St. Regis Bar
About
The St. Regis Bar is inside the resort property on J.E. Irausquin Boulevard in Noord, and it runs the Akira Back kitchen — upscale Asian fusion with gastropub touches. It's not beachfront, which means no sand in your shoes and no glare off the water at sunset, but also none of the romance that comes with waves ten feet away. The draw here is the occasional live concert. Ziggy Marley has played the space. If you want Asian cuisine in a high-end setting and you're tired of Italian or straight seafood, this is the move in Noord. No reservation required, which sets it apart from Gianni's or Flying Fishbone, where you book ahead or you don't eat. It's not a family spot — the vibe tilts adult and the price tier matches. If you're staying at the St. Regis or you want Asian flavors without driving to Palm Beach, it works.
At a glance
- Area
- Noord
- Vibe
- upscale
- Price
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- Reservation required
- –
- Kid friendly
- –
- Cuisine
- asiangastropubbar
- Dietary options
- —
How to decide
- ✓You want upscale Asian fusion at Akira Back rather than Italian, seafood, or Caribbean cuisines at peers
- ✓Live performances and special concerts like Ziggy Marley appeal more than standard dining atmospheres
- ✓You prefer Noord's St. Regis setting over beachfront locations prone to sun glare or insect issues
- ✓No reservation requirement matters when Gianni's, Madame Janette, and Flying Fishbone all require advance booking
- You prioritize dining with children, as Gianni's Ristorante Italiano and The West Deck welcome families better
- You want guaranteed beachfront or waterfront ambiance like Flying Fishbone or Barefoot Restaurant offer
- Asian gastropub fare doesn't appeal as much as authentic Italian, French-Caribbean, or seafood specialties
St. Regis Bar distinguishes itself with occasional live concerts and Asian cuisine from Akira Back, while Barefoot Restaurant earns more consistent praise as a personal favorite despite noise concerns, and Gianni's Ristorante Italiano serves families more effectively. Unlike Madame Janette with its reported quality decline and uncomfortable conditions, the St. Regis carries no environmental complaints, though it lacks the beachfront romance of Flying Fishbone.
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