Must-see restaurants in St-Martin & Sint Maarten

  • Lolos

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The most famous of St-Martin's Creole lolos is a cluster of a half dozen or so open kitchens where ribs, cod fritters, lobster, chicken and stuffed crabs…

  • Ocean Lounge Restaurant & Bar

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    With a breezy terrace opening onto the seafront, the restaurant and bar at Holland House Beach Hotel is a popular place for a sunset beverage or all-out…

  • Les Délices Créoles

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    For a down-to-earth local experience, head to this bustling kitchen that often sells out long before the official closing time. Best drop by around noon…

  • Le Pressoir

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Named for the giant salt press outside and ensconced in a rare traditional Creole house from 1871, Le Pressoir stands for sophisticated dining with a…

  • Le Temps de Cerises

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    With its rustic-elegant beach-villa vibe – complete with hanging chairs, overstuffed pillows on a wooden bench and a stilted terrace above the sand – this…

  • Top Carrot

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Boho hangout Top Carrot serves scrumptious plant-based fare in a chilled-out cushion-clad dining room adjoining a New Age shop selling crystals, candles…

  • Kkô Beach Bar & Restaurant

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The chicest of the resurrected beach clubs on Orient Bay, Kkô (pronounced 'kakao') delivers toes-in-sand bliss shaded by thatch-roofed beach beds and a…

  • Ô Plongeoir

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Settle into a pillowed bench at this languid place opposite the marina with the silhouette of Anguilla barely rising in the distance. Flank steak roll…

  • BZH

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Locally renowned for its pizzas, such as the BZH (tomatoes, onion, minced beef and egg) or the Calabraise (bacon, egg and olives), Breton-turned-global…

  • Sunset Café

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    In an area that abounds with fabulous ocean views, Sunset Café at the Grand Case Beach Club, with a breezy terrace that juts out over the glittering water…

  • L'Ile Flottante

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    This bougainvillea-cradled terrace with vinyl-covered tables is the earliest breakfast option in town and the cheapest to boot. Join the predominantly…

  • Carousel

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    After you've deliberated over 30-plus ice-cream and gelato flavors, and peeked through the glass windows to watch them being made, head out the back to…

  • Rainbow Cafe

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Despite the name, it's actually crimson red that makes this grown-up day-to-night beach club a visual standout on Grand Case's sandy sliver. Not only is…

  • Anse Marcel Beach

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The first restaurant to reopen in devastated Anse Marcel, Anse Marcel Beach exudes Côte d'Azur–style elegance and opens up right onto the sultry sands…

  • Karibuni

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Karibuni means 'welcome' in Suaheli and that's just how you feel when arriving at the thatch-shaded wooden deck of the more upscale of the two restaurants…

  • Le Cottage

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The good-value lobster menu is clearly Le Cottage's best kitchen ambassador, but chef David Hanquer also orchestrates other local fish and meats into…

  • Rancho del Sol

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    On a hill high above the fray of Orient Bay, this wagon-wheel-flanked, Texan-style steakhouse has sweeping views from its vast open terrace. Succulent…

  • Le Tropicana

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Right on the marina dock, this cozy lair gets big thumbs up for its classic damn-the-calories French dishes that sparkle with feel-good flavors. Sautéed…

  • Friar's Bay Beach Café

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Enter through a door in the sand to arrive at this bistro on the beach where rock replaces reggae as the beat of choice. Although the red-and-black color…

  • Karakter

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Next to the airport runway, this easygoing beach club serves breakfast (including fresh OJ and strong coffee), and gourmet salads, sandwiches and burgers…

  • Coté Plages

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The oldest restaurant in the Village trades in culinary gems that are both comforting and exciting. If picking your plate date from the live lobster tank…

  • Oasis

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Gently illuminated palm trees around the dining area bathe this popular restaurant on the French side in an ambience of calm. Its main ammo are the pizzas…

  • Yellow Beach

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    After splashing around Ilet Pinel's crystalline waters and working hard on your tan, Yellow Beach's burgers, pizza and special tot-geared tummy pleasers…

  • Croissant Royal

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    In a breezy marina-side setting, this bakery is the go-to spot for buttery and flaky croissants. Pair one with a cappuccino and a glass of fresh orange…

  • Bamboo

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Relocated from Maho Bay, Bamboo now serves its famous Maui Wowi and Kuta rolls in the Shops at Puerto del Sol mall but has also expanded its menu to…

  • Rosemary's

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The best of the cluster of small Creole restaurants on the Marigot waterfront, Rosemary's jazzes up local fish and meat with Creole spices and serves them…

  • Le P'tit Bistro

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The 'little bistro' is a throwback to traditional French fare with nary a dish that does not incorporate some sort of cheese – and that includes the fish…

  • Carrefour

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    This vast supermarket is the best place on the Dutch side to shop for groceries, with wide aisles filled with fresh and imported produce and products as…

  • Quai Ouest

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    In a peaceful spot with a roofed deck with prime views of the marina, this little joint crawled its way back into existence post-Irma and now plies hungry…

  • Greenhouse Restaurant & Bar

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    This Philipsburg landmark lures locals and visitors with prime rib, steak or lobster specials on weeknights. The regular menu features a few local tastes…

  • L'eaulounge

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    Set amid century-old mango and mahogany trees, this poolside restaurant on the Loterie Farm plantation serves light lunches from club sandwiches to…

  • Marché U

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    The largest supermarket on the French side stocks a bounty of fruit, seafood, meat, daily baked bread and French and international goods.

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