Top St-Maarten Restaurants to enjoy your meal

Visiting Sint Maarten for the first time? There are so many amazing restaurants to explore! From beachfront establishments with fresh local seafood and rum drinks to tucked away cafes with delightful Caribbean flavors, there's something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or festive happy hour, we've put together this comprehensive list of restaurants in Sint-Maarten (SXM).

Sample a bit of everything this captivating island has to offer - from traditional cuisine through tasty takeaways! So get ready because your taste buds are about have an unforgettable experience!

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Top Restaurants in SXM by cities (2023)

ORIENT BAY

Orient Bay in Sint-Maarten is the perfect destination for any true foodie. From seafood shacks and beach bars to beachside restaurants and fine dining establishments. Orient bay restaurants also offer stunning views of the crystal clear waters and soft white sand. Come explore orient bay today! Here is the list of some Orient Bay restaurants we recommand :

• L’atelier (Meat & fish)

• Le petit Bistrot (French cuisine)

• SAO (Asian )

• La Maison Mère (French cuisine)

• Télégraphe

• Yellow Sub

ORIENT BAY PLAGE

• Coco Beach

• La Playa

• Le Bikini

• Le Kontiki

• Le Wai

• Le String

• Orange Fever

GRAND CASE

Grand Case, Sint Maarten is a stunning Caribbean destination located between Marigot and Salvatore Bay. It enjoys deep blue waters, white sand beaches and lush tropical greenery all around. Grand Case is especially famous for its delicious grand case restaurants which serve up some of the freshest seafood in the region but also offer typical French dishes as well as international cuisine. Here is the list of some Grand Case restaurants we recommand :

• Le Bistronome

• Captain Frenchy

• Les Lolos (petits restaurants) de Grand Case

• Le pressoir

• Le cottage

• L’auberge gourmande

• Le Java

• La Rainbow

MARIGOT

Marigot is a beautiful marina town that features stunning architecture and marinas along with marigot restaurants showcasing classic French cuisines. With wide variety of marigot restaurants, there is something for everyone to enjoy — whether it be siping on fine wines or dining on delicious Creole dishes. In Marigot, every meal feels like a mini-vacation! List of some restaurants located in Marigot we recommand :

• Le plongeoir

• Le Bistrot Nu

• Le Be Kool

• Le Tropicana

• Les Amandiers (ony open at lunch time)

• Le Carré vert

• Les lolos (small local restaurants) de Marigot

MAHO

Maho is the perfect location if you want to diner with your feet in the sand or if you want to spot airplane landing on Maho beach. Dynamic area with restaurants and bars for everyone. We recommand you some restaurants in Maho in SXM :

• La Rosa

• Jack Steakhouse

• 3 amigos

• Le Sand Bar

• Le Sunset

SIMPSON BAY

With a variety of restaurants, simpson bay offers fresh seafood, barbecue and unique cocktails. Other attractions include boutiques and stores selling artisanal crafts, duty-free shopping opportunities and activities such as day sailing trips and water sports. Plus our Europcar Sint-Maarten agency is located just nearby ! Below the list of top restaurants in Simpson Bay:

• Vesna Taverna

• Palapa

• Sale e pepe

PHILIPSBURG

PHILIPSBURG’s restaurants are located in the cobblestone walkways and alleyways which lead up to Fort Amsterdam. These eateries serve up island inspired delicacies like conch fritters and spicy jerk chicken dishes. PHILIPSBURG is also famed for its plethora of local gift shops offering souvenirs. Here some restaurants to test in Philipsburg :

• Sabor Colombiano

• Caribbean Blend

• Negril Cuisine Restaurant

• The French Touch

• La perle Bleue

PORTO CUPECOY

Porto cupecoy is a waterfront village located in sint-maarten, the dutch part of this caribbean island. Visitors will find porto cupecoy restaurants offer mouth-watering local dishes such as roasted mahi mahi fish with Caribbean vegetables, as well as other global fusion eats. A non exhaustive list of Porto Cupecoy restaurants:

• Mama (Italian cuisine)

• Altro

• Le Mediterraneen

So now you know all our little secrets ;) Best of all, dining in St-maarten doesn't have to break the bank; there are plenty of restaurants catering to any budget or lifestyle. From fresh steamed Caribbean seafood to tapas-style eats in the city, where do you want to eat in SXM ? The only limits are your taste buds - so why not explore them all?

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