Sol e Luna (Etang Chevrise, Mont Vernon, Saint Martin) – as the name implies, this restaurant already stands out because it serves various Italian dishes, such as linguini vongole; angel hair pasta; shell pasta with mussels, scallops, clams, calamari, and shrimp in marinara sauce; and seafood items like pan-seared red snapper fillet, and roasted wild […]
Rosemary’s Restaurant (Place du Marché, Marigot, Saint Martin) – for those who want a break from high-end French dining, this modest restaurant (known as a lolo – which appeals to those of all income levels for its simplicity and reasonable prices) offers Caribbean-centric such as fish, rice, plaintains (along with salad and vegetables). Such dishes […]
Ocean Lounge (Holland House Beach Hotel, 43 Front Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten) – those wanting a break from French cuisine will be content with this restaurant with its offerings of fresh fish and steaks. Its real attraction is the location by the popular boardwalk area.
Mario’s Bistro (48 Rue Morne Road, Sandy Ground Bridge, Marigot, Saint Martin) – overlooking the Marigot channel in Sandy Ground, combining a French Caribbean Menu and Asian Influences courtesy of award-winning Chef Mario Tardif. Dishes served there include: bouillabaisse with green Thai curry, a duet of grilled lamb chops and braised lamb shank shepherd pie, […]
\ Le Bistrot Caraibes (81 Blvd. de Grand Case, Grand Case, Saint Martin) – this charming restaurant focuses on seafood (with a French flair), ranging from Grilled salmon steak to braised red snapper, roasted sea scallops, and there’s even a tank full of live lobsters for diners to choose the one they want grilled (served […]
Le Pressoir (30 Blvd.de Grand Case, Grand Case, Saint Martin) – located on the north end of Grand Case’s restaurant row, and housed in a one-time 19th century beachside home, this is another fine French restaurant, serving dishes from Grilled beef filet-mignon in a camembert cheese sauce, to Grilled lobster tail with a light emulsion […]
La Sucriere French Bakery (Waterfront – Marigot, Saint Martin & Welfare Road, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten) – for croissant and French bread lovers, this bakery (located on both sides of the island) will not disappoint. Many French visitors have favorably compared this bakery even with those in Paris – no small feat, since the tropics are […]
La Villa Restaurant (93 Blvd. de Grand Case, Saint Martin) – this is a popular restaurant that serves various French dishes, including a prix fixe (for 49 Euros per person) that includes a soup or appetizer, a main course and dessert. Entrees include Seared Black Pepper Crust Tuna Steak, Asparagus Tip Risotto, and the Red […]
La Cigale (101 Laguna Beach, Baie Nettle, Saint Martin) – located on the white-packed sand of Laguna Beach in Baie Nettle, patrons come here just as much for its grand view of the nearby lagoon as for its French dishes, such as ravioli of lobster with wild mushrooms and foie gras is poached in an […]
L’Auberge Gourmande (89 Blvd. de Grand Case, Grand Case, Saint Martin) – located in the center of restaurant row at the Grand Case area of the island, this restaurant (housed in a 120-year French Antillean house, is a reminder that Saint Martin is French indeed, with selections from French onion soup to duck liver, Burgundian […]