Restaurants by Area
Grand Case for fine dining and lolos, Simpson Bay for choice and nightlife, Orient Bay for beach clubs: where to eat in St. Maarten, area by area, with all our picks.
Updated October 2026
Each dot is a restaurant, in the color of its area. Tap it to see its name.
15 places
Grand Case
The island’s food village: French restaurants along the boulevard, open-air lolos at the grill and toes-in-the-sand bars facing the bay.
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Bistrot Caraïbes
French Cuisine, Lobster & Seafood
$$$
Closed, opens 18:00
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Blue Martini
French bistro, cocktails & live music
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Closed, opens 18:00
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Captain Frenchy
Caribbean beach bar, French food & seafood
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Open
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Cynthia’s Talk of the Town
Creole Cuisine / Lolo
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Open
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JAVA SXM
Mediterranean, tapas & cocktails
$$$
Closed, opens Tuesday 17:00
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Korner SXM
Beach bar bistro, French and Caribbean fusion
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Closed, opens 12:00
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L’Auberge Gourmande
French Cuisine, Seafood & Creole House
$$$
Closed, opens 18:00
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La Cantine SXM
Breakfast, lunch & homemade world food
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Open
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Le Cottage
French Cuisine, Fine Dining & Wine
$$$
Closed, opens Monday 18:00
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Le Pressoir
French Fine Dining & Chef's Table
$$$$
Closed, opens Monday 17:00
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Lolo’s Ribs Shack
Creole Lolo, Ribs, Grill & Seafood
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Open
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Rainbow Cafe
Beach Restaurant / Cocktail Bar
$$$
Open
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Spiga
Italian Fine Dining & Wine
$$$
Closed, opens Monday 17:30
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Sunset Cafe
Beachfront Restaurant
$$$
Open
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Tropic’s Beach Bar SXM
Caribbean beach bar, cocktails & tapas
$$
Open
10 places
Orient Bay and around
Beach clubs on the big beach, the restaurants of Orient Bay village and a few spots in Cul-de-Sac and Mont Vernon.
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Bikini Beach
Beach restaurant, French & Creole cuisine
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Open
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Coco Beach
Beach Club & Fine Dining
$$$
Open
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L’Astrolabe
French gastronomy & Creole accents
$$$$
Closed, opens 18:30
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La Favela
Creole and Latin-Caribbean food, tapas, grilled dishes and cocktails
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Closed, opens 16:00
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La Villa Hibiscus
Fine dining restaurant
$$$$
Closed, opens Monday 18:30
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Le Sud
French, Mediterranean & pool bar dining
$$$
Open
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Oualichi Rhum
Rum bar, brasero & sharing plates
$$$
Closed, opens Tuesday 10:00
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Rancho Del Sol
Panoramic View, Tex-Mex & Grill
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Open
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Waï Plage
Beach club, Caribbean grill & seafood
$$$
Open
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Yellow Sub
Bar-Restaurant / Brasserie
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Open
7 places
Marigot, Nettle Bay and Friar’s Bay
The waterfront and marina of the French-side capital, the beach restaurants of Nettle Bay, between the sea and the lagoon, and the small, calm bay of Friar’s Bay just to the north.
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978 Beach Lounge
Beach lounge, Creole food & grill
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Open
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978 Sanctorum
Gastronomic Creole cuisine, brunch & poolside lounge
$$$
Open
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Baratié SXM
Caribbean fusion brunch & lunch
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Open
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Kalos
Greek, Mediterranean & beach lounge dining
$$$
Open
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Le Grand St Martin
French, Creole & daily specials
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Closed, opens Monday 10:00
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Mezza Luna
Italian cuisine, house-made pasta & beach dining
$$$
Closed, opens Monday 09:00
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The Jazz Spot
Jazz speakeasy, wine bar & sharing boards
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Closed, opens Wednesday 18:00
25 places
Simpson Bay and Cole Bay
The widest choice on the island: lagoon-side restaurants, grills, sports bars and beach clubs facing the airport, often open late.
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Astra
Steakhouse, Seafood & Lobster
$$$
Open
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Babacool
Boho beach club & chef-signed cuisine
$$$
Open
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Bamboo House SXM
Sushi bar, Asian fusion cuisine & live music
$$$
Closed, opens 17:00
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Bovin Steak House
Premium Steakhouse
$$$
Closed, opens 17:30
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Buccaneer Beach Bar
Beach bar, grill & pizzas
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Open
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Captain’s Rib Shack
Local BBQ, grill & Caribbean food
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Open
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District 721
Food Court & Nightlife
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Closed, opens 19:00
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Huppel The Pub
Sports bar, pub & live music
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Closed, opens 15:00
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Jai’s Contemporary Fusion Cuisine
Contemporary Indo-Caribbean fusion cuisine
$$$
Closed, opens Tuesday 18:00
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Karakter
Beach club, international cuisine & live music
$$$
Open
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Kraken Raw Bar SXM
Raw bar, seafood, sports bar & live music
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Closed, opens 17:00
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La Perle Bleu
French cuisine, Caribbean fusion & seafood
$$$
Open
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Lagoonies Bistro & Bar
Bistro, Caribbean, International
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Closed, opens Monday 08:00
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Lotus Nightclub
Nightclub, DJ sets & bottle service
$$$
Closed, opens Wednesday 22:00
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Mary’s Boon
Caribbean beach bar, seafood & island food
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Open
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Nowhere Special
Rum bar, Caribbean grill & live music
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Closed, opens 16:00
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Palapa Hidden Oasis
French-Caribbean, Seafood, Sushi & Lounge
$$$
Closed, opens 18:00
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Pineapple Pete & Wasabi Charlie
Caribbean, Seafood, Sushi & Bar
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Open
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Réveil Matin SXM
Canadian breakfast, brunch & lunch
$$
Open
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Sale & Pepe
Italian and Sicilian cuisine, seafood & marina dining
$$$
Closed, opens Monday 12:00
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SkipJack’s
Seafood, Grill & Fish Market
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Closed, opens 16:00
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Soggy Dollar Bar
Bar / Nightlife / Live Music
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Closed, opens 16:00
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The Palms
Caribbean & international bistro
$$$
Closed, opens Monday 17:00
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The Red Piano Lounge
Piano Bar / Live Music
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Closed, opens 19:00
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Topper’s
International bistro, seafood & house-made rhum
$$$
Open
10 places
Maho and Cupecoy
Around the Maho Village casino and the Porto Cupecoy marina: steakhouses, Italian restaurants and lively bars at night, steps from Maho Beach.
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3 Amigos
Tex-Mex, sports bar & late-night party in the heart of Maho
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Open
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JAX Steakhouse
Prime Beef Steakhouse, Cocktails & Lounge Atmosphere
$$$$
Closed, opens 18:00
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Kalatua
Mediterranean beach lounge & seafood
$$$
Open
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Living Room SXM
Mediterranean cuisine, tapas & cocktail bar
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Closed, opens Monday 17:00
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Mimosa Skylounge
Rooftop cocktail bar & global tapas
$$$
Closed, opens Monday 19:00
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Mr Chow
Modern Asian Bistro, Chinese & Korean
$$$
Closed, opens 17:00
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Rendez Vous Lounge
Mediterranean cuisine, breakfast & lounge
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Open
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Roma Restaurant
Italian Cuisine, Pasta & Artisan Pizza
$$$
Closed, opens 17:00
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Sandbar SXM
Restaurant-Bar / Beach Bar
$$
Open
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Tortuga Maho
Beach Bar, Caribbean & International
$$
Open
4 places
Philipsburg and around
The bars and grills of the Boardwalk, facing Great Bay Beach, and a special spot in the hills of Dutch Cul de Sac.
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Emilio’s
Contemporary Caribbean, Bistro & Wine Cellar
$$$
Open
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Lazy Lizard Restaurant & Craft Bar
Caribbean cuisine, craft bar & beach grill
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Closed, opens Monday 10:30
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Marley’s Sports Bar & Grill
Sports bar, American & Caribbean grill
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Open
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Ocean Lounge @ Holland House
Contemporary cuisine, seafood & wine cellar
$$$
Closed, opens 12:00
2 places
Elsewhere on the island
One-of-a-kind spots worth the drive: in the forest at Pic Paradis, on Oyster Pond bay or out in the countryside.
Tips for eating well
- Book dinner in high season, from December to April, especially in Grand Case and at beach clubs.
- Go to the lolos at lunchtime: no reservation needed, and the grill is going.
- Read the bill on the Dutch side: many restaurants already add a 15% service charge. See language and tipping.
- Ask the rate before paying in dollars: on the French side, some restaurants count one dollar as one euro, others use a less favorable rate.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best food in St. Maarten?
Grand Case is the island’s food village, with French restaurants and lolos. Simpson Bay has the widest choice, from world cuisine to grills, and Orient Bay has its beach restaurants.
Which area is best for a night out?
Simpson Bay and Maho, on the Dutch side, with their bars, late-night restaurants and the Maho Village casino.
What is a lolo?
A small open-air restaurant serving local food from a big grill: chicken, ribs, grilled fish, conch. The best known are in Grand Case.
Do I need a reservation?
For dinner in high season, yes, especially in Grand Case and at beach clubs. Lolos and beach bars usually don’t take reservations.