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    Sunset Beach Bar & Grill

    3.7 (130 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars

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    Touristy

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    Wonderful cocktails

    This is a must do when in Anguilla. Gorgeous location on Rendezous Bay. Best barbecue and cocktails at a reasonable price.

    BBQ chicken plate , rice and beans, and French fries
    Karla M.

    Grab a bucket of beers or table from here and watch the planes roll in!! This is a large outdoor restaurant adjacent to runway. Staying in the hotel next door just minutes away, walking. I got the island combo plate with bbq chicken, rice, and French fries. I recommend the rice(has black beans too!) We also got nachos, shrimp po boy, and fish sandwich's. Service was as expected and super friendly. Visit this lively beach deck!

    Jesse P.

    Really a cool spot. If you come around noon when all of the bigger planes are landing they want you to purchase lunch if sitting in the prime spots. Wasn't a big deal for us as we planned to eat. Right on the beach and the closest spot to the runway made it an unforgettable experience for all of us. There was one big cruise ship in town so it was a bit busy but not crazy. We had a bunch of people including kids and it was still fine. We drank and ate while the kids swam and played on the beach. It was perfect! Food was average but it didn't matter. Come for the experience and you won't regret it. Enjoy!

    Brooke R.

    Here's the deal with this very popular place. If you sit along the railing near the ocean you have to order food by 10am or you have to move. We ordered a drink and left because we weren't hungry. The lady helping us seems really annoyed that bus loads of people were dropped off at a very popular place.

    Drinks

    Service and view were good. Drinks were good too. Nachos were good. The taste was great - the beans were really good - but not layered enough so the bottom chips were topping-less. It's a solid beach bar with great views.

    St. Maarten sunset here at Sunset Grill.
    Seth A.

    Sunset Beach Bar & Grill sits right beside Maho Beach in St. Maarten for all visitors and tourists to catch world famous arrivals into SXM - Princess Juliana Airport. Sunset Grill is the "place to be". Alright so, during the daytime, the Maho Beach waters may be too colorful and there could be too much action going on to worry about sitting down for a meal here at Sunset Grill because...you can certainly get much better views of the planes standing on the beach shores. But, I stopped in during dinner time to soak up the open aired surroundings while sipping on Pina Colada's and catching early evening flight arrivals. It was all worth it! What's really great about Sunset Beach Bar & Grill is that they offer plenty of wide open views for admiring St. Maarten's sun fade below the horizon with witnessing some end of day propeller planes race over Maho Beach. In total, it's an amazing setting. I think that's what the real reward is. If you're visiting St. Maarten, I'd suggest using one night to come here. It helps put into perspective how beautiful St. Maarten is and how (in the moment) lucky I felt to be enjoying it all. For mid April, it wasn't busy which allowed me to grab a high top table overlooking the beach. But interestingly, Monday - Thursday they close at 7pm, and Friday - Sunday at 8pm. But then again, sunset was at 6:30pm and that's what makes this place special. Some extra notes... - They have a surfboard next to the bar area showcasing arrival times from all the big airlines. Lol, I took a picture with it, but really in this day and age, I had the arrival schedule on my phone to look at. Still, it's a playful part of the ambiance. Also cool was having one of these distances signs to other destinations around the world from here in St. Maarten. For instance...Paris was 4145 miles away. New York was 1693 miles and Buenos Aires was 3650 miles away. - The food type was all American like burgers, sandwiches, barbecue and pizza. Prices were great for being such a tourist hotspot. My Pina Coladas were $9 each and other menu items ranged from $15 - $20, which is probably as cheap as you'll find in St. Maarten. - The atmosphere had a tropical island setting (lol, as you'd anticipate). When plane spotting or driving past Maho Beach, Sunset Grill colorfully stands out and tempts you to walk inside. - And the good thing about showing up for drinks and dinner is that if you're staying in St. Maarten, you avoid those dreaded cruise ship passengers who must return to their sailings by the end of the day, and so the crowds really dissipate. Overall, Sunset Grill has a wonderful Caribbean vibe. It goes hand in hand with the happenings at Maho Beach. If you're visiting St. Maarten for the first time, I'd consider at least coming here to enjoy a cocktail and or dinner and relax in front of a colorful St. Maarten sunset.

    Stephanie L.

    We had the coconut shrimp and a pizza. Both were really good good. We had two drinks, both were so strong (not complaining); the pain killer was one of them. Service is very casual. It's a very laid back spot with a fantastic view of the water and planes.

    Kamila K.

    Sunset Beach Bar in Sint Maarten is famous for its incredible beachfront views, thrilling proximity to the airport runway, and its relaxed island atmosphere. It's the perfect spot for casual dining and drinks while watching planes land just a few feet overhead. We stopped in for breakfast and to plane watch, the food was tasty and decent for the setting, but nothing particularly stood out as exceptional. The ambiance is what makes Sunset Beach Bar such a popular destination. It's an open-air bar right on Maho Beach, giving you a front-row seat to the stunning Caribbean sunset and, of course, the famous plane landings. The vibe is laid-back and fun, with a mix of locals and tourists enjoying the island. Parking is paid for ($5) but the bar will stamp your ticket for you and it'll be free if you're a customer.

    Leona K.

    Must see when in SXM! This is THE spot to grab a drink and then watch the planes come in! I'd say the food is regular bar food. It most about the location though! They have screens up where you can track when the next plane is coming.

    SXM beer
    Patrick D.

    Came by here to watch the jets land and take off with drinks and appetizers. This was very entertaining seeing the bigger commercial jets take off and watching the bodies fly across the beach. Their wings weren't too hot but tasty. The beers were very cold and the frosty cocktail lacked alcohol. Service was slow but the place was packed. I gave an extra star for the entertainment.

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    It's in a tourist resort area but the servers act like you are bothering them. Drinks are standard. Meh.

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    Food wasn't good nor the drinks. Only went bc we saw the planes coming in, free WiFi and they validate parking.

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    Mahi sandwich was delicious and the Angry tacos hit the spot. The view of incoming planes is spectacular!

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    Maarten's sun fade below the horizon with witnessing some end of day propeller planes race over Maho Beach.

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    Ratafia

    Ratafia

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.3 km

    Ratafia is one of those hidden gems that is a must visit on the island. Max the owner wass friendly…read moreand welcoming. Everything i homemade and I especially liked the margherita. It was spicy with a lovely fruityness to it. The two fingers was also delicious. The view and the vibes are cool in here. Highly recommend!

    We just returned from our trip to St Martin and the highlight of our trip was Ratafia! We are so…read moreglad we found it but bummed it wasn't until the end of the trip, otherwise, we would have gone every single day. One of the owners Max was there both nights we went and we were impressed by his attentiveness, kindness and the pride he took in the bar and drinks he was serving. He was so passionate that it was contagious; seriously - if someone was giving out tattoos I probably would have gotten a Ratafia tattoo on the spot and signed up to be a groupie. The most impressive thing Max pulled of was the fact that he made a gin drink (Clover Club) that my husband actually liked even though he's sworn off gin since a night of drinking and getting sick off of it in high school! I couldn't believe it. He took the time to explain the ingredients in the drinks, why they work and was even making the fresh ingredients for the drinks while we were there (raspberry syrup, chickpea water, etc.). We also had a charcuterie board one of the nights and it was fresh and great compliment to the drinks. Max even shared a sample of Ratafia with us and the story of why they chose to name their bar after it. Oh and we especially loved being able to catch the sunset from the patios so don't miss that if you go!

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    Vesna Taverna - Fresh Catch!  Grilled Mahi, with saffron rice, veggies and our house made creole sauce.

    Vesna Taverna

    4.5(31 reviews)
    2.7 km

    It was a hot evening and once entering the place, I saw 2 swap coolers pointed to a couple of…read moretables. I got sat behind the cooler where it was just blowing hot air at me. Their wifi didn't connect and the bathroom was across the way, outside of the building. I placed my food order but my drink order wasn't taken. I asked the chef owner for water and he said the server would get it, which was his wife but they were both too busy sitting at other people's table and chatting it up while I'm over her parched for water for 15 minutes! WTF! I can't even get some water in this hot muggy crappy place? I ordered a pie because I was starving bc I guess this Italian place doesn't give bread. I had to get up and order it and my water with the other chef that was standing around bc no one was helping me get anything. Ordered the most horrendous clam pasta I have ever had with extra bitter and old arugula on top. Nothing about this place was palatable. The service sucked. Didn't realize this clam pasta was not coming with linguine but instead penne with some thick tasteless cheese sauce. This was definitely easily that worst restaurant I've eaten on the island. I should have left as soon as I knew I wasn't going to get water right away

    I'm so mad I found this little gem on my last day on the island. Delicious food and super sweet…read moreservice! The decoration was very cute and felt very cozy. Will most def return the next time I come to Sint Maarten. Order their green juice!

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    Vesna Taverna - Lemon meringue

    Lemon meringue

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    Our famous pot au fue de la mar... Fish pot!

    holland house - Chicken Satay

    holland house

    3.9(31 reviews)
    8.1 km

    We stayed here after 7 days sailing on a Catamaran. My friend has been to sxm many times and we…read morechose holland house based on recommendations from her jewelers who are located here. The food and amenities were great and walking up and down the boardwalk. As women traveling without male companions this felt like a safe choice. The service was great at the beach bar and restaurant but the service was lacking at front desk, during reservations, and the inside bar. Overall we'd stay again. This area of SXM is pretty low key at night. Great for shopping ,eating, and beach time.

    The pro: Two of our meals were great. The drinks were delicious…read more Cons: Totally outweigh the pros. Unfortunately! The third meal - steak was undercooked. Took what seemed extra time to cook the same steak longer. Then comes to dessert- again 2/3 were great but the third person ordered a coffee and this came when we were done with the two other dessert dishes. Took very long. One person in the party forgot their phone. She went back and was treated so rudely. The person rolled her eyes and was very very reluctant to give back her phone. The unpleasant experience of this at a fine dining establishment between meal, dessert and treatment upon returning- really really disappointed!!!!! Sadly- we were excited to even try again but with staff grunting and rolling eyes. Nope! Not worth our $300 plus bill.

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    holland house - Mahi Tacos with yuca fries

    Mahi Tacos with yuca fries

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    The Infinity - Fried Snapper

    The Infinity

    3.2(19 reviews)
    11.3 km

    The Infinity is located at The Oyster Bay resort in Sint Marteen. It's open to the public! Even if…read moreyou're not a guest. Service varies between the servers. Elvin is the most memorable name. He was everything that a waiter should be... hospitable, nice, sincere, kind, and attentive. When we had service with Elvin nothing ever skipped a beat or was amiss. The other servers were okay but nothing out of the ordinary where we had a lasting impression. As others have mentioned, service lacked at times. The infinity has an outdoor and indoor space. The restaurant is decent. Ambiance is that of a typical beach resort. The menu is American cuisine favorites. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served the American way. No specials or specialties dishes just what you see on the menu. Let's get into it! Avocado Toast - Good! American Breakfast: Great! The potatoes varied from day to day but overall hard to mess up eggs. Calamari- Good! Red Snapper- Delicious they know how to fry a Snapper! The better half loved it! Shrimp Tacos - Delicious, simple but tasty! BLT sandwich - Perfect Overall, if you're staying in the Dawn Beach area of Sint Marteen and need a bite to eat, this is the place to come. Decent eats!

    Breakfast yumminess from the week. Pics of breakfast meals from main restaurant and their bistro on…read morethe beach; #OBBR #SXM Fall 2024; Sint Maarten/Saint Martin

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    The Infinity - Didn't make it to this beach but heard nothing but praise for it.

    Didn't make it to this beach but heard nothing but praise for it.

    The Infinity - Smoked salmon from main restaurant; #SXM Fall 2024; Sint Maarten/Saint Martin

    Smoked salmon from main restaurant; #SXM Fall 2024; Sint Maarten/Saint Martin

    The Infinity - Every Vacay needs a Drink or Two or Three! Cheers!

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    Sweet Cane - Conch fritters - comes with 3

    Sweet Cane

    4.6(17 reviews)
    93.0 km

    Super convenient spot just outside the end of the pier from the cruise ships. We stopped in after…read moreour excursion that included an hour at a restaurant on the beach but offered no food to purchase (weird!). When we walked in they handed us 2 menus and pointed to the stairs. There's a narrow catwalk with a few deuces along the windows. Service was quick (by Caribbean standards ), with drinks delivered promptly, even during a busy lunch rush. There is no rum punch on the menu but they have it and it's refreshingly delicious. My husband ordered the Diablo cocktail - also yummy! I read that the conch fritters were great - I'm not sure I'd say "great." They are flat and a little dry with more a suggestion of conch flavor rather than discernible chunks of conch. Still if you've got a hankering, it's convenient and they are tasty - especially the sauce. They come with 3 in the order. Hubs ordered the fish sandwich with fries and enjoyed it although he noted the ketchup was sweeter and thinner than US style ketchup. He liked it. I ordered the pan fried (grilled) grouper that came with a home-style cole slaw and seasoned rice with a few black beans mixed in. Tartar sauce came in a squirt bottle and lemon on the side. The fish was seasoned well and priced great. I heard others around us raving about the fish and chips, too. There is a vegetarian section on their menu but I don't know how easy it would be to get anything vegan except a salad. At the end you walk up to the bar / hostess area to collect your check and pay. They take visa and Mastercard and have prices on their menu in both the local currency and US dollars. They clearly are happy to cater to cruise ship passengers! Great laid back place.

    After recommendations from fellow cruisers as to the best place in Caribbean for conch fritters, we…read moredecided to pop in and give these fritters a try. Service was good and the place wasn't very busy at all. We were immediately seated and our order taken. Sadly, for our taste, the fritters were dry and lacking of any conch flavor. We also ordered wings and they were ok. Topped the meal off with a rum punch and went back to the ship to eat. The rum punch was the best tasting item we had! Traveling the Caribbean, we've tasted much better fritters!

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    Sweet Cane - Pan fried grouper with creole sauce

    Pan fried grouper with creole sauce

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