Fabulous meal at Gastro Grub

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:49 pm

OK, all of this talk about the "other" restaurant (lol) made me want to post about lunch today at Gastro Grub. I have not been since it was Black Sands Bistro and OMG - it was unbelievable - I will be back at least once per week for lunch after work and if ever we finish this remodel we will be in for dinner (Cruz Bay is just too far to drive after a day of construction for hubby

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If you are visiting it is a "must go to" for lunch and dinner - hopefully dinner will be as fabulous

Pia

edit to read Black Sands Bistro not La Plancha - Black Sands Bistro was owned by the same owners of La Plancha

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:11 pm

Hi Pia!

When did the change from La Plancha to Gastro Grub occur? We were just there less than a month ago and went to La Plancha. (If thats the one at Mongoose directly over the Bougainvilla Shop)
We found it to be just 'ok'. Not nearly as good as last trip.

~dan

shoemak38 · Post by **shoemak38** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:28 pm

Pia wrote:...- I will be back at least once per week for lunch after work and if ever we finish this remodel we will be in for dinner (Cruz Bay is just too far to drive after a day of construction for hubby )
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Pia
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Wait a minute you get to have a wonderful lunch while hubby is doing all that marvelous construction. The least you can do is bring him home a doggy bag

by the way my wife and I both love the tile you chose for the showers.

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:41 pm

Hi Dan - I was having a moment sorry for the confusion. La Plancha is still there in Mongoose Junction. Gastro Grub is in the old Black Sands Bistro location at the Marketplace. Black Sands Bistro and La Plancha were the same owners causing my "moment" by calling Black Sands La Plancha.........oops

Pia

vav · Post by **vav** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:33 am

We ate at the Gastro Grub in November, it was great! The meatloaf wellington was a great twist on an old classic.

Nancy_B · Post by **Nancy_B** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:38 am

Another vote for Gastro Grub. My husband loved the beef Wellington also. The owner, Alan is super nice. This place is off the beaten path so don't forget about it.

We also tried Island Blues. The food was a pleasant surprise. We had a spicy Edamame, Thai wings and a soft noodle dish. All were great!

We're still on island and loving every minute of it.

Rachelle & Joe · Post by **Rachelle & Joe** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:34 am

Wow ,liking the reviews so far ! Will defintely check it out . Hi Nancy, Lucky you on island !your seeing BLU & we R seeing WHITE!!!UGH! will ya be there in the spring ? we are going a lil later than usual in May hopefully our paths will cross

May you have a Funtastic rest of trip !!!! ~Happy 2012~

Need2GetAway · Post by **Need2GetAway** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:40 am

So where is it again? Thanks!

P-600 · Post by **P-600** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 5:42 pm

Upstairs at the Marketplace (above Starfish market) We went opening weekend in September and absolutely loved it! The mac and cheese is amazing and the meatloaf wellington! YUM!

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:19 pm

Had lunch there again today - amazing. I can't believe it took me this long to go there

Pia

Agent99 · Post by **Agent99** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:28 pm

Hi Pia!

I like the look of the menu. Is it ok to post it here? What have you sampled? Love "Some kind of fish" special!

I'm also looking forward to La Plancha in the old Paradiso site. I always loved that space.

cindygad · Post by **cindygad** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:01 pm

Thanks Pia for the recommendation.

We ate here tonight and enjoyed it very much. My husband loved the meatloaf wellington. I must admit I stole a few bites. I had the fish special of red snapper blt with mango sause. I liked the fish but the sauce was just ok.

We had the prezel appetizer and enjoyed the dipping sauces.

We sat at the bar and enjoyed talking to the owner.

Had some great drinks the people around us had dirty pickle martini and raved about them.

We were to full for dessert but the fluffer nutella looked yummy!

It is still cash only.

I

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:13 am

Word on the street is that they will be closing thier doors shortly. Happy Fish also is shutting down this week.

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:29 am

Alan confirmed that rumor on FB a few minutes ago. Such a shame that talented locals can;t afford rent, etc to be able to have a successful business.

Ms.Montana · Post by **Ms.Montana** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:26 pm

I am so bummed! I was really looking forward to trying both Happy Fish and Gastro Grub in February. We were there last January and I don't think either of these restraunts were open then. Such a shame they will be closed at high season. Did I say I'm bummed?

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