St. Maarten Dining

This charming bistro serves tarts, fresh crêpes, hearty salads, pizza, and hot or cold sandwiches on fresh bread. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. It's a little out of the way, but worth a stop. It opens at 11:00 am, and they only serve lunch. There's no... (more)

This charming bistro serves tarts, fresh crêpes, hearty salads, pizza, and hot or cold sandwiches on fresh bread. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. It's a little out of the way, but worth a stop. It opens at 11:00 am, and they only serve lunch. There's no phone, and they don't accept credit cards. (close)

New and funky! Calypso King Beau Beau (and wife Anne-Marie) have opened a new oceanfront restaurant and cabaret at the Oyster Bay Beach Resort. With authentic island music playing in the background, you can enjoy a drink or a meal outside on the... (more)

New and funky! Calypso King Beau Beau (and wife Anne-Marie) have opened a new oceanfront restaurant and cabaret at the Oyster Bay Beach Resort. With authentic island music playing in the background, you can enjoy a drink or a meal outside on the deck, which extends right out over the surf as the ocean laps against its walls. You can also dine inside. Open for lunch and dinner from 11 AM until 10 PM. Closed on Tuesday. (close)

This cafe offers simple food at affordable prices. This prix-fixe menu includes snails, soup, fish, and coq au vin, among other items. Parking may be a challenge, as the restaurant is located in an alley. Reservations are strongly suggested. Also, the restaurant is open only for dinner,... (more)

This cafe offers simple food at affordable prices. This prix-fixe menu includes snails, soup, fish, and coq au vin, among other items. Parking may be a challenge, as the restaurant is located in an alley. Reservations are strongly suggested. Also, the restaurant is open only for dinner, and closed on weekends. (close)

Located on the Dutch side of the friendly island of Sint Maarten in the center of Maho, Cheri's cafe opened in 1988 and has continued to grow in popularity ever since. 'A jewel within a jewel!' Music & live entertainment six nights a week with our... (more)

Located on the Dutch side of the friendly island of Sint Maarten in the center of Maho, Cheri's cafe opened in 1988 and has continued to grow in popularity ever since. 'A jewel within a jewel!' Music & live entertainment six nights a week with our very own 'Sweet Chocolate' band. Each night we try to surprise our guests with something different, whether it's Tina Turner, LuLu or Louis Armstrong or any of the many other characters that all add up to a fun night to remember at Cheri's Café. Dance beneath the stars at the most popular nightspot on the island, a lively and exciting venue for tourists & locals alike. If you haven't danced in a while, it will be hard to resist the live rhythmic dance beat here; or how about a romantic slow dance? We are known for our fun loving pleasant atmosphere, complimented by honest prices and great entertainment. Our aim is to please you by increasing your happiness level while you are in our care. We care about our community as well as the 46 staff members. Our goal is customer satisfaction, we want you to have a fun time, together with great food! Enjoy! We look forward to welcoming you back again . (close)

Overlooking the Marigot Harbor, Claude Mini-Club has served traditional creole and French cuisine for over 35 years. The cheery decor is enough to warrant a visit, but the dinner buffets on Wednesday and Saturday night are immensely popular. Items like conch soup, lobster, roast beef, blackened... (more)

Overlooking the Marigot Harbor, Claude Mini-Club has served traditional creole and French cuisine for over 35 years. The cheery decor is enough to warrant a visit, but the dinner buffets on Wednesday and Saturday night are immensely popular. Items like conch soup, lobster, roast beef, blackened goose meat, and other dishes are featured. They also have live music every night. (close)

Locals and visitors crowd into Enoch's each day. It's located waterfront on a corner of the Marigot Market, look for the blue and white striped awning. Local specialties include garlic and creole shrimp, rice and beans, and fresh lobster. For breakfast, you can also get cod... (more)

Locals and visitors crowd into Enoch's each day. It's located waterfront on a corner of the Marigot Market, look for the blue and white striped awning. Local specialties include garlic and creole shrimp, rice and beans, and fresh lobster. For breakfast, you can also get cod in fried johnnycakes. They are just open for lunch, and are closed Sundays. (close)

Multi level open air restaurant & bar with a fantastic, different menu - tapas and entrees including their signature "monkey gland" sauce. Nautical atmosphere with live music. pool table & traditional dart board. Open for lunch and dinner.

This little restaurant is known for their great coffee, but the rest of the menu - including gourmet burgers, pizza, salads, and fruit frappés - is pretty impressive. Your dining experience is enhanced with a view that includes ruins from an old salt storage area, a small... (more)

This little restaurant is known for their great coffee, but the rest of the menu - including gourmet burgers, pizza, salads, and fruit frappés - is pretty impressive. Your dining experience is enhanced with a view that includes ruins from an old salt storage area, a small waterfall, and a huge ficus tree. Outside dining is pleasant, as almond trees shade it so well. Also, nets are installed to keep nuts and leaves from nailing unsuspecting diners. (close)

L 'Escargot boasts a wraparound veranda, with clusters of grapes hanging from a chandelier. Murals grace the walls of this bright and colorful cottage. The staff and owners are extremely gracious and entertaining. There are lots of escargot entrees to choose from, as... (more)

L 'Escargot boasts a wraparound veranda, with clusters of grapes hanging from a chandelier. Murals grace the walls of this bright and colorful cottage. The staff and owners are extremely gracious and entertaining. There are lots of escargot entrees to choose from, as well as fresh lobster thermidor, duck, and a variety of steak dishes. They also have a Friday Cabaret Dinner Show. (close)

You don't expect to find first-quality Argentine meat on an island where foodies seek out French cuisine and seafood, but here it is. The restaurant, decorated with cow-print chairs, has some of the best beef in town. On Fridays, there is an all-you can-eat barbecue ($21.95)... (more)

You don't expect to find first-quality Argentine meat on an island where foodies seek out French cuisine and seafood, but here it is. The restaurant, decorated with cow-print chairs, has some of the best beef in town. On Fridays, there is an all-you can-eat barbecue ($21.95) plus a live steel-drum Caribbean band. Specialties are juicy, free-range steaks, complemented with a good helping of potatoes and salad. Non-red-meat-eaters will find chicken, fish, and even vegetarian selections on the menu. Vinos from Argentina are featured on the wine list. Telephone for reservations. (close)

One of the newer restaurants, Oualichi serves up mostly pizza and burgers. Indoor or outdoor dining is available. The decor is a bit of nautical whimsy with a glass-covered bar lined with sand, various shells, and other beachy things. They accept AE,... (more)

One of the newer restaurants, Oualichi serves up mostly pizza and burgers. Indoor or outdoor dining is available. The decor is a bit of nautical whimsy with a glass-covered bar lined with sand, various shells, and other beachy things. They accept AE, D, MC, V. No dinner is served on Sunday. (close)

Rare is the only steakhouse in St. Maarten where you will find top quality USDA prime, dry aged steaks – from 12 oz fillet mignons, to 28 oz porterhouses – a must for those power eating moguls who want to capture the essence of the divine bovine. ... (more)

Rare is the only steakhouse in St. Maarten where you will find top quality USDA prime, dry aged steaks – from 12 oz fillet mignons, to 28 oz porterhouses – a must for those power eating moguls who want to capture the essence of the divine bovine. You can change it up a bit by adding things like a Gorgonzola crust, Seared foie gras with shallot marmalade, or a Rock shrimp, peppercorn, and garlic butter saute to your steak. Some non-red meat options include smoked jalapeno and goat cheese crusted chicken breast with pico de gallo, black beans and rice, and fried plantain, Sesame seed crusted sashimi grade tuna with wasabi mash, pumpkin slaw, and pomegranate glaze, and Parmigiano crusted Atlantic Salmon with pesto mash potato, asparagus, and truffled buerre blanc. (close)

The colors of India -- notably yellow and green -- as well as Hindu pictures decorate the walls of this large, second-floor restaurant in Philipsburg. The menu emphasizes Kashmiri and Mughal specialties, including marvelous tandooris (especially the boneless chicken) and curries. Dress... (more)

The colors of India -- notably yellow and green -- as well as Hindu pictures decorate the walls of this large, second-floor restaurant in Philipsburg. The menu emphasizes Kashmiri and Mughal specialties, including marvelous tandooris (especially the boneless chicken) and curries. Dress is casual. (close)

This is a pretty popular spot. They have great seafood and steaks. It's not too fancy, more like an American Steakhouse. Credit cards are not accepted.

This open-air harborfront restaurant in Philipsburg balances a relaxed atmosphere, reasonable prices, and quality food with a just-right, flavorful bite. All the beef served is Black Angus, and some people say the burgers and steaks are the best on the island. If you're seeking something spicy,... (more)

This open-air harborfront restaurant in Philipsburg balances a relaxed atmosphere, reasonable prices, and quality food with a just-right, flavorful bite. All the beef served is Black Angus, and some people say the burgers and steaks are the best on the island. If you're seeking something spicy, try the black-bean soup or Jamaica jerk chicken wrap. Happy-hour specials are offered Mondays and Tuesdays. Also, the Friday-night lobster specials are very popular. The restaurant is between Bobby's Marina and the start of Front Street at the marina on Great Bay. (close)

Mainly Jamaican local dishes, really caribbean style.

Located on Airport Road, in Simpson Bay. They offer great seafood. All the dinners come with a pair of side orders. Choices include great fries and some mixed vegetables, but there are mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, salad, and rice. There is a full bar with plenty of... (more)

Located on Airport Road, in Simpson Bay. They offer great seafood. All the dinners come with a pair of side orders. Choices include great fries and some mixed vegetables, but there are mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, salad, and rice. There is a full bar with plenty of ice cold beer, your favorite drinks, and a few wines. They also offer 15% off on meals from 5:30 until 7:30 Monday through Thursday, and they have a band every night. On Sunday, there is body painting (keep your clothes on) from 5:30 until 11:00 and a Limbo party from 8:30 until 9:30. The view off the terrace takes in all of the mega-yacht marina and includes moonrises from behind the hills to the east. (close)

The open-air setting, sea breezes, wood-plank floors, and huge lobster tank leave no doubt that you're sitting on a pier in the Caribbean. Unfortunately, the atmosphere outweighs the food, though both coconut shrimp and lobster that you can choose yourself are decent specialties. ... (more)

The open-air setting, sea breezes, wood-plank floors, and huge lobster tank leave no doubt that you're sitting on a pier in the Caribbean. Unfortunately, the atmosphere outweighs the food, though both coconut shrimp and lobster that you can choose yourself are decent specialties. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Turtle Pier has a notable lobster night, all-you-can-eat Sunday rib dinners, dinner-cruise specials, and live music several nights a week. (close)

Indonesian dishes are served here in a small, simple setting next to the water. Nasi goreng (fried rice) and red snapper in a sweet soy glaze are standouts, as is rijsttafel, a traditional Indonesian meal of rice accompanied by 15 to 20 small dishes. The restaurant's name comes from the... (more)

Indonesian dishes are served here in a small, simple setting next to the water. Nasi goreng (fried rice) and red snapper in a sweet soy glaze are standouts, as is rijsttafel, a traditional Indonesian meal of rice accompanied by 15 to 20 small dishes. The restaurant's name comes from the wajang doll, which is used in Indonesian shadow plays, a traditional art form. (close)