Palapa Grill

Name: Palapa Grill
Address: Airport Road #28, Simpson Bay, Saint Martin, St. Martin, 00000
Telephone: (721) 559-1901
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

87 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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PALAPA GRILL & LOUNGE
“An Alice down the rabbit hole experience”
Travelers Award 2020, 2021 & 2022 and Worldclass™ Bar

Awaken your senses in this -one of a kind- restaurant. Experience casual fine dining in a unique hidden oasis.

Palapa is an extraordinary experience from the moment you step inside. Famed for its hurricane chic décor with lush vegetation and tropical pools, it is the perfect backdrop to awaken your senses. Chef Shane and his team offer French-Caribbean influenced dishes with mouthwatering prime-cut steaks, fresh local seafood, a great selection of starters and other inspired dishes.

Palapa’s lounge offers signature Worldclass™ Cocktails, delectable tapas and turns into one of the most fashionable and sexy hotspots with a host of international DJ’s on weekends.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(721) 559-1901

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(721) 559-1901
Website
https://www.wearesxm.com/restaurants/palapa-grill/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Shane Huggins
Private party facilities
Perfect Venue for Weddings and Corporate Events.

Location
Airport Road #28, Simpson Bay, Saint Martin 00000
Neighborhood
Simpson Bay
Cross street
Airport Road
Parking details
Street parking is also available
Entertainment
Live shows on weekends!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Calamare Gribiche€9.00
Marinated baby squid in Chardonnay wine, home grown parsley & garlic. Lightly battered and fried with the Chef's Gribiche
Ceviche€14.00
Raw local Mahi Mahi, Pacific Salmon & Shrimp cooked and marinated in lime with cilantro, spicy Chili Peppers & Leche de Tigre
Salmon Tartare€14.00
Seasoned Pacific Salmon on a bed of local Avocado with virgin olive oil, fresh cilantro & lime
To Share: The Palapa Platter€29.00
calamare & gribiche, spicy chorizo home made chimichurri, coconut shrimp mexican quesadilla
Prime Carpaccio€12.00
A carpaccio of prime New Zealand Tenderloin with local Arugula, shaved Parmesan Cheese and a lemon dressing
Coconut Jumbo Shrimp€12.00
Lightly battered & crusted in fresh shredded Coconut, served with a home made sweet & sour chili sauce

Salads

Classic Chicken Caesar€11.00
grilled chicken served on top of romaine salad tossed in our home made caesar dressing & crisp croutons
Goat Cheese€12.00
a spectacular salad made of layers of filo dough, freshest of baby mixed greens, poached pears, sun dried tomatoes, roasted almonds & a honey, mustard & lime vinaigrette
Palapa Garden€9.00
a mixed salad of baby mixed greens, cherry tomatoes and a extra virgin oil & fresh lime dressing

From The Sea & Other Mains

Shrimp Linguine€16.00
A pasta with a delicious creamy white wine sauce, a hint of garlic and succulent shrimp topped with grated parmesan cheese
Sea Grape Mahi Mahi€20.00
Local fish oven roasted with fresh corn & crispy plantain toston with rustic mash topped with a home made cajun butter
Grilled Salmon€24.00
Grilled Salmon with a beautiful sauce of smoked paprika & basil sauce, roasted butternut squash and sauteed broccoli
Frutos del Mar€16.00
Linguine pasta of mussels, baby squid, clams & shrimp in an authentic marinara sauce with white wine, lobster base, fresh tomatoes, garlic & fresh basil
Lobster Linguine€32.00
Caribbean lobster in a light and creamy alfredo sauce & linguine pasta
Special of the Day
Please ask your waiter or look at the board
Tropical Chicken€16.00
Grilled Chicken breast with delicious chimichurri, lemongrass infused rice and palapa garden salad passion fruit mayonnaise on the side
Passion Fruit Pork Rib-Eye€24.00
Succulent pork rib-eye glazed in a passion-fruit sauce with rosemary baby baked potatoes, pineapple & green salad
Juicy Caribbean Burger€18.00
An amazingly juicy burger of prime tenderloin beef with crispy bacon, home made pineapple chutney, melted cheese & hand-cut fries
Palapa Chicken Fajita€18.00
Succulent chicken with vegetables and chipotle sauce stir-fried on a hot plate & flambeed with a shot of tequila. Guacamole, cheddar cheese, salsa mexicana and tortillas on the side
Vegetarian Lasagna€16.00
Layers of mostly locally sourced vegetables, home grown herbs & Mozzarella, Ricotta & Parmesan
Classic Beef Lasagna€16.00
The Classic with minced prime 100% beef, freshest tomatoes & lots of cheese

On The Grill

all our steaks come from free grazing, grass fed, hormone free cattle

Our Prime Cuts

To Share: The Palapa Grill€61.00
prime new zealand tenderloin, prime cab rib-eye & silver fern rack of lamb
To Share: The Best of Both Worlds€64.00
the best prime cuts on a wooden plate: succulent tenderloin, entrecote & rib-eye
Tenderloin
New Zealand's Prime most tender steaks without any fat, soft and succulent
- 250gr / 9oz€33.00
- 350gr / 12oz€41.00
NY Strip
Prime US certified angus beef strip-loin with its signature border of fat
- 300gr / 11oz€28.00
Rib-Eye
New Zealand's Prime rib-eye with juicy marbled fats & incredible tenderness
- 300gr / 11oz€29.00
T-Bone
Prime US certified angus striploin and tenderloin on one bone
- 450gr / 16oz€37.00

More Steaks

Surf & Turf€39.00
Seafarers favorite: Grilled Prime Tenderloin with a whole lobster-tail & a lemon butter sauce
Top Sirloin
Not a prime cut but full of flavor and a slightly tougher texture then its prime cut counterparts
- 250gr / 9oz€25.00
Flambeed Pepper Corn Steak€34.00
Prime Tenderloin coated in crushed pepper, pan-fried in brandy with a creamy pepper sauce
Rack of Lamb
From New Zealand's Silver Fern farms comes this excellent lamb marinated in chimichurri
- 450gr / 16oz€31.00

Sides

Using Herbs from our Garden

La Palapa Papa€8.00
baked potato filled with beef, bacon, sour cream and topped with cheese
Roasted Vegetables€4.00
butternut squash, shallots, rosemary & baby potatoes
Sauteed Vegetables€6.00
zucchini, red & green bell peppers, carrots, onions
Baked Potato with Sour Cream€3.00
Oven Roasted Rosemary Baby Potatoes€4.00
Hand Cut French Fries€4.00
Wedged Potato€3.00
Mashed Potatoes€3.00
Lemon Grass Infused Rice€3.00
Broccoli au Gratin€4.00
Garden Side Salad€4.00
Caesar Side Salad€4.00
Sweet Potato Fries€4.00

Sauces

Chimichurri€2.00
Peppercorn€2.00
Mushroom€3.00
Blue Cheese€4.00

What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sint Maarten
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Phyllis
New York Area
31 reviews
vip
3.0
31 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience2
Server was very busy and not attentive to our needs. Took a longer than usual time for dinner to arrive. No after dinner rum drink as a thank you for coming. Receptionist was very personable and very nice.
MS
MarcyS
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
How do you explain the excitement you feel when you find that restaurant with the perfect balance. Beautiful ambience delicious food and attentive Waitstaff Can’t recommend this place enough!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience! We ended up going twice on our trip. Food, ambience and all of the staff were amazing. This is definitely one of our new favorite places on the island!
L
Ljhamer
St. Louis
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very gracious and efficient servers; hostess; and bartender! Great ambiance- including the soft jazz! Food was expertly prepared and served hot! We look forward to future visits! Thank you for the birthday celebration!
AM
AMAZING
Naples
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience4
Steaks we’re out of this world delicious! Drinks were great also! BEWARE, their menu posted on Open Table is NOT the menu the have, MUCH more limited than what is shown on Open Table!! Our service was by far the worse we have had on the island, horrible!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place was great, Friday night can’t disappoint there ever. We had great diner , thanks for Demian ( our waiter) .Food was great , the ambiance of the place is amazing. Will be back soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful space and delightful service! Fantastic dinner- thank you!
RD
RomaraD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was great 10/10 , The staff members are amazing. The food was wonderful and tasty We really enjoyed the night thank you
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Me and my wife had an excellent time here! The food, the atmosphere, the host, the waiter were all excellent ! Can’t wait to come back here and we also told many of our friends about this place. Beautiful ambiance and the lounge areas were excellent to take pics and have great memories. She enjoyed her birthday and now this restaurant is going to be one of our main places to eat and relax when we are on the island! Thanks so much !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
6 of us had dinner everyone enjoyed their appetizer and their meals. The octopus was a big hit and the Caesar salad was delicious. We barely had room for desert but muscled through, the lemon ricotta was my favorite.
K
Kurt
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What is not to love about this place? We have been twice now, and both times were exceptional. The food was beautifully presented and tasted even better! With the rebuild from the hurricane, the whole place has a charming and eclectic feel to it. Portions, price, ambiance….this place has it all. The staff is not only well trained and professional, but they all have an awesome energy about them that welcomes you to the restaurant and makes you feel at home. Cannot recommend it enough!
KK
KristineK
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our third visit. We brought two separate couples to this restaurant, while we were in Saint Martin for the month of February. Lastly, our girls came and loved it as much as everyone else.
RR
RobinR
Atlanta Metro
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow… #palapagrillsxm!! Amazing ambiance, absolutely excellent dinner & impeccable service! Thank you for a great dinner tonight in Simpson Bay!! ❤️
M
Marshycoco1234567890loves
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Palapa grill was our best meal in St Maarten! Loved the food and atmosphere
T
Themi
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
After being seated we waited for ten minutes and we were not acknowledged until we obtained the host attention to help us. The Bottle of French Rose wine was served warm in a bucket of ice and was not at the appropriate temperature . It took about thirty minutes for the wine to be drinkable. The chicken dish had an initial excellent presentation; however most of the chicken was undercooked . The steak was well seasoned but rare instead of medium and chewy instead of tender. The staff had no real solutions.
JR
JoanneR
Morelos
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting with delicious food. The staff were attentive. One of the best experiences we have had. We will definitely be returning.
BF
BobF
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful. The grilled Seabass was delightful as were each of the other meals ordered as well as the appetizer. Everything is served and presented with a wonderful presentation. Damien was our server and he did an excellent job. We will certainly be back.
MA
MAB2123
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been in Sint Maarten a few days into a 2 week stay. We had a few misses with restaurants but hit a home run with Palapa Lounge. Lovely ambiance and superb food, exactly what we had been searching for. My husband, a steak connoisseur, couldn’t stop raving about the rib eye. I had seafood and it was amazing. The waitstaff were wonderful. We wanted to adopt our incredible server, Jeandralica. The owner made us feel like family. Can’t say enough positives about this place. We have already booked another reservation.
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Palma
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good food, but side dish portions were a touch on the small side for our liking and not very good value for money (I.e sauces for $5 each were tiny little metal pots and the fries were also in a very small ramekin for $8!) The steak itself was a good portion, good quality meat, perfect for sharing and well cooked. The sommelier was lovely and recommended a very nice bottle of wine which went well with the steak Felt a little crowded when we were sat next to a large group celebrating a birthday. We were just a couple and would’ve preferred a quieter spot not in the middle of the restaurant but they seem to set up the larger tables in the quieter corners? Other than those little things we enjoyed our night there and would return, perhaps for special occasions rather than a regular spot. Would recommend the cocktail bar for a quality made cocktail either before or after dinner, it was lovely and the bar staff were very friendly!
KW
KathyW
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, food and ambiance!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
I thought the restaurant would be more open air. Our seat and most of the seats were under a tent. Our seat was in a corner, not alot of air flow felt it was hot. If it was open air out of the tent would have been much better. Other people loved their steaks and the sauces. I got the beef carpaccio was good. House music starts at 9 and cute little bar area got packed at like 930. Our reservation was at 8. I think 830 would be perfect if u don't mind a little sound at dinner for a party vibe. Oh the Au gratin potatoes required alot of salt.
MR
MarleneR
Toronto
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience4
Food took over an hour and half to arrive to the table. Host was amazing but all wait staff after that was terrible. Took over 30 mins to get the beer we ordered. Food was salty.
TC
TheaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The steak was amazing and so tasty. Service as superb and quick.
KW
KathyW
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Damien was wonderful, the service was the best we have had on the island so far. The menus had a lot of great options the Morel Chicken was so juicy, the ribeyes were cooked and seasoned perfect and so tender, the baked clam pasta was loaded with clams. Then we had dessert, talk about heaven!!! They were all so amazing! We will be going back! You will not be disappointed
M
Marina
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great communication with the restaurant and amazing food. Highly recommend!
F
Foodie2
New York Area
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone enjoyed dinner.....the restaurant is very charming..... The service was attentive
CG
CarlG
Richmond
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals we have ever had! The service was amazing, the drinks were beyond delicious and our server was knowledgeable, kind and so sweet! Additionally, the food was fantastic!
BF
BobF
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit at Palapa Grill and we were very impressed. Wonderful ambience. It is a nice quiet restaurant with a beautiful setting inside. Our service was wonderful and the meals we had we’re outstanding. We had selected the restaurant because it was my wife’s birthday, and we were looking to try something new. That would make her birthday feel a little more special. This did not disappoint. We had a wonderful evening with delicious food. Great service. Definitely will come again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing from the time we stepped in to when we left.
G
Gastro502
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Aside from the fact that 3 of the appetizers I would have liked were unavailable due to the holidays and other diners a few tables away being obnoxiously loud the experience was excellent! From the cocktails to the food and the staff everything was outstanding!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My birthday celebration was the best. The food took a little long but overall was great
SR
ShannonR
Key West
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Gorgeous ambiance, very friendly staff, food was tasting menu for Christmas so we didn't get the entire feel for the food. What we had was wonderful though. Cocktails and bar area very pretty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
It was a set menu that was awful and expensicc. It was 12/26 - didn’t expect that. We left.
JS
JamesS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our servers were amazing and kind plus professional all the staff that saw us greeted us kindly
O
Oxanne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great night at Palapa Restaurant ! The food was delicious and the service amazing.
AJ
AziziJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful ambiance. Great wait staff. Drinks are amazing. Had a wonderful time
BJ
BJFoodie
Toronto
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed Palapa very much and the entire experience. Have booked again for group of 12. Guess that says it all.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were amazing. Our server and the staff were accommodating and very helpful. It was my sisters birthday and the cake celebration was super cute and unique! 10/10 experience. Will definitely be back when I travel to Sint Maarten in the Spring.
DH
DaniellaH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was a great night, food was amazing and wonderful service
J
Josh
New York Area
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were absolutely outstanding and the cocktails were incredible. looking forward to coming back when we are in St Maarten next!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Palapa Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (721) 559-1901.

Palapa Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(721) 559-1901

Airport Road #28, Simpson Bay, Saint Martin 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Airport Road
Neighborhood
Simpson Bay
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
French, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Street parking is also available
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Shane Huggins
Entertainment
Live shows on weekends!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.wearesxm.com/restaurants/palapa-grill/
Phone number
(721) 559-1901
Private party facilities
Perfect Venue for Weddings and Corporate Events.

Palapa Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Calamare Gribiche€9.00

Ceviche€14.00

Salmon Tartare€14.00

To Share: The Palapa Platter€29.00

Prime Carpaccio€12.00

Coconut Jumbo Shrimp€12.00

Salads

Classic Chicken Caesar€11.00

Goat Cheese€12.00

Palapa Garden€9.00

From The Sea & Other Mains

Shrimp Linguine€16.00

Sea Grape Mahi Mahi€20.00

Grilled Salmon€24.00

Frutos del Mar€16.00

Lobster Linguine€32.00

Special of the Day

Tropical Chicken€16.00

Passion Fruit Pork Rib-Eye€24.00

Juicy Caribbean Burger€18.00

Palapa Chicken Fajita€18.00

Vegetarian Lasagna€16.00

Classic Beef Lasagna€16.00

On The Grill

Our Prime Cuts

To Share: The Palapa Grill€61.00

To Share: The Best of Both Worlds€64.00

Tenderloin

NY Strip

Rib-Eye

T-Bone

More Steaks

Surf & Turf€39.00

Top Sirloin

Flambeed Pepper Corn Steak€34.00

Rack of Lamb

Sides

La Palapa Papa€8.00

Roasted Vegetables€4.00

Sauteed Vegetables€6.00

Baked Potato with Sour Cream€3.00

Oven Roasted Rosemary Baby Potatoes€4.00

Hand Cut French Fries€4.00

Wedged Potato€3.00

Mashed Potatoes€3.00

Lemon Grass Infused Rice€3.00

Broccoli au Gratin€4.00

Garden Side Salad€4.00

Caesar Side Salad€4.00

Sweet Potato Fries€4.00

Sauces

Chimichurri€2.00

Peppercorn€2.00

Mushroom€3.00

Blue Cheese€4.00

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Make a reservation

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