Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Sint Maarten

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Sint Maarten? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Liguria

4.9

4.9 (38)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Oyster Pond

About the restaurant

Welcome to Liguria!
Fine dining restaurant offering a Coastal Mediterranean gastronomic experience featuring the robust coastal flavors of Italy and France.

Top review

Zeeshan

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

Duck was well made, as were scallops. Staff is friendly

Palapa Grill

4.6

4.6 (363)

$31 to $50

French

Simpson Bay

About the restaurant

PALAPA GRILL & LOUNGE
“An Alice down the rabbit hole experience”
Travelers Award 2024 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 eclectic chic decor with lush vegetation and tropical pools, it is the perfect backdrop to awaken your senses. Our Chef and his team offer French-Caribbean influenced dishes with mouthwatering prime-cut steaks, fresh local seafood, a great selection of starters and worldclass sushi and signature cocktails.

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

Top review

allhart@comcast.net

Dined 4 days ago

Beautiful ambiance, great food and exceptional service.

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Ocean Lounge @ Holland House

4.6

4.6 (81)

$31 to $50

International

Philipsburg

About the restaurant

At the heart of town right on the beach in Philipsburg you will find the Holland House Beach Hotel. The Ocean Lounge restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate, have a casual dinner overlooking the ocean, relax and sample the cuisine created by the international mix of chefs. The restaurant offers a beautiful evening setting with an open air lounge cool music and boutique style vibe. The bar serves craft cocktails and a wide selection of wines from the Wine Spectator awarded wine cellar. Staff will welcome you with a warm Caribbean smile and courtesy and offer you the lunch or dinner menu full of International, European and local Caribbean dishes like the fresh Spiny Lobsters from the Saba bank. The restaurant is easy to find, walking through the lobby of the Holland House. Executive Chef : Justin Assendelft

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Amy

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Our server, Fiona was amazing! We loved the views and food.

Kalatua

4.7

4.7 (266)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Simpson Bay

About the restaurant

Your new spot in Mullet bay.
Come enjoy our sun lounges while sipping on a signature cocktail or a fresh squeezed juices, and then join us for lunch to taste our french-inspired mediterranean cuisine made with love by Executive Chef Gil Dumoulin.

And to end your day beautifully, Mullet bay sunset never disappoints. (especially when our DJ's join the party on week-ends.

Beachy - Trendy - Tasty.

*** IMPORTANT ***

If you want to add sunbeds to your restaurant reservation, leave us a comment on your booking. Please note that we will hold the sunbeds until 11.45am. If you're late, please let us know ASAP or we won't be able to guarantee your seats.

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Crystal

Dined 4 days ago

Great vibe, it was laid back. The food portion was a big size

Roma Restaurant Cucina Italiana

4.7

4.7 (390)

$31 to $50

Italian

Simpson Bay

About the restaurant

All roads lead to Roma, your favorite new Italian dining experience!

At Roma, we believe that the most important thing about great food is the ingredients. That's why we use only the freshest, highest-quality products from Italy and from around the world.

Our chef Matteo was born and raised in Rome, and he knows how to make authentic Italian food that will knock your socks off.
When you come here for dinner, either in our main dining room or in our garden "Al Fresco" you'll feel like you're back in Italy—but with a modern twist.
We're happy to welcome you in our cozy yet classy atmosphere for an unforgettable dining experience.

Top review

Steve

Dined 3 days ago

Marlin, our waiter was top notch. We’ve been here a week and have only gone to one place twice . Roma. The food is fabulous. Marlin’s service is exceptional- he’s friendly, brings laughter and enjoyment to whatever it is that is you. I would imagine that his fellow peers see him the same way. We’re coming back to St Martin’s. We’re coming back to Roma.

JAX Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (910)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Simpson Bay

About the restaurant

New American Steakhouse and Cocktail bar. Enjoy a meal fit for a king or just have a craft cocktail by our world class bar. A simple and unwavering commitment to great food , service, and a perfectly cooked steak. Welcome to JAX, the table is set.

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Ryan

Dined 1 day ago

Had a wonderful meal, with my wife and daughter. The service was excellent, the steaks were cooked to perfection, the bar served great drinks, and we thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

Bovin Steak House

4.4

4.4 (76)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Simpson Bay

About the restaurant

Bovin Steak House has raised the bar for fine dining in St. Maarten by offering a sophisticated food and drink menu that include many unique options to meatlovers that brings extra flair to the steakhouse culture with an unparalleled location in Simpson Bay.
So whether it's a night out with friends or an intimate dinning experience with that special someone this restaurant is a cut above the rest and will highlight your stay in Simpson Bay Resort & Marina.

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Phyl

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Excellent dining experience, food was outstanding, perfectly prepared. For starters we had the salmon carpaccio it was light lemony, fresh & delicious, we both had warm bread with 3 types of butters coffee, a mix of rosemary & thyme, regular butter amazing. 12 oz Strip steak cooked to perfection, very tender. The Chicken Don Ricardo was so good it was accompanied with a salad with spiral beets, goat cheese, strawberries, orange slices over spinach with a light house dressing, for sides we shared grilled asparagus and mushrooms, the mushrooms were scrumptious with a little kick. Isaiah, our server, extremely friendly and attentive. Father’s Day, father’s received 2 complimentary cocktails or 2 glasses of wine, a nice touch.

Mr Chow Modern Asian Bistro

4.6

4.6 (126)

$31 to $50

Asian

Simpson Bay

About the restaurant

Modern Asian Bistro Specializing in scratch cookery. Showcasing modern Asian techniques and flavors.

The Deli at Oasis is part of the Oasis Complex which also has a beautiful bar and two restaurants- Italian and Pan Asian.

Top review

Adam

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Amazing amazing Food was delicious. Drinks nice and strong. The atmosphere was amazing

Alina Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (55)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Simpson Bay

About the restaurant

Alina offers a traditional izakaya-style Japanese dining experience, where the emphasis is on sharing delectable dishes at the table over a leisurely meal. Our menu boasts a diverse range of sushi and asian cuisine.

OMAKASE EXPERIENCE: At the sushi bar, Chef Ken presents the “Omakase”: an exceptional Japanese dining experience where he crafts a multi-course meal using the freshest and most exquisite ingredients of the day. This allows you to embark on a culinary voyage that highlights the chef’s creativity and culinary mastery. - Please note that a minimum of 2 guests is required for the Omakase Experience.

Alina is located in the heart of Maho village, above Casino Royale. Parking is available at the Sonesta Hotel behind Maho village.

Alina is more than a Japanese sushi restaurant, Lobster, Wagyu and angus steak on our Robata grill : it is a culinary adventure!

Top review

Sunny

Dined on May 11, 2025

Lovely dinner , will definitely visit again with friends

Bamboo House

4.5

4.5 (829)

$31 to $50

International

Cole Bay

About the restaurant

This hip and trendy restaurant and lounge is set in a meticulously restored 19th century colonial Sugar-mill with an enormous terrace with an amazing view of Simpson Bay. Award winning Sushi and Steak with Sushi chefs hailing from Nobu, Morimoto, and Makodo. Hot kitchen features aged steaks and fresh fish. Lots of appetizers including our famous Duck Nachos and Dumplings. Great for large groups and parties. Our in house DJ drives the vibe, inspiring nightly sunsets from high atop Diamond Mountain.
Bamboo's Sushi rolls are legendary, having won best sushi for 20 consecutive years. Serving late night fares and amazing true craft cocktails at our Bamboo Bar, starting at 5pm for sunsets until late into the night.
Every Thursday is Gatsby Night. The Band starts at 8:00 The Regular menu is in effect. There is a $7.00 per person music charge added to everyone's bill. Guitar player Don Solay is playing on Sunday Night.

Top review

Michelle

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

We had THE best table in the house! Amazing ambiance and service! Food was incredible! Will definitely return!

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