Comfort food, Roadside Grills & Take-out! (2024)

Our selection of the best Comfort food restaurants & Roadside Grill locations. For fast eats in a casual atmosphere or take-out.

Below you’ll find our (We Are SXM) selection of the best roadside locations to have comfort food, indulge in local snacks or have take-out for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner on Sint Maarten | Saint Martin. Handpicked based on Price – Quality and Service.

Each location has its own reason to be worth your visit, enjoy your meal.

Lagoonies Bistro and Bar - Cole Bay - Family, Dog Friendly venue, Healthy Food, Vegan, Fresh Fish, Duck, Meat, Poutry - St. Martin

Combines the delicate taste of the French-side with fun-loving Dutch-side vibes. Intimate family-style venue & an authentic local experience.

Dutch Blonde Beach Bar - Dutch Pancake House, Windmill and Beergarden on the Boardwalk Philipsburg I

There is definitely a new blonde in town; Dutch Blonde Beach Bar. Enjoy local Beers and Dutch pancakes in this gorgeous Beer Garden.

The Palms in Simpson Bay - Caribbean, Canadian Restaurant by Greg and Joelle - Home of the Famous Drunken Ribs

Visit Joelle & Gregg at The Palms in Simpson Bay | A place to relax, sit back, and enjoy a home-cooked meal full of Caribbean flavor!

Blue Martini - Grand Case, French European Restaurant - Fresh Fish, Steak, Burgers, Modern Cuisine

Behind the original Grand Case (Big House), a Caribbean French & American fusion menu, friendly staff, & cozy ambiance attract a fun crowd!

Sint Maarten Yacht Club - Best Spot to see Super Yachts come in at Simpson Bay Bridge I

St Martin Yacht Club at the Simpson Bay Bridge | where sailors, yachties & maritime lovers unwind. The #1 Spot to see Super Yachts up close!

Tortuga Beach Bar & Restaurant - Maho Beach, Planespotting, Sunset View, Ocean view Dining I

An open-air, casual chic beach restaurant overlooking Maho Beach. A great spot for lunch and planespotting, or a romantic oceanfront dinner.

Da Waterhole | Beach Bar & Grill Restaurant - Mullet Bay Beach - Local BBQ, Food, Drinks and Beach!

Gorgeous Mullet Bay Beach can now be a full-day destination! Da Waterhole offers a Changing Room, Shower, Toilets, and Lockers.

Nowhere Special - Simpson Bay Nowhere Special - Local Food & Snacks - Drinks, Cocktails, Caribbean Rum, Art, Local Music & Bands

Simpson Bay – Locally owned and run, with great drinks and service this place shows that you really can Party the Caribbean way!

Buccaneer Beach Bar - Kim Sha - Best Happy Hour, Daily Specials, Cheap drinks INTRO

Fantastic location with multinational influences, great food & drinks right on Kim Sha beach. Lively or laidback: the choice is all yours!

Bistrot Caraibes in Grand Case - One of islands best fine dining restaurants - SXM 2024 I

A Family-Friendly restaurant & Steakhouse with amazing Steaks, Pizzas & Classic French specials. Lunch or Dinner overlooking Orient Bay.

La Terrasse in Marigot - Rooftop Restaurant with Sexy Sunset on top of West Indies Shopping Mall Google Intro

One of the sexiest Rooftop Sunset Restaurants in St Martin is located on top of the West Indies Shopping Mall in Marigot – Serving French Cuisine!

Kalatua Beach Bar on Mullet Bay Beach - High end lunch restaurant - Fine dining I

Discover Beachside Bliss at this Simpson Bay Beach Club – Where Casual Elegance Meets Culinary Innovation and Entertainment.

Sandbar in Beacon Hill - Beach Bar and Restaurant with an international menu and Live Music I

Beach bar & kitchen in Maho. Daily LIVE MUSIC events, combined with great Happy Hours, and amazing Sunset in this colorful place!

Reveil Matin - Breakfast and Lunch in Simpson Bay, Fruits, Eggs Benedict, Crepes, Coffee's, Juices and more I

A fun, modern, eclectic city-vibe restaurant in the middle of Simpson Bay. Serving great sandwiches, bagels, pancakes, crepes, and waffles.

Dinghy's Beach Bar & Restaurant on Simpson Bay Beach - Beacon Hill side, former El Zafiro, Cocova Hotel

A Fun for All place in Beacon hill, on Simpson Bay Beach to enjoy good times, Tasty Homemade Food & cocktails without breaking the bank!

Kaz a Poke in Marigot - Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Chicken, Vegan or Vegetarian Poke Bowls - Fresh, Tasty and Healthy food

Kaz a Poke in Marigot | is your go-to for healthy and fresh poke bowls, blending Japanese and Caribbean flavors.

Boho Beach in Nettle Bay - Hidden Oasis right on the Beach, Lunch, Loungers, Beach Chairs, Cocktails I

A green escape right on the Beach with Bohemian and unique Festival deco, nestled along the pristine shores of SXM’s Nettle Bay Beach.

Café Rembrandt - Madame Estate, Old Dutch Pub, Oud Bruin Café Sint Maarten, Belgium Beers, Darts, Sports, Whiskeys, Rums, Dutch Food

A typical Dutch “Bruin Café” in Madame Estate, serving the largest selection of Belgium Beers, over 70 Whiskeys, Rhums and Dutch snacks.

Tropic's Beach Bar in Grand Case, beautiful view and food

Newest addition to Grand Case Beach, Serving strong drinks, BBQ, Fresh Catch & Authentic Local Cuisine by Award-Winning Chef Enor.

Pirate Hideout in Orient Bay Beach - Caribbean Beach Restaurant, a true local Beach Shack I

This cozy Beach Bar & Restaurant right on Orient Bay beach spreads the aroma of Caribbean charcoal grilled dishes since 1977!

The Tap & Still in Cole Bay - Burgers, Booze, Beer - Best Burger in Sint Maarten I

Cole Bay | Built-your-own Burgers with FREE TOPPINGS, Booze & draught Beers. Affordable food & amazing Happy Hours!

Beirut Lebanese Mediterranean - Middle East - Vegan, Vegetarian, Pesca, Pescatarian Restaurant - Fire Grilled Meats, Fish, Kofte, Falafel, Kebab, Salad

Middle Eastern Restaurant: perfectly Grilled Meat, Fish, Vegan & Vegetarian options; Kofte, Kebab’s, Hummus, Salads Baba Ghanoush, and more.

Carl and Sons Bakery - Breakfast & Lunchroom in Philipsburg - Cole Bay - Locally Made Food

The local’s choice for fresh loaves of bread, sandwiches, cakes, patties and lots more, breakfast/lunch Café in Philipsburg and Cole Bay.

The Tavern Bar & Restaurant in Philipsburg - 360 Degree Views over Great Bay I

The Pirates’ favorite hangout on the top deck of the Rusted ship in Philipsburg, “The Rusty Parrot”. Cold drinks & comfort food while seated around rum barrels!

Freedom Fighters Ital Shack - Best Vegan in SXM, St Maarten Vegetarian Restaurant in Philipsburg I

Home-cooked vegan meals with ingredients mostly grown from the SXM’s soil. Ital shack in Philipsburg is helping people cleanse their bodies for decades.

Other great places worth a mention and hopefully soon on We Are SXM:

  1. Shieka’s Vegetarian & Caribbean Cuisine | Philipsburg
  2. The Johnny Caker | Philipsburg
  3. Freedom Fighter’s Ital Shack | Philipsburg
  4. Mark’s Place | Philipsburg
  5. The Jerk & Roti Hut | Philipsburg
  6. De Blauwe Hap | Madame Estate
  7. Bachuss | Simpson Bay
  8. La Sucriere | Simpson Bay
  9. Café Atlantico | Simpson Bay
  10. Captain’s Rib Shack | Simpson Bay
  11. Johnny B’s under the tree | Simpson Bay
  12. Shiv Shakti | Simpson Bay
  13. White Swan | Simpson Bay
  14. Chez Coco | Marigot
  15. Creol’ Garden | Marigot
  16. Tek Away Caribbean Cuisine | Marigot
  17. Bacchus | Marigot
  18. Sandy’s Too | La Savanna
  19. Lolo’s BBQ | Grand Case
  20. Villa Royale | Grand Case
  21. La Frite au Vent | Grand Case
  22. Bacchus | Hope Estate
  23. Chez Maguy | Hope Estate
  24. Good Morning Café | Orient Bay
  25. Coda Bar | Orient Bay
  26. Le Douze | Orient Bay
  27. Chez Yvette | French Quarter
  28. Mimi’s Deli | French Quarter

Restaurants per area in Sint Maarten | Saint Martin

Best Restaurants & places to eat in the French side Capital Area - Marigot, Nettle Bay, Pic Paradis

Best Restaurants located in Sint Maarten, Dutch side.

Best Restaurants on the French Side of the island SXM - Saint Martin I

Best Restaurants located in Saint Martin, French side.

Best Restaurants in Simpson Bay, Cole Bay, Pelican

Best Restaurants in Simpson Bay, Cole Bay and Pelican area!

Best Restaurants & places to eat in Orient & Grand Case - French St. Martin - Cul de Sac, Mont Vernon

Best Restaurants located in Orient Bay & Grand Case area!

Best Restaurants Maho, Cupecoy - Alina, Mario's, Rendez Vous, Fat Tony's, JAX

Best Restaurants located in Maho and Cupecoy area!

Best Restaurants & places to eat in the Capital Area - Philipsburg, Indigo, St. Peters, Dutch Cul de Sac.

Best Restaurants in Philipsburg, Indigo & Cul de Sac area!

Best Restaurants & places to eat in the French side Capital Area - Marigot, Nettle Bay, Pic Paradis

Best Restaurants located in Marigot and Nettle Bay area!

Sint Maarten | Saint Martin - Local dishes, food the locals eat. National dishes Callaloo Soup, Conch & Dumplings, Ackee & Saltfish, Caribbean Lobster, Red Snapper, Barbeque Ribs & Chicken with Rice & Peas and Johnnycake.

Best authentic Local Food in Sint Maarten – Saint Martin!

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Other location in Sint Maarten | Saint Martin worth to mention (information needs updating):

Fat Tony's Smokehouse & Restaurant - Location Cupecoy St Maarten - St Martin - Best smoked meats on the Island! Great value for the price :)

Smokehouse & Restaurant in Cupecoy | The only thing better than their southern family hospitality is the amazing smoked meats & the great price!

Johney Burger - SXM Johney Cakes/Johnny Cake burger- Authentic SXM delicacy - Last Edible souvenir

Johney’s is obsessed with making the best burger in the Caribbean! This burger is as unique as St. Maarten itself. Indulge in your last edible souvenir at the Airport!

Exodus Juice Bar - Fruit and Vegetable Juices and Smoothies - Marigot and Sandy Ground - Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian

Exodus Juice Bar in Marigot or Sandy Ground | Caribbean smoothies and Healthy juices – Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Power Foods.

3 Amigos - Sports Bar, Party, Tex Mex Restaurant, Fajita, Taco, Burrito, Margerita's

Mexican Restaurant protecting your right to party with lots of Tequila shots & drinks, and Sports located in the premier party spot in Maho Village.

Rusty Rocket Beach Bar and Restaurant next to the Airport - Burgers, Quesadillas, Fresh Fish, Laidback Bar I

Visit the BRAND NEW Rocket Beach at the Rusty Rocket for a fun time around the fire-pit with Rum, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fresh Catch of the day, Sports, and more…

We Lounge Bar & Restaurant and Lounge in Maho Village - Dance Music and Party with a Local Vibe SXM - St. Maarten

Cocktail Lounge & Late Night Restaurant in the heart of Maho Village. Serving delicious cocktails and tasty platters & snacks until late at night!

Pollos Hermanos location Simpson Bay St. Maarten- South American-Venezuela influenced Restaurant: Best Rottiserie chicken, Wraps, Burgers, Enchilada, Patacones, Quesadillas, Cassave, Milkshakes, Desserts.

Located in Simpson Bay serves Rotisserie chicken and South American delicacies such as Enchilada, Patacones, Quesadillas, Wraps & Burgers.

Fat Boy Jimmy's - Caribbean BBQ Grill Restaurant, Pondfill, Philipsburg. Best Local food on SXM

Jimmy’s | The Original Fat Boy – One of the island’s best Roadside BBQ grills for authentic Caribbean dishes and local flavors! Try the Ribs, Chicken or Jimmy Cake Burger.

Newa Chopstix Philipsburg - Himalayan Restaurant -Location Philipsburg - Front Street St Maarten - Lunch or Dinner in the Capital - Authentic Nepalese, Indo-Chinese, Newari, Thai.

Newa Chopstix in Philipsburg: Addictive Asian Fusion food with unique Himalaya mountain herbs and spices. Best Indian | Nepalese restaurant on SXM!

The Pier Beach Bar - Walter Plantz Square, Philipsburg, Boardwalk Bar, Dutch, Netherlands, Caribbean

Typical Dutch snacks (Frietje Speciaal, Frikadel, Broodje Kroket, Bamischijf) or Caribbean & South American dishes at Walter Plantz Square (Boardwalk,  Philipsburg).

Aziana in Philipsburg - Bobby's Marina - Asian Fushion Food Bar, Sushi, Sashimi, Maki - Healthy Food I

A diverse & inviting Asian fusion food bar in Philipsburg. Fresh & inspirational dishes inspired by the far east, complemented with Japanese Saké.

Dinghy Dock - Sports Bar, Craft Beer, IPA, Comfort Food Deals, What you see is what you get!

Sports, Beer & Sailor Bar: a dangerous place in a safe harbor. The ultimate Caribbean dive bar with raunchy bartenders and obnoxious owner.