Best Restaurants in St. Maarten for Every Taste

Best Restaurants and Dining in Dutch St. Maarten

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Both the Dutch and French sides of St. Maarten/St. Martin offer a wide variety of dining options, and Dutch St. Maarten alone has more than 300 restaurants to choose from. Here are some of the best

Bamboo

Address: 150 Union Rd, Cole Bay, Sint Maarten

Phone: +1 786-772-7376

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After Hurricane Irma, Bamboo moved to the Shops at Puerto De Sol and has been transformed into an ultra-sleek bar and restaurant. Bar Bamboo serves food and drinks into the early hours of the morning amidst stylish Asian décor. The cocktail menu complements the world-class sushi prepared by master chefs from New York and Los Angeles.

Chesterfield’s

Address: 2X94+4H6, Juancho Yrausquin Blvd, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Phone: +1 721-542-3484

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This nautically themed, open-air restaurant is an excellent place to enjoy a relaxed meal overlooking Great Bay in Philipsburg. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a reasonable price, Chesterfield’s main fare includes steak and seafood.

The Greenhouse

Address: 2XC5+426, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Phone: +1 721-542-2941

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Established in 1986 in Philipsburg, The Greenhouse offers a laid-back yet lively atmosphere with an outside terrace, tranquil breezes, and picturesque views of the harbor. Menu options include steaks, ribs, lobsters, and fresh seafood. The Greenhouse has also opened a second location in Simpson Bay, next to the Atrium Resort.

Ocean Lounge

Address: 45 Boardwalk, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Phone: +1 721-542-2572

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Situated in the center of Philipsburg, the Holland House Beach Hotel’s open-air lounge is one of the most stylish spots on the island. Dining options include an inventive selection of light snacks like zucchini soup shooters, salmon and caper bruschetta, and tonka bean crème brûlée. Live music sets the mood for a relaxing meal.

Oualichi Beach Bar & Restaurant

Address: Boardwalk, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

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Located on the Philipsburg boardwalk, Oualichi provides fantastic views of incoming cruise ships from its outdoor terrace and features a nautically-themed dining room. This popular hangout is well known for its pizza and offers casual fare such as sandwiches and wraps.

Blue Bitch Bar (formerly Taloula Mango’s)

Address: Boardwalk, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Phone: +1 721-542-1645

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This casual beachfront restaurant serves a variety of sandwiches, seafood, beef, pasta, and vegetarian entrées, along with some of the best ribs on the island. On weekdays, lunch is accompanied by live music, and on Friday evenings guests can enjoy happy hour with a live DJ.

Freedom Fighter’s I-Tal Shack

Address: 7 Bush Rd, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Phone: +1 721-542-0055

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Ras Bushman’s I-Tal Shack is a small vegan restaurant located on Bush Road in Philipsburg. The I-Tal Shack serves local organic, homegrown vegetarian food and fresh local juices. When not on the premises, Ras Bushman can often be found at one of the island’s many entertainment venues with his reggae band, the Freedom Fighters.

The Hideaway

Address: Billy Folly Road, 53, Sint Maarten

Phone: +1 721-544-3008

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Located at La Vista Resort on Pelican Key, this charming restaurant is situated next to an infinity pool overlooking Saba island. The Creole-inspired dishes, all made from fresh ingredients, include snapper, shrimp, and scallop ceviche.

Pineapple Pete’s

Address: Welfare Rd, Cole Bay, Sint Maarten

Phone: +1 721-544-6030

Known for offering some of the best nightly music in St. Maarten, Pineapple Pete’s provides a cozy and casual atmosphere for diners. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, and the menu options include herb-crusted rack of lamb, crab stuffed shrimp, lobster thermidor, crab, and spinach crusted grouper, and more.

Zee Best

Address: 2WM6+34R, Welfare Rd, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten

Phone: +1 721-544-2477

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Known for its large breakfast menu, Zee Best offers more than 20 varieties of pastries, espresso, and cappuccinos until 2 pm. The lunch menu features all the breakfast items, plus burgers, salads, sandwiches, and more. Locations are available in Simpson Bay and Marina Port-de-Plaisance.