Dining in Grand Case
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Grand
Case can be described as scenic, charming, picturesque, laid-back, casual and
spectacular! About 30 years ago, it was a sleepy little fisher village. Today, it is reputed as the Gourmet
Capital of the Caribbean. No other island in the Caribbean offers such a fine and wide choice when it comes to dining! Many of the Grand Case restaurants are the reason why visitors come back to St. Martin again and again, just for the excellent food!
View  map for location of the restaurants in Grand Case.
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 L'Auberge Gourmande
 (590) 0590 87 73 37
Blvd de Grand Case
Open 7/7, dinner only
A gourmet delight set in a traditional building dating back 120 years. Established in 1979 as the 3rd restaurant to open in Grand Case. Since then, it enjoys an excellent reputation for a perfect French dining experience in a classical, romantic and elegant atmosphere. Elaborate menu with regularly changing and stunningly presented specials. Extensive wine list. Excellent service, charming, elegant atmosphere, with personal touch. Expensive, but worth it!
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Blue Martini
(590) 0590 29 27 93
63, Blvd de Grand Case
Restaurant and Tapas Bar in tropical setting. Two at the same: Elegant dining in the restaurant in the front, and casual dining in Tapas/Bistro ambiance in their beautiful garden in the backyard.
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Calmos Café
(590) 0590 29 01 85
Very casual Beach Bar and restaurant, nice setting, right on the beach, behind the "C'est la Vie" Boutique, opposite the community square with the sugar mill memorial. Live band playing on some nights. Tables are set up right on the sand. Pricing moderate, and portions are big!
|  Former La Case à Rhum
NEW OWNERS. NOW: LA BODEGA
(590) 0690 53 30 62
Blvd de Grand Case
Open 7/7 from noon to 10pm
Casual seaside eatery, changed ownership in spring of 2008, but as popular as it was before The new owners spruced up the place and changed the menu significantly. Now it's a relaxing, casual Tapas Bar. A place where locals and residents continue to go!
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Chez Martine
(590) 0590 87 51 59
Hotel & Restaurant
Blvd de Grand Case
French cuisine, great terrace on the beach, attentive ownership, hotel rooms also available.
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La Noche
(590) 0590 29 72 89
147, Blvd de Grand Case
Open for dinner
New trendy restaurant and bar with live music every Thursday night. Next to La Noche, also newly opened in 2007: Le Panama, a casual al fresco eatery, beautifully set up in the garden.
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Le Cottage
(590) 0590 29 03 30
Blvd de Grand Case
Open for dinner only from 6.00 to 11pm. Closed on Sundays (May thru November).
Let hosts Bruno and Stephane (le sommelier) spoil you for a night in this quaint place with great French cuisine. Nice atmosphere. Extensive wine list, with some very fine wines. One of the best foie gras on the island. Fresh lobster, fabulous seafood, fresh fish, Surf´n Turf. |
L'Entreacte
Blvd
de Grand Case
Open for lunch & dinner
New French restaurant, located in the quiet yard
of the beautifully renovated little Creole square of "La Petite Favorite". |
L'Escapade
(590) 0590
87 75 04
Blvd
de Grand Case
Open 7/7 for dinner, 6.00 to 10.30pm
Thirty
years ago, it was a Créole shack on the
beach in a sleepy fishing village. Today it
is a smart gourmet restaurant serving fine French
Cuisine with an accent on fish, and lobster
from the tank. On the beach of Grand Case, great
food, great service, expensive. |
L'Estaminet
(590) 0590 29 00 25
139 Blvd Grand Case
Open for dinner
Newly opened Steakhouse (end 2006). Received already high accolades from repeat visitors of Grand Case for its excellent food, service and ambiance, and for its friendly staff and reasonable prices for dinner out.
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Le Fish Pot
(590) 0590 87 50 88
Blvd de Grand Case
French cuisine for the amateurs of seafood. Nice setting by the sea. Service ok. Overprized in our opinion. |
L'Hibiscus
(590) 0590
29 17 91
Blvd
de Grand Case
A
little off the center of main street, just walk
a bit further then the Lolo's, then on the right
you will find this little Antillean home where
they serve refined and delicate cuisine with Italian touch (new Italian owners since 2006).
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Le Jardin du Portofino
(590) 0690 35 39 42
At the entrance of Grand Case
(on your left coming from Marigot)
Re-opened end of 2006 after being closed for quite a while. Now, offering attractive lunch menus at around $10, and also pizzas. On certain nights, Buffet at roughly $25 and some nights there is live music. |
La Marine Restaurant
(590) 0590 87 02 31
Blvd de Grand Case
In perfect harmony with its surroundings, the turquoise waters of Grand Case Bay you can enjoy French fare on the terrace, and hear the waves lapping the shore.
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"The Lolo's"
Seaside, right in the heart of Grand Case
A must go during your visit on the island! These Lolo's are casual open air eateries run by locals. Setting of the tables is around the BBQs to grill
the catch of the day, fresh fish, lobsters, gambas, and ribs, chicken etc. Very moderately priced for very decent food! (Average $10 for a meal). One of the Lolo's is "Talk of Town", the other one "Sky's the Limit". They don't look fancy, but you'll enjoy the food, for sure! Patrons of the Lolo's is a mix of locals, residents and Northamerican visitors alike.
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Le
Pressoir
(590) 0590 87 76 62
Blvd
de Grand Case
Open 7/7 for dinner only from 6.00 to 10.30pm
Fine
French cuisine. Lot's of atmosphere in this
1886 Creole house in colorful yellow and blue. Great desserts. Very French,
attentive service. Great beef tenderloin. Specialties: sea scallops
with mango, homemade Porto foie gras, grilled
snapper in vanilla sauce, lobster Antillean
style. Expensive, but worth it.
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Le
Restaurant du Soleil
(590) 0590
87 92 32
Blvd
de Grand Case
Open 7/7 for lunch & dinner. Located on the shores of Grand Case Bay for +10 years,
this little restaurant combines French cuisine with
Caribbean flavors. Creole menus with Accras,
Boudin, stuffed crab. Fresh lobster picked out
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Spicy
(590) 0590
87 07 42
47, Blvd
de Grand Case
This new restaurant re-opened in 2007 (former "Chez Michel") and is next to the small bridge in Grand Case. Now run by an Italian couple. It looks great, but we haven't yet had a chance to check it out ourselves. Here's the comment of guests from Liverpool/ England (thanks, Barry!): |
"I was in Grand Case last year in June. Spicy was the best restaurant in which we ate. The quality of the food was good and the ability of the Chef, in taste and presentation, was equalled only by the friendly charm of his wife who runs the restaurant. I was concerned that the name might put off some clients who may not have realised that they serve European food of the highest quality." |
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Le
Tastevin
(590) 0590
87 55 45
Blvd de Grand Case
Open for Dinner only
On
the beach side, very good French food, great
location, delicious, expensive. Receives high accolades from our visitors, but we (editors) have not yet checked it out.
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Le
Ti Coin Créole
(590) 0590
87 92 09
Blvd de Grand
Case,
Open 7/7 for lunch & dinner
Antillean
Restaurant with Creole specialties served on the porch of a "Case Creole". Special local fresh fish dishes, grilled
chicken with Tamarind Sauce, curry goat, curry (and other) fresh conch, stuffed crab, chicken sate
(peanut sauce), shrimp scampi, Mahi-Mahi, fresh
Red Snapper, banana chocolate cake. Homemade rum punches, prepared by well known
native chef Carl. A very moderately priced eatery for lots of freshly prepared and homemade local specialiteis! Appetizers start at 6 Euros, and main courses are 10 Euros and up. The eatery is located at the northern end of Grand Case, near Grand Case Beach Club, and has its own parking space. |
Zen it!
(590) 0590 29 44 84
48, Blvd de Grand
Case
A lovely beachside casual bar & restaurant serving French and international food with an Antillean touch. Great views, right on the water/beach of Grand Case next to the small bridge. |
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Dining on and near Orient Beach
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On and near Orient Bay, there are several areas for dining out. There are many casual beach bars and restaurants lined up along the beach. There is "Orient Village", a little marketplace located on 2nd line to the beach, where you'll also find a nice choice of restaurants and bars, and there are a few more places to go for lunch or dinner in the area of Orient Bay, between 1/4 to 2 miles away from the beach. |
Bay Watch Bar & Grill
(former Surf Club) New Jersey specialties served by long time residents Cheryl and Andy. American breakfast.
 Beach bar
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Bikini Beach
(590) 0590 87 43 25
Beach Bar Restaurant, open for bfst lunch and dinner, with International Cuisine and specialties: Tapas & Thai, seafood grill, black angus steaks. Innovative cocktail bar and sound of Salsa, Brazilian, Rock & Roll. Occasional house music. Very casual ("come as you are")!
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Boo Boo Jam
( 599) 557 0313
Coco Beach
(590) 0590 87 34 62
Kakao Beach
(590) 0590 87 43 26
Kontiki
(590) 0590 87 43 27
Beach bars & restaurants |
La Playa
(590) 0590 77 20 90
Paradisio
(590) 0590 77 15 12
Waïkiki
(590) 0590 87 43 19
Beach bars & restaurants |
Safari Grill
(590) 0590
52 97 57
Orient Village
Open 7/7 for bfst, lunch and dinner.
Newly opened restaurant in Orient Village (formerly Fish Pot). Nicely decorated restaurant reflecting their "Safari" theme, which is also reflected on the menu. Specialties from several countries across the world, such as French, Mediterranean, Northafrican and Asian food. Food is good and nicely presented. Service can be slow and inattentive at times.
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Le Piment
(590) 0690 40 09 99
Orient Village
Open for dinner only. Closed on Tuesday.
A friendly little pizza & pasta place on the market square at Orient Village. Attentive and friendly service. Great place to take the kids out for a pizza or pasta night at reasonable prices.
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Former Rocking Chair
NOW: LITTLE ITALY
Orient Village
Open for dinner only
Fine Italian dining at this former TexMex eatery. Stylish, new design, and a nice setting, but prices also went up! |
Le Cadre
(590) 0590 29 12 56
Orient Village
Open for dinner only
Restaurant and Tapas bar. Moderate prices for very good food, excellent service and a great wine list. Nice selection of tapas, salads, and other delicious offerings. Le Cadre features also some Sushi and Japanese specialties. Very lovely inside and outside seating. Excellent wine.
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La Chapelle
(590) 0590 52 38 90
Orient Village
Open daily from 5:30pm - ... am.
French cuisine with a touch of the Antillean
Restaurant and bar in a former church. One of the few open and busy places in the evening at Orient Bay after 9pm! Great bar, good food, great service! Medium range pricing. Specialty are mussels. Interesting environment. Next to main square at Orient Beach village. A bit of sports bar atmosphere, includes also a pool table, dart and wide screen (Sports) TVs. |
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Côté
Plages
(590) 0590 52 47 37
Orient Village
Open 7/7 for dinner. Closed on Mondays in low
season
Traditional
French cuisine. Accommodating bilingual staff that will welcome
you in a Mediterranean-like, casual and very relaxed atmosphere. Fine
specialties such as duck pie with wild mushrooms,
or the Risotto of sea scallops and shrimps.
Good place to take children with (pedestrian
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Taichi
(590) 0590 87 43 19
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Orient Village
Open daily for dinner
Asian restaurant with nice setting at main square of Orient Bay village. Very extensive menu with mainly Thai food. Own menu for Sushi's. Also large choice and variety for Nem's, Sashimi's etc. Freshly prepared and a very large choice to select from. The Sushi's are excellent!
Presentation of food creative. Staff was friendly and attentive. A lot of good changes to this place since the management and the chef has changed! |
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Planet O
(590) 0590 51 00 44
Orient Village (across the market square)
The place looks inviting, but for some reason, we never
checked it out and we never received any feedback from people who had been there! |
Astrolabe
(590) 0590
87 36 36
Orient
Bay
Open 7/7, for bfst & dinner. Another
hidden restaurant of St. Martin, within the
Esmeralda Resort on Orient Bay, warm and distinguished
atmosphere. Authentic French Cuisine, fresh
lobster from the tank. |
Café
Plantation Restaurant
(590) 0590 29 58 05
Orient
Bay
Open for bfst, lunch and dinner
Fine
French Cuisine, located within the Hotel "La
Plantation" (across Esmeralda). Quiet, romantic, set amidst lush tropical garden. |
Paradise View
(590) 0590 29 45 37
Orient
Bay (hilltop across the 2nd entrance to Orient Bay at the Lookout and boutiques)
Open for bfst and lunch
Local restaurant with decent food at very reasonable rates, and with splendid views over Orient Bay, Pinel Island and St. Barth's in the distance. |
Rancho del Sol
Steak House
(590) 0590 51 12 12
Orient Bay area (hilltop just before the main entrance to Orient Bay)
Open daily 10am to 10pm
Texan Food, and also Pizzas
Al fresco dining with panoramic views |
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Le Taïtu
(590) 0590 87 43 23
65 Route de Mont Vernon
Open 7/7 for dinner 6.30 to 10.00pm. Open for lunch with special menu starting at around 10 Euros. Closed Wednesdays in low season.
Creole / French cuisine
Salads, French and Creole specialties, pasta, meat, seafood and the desserts at affordable prices. Nice location amidst lush garden. Warm and friendly atmosphere. |
13 Travaux d'Hercule
(590) 0590 87 43 32
French Cul-de-Sac (on the road to Anse Marcel)
A low-key place with decent Creole food at very reasonable prices. A place where residents (mostly from the French side) go for lunch during the week, or for dinner on Fridays or Saturdays. Closed on Sunday. |
Grain de sel
(590) 0590 29 35 46
French Cul-de-Sac (on the road to Anse Marcel)
Just a few yards away from 13 Travaux d'Hercule. A bit more spruced up, but also a place with nothing fancy nor fine decor etc., but serving excellent traditional French food at very reasonable prices. Pizzas are also available. A place where residents (mostly from the French side) go for lunch and dinner during weekdays. |
Loterie Farm - Hidden Forest Café
(590) 0590 87 86 16
At Pic Paradis (between Grand Case and Marigot).
Open for lunch Tue-Sat from 12-3 pm, dinner from 6:30-9:30 pm. Sundays from 12-6 pm. Closed on Monday.
At the Forest Café, surrounded by lush green vegetation, you’ll feast your eyes and stomach on Chef Julia Purkus’ culinary creations.
All dishes are freshly prepared, and made using only the freshest ingredients (and subsequently, on Sundays when the restaurant is really busy, waiting times can be long...). Each tropical, colorful plate is garnished with fresh flowers. Next to the Forest Cafe is a wonderful open air lounge area, tree house style. A beautiful place to either spend your waiting time for the restaurant, or enjoy a 'digestif' or a 'ptit cafe' after lunch. In high season reservations
recommended, if you plan to go on a weekend day.
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Friar's Bay
(half way between
Grand Case and Marigot)
Beach bar |
Friar´s
Bay Beach Café
(590) 0690 49 16 87
French cuisine
Beach
Bar Restaurant right in the middle of Friar´s
Bay beach. A casual place, where we love to go to for a very relaxed lunch at one of their beach cabanas set up right on the sand. They have very good food (changing menus almost daily). Attentive and efficient French waiters. Live music on Sundays from 6 to
9pm. Private parties for 10 people and up. Open
daily from 9am to sunset. Appetizers start at 11 Euros, main courses 13 Euros and up.
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Chez
Kali´s
(590) 0690 49 06 81
Rastafarian (Jamaica) Beach
Bar Restaurant
Good curries and local fish, such as trunk fish or old wives fish. Kali's is "famous" for its Full Moon party every month that starts late and ends with the sunrise on the beach. Live reggae throughout that very night!
Beach bar |
Gut
Side
(590) 0590 29 19 92
Bar & Restaurant, creole cuisine. On the road to Friar's Bay. Local cuisine. In business for over a decade serving great food at moderate prices! |
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Dining in Marigot - at the Marina Royale
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Red Rouge
New restaurant and lounge yet to be explored! |
David's Bar
(590) 0690 30 01 00
A new bar & lounge to check out! |
La
Petite Auberge des Iles
(590) 0590 87 56 31
Marigot
Marina Royale
Open for lunch & dinner.
Closed on Sunday
Delightful little restaurant with French
and Creole cuisine, and a special light lunch menu. Lobster,
fisherman platter, veal scallopini, mussels. Bruno and his wife Francine run and own the restaurant and give them the personal touch and individual service. Our favorite place to enjoy dinner at the Marina! |
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Le Little Tokyo
690-887-042 and 590-511-493
Marina Royale Marigot
Traditional Sushi bar
Pierre, the French Sushi chef who got his experience of long stays in Japan, will welcome you in original kimono dress. Best sushi from Thuna, Salmon, Mahi Mahi etc. Authentic japonese cuisine. Sake sauce. Three different types of sushi (Maki, Nigiri, and Sashimi). If you like Sushi, Little Tokyo is the place to go! All is freshly prepared, so service can be slow... |
Le
Saint Germain
(590) 0590 87 92 87
Marigot
Marina Royale
Named "Le Pink Pot" by new owners earlier in 2008, the restaurant is now said to be temporarily (?) closed, as of May 2008!
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Don
Camillo - da Enzo
(590) 0590
87 52 88
Marigot
Marina Royale
Fine
Italian Dining in a warm and friendly atmosphere, in a beautifully decorated, air-conditioned room (Don Camillo does not offer al fresco dining). Attentive and efficient staff.
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La
Tropicana
(590) 0590 87 79 07
Marigot
Marina Royale
Classic
and creative French cuisine. A different menu
for lunch and dinner in a pleasant setting by the water.
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Le France
0590) 0590 20 20 90
Marigot
Marina Royale
Fine French cuisine |
Brasserie
de la Gare (BDLG)
(590) 0590 51 13 31
Marigot
Marina Royale
French
Brasserie and Bistro
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Le
Galion
(590) 0590 87 28 73
Marigot
Marina Royale
Open 7/7 from 11.30am to 11pm
Traditional
French Cuisine enriched with local Antillean
flavors. Casual atmosphere. |
La
Main à la Pâte
(590) 0590
87 71 19
Marigot Marina Royale
French cuisine and Pizzeria |
Le
Village
(590) 0590 52 45 73
Marigot
Marina Royale
Open daily from 11am
Great salads, a selection of steaks and fish from the grill, sandwiches, and Créole specialties. Also large choice of Pizzas, and a bar that offers a wide selection of exotic cocktails, frozen drinks, and bottled and draught beer. Waterfront al fresco seating, surrounded by palm trees and ficus. |
La
Belle Epoque
(590) 0590 87 87 70
Marigot
Marina Royale
Open daily non-stop from 7.30am to 1am.
Waterfront
Restaurant with international cuisine, Bar,
Brasserie and Pizzeria. For breakfast (continental
or American), lunch (salads, pasta, specials
of the day with meat or fish, pizza) or dinner
(specialties: lobster and fish, tartare of Salmon,
Basil Salmon, Beef Carpaccio, Creole menu, Duck
breast). Belle Epoque is a popular place for (repeat) American visitors and French residents alike. It's on the Marina for almost 15 years! |
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Bali
Bar
(590) 0590 51 13 16
Marigot
Marina Royale
A wonderful new Moroccan style bar, lounge and restaurant. Good, attentive service, and a friendly and efficient bartender. Very relaxing atmosphere. Excellent tapas. Sushi special on Saturdays. Live music on some nights.
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Le
Chanteclaire
(590) 0590 87 94 60
Marigot
Marina Royale
Open for dinner only, from 6.00 to 10.30pm.
Fine waterfront
restaurant serving French cuisine. Great food, and prepared by many awards winning chef, Cécile. She was even featured on
one of the cooking shows on US TV with her now
famous dessert. Many daily specials, such as
a discovery menu based on lobster, a tasting
plate of duck liver, or fried crab meat in mango
raviolis and curry dressing. |
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Dining in Marigot
downtown & at the waterfront
The following restaurants are either located
at the harbor (below Fort Louis) or
in or near downtown Marigot |
Arhawaks
(590) 0590 87 99 67
Marigot Harbor front
A typical French caribbean sidewalk restaurant. Nice setting and good for people watching and sipping on a drink or a coffee.
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Le
Bar de la Mer
(590) 0590
29 57 44
Marigot Harbor front
It was closed for a long while, now re-opened a few yards from its former location. Happy hour Sun-Fri from 6-8pm. Karaoke every night. Mussel specials once a week (Fridays). Lobster dinner every Monday.
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Le
Bistrot Nu
(590) 0590
87 97 09
Marigot Rue de Hollande, in a small alley opposite the stadium
A
great little French restaurant
located in the heart of Marigot. Great service
and great ambiance, although the decor is simple! Bistrot Nu serves excellent traditional French food and specialities that you won't find elsewhere on the island. Rates are very reasonable and service is caring. Changing specials every night, including rare specialities such as Cangaroo steak, Liver etc. Open for Dinner only. |
Chez
Claude/ Mini-Club
(590) 0590 87 50 69
Marigot
Harbor front
Overlook the sea while enjoying a delightful seafood dinner which might include lobster or grilled snapper. Excellent atmosphere. Buffet Wednesday through Saturday. Expensive.
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Le
Gaïac
(590) 0590
51 97 66
Marigot,
West Indies Mall (Harbor front)
Gourmet Restaurant closed down in March 2008! |
Mai's
(590) 0590 77 18 94
Marigot, Rue de Hollande #161
(opposite the stadium, near the Marrakech), a bit hard to find, as it's on the 2nd floor of a small Creole-style building. Asian and Antillean cuisine
A beautifully decorated small restaurant with very pretty presentations of their food, glass-handled appetizer plates with silk flowers, tea pot in the shape of a fish, tureens for entree. Fresh spring rolls, shrimp beignets, duck, sauteed crab, shrimp and mushrooms are some of their specialties. Mai's is rather a place to go for lunch, as it is sometimes closed for dinner without a notice. |
Le Bateau Lavoir
(former Mango-Mango)
Marigot
Downtown (opposite Police station, next to La Parisienne bakery & cafe)
Open Monday - Saturday 7.30am to 9.30pm
French
and créole cuisine,
in a tropical setting and casual
atmosphere. |
O Plongeoir
0590 879 471
Marigot Harbor front
French Cuisine with Asian touch, open for bfst, lunch and dinner in a beautiful Creole-style home.
This moderate bistro - restaurant, facing the sea has excellent food and enjoys a number of loyal patrons, both residents of both sides St. Martin and repeat visitors to the island. It's French cuisine with Asian overtones.
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Le Marrakech
590-275-448
Moroccan cuisine
196 Rue de Hollande, Marigot (opposite the stadium). Open for dinner. Closed on Sundays |
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Appetizer from $8-9, main courses from $20 onwards.
Friendly staff and speedy service.
Middle eastern atmosphere, wrought iron tables and chairs with colorful cushions, design of the tiles and the wall decorations. The restaurant is situated in an old Caribbean cottage of which only the structure has remained and which also has beautiful seating area on the porch in the court yard. Couscous, done just right. Tender meat and combination with vegetables and sauces make them something special. Absolutely worth a visit, if you like Northafrican cuisine. |
Le
Saint Séverin
(590) 0590
87 97 00
Marigot
/ Bellevue (opposite the Pharmacie)
A
little off the beaten path. Excellent French food
and low prices make up for less elegant atmosphere.
Special seafood is flown in from France and available
Thursday through Saturday. It's located in the small strip
mall on the left side (opposite the Pharmacie) of the road when you leave
Marigot (Bellevue) towards the Dutch side. |
La
Vie en Rose
(590) 0590 87 54 42
Marigot
Harbor front
Open for lunch and dinner
For
over 20 years, one of the fine French restaurants
on the island with view of the picturesque harbor
of Marigot. The restaurant is upstairs, overlooking
the water and Fort Louis. Intimate and romantic
ambience with candle-lit
tables and balcony. The menu is extensive and
delightful.
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Out and About in Philipsburg
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Philipsburg has many low cost, simple restaurants, often Chinese, Indian, or Creole, and several fast food places. The "beautification" of Philipsburg, such as the new "Boardwalk" along the beach, came along with a new breed of lovely restaurants and casual beach bars. Some are a bit difficult to find, or hidden in a little alley, or just do not show their real value. Philipsburg is more a place for going to at day time. At night, some places close rather early (around sunset), and the town is rather quiet. |
Chez Delphine
(599) 522 2313
Philipsburg,
Boardwalk, corner of Speetjens Arcade
Newest addition to eateries on Great Bay, located right at the beginning of the Boardwalk, when you come from the cruise port and Bobby's Marina. A great restaurant and bar for excellent food, drinks and refreshments like smoothies or snow cones. Very moderately priced, Delphine offers French influenced food, from standards (excellent sandwiches!) to lobster barbecues. You can sit either inside, Creole-style, with a great view on to the passing people and Great Bay, or right in the sand a few steps away from the waters. In any case, the creative owner offers great cuisine and service for guests, regardless, whether you are looking just for a drink, a snack, or a full menu! Entertainment at some days and nights. No doubt, it is a hidden gem on the Boardwalk in Philipsburg. |
Chez Delphine
on the Boardwalk
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Island Flavia
(599) 545 3333
Philipsburg, Boardwalk near Oualichi
Open every day from 10am to 8pm with
Caribbean cuisine in an informal atmosphere. Moderately priced (main courses start at $13.95). A place for having lunch or a snack overlooking the azure blue waters of Great Bay. The menu bills itself as a Caribbean beach grill, features traditional island cuisine. Variety of grilled meat and fish specialties, also salads, burgers and subs.
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The Ocean Lounge
(599) 542 2572
 Website
Philipsburg Boardwalk, Frontstreet 43 (at The Holland House)
New restaurant open for bfst, lunch and dinner.
This attractive place serves tapas and finger foods in a new and trendy European style restaurant. You can have a dinner on lounge seats with a nice view over the water. The kitchen is international with a great wine assortment. See also their appealing website at www.oceanloungesxm.com |
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Pasanggrahan
(599) 542 3588
Philipsburg, Boardwalk, 19 Front Street(at the Pasanggrahan Guesthouse)
Open for bfst, lunch and dinner. Set amidst the wonderful, tropical garden of the Creole-style Pasanggrahan Hotel, they do not only serve Indian food throughout the day, but also international cuisine. Pasanggrahan is also good for seafood. |
Pink Pearl
(599) 542 3588
Philipsburg, Boardwalk
On the water on Front Street. Low-key open air eatery in Tiki hut/cabana style that themes a pirate ship. Great shrimp wantons, and affordable Steaks.
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Taloula Mango
(599) 542 1645
Website
Philipsburg.
Boardwalk, next to St. Rose Arcade
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Another excellent option for a low-key lunch, or early evening out on the Boardwalk. Lunch specials for 7-10$, and reasonably priced dinner menu. Live band on Friday evenings.
Owners Sue and Norman Wathey combine decades of culinary experience, as the couple also runs the Kangaroo Court for many years. "We've always wanted a beautiful place on the beach," Norman said in an interview with the local newspaper The Daily Herald. "Taloula Mango's feels good to people. Our team members take pride in making sure orders are right and people are happy. The beach is the place where people can relax and enjoy themselves. We're all about that - and all about delicious food." |
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Greenhouse Bar & Restaurant
(599) 542 2941
Great Bay/Bobby´s Marina
(at the beginning of the Boardwalk)
International cuisine. Open for lunch & dinner. A good place for Happy Hour or a casual evening out. Enjoy the fully stocked bar or dinner at this casual restaurant, and sit outside to enjoy the fine Caribbean weather. Greenhouse offers two-for-one drinks every Tuesday, which makes this a busy night at the bar.
Their menu features steak, ribs, lobsters, and fresh fish. |
Chesterfields Restaurant
(599) 542 3484
Great Bay at Bobby's Marina
Open 7/7 for bfst, lunch and dinner.
International cuisine, with a very large choice of different dishes. Great food on Great Bay! The setting is very pleasant and quiet on the water, off the road to the cruise ship pier. Popular place within the local (business) community, especially for lunch. Recommended also for excellent breakfast! |
Air
Lekkerbeck
(599) 542 1484
Philipsburg,
WJA Nisbeth Rd 102
(Pondfill)
Unusual
setting in a former airplane, painted all (Heineken) green.
Air Lekkerbeck offers Sandwiches, Lunch Platters with steak,
tuna, crab, chicken or conch. Grilled Pork Chops,
Chicken, Beef, T-Bone and Sirloin Steaks, Seafood and Poultry. Kids Menus available. However, more the place just to look and have a Heineken!
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Anand
(599) 542 5706
Indian cuisine
A bit hidden in a small alley, located just around the corner of L'Escargot.
The alley at Anands
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Antoine
(599) 542 2964
Philipsburg,
Front Street 119
Open 11am to 11pm
French/Créole
Cuisine with a touch of Italian flavors and
ingredients. The New York Times voted Antoine´s
Lobster Thermidor "the best on the island" a few years ago. And quality at Antoine's is constantly good over the years.
Amazing waterfront dining with sensational view.
Seafood lovers will enjoy the Seafood Linguine
which uses only the freshest local ingredients. |
Da Livio
Philipsburg,
Front Street
is no longer in operation. The owner and most of his crew moved to Mr. Busby / Daniels by the sea on Dawn Beach/Oyster Pond! |
L´Escargot
(599) 542 2483
Philipsburg,
Front Street 96
Open for lunch & dinner
Classic,
delicious French Cuisine and seafood with a
special twist. L´Escargot - that´s
over 30 years of excellent dining in a vintage
gingerbread Creole house. There is a choice
of 8 different styles of snails on the menu,
and house favorites include Rack of Lamb, Langouste,
and Roasted Duck. Some of their desserts have
been award winning. Friday night, they feature
"La Cage aux Folles", a lively dinner
cabaret show. |
L´Escargot
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Kangaroo Court Café
(599) 542 7557
Philipsburg,
Hendrikstraat
In a delightful shady courtyard, surrounded by a tropical garden, this is a quiet oasis in the heart of Philipsburg, to the right of the Courthouse. Light lunch (sandwiches, fantastic salads, pasta specials), deli, or a bite of cake and coffee.
Kangaroo Court has great breakfasts and lunches and an amazing assortment of pastry plus umpteen different flavors and types of coffee, Cappuccino, Espresso, and other drinks.
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Mark's Place
(599) 543 2625
Philipsburg,
Bush Rd 79 on the parking lot of Grand Marche
Creole cuisine.
Appetizers include Christophine Farcie, Acras, Calamari Cocktail, some great salads; main courses range from seafood (e.g. local snapper, conch stew) to chicken and other meats (steaks, creole chicken, goat stew, pork tenderloin, etc.). Mark's Place keeps up his excellent food & service for over 10 years. Don't turn away because the location doesn't look fancy! The place is absolutely worth to give it a try!
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Old Captain Restaurant
(599) 542 6988
Philipsburg,
Front Street 121
Sushi and other Oriental specialties from China, Indonesia and Japan. International seafood dishes. Dine air-conditioned, or on the terrace on Great Bay Beach. Lunch or dinner in a relaxed setting. Chef Molly prepares daily specials at very competitive prices. Deliveries anywhere in Philipsburg available. Karaoke "Sound & Sushi" Friday night. Sunday Brunch with a superb buffet.
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Shiv Sagar
(599) 542 2299
Philipsburg
Front Street 20 (2nd floor)
Open for lunch & dinner
The first Indian restaurant on the island. 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, service is good and so is the ambiance. |
The Wayang Doll
(599) 542 2687
Philipsburg
Front Street 137
Indonesian Cuisine. If you are looking for something different check out this one. Indonesia once was a colony of the Netherlands, hence the strong influence of Indonesian cuisine in Holland. You have to taste a so called Indonesian 'rijsttafel', an assortment of many differently spiced side-dishes! Dynamite Lunch special every day. They have a 2nd restaurant of the same name in Simpson Bay. |
Fusion
(599) 542 2394
Email: fusion@caribserve.net
Philipsburg at the Boardwalk
(next to Sea Palace Hotel)
Serving exotic contemporary wolrd and west Indian Cusine for teh discerning Palate. Alos delivery service available.
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