Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Sint Maarten

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Kalatua

4.8

4.8 (251)

$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.

Top review

Heather

Dined on May 5, 2025

Beautiful, fantastic food and great service both on the beach and at the table.

Palapa Grill

4.7

4.7 (346)

$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.

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JohnVIP

Dined on May 4, 2025

Great service and amazing spirts and food. I would recommend this establishment to anyone coming to SXM. Be sure to book reservations in advance of stay

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4.7

4.7 (37)

$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.

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Zeeshan

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

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

JAX Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (884)

$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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Dexter

Dined 2 days ago

The food and service were incredible, and the ambiance was calm and relaxing

Bamboo House

4.5

4.5 (824)

$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.

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Joseph

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

Super cool atmosphere. Great menu and food was very good. Highly recommend visiting while on vacation. Recommended for vacationers looking for a unique place with good food, won’t miss.

Ocean Lounge @ Holland House

4.5

4.5 (76)

$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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MatthewVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Ocean Lounge was an excellent dining experience. Right off the bat, we noticed the beautiful ambiance with great water views. Our waitress was super sweet and very friendly, immediately saying Happy Anniversary to my partner and I and Happy Birthday to my partner. They even sang for us, twice! The food was delicious. The fish, including the oysters, marlin carpaccio, and grilled seafood entree, was fresh and delicious. Would recommend this!

Mr Chow Modern Asian Bistro

4.5

4.5 (118)

$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.

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BarbaraVIP

Dined on May 4, 2025

We have dined with Mr Chow before. And and experienced the same friendly service, quality of food, value and overall experience

Alina Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (54)

$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!

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Jenni

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Amazing experience I would highly recommend. Food was fantastic.

La Folie SXM

4.4

4.4 (15)

$31 to $50

International

Maho

About the restaurant

La Folie is a vibrant, immersive dining experience where madness meets creativity. Guests are welcomed into a world of unpredictability, with colorful cocktails, imaginative dishes, and live entertainment ranging from magicians to flash mobs.

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MollieVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

This is truly a hidden gem. The food, drinks, the staff, the entertainment all were amazing. I had the sea scallops with truffle risotto and I’m still thinking about it.. we were offered a complimentary “4 S’s” shot and it was SO good. Our entertainment was a wonderful singer, insanely talented and beautiful sang all genres. We were there later at night so not a full house, but nothing was scaled back even with a smaller crowd. Definitely put this on your list!

La Patrona

3.9

3.9 (53)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Simpson Bay

About the restaurant

We use authentic Mexican ingredients. From the hand-made tortilla to the chiles in nogada. Also we can cook for you on the edge of your table to wrap the magic that generates this type of cuisine.
We have exclusive tequilas and mezcales that can be enjoyed in the authentic Mexican way guided by our hosts and get to know the most intimate secrets of mezcal and tequila. We will also have the most exclusive cocktails menu where you can enjoy mixtures developed by our expert mixologists.
La Patrona will also feature "The Patrona’s Table", an exclusive place where you can experience the true secrets of ancient dishes that will fill you with new flavors and a great culinary experience.
We open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. everyday.

Top review

Sean

Dined on Mar 6, 2025

Our 4 meals at La Patrona were great and a good portion of that experience was due to the service from Danny and Anita . Thank you for making our dining extra special with your friendly conversation and dedication to details We had Steak Diane on 2 occasions and both times it was delicious. Highly recommend you try the flambé Diane , Bananas Foster and Cherries Jubilee ! We will be back !

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