2 Best Restaurants in St. Maarten, St. Martin and St. Maarten

Dishes at this bistro in the upscale Porto Cupecoy residential and marina area might include tuna carpaccio, tender lamb with grains, and panna cotta topped with fruit sauce. The atmosphere is chic but relaxed, and the service is friendly.

This airy modern restaurant with a verandah is perched on the Philipsburg boardwalk and has a distinct South Beach vibe. You'll want to linger over fresh fish and steaks as you watch determined cruise-ship passengers out shopping by day or couples taking romantic strolls by night. There's also a fun beachfront lounge with a menu of bar snacks and martinis. The lounge gets busy late in the day, making parking hard to find, so consider taking a taxi at night.