(2025’s) Best places to eat in Simpson Bay, Cole Bay, Pelican!
Our selection of the best locations to eat in the Area’s Simpson Bay, Cole Bay & Pelican.
Below you’ll find our selection of the best locations to eat Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. From fine dining to bistro style restaurants with or without entertainment. All located in the Area’s Simpson Bay, Cole Bay & Pelican. Handpicked based on Price – Quality and Service!
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Starting with breakfast locations, followed by lunch and dinner options. Scroll directly to the preferred section by clicking the buttons below.
Restaurants | Breakfast locations in Simpson Bay & Cole Bay
A fun, modern, eclectic city-vibe restaurant in the middle of Simpson Bay. Serving great sandwiches, bagels, pancakes, crepes, and waffles.
Cole Bay | The place for Freshly baked goodness; Pastries, Baguette, Sandwiches, Croissants, Bagels, Coffee, Tea, Fresh Orange Juice, etc.
One of island’s favorite breakfast & lunch places in Simpson Bay. With fresh pastries, artisanal breads & famous dishes such as the “Zee Bagel”.
St Martin Yacht Club at the Simpson Bay Bridge | where sailors, yachties & maritime lovers unwind. The #1 Spot to see Super Yachts up close!
A romantic ocean front restaurant with Caribbean food, fresh cocktails, and music. Tucked away inside Mary’s Boon on Simpson Bay Beach.
Isola Ristorante | Italian food made by an Italian chef with carefully selected ingredients shipped from Italy and fresh from the Caribbean.
The local’s choice for fresh loaves of bread, sandwiches, cakes, patties and lots more, breakfast/lunch Café in Philipsburg and Cole Bay.
Discover TJ Cassava Coal Pot in Sucker Garden, St. Maarten, where authentic Creole cuisine and warm hospitality await. Savor delicious dishes
Panini’s, Sandwiches, Smoothies & Coffee. Tourists relax, professionals unwind, strangers become friends & friends meet… Over Coffee.
Restaurants open | Lunch locations in Simpson Bay & Cole Bay
Combines the delicate taste of the French-side with fun-loving Dutch-side vibes. Intimate family-style venue & an authentic local experience in Cole Bay.
Discover Beachside Bliss at this Simpson Bay Beach Club – Where Casual Elegance Meets Culinary Innovation and Entertainment.
An elevated Bistro & Wine Bar serving delicious French Cuisine, wine & champagne! A 3-course lunch menu for $39, and dinner menu for $59!
A romantic ocean front restaurant with Caribbean food, fresh cocktails, and music. Tucked away inside Mary’s Boon on Simpson Bay Beach.
Exceptional Fusion Cuisine in Simpson Bay; Contemporary, Sophisticated & Original. Open for lunch from Wed to Friday noon to 2:30 pm.
Beach location with multinational influences, great food & drinks right on Kim Sha beach. Can be lively or laidback: the choice is all yours!
Colorful, air-conditioned, diner serving American classics with Caribbean flavors. Great to combine with a Toppers Rum Tour!
St Martin Yacht Club at the Simpson Bay Bridge | where sailors, yachties & maritime lovers unwind. The #1 Spot to see Super Yachts up close!
A Fun for All place in Beacon hill, on Simpson Bay Beach to enjoy good times, Tasty Homemade Food & cocktails without breaking the bank!
Authentic Japanese Cuisine in Cole Bay combining fresh ingredients, expert craftsmanship, hand-crafted cocktails, and an Anime-Inspired Twist.
A fun, modern, eclectic city-vibe restaurant in the middle of Simpson Bay. Serving great sandwiches, bagels, pancakes, crepes, and waffles.
Cole Bay | The place for Freshly baked goodness; Pastries, Baguette, Sandwiches, Croissants, Bagels, Coffee, Tea, Fresh Orange Juice, etc.
One of island’s favorite lunch places in Simpson Bay. With fresh pastries, artisanal breads & famous dishes such as the “Zee Bagel”.
Authentic Japanese Cuisine in Cole Bay combining fresh ingredients, expert craftsmanship, hand-crafted cocktails, and an Anime-Inspired Twist.
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Simpson Bay: Grilled Meats, Fish, Vegan & Vegetarian; Kofte, Kebab’s, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Salads, etc.
The local’s choice for fresh loaves of bread, sandwiches, cakes, patties and lots more, breakfast/lunch Café in Philipsburg and 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.
Built-your-own Burgers in Cole Bay with FREE TOPPINGS, Booze & draught Beers. Affordable food & amazing Happy Hours!
Panini’s, Sandwiches, Smoothies & Coffee. Tourists relax, professionals unwind, strangers become friends & friends meet… Over Coffee.
Restaurants open | Best Dinner places in Simpson Bay & Cole Bay
Sunset Gourmet Dinner Cruise with 5% discount using promo WE ARE SXM! Outstanding food, drinks and service on a very comfortable Catamaran.
A side of Zen with your dinner. A splash of pizzazz in your cocktail. Multiple sensations for the mind. Palapa in Simpson Bay is more than “just dinner”!
Combines the delicate taste of the French-side with fun-loving Dutch-side vibes. Intimate family-style venue & an authentic local experience in Cole Bay.
Up in the hills of Cole Bay in a restored 19th-century Sugar Mill | Bamboo’s World-Class chefs have been redefining Sushi in SXM for over 20 years!
Visit Joelle & Gregg in Simpson Bay | A place to relax, sit back, enjoy approachable service, and a home-cooked meal full of Caribbean flavor!
An elevated Bistro & Wine Bar serving delicious French Cuisine, wine & champagne! A 3-course lunch menu for $39, and dinner menu for $59!
A hidden gem located in Paradise Mall, a fun night with Eduard serving South American-inspired Tapas and incredible wine and beer choices!
Locally owned and run, this place in Simpson Bay shows that you really can do Tapas with Caribbean snacks, drinks and service! Go Locals!
A romantic ocean front restaurant with Caribbean food, fresh cocktails, and music. Tucked away inside Mary’s Boon on Simpson Bay Beach.
Beach location with multinational influences, great food & drinks right on Kim Sha beach. Can be lively or laidback: the choice is all yours!
High-End cuisine with a Caribbean & Indian twist create a culinary adventure in Simpson Bay. An original alternative full of flavor!
Colorful, air-conditioned, diner serving American classics with Caribbean flavors. Known for its nightly karaoke and weeky dinner dance show!
St Martin Yacht Club at the Simpson Bay Bridge | where sailors, yachties & maritime lovers unwind. The #1 Spot to see Super Yachts up close!
Discover Beachside Bliss at this Simpson Bay Beach Club – Where Casual Elegance Meets Culinary Innovation and Entertainment.
Dopsie’s | Entertainment at its best, an elegant night out with Italian cuisine, sharables, steaks, and tunes by the best Jazz & Blues artists.
Craving an epic burger in St. Maarten? Big Daddy’s serves up juicy 1/3-pound patties, loaded fries, milkshakes & more! Next to Carrefour.
A Fun for All place in Beacon hill, on Simpson Bay Beach to enjoy good times, Tasty Homemade Food & cocktails without breaking the bank!
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Simpson Bay: Grilled Meats, Fish, Vegan & Vegetarian; Kofte, Kebab’s, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Salads, etc.
Restaurants per area in Sint Maarten | Saint Martin
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Others Restaurants in this area
Vesna Taverna (+1 721-524-5283)
Top Carrot (+1 721-544-3381)
Shiv Shakti – Indian (+1 721 544 2205)
Avantika (+1 721 584 1444)
Pineapple Pete (+1 721 544 6030)
IZI Ristorante (+1 721 544 3079)
La Patrona (+1 721 544-2503 – Ext 5500)
Juliette’s (+1 721 544-2549)
Sale e Pepe (+1 721-545-0021)
Little Jerusalem (+1 721-522-4747)
Al Pasha (+1 721-545-2588)
Café Atlantico (+1 721 5452663)
Skipjacks (+1 721-544-2313)
Greenhouse (+1 721-544-4173)
Former listings but outdated since 2022:
Cole Bay | Exceptional French cuisine and Live Lobster at super prices! Elegant modern Bali & blue setting and breathtaking Lagoon views.
BBQ is a staple of Caribbean cooking, at Melange in Cole Bay, you submerge yourself into an experience with a tabletop Grill & endless dining options!
Asian culinary creations at its best inside Port de Plaissance in Cole Bay, expand your cuisine horizons beyond the usual. Best Wok dishes on SXM!
Healthy fresh smoothies, rich coffee, and home-made baked goods inside Market Garden Supermarket in Simpson Bay. Meet up while picking up groceries!
Rotisserie chicken and South American delicacies in Simpson Bay or Philipsburg: Enchilada, Patacones, Quesadillas, Wraps & Burgers.
Built-your-own Burgers in Cole Bay with FREE TOPPINGS, Booze & draught Beers. Affordable food & amazing Happy Hours!
The Hideaway inside La Vista Resort welcomes everyone to Pelican. Serving Caribbean | International cuisine with pool seating overlooking the ocean!