurant while you dine by the sea.

Moroccan seagrass pendant lights hang above warm wooden tables and plush seating, each table offers views of Shoal Bay's brilliant turquoise backdrop.

The mix of natural textures, earthy woods and crisp coastal tones gives L'Etoile a refined French, St. Barths-chic beach club feel without ever feeling too formal.

Whether you're seated indoors beneath the woven lampshades or outside with your toes practically in the sand, the setting instantly puts you into vacation mode.

Let's settle into breakfast at Manoah.

Breakfast at L'Etoile

There are few better ways to begin the day than breakfast overlooking Shoal Bay's turquoise waters.

L'Etoile's breakfast menu covers everything from light continental options to your favorite hearty breakfast picks.

Enjoy the Ocean's Continental Breakfast with pastries, fresh fruit and juice, two eggs any style, fluffy omelettes with customizable fillings, French toast, pancakes, oatmeal, house-made granola and yogurt parfaits.

Or the...

L'Etoile Full Breakfast

This generous breakfast includes coffee or tea, breakfast pastries, fresh juice, a fruit plate, two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes and your choice of bacon, sausage or ham.

This spread is filling and fresh. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the breakfast potatoes crisp on the outside and fluffy within, while the tropical fruit added a refreshing touch.

Combined with a cappuccino and Shoal Bay's stunning morning views, it is exactly the kind of breakfast that encourages you to slow down and lounge on the beach after.

Fresh juices and smoothies are also a highlight. Choices range from fresh squeezed orange and pineapple juice to smoothies like the Berry Boost with blueberry, strawberry, spinach and Greek yogurt, and the Powerhouse packed with oats, flaxseed, chia seeds and almond milk.

For those easing into vacation mode a little earlier in the day, L'Etoile also offers mimosas, prosecco and Bloody Marys alongside cappuccinos, espresso drinks and specialty teas.

After a meal like that, the lounge chairs call for a moment of relaxation.

Feeling parched after a mid-morning nap? Call for a cocktail! L'Etoile's bartender will whip you up something cold and fresh.

By midday, L'Etoile transitions into a relaxed beachfront lunch spot with a menu centered around fresh seafood, light island flavors and satisfying comfort dishes.

Lunch on Shoal Bay

The lunch menu features small plates like guacamole and chips, beef satay with chimichurri, truffle parmesan fries, yucca fries with spicy curry mayo and spicy honey butter chicken wings.

We started with one of the restaurant's standout appetizers...

Anguillian Fish Cakes

These fish cakes are light, crispy and dangerously addictive.

Tender pieces of snapper are coated in a delicate tempura batter and fried until golden brown, then served with a flavorful mango pepper dipping sauce.

Crunchy on the outside and flaky within, they disappear from the table almost immediately and make the perfect starter to share.

For our main course, we couldn't resist this seafood standout...

Grilled Mahi and Blackened Shrimp

A perfectly grilled mahi fillet is paired with plump blackened shrimp and served with side dips of chimichurri, garlic butter and spicy mayo.

The mahi was moist and flaky and the shrimp - smoky and tender. Both paired beautifully with the side sauces.

Served with your choice of fries, rice and peas, vegetables or garden salad.

You can also have your lunch in a private cabana or on the beach chair...

Lunch on the Beach

Too stuffed to even move, the only thing left on the agenda is lounging on Shoal Bay...

As the sun begins to set over Shoal Bay, L'Etoile shifts again for dinner.

The dinner menu offers dishes like seared sea scallops with charred tomato corn sauce and citrus butter, seafood penne loaded with lobster, shrimp and fish, grilled swordfish with asparagus and roasted red pepper potato puree, and a BBQ spice rubbed rack of lamb finished with herb chimichurri.

For breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails with one of the best views on Shoal Bay East, L'Etoile delivers a polished yet laid-back dining experience that feels effortlessly Anguillian.

See You Soon, L'Etoile!

Map, Hours & Contact

Directions: Follow the main Shoal Bay road towards the entrance of Uncle Ernie's and Madeariman. Before reaching the very bottom of that sloped road, take the right into Manoah's strong gates. Parking is available on site.

Hours: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Tel.: 264-498-5900