We came to Lee's on a recommendation from a friend in Florida who is from St. Maarten. It is just a few blocks from our resort in Simpson Bay, so we were able to walk there. First of all they have THE BEST HAPPY HOUR IN TOWN! They have many name brand rums, whiskeys, vodkas, plus at least 6 or 7 beers that are half price from 4-7. Great deal & lots of choices! On our first visit we just stopped for drinks & had some appetizers to go along with them. I had the mozzarella sticks, which were good and came with a unique island-flavored dipping sauce. My husband had the fried crab bites .....they were little, but there were lots of them! He said they were really good and both were very reasonably priced at about $6-7 each. We met the owners; Lee and Ileana and their son, Jordan. They were super friendly and seemed to welcome everyone in the restaurant & bar. It seemed as though many patrons were regulars....and if the locals keep coming back you know the food is good!
We came back on Thursday because we heard that when you dine at Lee's, lobster is the entree to order; and Jordan told us how they get fresh lobsters in on Thursdays. They have a "lobster pool" where you can choose your own lobster, then have it weighed and cooked by their chef. My husband selected a lobster & it was huge and weighed 4 pounds.....I figured this would be an $80 lobster; so he decided on a little smaller one. (Still about 3 pounds). Even though we live in Florida; he hasn't had lobster for years, so this was going to be a real treat for him! He said it was absolute perfection & he finished the entire thing. (Which is amazing because it took up the entire plate!) It also came with 2 sides and he had a garden salad & cole slaw. He liked the cole slaw a lot & said the salad was just o.k.; but nothing compared to the lobster for him!
I don't eat seafood, so I ordered the burger and fries. It was a big, flavorful burger with a fresh bun and all the toppings. I actually saved half so I could finish it for lunch the next day. There were a lot of fries, and they were really tasty as well.
Lee's Roadside Grill has everything you'd hope to find at an island restaurant! There is a full bar in the center of the establishment & lots of tables that can accommodate just 2 people, or a big group. The menu is extensive & the prices are fair. There are many entrees & many appetizers if you're just looking for a quick bite. (Lots of non-seafood options for someone like me too.) The staff, and especially the owner's family, are so hospitable. We will definitely be back the next time we visit St. Maarten....hopefully sooner; rather than later! read more