Restaurants in St Maarten
Most visitors come for the sun but leave craving the cuisine. Restaurants serve everything from steaks at The Greenhouse to creative Italian at Spiga. Seafood and French dominate, though. Try lobster thermidor at Antoine or honey-glazed duck at Mario's Bistro. Lolos, huts lining Grand Case Beach, are good for lunchtime snacks. Opening hours vary so check with the establishment. If service has not been added, a customary tip is 10% to 15%.
Top-end
Expand all1. Mario's Bistro - Canal side French dining
Show moreA French country ambience, friendly service and al fresco dining at the canal side in Sandy Ground sums up Mario's Bistro in St Martin. The exceptional cuisine includes delicious dishes like honey-glazed half roasted duck with ginger sweet and sour sauce. Since Mario's is considered one of the island's best restaurants, reservations are essential.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat from 6.30pm (Closed from mid-June to end of August)
Address
Sandy Ground Bridge, Sandy Ground, St Martin 97150
Telephone
+590 590 87 06 36
2. La Vie en Rose - Gourmet French with views
Show moreConsistently fine food has kept diners frequenting St Martin's La Vie En Rose for years. Add to that sweeping views of Marigot Bay from the second floor balcony of its Marigot location, soft lighting and the smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra. Classic French cuisine includes specialities like smoked lobster medallions with lemon flavoured pasta.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm & 6.30pm-10pm
Address
On the waterfront (Front de mer), Marigot, St Martin 97150
Telephone
+590 590 87 54 42
3. Antoine - French by the sea
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The warmth of Antoine's owner Jean Pierre Pomarico seems to permeate everything in this comfortable seaside bistro in Philipsburg. But it is the food that really shines. The pastas, seafood and meat entrees are delicious but the real house specialities are the lobster bisque and sumptuous lobster thermidor which oozes cream and Swiss cheese.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11am-10pm
Address
119, Front Street, Philipsburg, St Maarten
Telephone
+599 542 2964
Mid-range
Expand all4. Hidden Forest Cafe - Organic specialities
Show moreEco-conscious diners are in for a treat at the Hidden Forest Cafe, located inside St Martin's Loterie Farm. The treehouse-like eatery specialises in meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes with spicy sauces made from organic ingredients, many of which are grown on the reserve itself. Don't miss the edible floral garnishes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat lunch 12pm-3pm, dinner 6.30pm-9.30pm; Sun 12pm-4pm
Address
Loterie Farm, Route Pic du Paradis, Paradise Peak, St Maarten
Telephone
+590 87 86 16
5. Spiga - Creative Italian
Show more St Martin's Spiga restaurant in Grand Case delights the palate with inspired Italian fare like beef fillet with gorgonzola sauce and porcini mushroom risotto as well as chicken and seafood dishes. The pasta is homemade and Italian wines feature. Dishes are artfully presented in a renovated Creole home with a high-beamed ceiling and warm lighting.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Wed-Mon 6pm-10.30pm
Address
4, Route d L'Esperance, Grand Case, St Martin 97150
Telephone
+590 590 52 47 83
6. The Greenhouse - Fresh seafood
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The Greenhouse is a leafy open-air eatery in Philipsburg serving excellent quality steaks and fresh seafood. During the 4.30pm-7pm happy hour the crowds come for two-for-one cocktails and light snacks. Book a table to savour some of St Maarten's best lobster and crab, accompanied by views over the marina.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11:30am-11pm
Address
Bobby's Marina, Philipsburg St Maarten and St Martin
Telephone
+599 542 2941
Budget
Expand all7. Lolos - Seaside snacks
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Dotted along St Martin's Grand Case Beach are a string of shacks called Lolos. The menu, often a chalkboard, offers tasty barbeque, savoury seafood and planter's punches or pina coladas. Watch food being prepared in the open kitchen. A contrast from the area's upscale restaurants, patrons eat at picnic tables with plastic knives and forks.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11.30am-9pm
Address
Grand Case Boulevard, Grand Case, St Martin 91750
Transport
Taxi
8. Oualichi Beach Bar & Restaurant - Snacks and smoothies
Show moreOualichi Beach Bar & Restaurant sits right on St Maarten's boardwalk in Philipsburg. The outdoor area offers great people-watching opportunities while the inside has a nautical theme with a glass counter bar, sand and seashells. Expect simple food like sandwiches, wraps, burgers and pizza. It's more famous for serving the undisputed best smoothies on the island.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 9am-6pm; Thu-Sun 9am-10pm
Address
Great Bay Beach Boardwalk, Philipsburg, St Maarten
Telephone
+599 542 4313
Transport
Taxi
9. Kangaroo Court Café - Shady breakfast/lunch spot
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Philipsburg St Maarten's Kangaroo Court Café is known for its great coffee and tasty salads, but the burgers, pizza, wraps and fresh baked pastries are pretty good too. The best place to sit is on the patio out the back. Shaded by almond trees, there are also nets to protect customers from the falling nuts.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 7.45am-5pm
Address
6, Henrick Street, Philipsburg, St Maarten
Telephone
+599 542 7557
Transport
Taxi
