Comfort food, Roadside Grills & Take-out! (2025)

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.

La Chingona- best Tacos in SXM, California Mexican Style-in Cupecoy Intro

Kyle & Jasmin are the proud owners of SXM’s top spot La Chingona, California-style Mexican Flavors to Cupecoy, Best Taco Burritos & more!

Memento Food Truck- fresh tapas, fish, Crocs, Sandwich in Grande Case

Spanish Tapas, South American cuisine & French Classics made with fresh products. Everything homemade – tasty Vegetarian & Vegan options.

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.

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!

La Sucriere - French Bakery in Cole Bay Sint Maarten - Best Bakery on the Dutchside

Cole Bay | The place for Freshly baked goodness; Pastries, Baguette, Sandwiches, Croissants, Bagels, Coffee, Tea, Fresh Orange Juice, etc.

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!

The Burger Bar in Maho - Best Burger Bar in St Maarten - Comfort Food SXM Intro

Relive 50/60’s USA in Maho step into an American diner on Route 66 with Freshly made Gourmet Burgers, Milkshakes & Retro vibes

Balls, Tapas & Wine - South American Tapas, Fish, Meatballs, Tuna Taco, Ceviche, Truffle Fries I

A hidden gem located in Paradise Mall, a fun night with Eduard serving South American-inspired Tapas and incredible wine and beer choices!

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!

Bamboo Beach in Nettle Bay, St. Martin, featuring a restaurant, tiki bar, kids play area, and pool

Island-Style fun for the entire Family in Nettle Bay – With a Pool, Kids’ play zone, Sun loungers, Trampoline, a Sushi Bar & Coconut Bar!

Baratié - Caribbean fusion, breakfast & lunch hotspot in Marigot

Bold Caribbean fusion at Baratié in Marigot. Open-air dining, local flavors, cocktails, and a vibrant vibe—breakfast to lunch, 7 days a week

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.

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

SXM’s #1 Waterfront breakfast, lunch or dinner spot overlooking the Simpson Bay Bridge | where locals, tourists, sailors & yachties unwind.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Island Barista - Breakfast & Lunchroom in Philipsburg -Locally Made pastries and dessert

A unique blend of Colombian coffee and local flavors. Drinks, delicious pastries, and homemade Dominican treats with love

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.

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!

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!

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!

TJ's Cassava- Local aunthentic food located in sucker garden_ Breakfast and lunch , dessert

Discover TJ Cassava Coal Pot in Sucker Garden, St. Maarten, where authentic Creole cuisine and warm hospitality await. Savor delicious dishes

978 Sanctorum Lounge - Your Creole Cuisine in Saint Martin

978 Sanctorum Lounge in Rambaud serves authentic Creole and Caribbean dishes made with unique spices. Experience the vibrant flavors of Saint Martin.

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.

Naruto Japanese Resto- Lunch, Dinner Menu with Fresh Fish , Raw Meat, Ramen Soup, Cocktail

Authentic Japanese Cuisine in Cole Bay combining fresh ingredients, expert craftsmanship, hand-crafted cocktails, and an Anime-Inspired Twist.

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!

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.

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.

Big Daddy's `burgers, Hot Dogs, Milkshakes, Curly Fries & more in Cole Bay

Craving an epic burger in St. Maarten? Big Daddy’s serves up juicy 1/3-pound patties, loaded fries, milkshakes & more! Next to Carrefour.

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.

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.

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. Café Atlantico | Simpson Bay
  9. Captain’s Rib Shack | Simpson Bay
  10. Johnny B’s under the tree | Simpson Bay
  11. Shiv Shakti | Simpson Bay
  12. White Swan | Simpson Bay
  13. Chez Coco | Marigot
  14. Creol’ Garden | Marigot
  15. Tek Away Caribbean Cuisine | Marigot
  16. Bacchus | Marigot
  17. Sandy’s Too | La Savanna
  18. Lolo’s BBQ | Grand Case
  19. Villa Royale | Grand Case
  20. La Frite au Vent | Grand Case
  21. Bacchus | Hope Estate
  22. Chez Maguy | Hope Estate
  23. Good Morning Café | Orient Bay
  24. Coda Bar | Orient Bay
  25. Le Douze | Orient Bay
  26. Chez Yvette | French Quarter
  27. 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):

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.