Anand
542 5706
Philipsburg, Hotelsteeg 5

Antoine
542 2964
Philipsburg, Front Street 119

Chez Delphine
522 2313
Philipsburg
Boardwalk at corner of Speetjens Arcade

Beach Bar

Chez Delphine is a surprising place. The French owner provides excellent cuisine at very attractive prices. A wide variety of breakfast, snacks, and exquisite main courses, including lobster, at lunch time. Dinner at some nights. The place gives ample of opportunity to sit either right with your feet in the sand and water, or in a cabana like cozy place in midst of the action at Boardwalk. Don't miss this place, when you are strolling along Great Bay in Philipsburg!

Coconut Cove
581-6310
Philipsburg
139, Front Street

L´Escargot
542 2483
Philipsburg
96, Front Street

Greenhouse Bar & Restaurant
542 2941
Great Bay
Bobby´s Marina

Islan Flavia
545 3333
Philipsburg, on the
Boardwalk (next to Taloula Mango)

Open every day from 10am to 8pm with Caribbean cuisine in an informal atmosphere. Moderately priced (main courses start at $13.95). A place for having lunch or a snack overlooking the azure blue waters of Great Bay. The menu features traditional island cuisine. Variety of grilled meat and fish specialties, also salads, burgers and subs.

Kangaroo Court
542 7557
Philipsburg, Hendrikstraat 6

A delightful shady courtyard located to the right of the Court House. Light lunch (sandwiches, fantastic salads, pasta specials), deli, or a bite of cake and coffee. In the heart of Philipsburg.

Kan Kan Trie
Great Bay Beach
behind Pasanggrahan

A nice little place to have lunch. Let you prepare a plate with some authentic Surinamese or local food while you sit outside on the terrace on the beach.

The Ocean Lounge
at Holland House
542 2572
Philipsburg at the Boardwalk

Beach Bar

The Ocean Lounge is an appealing restaurant at the Oceanfront and boardwalk located in the Hotel Holland House in Philipsburg. The attractive place serves tapas and finger foods in a new and trendy European style restaurant.

You can have a dinner on lounge seats with a nice view over the water. The kitchen is international with a great wine assortment.

CHIPPIE's CAFE
542 6988
Philipsburg, in an alley between Pondfill and Cannegieter Rd, in the area of GEBE

The former chef and owners of the "Old Captain" moved to a new location in Philipsburg that quickly became a very well known place under the new name of "Chippie's Cafe". Lots of regulars from all walks of life. Chippie is not a fancy nor chique restaurant, but it's definitely a place to go for Sushi, for good quality, huge pieces at very reasonable prices! There are other Asian specialties from China, Indonesia and Japan, and international seafood dishes. They also have burgers, meat, salads etc. And if they don't have what you want, they get it for you!! Chef Molly prepares also daily specials. And all this at very very competitive prices! Best time is to go for lunch, or an early diner. The dining room is air-conditioned !

Oualichi
543 4316
Philipsburg, Boardwalk
Beach Bar

One of the newer places in town, this fun, nautical-themed eatery serves up mostly sandwiches, pizza and burgers. You can sit outside on the beach or inside, or at one of the tables on the covered veranda. The glass-covered bar and some of the tables are decorated with sand, shells, and other beachy things. Oualichi is a popular hang-out, which can also be booked for special occasions and business luncheons etc.

Pasanggrahan
542 3588
Philipsburg
Boardwalk
19 Front Street
(at the Pasanggrahan Guesthouse)

Open for bfst, lunch and dinner. Set amidst a wonderful, tropical garden of the Creole-style Pasanggrahan Hotel, they do not only serve Indian food throughout the day, but also international cuisine. Pasanggrahan is also good for seafood.

Pink Pearl
542 0230
Philipsburg
Front Street 147

Beach Bar

On the water on Front Street. Low-key eatery serving great shrimp wantons, also affordable Steaks.

Shiv Sagar
542 2299
Philipsburg
Front Street 20
(2nd floor)

The first Indian restaurant on the island. It is authentic Indian cuisine, including spicy madras curries, lamb and tandoori chicken masala. Succulent meals are prepared in a traditional Tandoori oven. Traditional curries and kebabs from India, and chicken Korma. Succulent sauces, not all are curries. Excellent staff, the service is good and so is the ambiance. Open for lunch and dinner.

Subway

with 4 locations, one at the Pondfill in Philipsburg

Taloula Mango
542 1645
Philipsburg. Boardwalk, next to St. Rose Arcade

Aqua
Simpson Bay, Airport Rd. (opposite the Winair ticketing office, next to Lal's)

Casual open air eatery on the water (lagoon-side) with very good Sushi. Besides the Sushi menu, they also feature an eclectic menu with a variety of dishes. Moroccan feel inside with gauge drapes, cushioned benches, nice pillows etc. Aqua has a fish tank.

Bavaria
544 2665
Cole Bay
Welfare Rd 103

German food & German beer. Specials at Octoberfest.

Bel Mar
544 2614
Simpson Bay
Pelican Key Rd.

Former Bec Fin is now Bel Mar. Grill, seafood and wine bar. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. WiFi spot.

Boat House
544 5409
Simpson Bay
Airport Rd

Popular for steaks and seafood on the waterfront in Simpson Bay. Nice set up in a colorful Creole-style cottage.

Buccaneer Bar

Simpson Bay / Kim Sha Beach (next to Atrium Resort before you drive up the hill towards Pelican Resort).

A low key eatery and beach bar, good for steaks, seafood, pizza.... right on the water/beach of Simpson Bay. BBQ grill and Pizza oven. Live entertainment four days a week from 5PM to 8PM, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. They also offer beach chairs and umbrellas free for customers.
Open daily from 10:30am-until open end...

Picante Bar
Simpson Bay / Kim Sha Beach (next to Atrium Resort )

Beach Bar

Beach bar, serving food, too. Beach chairs and umbrellas available.

Captain´s Cove
  544 2616
Pelican Resort

Top-rated Steak and Seafood House on the waterfront of Pelican Resort Club marina. Lobster, and prime US and Argentine steaks, ribs, chops, rack of lamb, baked stuffed Caribbean lobster, local seafood, pastas. Broad list of value wines and famous vintages. Actually, it is the only restaurant on St. Maarten to be awarded The Wine Spectator´s prestigious "Award of Excellence"... The right place for couples looking for romantic waterfront dining in air-conditioned comfort. Homemade desserts and pastries. Live music for dinner dancing on Mondays and Fridays. Open 7/7

Ciao
(former Los Gauchos)
544 4084
Pelican Resort Marina

Open daily for bfst, lunch & dinner
Don't let you fool by the kind of unusual entrance that looks more like entering a condo complex... ! Ciao is a new (opened January 2009), fine Italian waterfront restaurant & pizzeria set up in nautical themes. Nice setting on the waterfront terrace at Simpson Bay. Reasonable prices ($11+ for appetizers, main courses start at $14) for good food prepared by the attentive Italian chef.

La Guinguette
544 4507
Cole Bay at
Port de Plaisance

French Bar-Restaurant at Port de Plaisance, located directly at the marina, close to Princess Casino. Choose to sit in the comfort of an air-conditioned dining room, or enjoy the night breeze on the romantic outdoor terrace.

The Hideaway
544 2650
Simpson Bay
at La Vista Resort

Locally created Creole dishes, as well as fine international cuisine in an intimate and casual poolside setting. Serves up great pastas, and fish dishes. Open 7/7 for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Live entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Jimbo´s
Rock & Blues Café
544-3600
Simpson Bay
Yacht Club Marina

Delicious fare of Tex-Mex grilled over chips of smoking Mesquite. Open air dining and swim-up bar. The open air seating is set around a beautiful pool with two waterfalls. The menu ranges from Hamburger to sizzling lobster Fajitas, and some special Vegetarian menus. Great Nachos. 32oz fish bowl Margaritas! Classic Rock & Roll, Blues. Open 7/7 for lunch and dinner.

Joe´s Pub and Grill
557 9954
Simpson Bay
between Subway
and 7 Alive

Maybe one of the most understated restaurants on St. Maarten. Don't equate the sparse decor with the food. The food is great and very reasonably prices. You can eat in or get a take out and find a quiet spot on the beach nearby to enjoy your meal. All You Can Eat Ribs Tuesday to Saturday nights. Joe´s is known for serving the best Rib Platters you can find on Sint Maarten.

Johnny Under the Tree

St. Maarten's most famous "Lolo" (a low-key BBQ roadside stand). Johnny is a favorite with locals and visitors-in-the-know for many years. Some say the shrimps or lobsters at Johnny's are to die for! The BBQ is set up just next to the road in Cole Bay, from the car dealers and KFC approx. 200 yards further down the road towards Marigot, on your left! Tolerance to exhaust fumes and traffic noise is mandatory!

Lal´s Indian Cuisine
557 9059
Simpson Bay, Airport Rd 126

A kind of exotic, Caribbean influenced cuisine with excellent reputation. "Fusion combines fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, herbs, and spices in uncommonly creative ways to deliver a uniquely satisfying and supremely flavorful culinary experience", how Fusion defines their cooking.

Upscale Italian restaurant in very modern, colorful design. Related to La Gondola restaurant at Atlantis Casino. Beside pasta, you get a large choice of vegetarian food, fish, meat, poultry, and salads and amazing desserts. Moderate prices, good service, closed Tuesdays.

Lee´s Roadside
Grill & Bar
544 4233
Simpson Bay
Welfare Rd 84

Life Style restaurant with dining inside and outside in the court yard. Stylish, and frequented by the "trendy and beautiful people", and sometimes by celebrities, too. Cuisine has some South American touch. Good place to go for a drink, too. Price range more on the expensive side.

Argentinean Steakhouse, the atmosphere is modern and sleek, with dark gray slate and stone walls. The restaurant enjoys the reputation of having the best steaks of the island.

Pasta Café
545 3098
Simpson Bay
Palapa Center & Marina

American Breakfast, Bagels, Sandwich, Snacks, Seafood, Pasta. Open for bfst, lunch and dinner.

Pineapple Pete
544 6030
Simpson Bay (opposite Megaplex cinema).

Open daily from 11am till late. This casual eatery has become a popular and busy place, mainly with North american (repeat) clients and visitors. They also feature Pool tables in an air-conditioned room and live music on some nights. The waiters are very attentive and efficient, and the bartenders do also a wonderful job.

Pizza Hut
545 3210
Simpson Bay
Airport Rd 65

Offers Dine-In, Carry-Out or Delivery.

Karakter
523 9983 Simpson Bay Rd. 121
next to Mary Boon's Plantation

Beach Bar

Beach - Lounge - Restaurant
Open daily from 10:00am - 8:00pm except Tuesdays, open on Friday night
New place, more like a beach bar, right between runway and Simpson Bay beach built around a school bus, the bar, and lounge chairs on the beach. Nice drinks, and snacks/tapas. Very attentive management and service. Moderate prices.

Saratoga Restaurant
544 2421
Simpson Bay Yacht Club

Tahoma Beach
Resort - Bar -Restaurant
587 8812

Beach Bar

The Tides Restaurant
at Mary's Boon Beach Plantation
545 7000

Renowned for its historical and ambient Mary´s Boon Beach Plantation Resort, founded in 1970, the restaurant offers a wonderful dining experience right on the beach at Simpson Bay. Its open air seaside dining gallery provides a romantic atmosphere serving international cuisine.

The Stone Restaurant & Lounge
580 7141
Simpson Bay
Airport Rd 23

At this place, you can expect excellent tender meat & steaks prepared on a hot stone on your table. The setting is simple, even minimalistic, but quality of the meat is great! Since recently, they also added Sushi to their menu, and promote an "All you can eat Sushi" on Sundays!

3 Palms Restaurant and
The Rocks Beach
Bar & Grill
544 3839
60, Welfare Road
at Three Palms Plaza

Promoted as "Sophisticated food and drink in a trendy atmosphere". New stylish restaurant and bar.
The new bar at Simpson Bay Resort & Marina opens daily at 7:00am.

Tequila
545 2495
Simpson Bay
Palapa Center & Marina

Top Carrot
544 3381
Simpson Bay
Yacht Club

Mediterranean cuisine and delicious vegetarian menus, daily specials created with a personal touch. Located in the stylish Simpson Bay Yacht Club complex, Top Carrot offers relaxing indoor lounge ambiance, or shaded bistro-style dining on the cool terrace. Complete, authentic fruit and vegetable juice bar, and home baked desserts. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Topper's
544 3500
Cole Bay
Welfare Rd 113
(next to Dolphin's Casino)

International Cuisine, prime rib on special nights. Open from 11am Mon - Sat for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday from 4:00pm for dinner only. Daily specials and children's menu available. Has developed into a popular hang-out with (mainly American) expats and tourists alike. Karaoke after 9:30pm.

Turtle Pier
545 2562
Simpson Bay
Airport Rd 108

Turtle Pier Bar and restaurant is located on the water of Simpson Bay lagoon, and features creative Caribbean cuisine. Fresh lobster which you can pick from the lobster pool. Good value !

Valentino's
Simpson Bay
Yacht Club
(behind Top Carrot)

Closed as of summer 2010.

Uncle Harry's
545 3188 or
520 1511
Simpson Bay
Airport Rd 72

A casual, low key dockside Bar & Restaurant, located Lagoon-side along the airport runway. Harry's is popular for their fresh seafood (especially live lobster and shrimp). Great steaks and Filet Mignons, too. Besides the nice water view, the fresh quality of their food is their main pro. The con's can be "Caribbean like" service. Patience needed at times!

White Swan Bar & Restaurant
544 2477
Simpson Bay
Sr. Modesta Rd. #2

Chinese Cuisine waterfront on the lagoon-side. Enjoys a good reputation. Moderate prices.

Bamboo Bernies
545 3622
Maho Arcade, 2.floor at the Western end

Bamboo Bernies is Sushi Bar and Restaurant, and live music venue. Exotic Tiki drinks, fresh sushi, BBQ, live music. Features over 30 varieties of tropical drinks. Moderate prices. Open Tues - Sun from 5 pm, on Sat & Sun lunch, too.

Bliss
Bar and Disco
545 3996
Maho

The "in" place on the island. The meeting point for folks of the disco generation. No more restaurant, just bar and disco. You may also relax by the lagoon style pool as you sip tropical drinks. Or on a deck built onto the water. Next to Maho Beach and Sunset Bar.

Le Charolais
545 2872
Maho Beach
La Terrasse (2nd floor)

Exceptional quality and finest meat cuts. French and international cuisine. Open 7/7 from 5:00pm to 10:30pm.

Le Moulin Fou
545 57 77
Maho Beach Resort (behind Cheri's Cafe)

French and International Cuisine
A wonderful place to enjoy an excellent French dinner. Attentive and attractive French waiters will guide you through your dinner. Excellent food and excellent service, while you may want to watch people and entertainment at Cheri's Cafe, just below the Moulin Fou's terrace. Moulin Fou has both, inside air-conditioned sitting in a beautifully decorated dining room, or outside on the terrace.

Paris Bistro
545 5677
Maho Reef
Shopping Plaza

Paris Bistro has the charm of an elegant French restaurant and offers classical and contemporary French cuisine.

The Sopranos
545 2485
Maho across Casino Royale, Maho Reef Mall

The Sopranos music bar is at the center of the mall at the upper floor and life there typically starts around 9:00pm.Daily live entertainment and piano bar. Open 7/7 from 5:30pm until midnight or longer.

The Sopranos Pizzeria is at the Eastern end of the mall and is an upscale Pizza place with a nice ambiance.

Sunset Bar and Grill
545 3996
Maho Beach

This great beach side hang-out and perfect spot for watching aircrafts at the end of the airport runway was substantially hit by hurricane Omar in October 2008. The popular bar is open with new ownership. See more about this beach area and the airplane landing thrill here.

Free WiFi Hotspot!

Sunset Bar - the world famous airplane spotting area. Free adrenaline shocks included!

	Watch the virtual tour of the Sunset Bar!

Watch the virtual tour of the Sunset Bar!

Bella Napoli
524 0069
or 523 8992
Cupecoy
at Atlantis Casino

Carlo@Bella Napoli is a popular Pizzeria and restaurant at the Atlantis Casino entrance. Outside dining is a bit like sitting in the entrance hall of the casino. The pizzas are excellent. Unfortunately, a bit overpriced, but this is not unique to the Cupecoy area.

L'Angelus
545 3939
Cupecoy
at Atlantis Casino

The former Le Montmartre restaurant has now become L'Angelus. A website with no useful information does unfortunately not provide any further information. Open from 6pm - 11pm, closed on Sunday.

Temptation
545 2254
Cupecoy
at Atlantis Casino

Fine dining restaurant with live piano music and international cuisine. The softly lit, cozy dining room is fashionable, romantic and soothing at the same time, and was created by celebrated designer Craig Spann. The extensive and ever-evolving Nouveau Caribbean menu and flawless service make dining a seductive culinary experience. Open 7/7 for dinner only. Closed on Monday in low season. See also restaurant "Rare" at same place.

Khush Ultra Lounge
Tapas Bar
545 4343
Cupecoy
130 Lowlands
(formerly Citrus)

Open on weekdays 6-12pm, and 6pm to 1 pm on weekends.
Re-opened in early 2007, with the new concept to simply pamper patrons as they lounge on the comfortable sofas, or sit at the modern romantic dining tables. Tapas menu includes sticks of Foie Gras, Coconut brioche, Blue Water Crab Cake, Chicken and Truffle Croque Monsieur. The light dishes, with portions meant to be shared, offer diners a chance to sample several enchanting creations prepared by a French chef

Maximo Café
554 0333
Porto Cupecoy

This seafood-heavy French restaurant, is located on Porto Cupecoy, a marina, condo, retail and restaurant complex built by Orient Express Hotels. It is gaining a reputation as one of the island’s top spots. Pastas include tagliatelle with scallops; main courses include a filet of turbot with a riesling sauce. Expensive!

Aura
543 6700
144 Oyster Pond
(Westin Resort)

Brand new French cuisine restaurant at the Westin Resort on Dawn Beach. Fine dining in elegant setting, ocean view. Seafood specialties.

Mr. Busby's Beach Bar
543 6088

Beach Bar

Fresh local lobster on the beach of Oyster Pond (Dawn Beach). Looks like a beach bar, but turns out to be a good restaurant, too. They serve mostly local food. Visit for lunch or join the bar crowd at happy hour. At night, Mr. Busby turns into "Daniels by the Sea", for fine dining with Daniel and his seasoned staff, who formerly ran famous "Da Livio" in Philipsburg, more info
The beach is densely lined with beach chairs mainly catering for neighboring Oyster Pond Resort.

Big Fish
554 3009
Oyster Pond, opposite Mr. Busby's

Open for bfst, lunch & dinner
The setting of this waterfront eatery is very nice and appealing. Good choice for inexpensive lunch. More expensive dinner menu, serving excellent fish (and other specialties). Friendly and attentive service! At the dock, opposite Mr. Busby's on the harbor side.

Beau Beau
543 6210
Oyster Pond
(within Oyster Bay Resort)

You can take a table in front of their beautiful pool, the ocean in the front, and St Barth as a background. At the French/Dutch border, the Beau Beau features International American and Caribbean cuisine and entertainment (Cabaret and live music local bands). Open 7/7 for bfst, lunch and dinner

Captain Oliver's
0590 87 30 00
Oyster Pond Marina

Unique restaurant on the island, sitting right on the border of the French and Dutch part of the island. When you enter the restaurant, you cross the border right at the reception area. The restaurant is entirely constructed above water, in the heart of the Oyster Pond marina. Sharks and turtles swim underneath the glass bottomed dining platform. The chef prepares fresh fish and seafood specialties to French and Creole flavors. Great buffet style dinner at Saturday nights for $45.00, and brunch on Sunday for $34.50, excellent value. Open 7/7.

Oyster Pond is an active Yacht harbor with great views towards St. Barth.

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The best rental villas at Dawn Beach are available here!

There are plenty more small restaurants, roadside trailers for fast food, small bars, and mobile stands selling beverages and styrofoam container food. Some might be good and prices attractive, some, we tend to warn you as hygienic conditions might be off common standards. There are also areas, which are less safe!

On the pondfill road at the Northern edge of Philipsburg: An old airplane has even been converted to a restaurant. You see it, when you enter Philipsburg on Bush Road.


There are plenty of nightlife places, which are not covered here. You may or may not want to see casinos, adult shows, brothels, and all type of establishments on the Dutch side.

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