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    Big Cee’s Waterfront Dining - Patacones

    Big Cee’s Waterfront Dining

    4.1(18 reviews)
    34.9 km

    We got here before 6pm and got part of our order of 4 at 8:44 pm and it was not packed. It was a…read morelong time to even to take our order. No reservations required. The appetizers took an hour to come out and I have no idea what the cooks were doing. The food was cold and spoke to the chef and all he did was take off for the cheapest meal and which was cold also. If I could give a no star I would. Food was cold and tough. I spoke with the head chef Carlos not really wanting to appease to our experience. We didn't even get an apology for the long wait. This is my family's first and last time going there. Especially being on vacation. I highly doubt not recommend this place at all and it's highly disappointing due to the location of the place that set the ambiance off from what could've been a memorable moment.

    Steal of a deal on the lobster thermidor!…read more Just a great spot on the bay in what I'd call a shopping plaza surrounded by other eateries. On the other side of the road from Cupe Coy (if you're not into bathing au naturale, beware!), this towards the rear of the complex towards the boat docks. The staff was laidback, friendly, and gregarious. When asked for a recommendation, our server was knowledgeable and perceptive. The apps were excellent. There was a decadent dip and plantain cups with different meats in them. Very good, great value. The mains (so, meo culpa here, I forgot what The Scientist had, I was busy with item number one, supra) are hearty portions priced well below other spots on the island. Never having had lobster thermidor before, it had to happen. It was spiny lobster, which was appreciated. The more firm/dense meat, along with the less sweet (neutral) flavor of the spiny lobster lent itself to the cream and shallots I tasted. If you're going for decadent without a hefty price tag, this is your spot.

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    Big Cee’s Waterfront Dining - Inside the restaurant.

    Inside the restaurant.

    Big Cee’s Waterfront Dining - Escargo

    Escargo

    Big Cee’s Waterfront Dining - Entrance

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    Sale & Pepe - Whole Caribbean Lobster

    Sale & Pepe

    4.4(28 reviews)
    30.3 km

    The atmosphere is very peaceful, the music sets the tone for a very relaxing and peaceful…read moreexperience the view from our table was nice. The food was delicious, I had the lasagna and my husband had the Sale & Pepe pollo with vegetables both were delicious! Very nice portion sizes, filling but not too filling. The server we had was awesome!!! Very informative, pleasant and professional. He was very charismatic, and had a great attitude.

    We entered and the staff were welcoming and we were able to get a nice seat. The interior is clean…read moreand appealing. It would be great for a family or date. As I stated before the waiters and servers were top notch. With that said, the kitchen was the issue. My wife ordered a lobster bisque or should I say a soup. To add insult to injury, there was literally one chunk of lobster that was almost half inch in size. The family did enjoy the bread, but the main meals had several misses that caused this restaurant to be a two star. I will start with my wife who had the lasagna. She said it was really good and could have been a dish from Italy (We were there last December). My daughter had the gnocchi and a side of meatballs. She stated the gnocchi was bland, but the meatballs were good. My son, started as a couple failures. First he ordered a beef tenderloin fillet. After being told that they were out he ordered the New York strip medium rare. When the food finally made it to the table it was rare. After sending it back the second one was cooked better. However the steak you could taste the rosemary, but was still no salt. Once adding salt to the steak it tasted good. He ordered a side of pasta which he really enjoyed. Finally, my order, I ordered the whole lobster. To start, the size of this lobster for $79 was a joke and if the lobster was good, I would have felt better! Not having a Caribbean Lobster before I was not sure how it was supposed to be and I wished I would have asked when I took my first bite. The lobster was supposed to be a grilled item. I was so looking forward to this lobster to be TOTALLY disappointed! The lobster was actually over cooked. I only found out after I was leaving because I asked how the consistency was supposed to be. If you only care about scenery and pasta this is the place for you! Anything else, there are a lot of options in the area to choose from.

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    Sale & Pepe - My daughter after out delicious meal

    My daughter after out delicious meal

    Sale & Pepe - Beef Lasagna

    Beef Lasagna

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    The Palms Restaurant - Grill your own Chicken

    The Palms Restaurant

    4.6(35 reviews)
    30.4 km

    First time in St. Maarten and down the street from our hotel was The Palms. We were hungry and…read moredecided to check it out. Very nice and casual establishment with a welcoming atmosphere. We both ordered the oxtails with peas and rice. Boy oh boy were they good! Nicely seasoned and very tender. The server was very attentive. We would go again!

    The Palms was the best restaurant we had during our week in Saint Martin. The kitchen is small so…read moreyou might wait when the place is packed, but the food is worth every minute. Their ribs were the best we tried on the island. The oxtail was the best we tried on the island. I fell in love with the curry goat roti. It tasted like it came straight from Trinidad. I wiped my plate clean and wished I had taken a picture. I ordered the drink special and swapped the tequila for rum. Diane, the bartender, made it sweet and smooth with coconut cream. It was so good I am naming it the Ashley. If you like coconut and sweet drinks, you will enjoy it. Our waitress Joe and Connor took great care of us. The service matched the food. The ribs were so tender the bone slid right out. My boyfriend and I split them as an appetizer and cleaned the bones. The cheesecake was also delicious. Every single thing we ate here was amazing. I would recommend this place. We are coming back. I want the curry shrimp next time and my boyfriend plans to get the curry goat again.

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    The Palms Restaurant - Coleslaw Salad

    Coleslaw Salad

    The Palms Restaurant - View of the planes about to land over Maho Beach

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    View of the planes about to land over Maho Beach

    La Cantina - restaurants - Updated June 2026

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