The best restaurants Marigot

Here, by the marina, you'll find a blend of French and Caribbean flavors. The menu offers the same traditional dishes as most local restaurants, but the accompaniments are much more delicate. The local lobster is served as a duo with pan-fried foie gras and a raspberry sauce, and the duo of breaded triggerfish fillet and lambis fritters is served copiously. A golden opportunity to enjoy fine Creole cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.

An entity in Guadeloupe that has been exported since 2018 to Saint-Martin for our greatest pleasure! At Ginette's, it's the explosion of colours already in the joyful decoration of the room, it's the good mood and especially the true true cuisine of the islands. The acras are accompanied by homemade fruit punch or famous Ouassous with coconut milk. Ginette and her chef want to bring joy to hearts and warm palates. The recipes are made in-house. Opt for the Creole plate for a short gastronomic tour.

Once through the doors of Le Marocain, you'll immediately feel like you're in a restaurant in the medina of Marrakech. This historic Marigot address has all the hallmarks of Moroccan architecture, with its flamboyant decor, small patio featuring a refreshing fountain, and imported Moroccan zelliges. In the kitchen, you'll find the great classics of the Cherifian kingdom, with couscous and tajines of excellent quality. Portions are hearty and service is efficient. Pastries are served with mint tea.

With its naval ambience, beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea and lively, friendly service, this establishment already has a lot going for it. As for what's on the plate, here again, there's nothing but positive feedback! The menu is varied and the cocktails are a success. The restaurant offers a wide choice of tapas, traditional dishes and fresh fish. The tuna tataki is particularly good. For more than 20 years now, this Marigot address has shone for its consistency, and it's a sure bet!

A small, friendly restaurant in the heart of Marigot, where you can enjoy a warm family atmosphere. This roadside "Bistro" offers good-quality dishes at very reasonable prices. The menu features a wide selection of local fish, pizzas, hamburgers, salads, ribs, lambis en fricassée, fried snapper... Chicken cooked on a spit over charcoal is undoubtedly the most popular specialty. The welcome is authentic and the service simple, just like a Sunday lunch with the family!

This small restaurant is set back from Marigot's main road, in a charming alleyway. A bistro atmosphere, gingham tablecloths to emphasize the French style, all in a Creole-style hut. Suggestions are chosen from the slate and are constantly renewed. The trend is to keep to traditional French cuisine, with duck breast, prime rib, veal paupiettes, garlic snails... A warm atmosphere that encourages conviviality around a good, simple and generous recipe.

The best view on the marina because the panorama is 360°! The place is colorful and offers a classic French cuisine with various suggestions depending on the arrival. The menu also offers a large choice of pizzas, daily specials, giant cocktails. The prices are correct, especially for the formulas. The team is always as friendly and attentive and has been following its customers for 30 years. One of the great advantages of this restaurant is that it is open on Sundays for those who do not prefer the beach.

All over the world, the poke bowl - a Hawaiian dish presented in a bowl and composed of rice, vegetables, crudités, fresh fruit and marinated raw fish served in cubes - continues to gain fans. La Kaz à Poke, which opened in August 2022 in place of the former Burger 12, opposite the Fort-Louis marina, has made it its specialty. The concept? You customize the chef's recipes (fish, chicken, beef or shrimp) by choosing your base (rice, quinoa or salad). A bowl of fresh flavors, to eat in or take away!

This restaurant in the Port Royale Marina has been a staple in Marigot for years. In the dining room, Nadège, well known by the regulars, offers one of the friendliest welcomes in the area. The menu is varied and offers a selection of tasty traditional dishes and a careful presentation. The chef Emmanuel has a divine art for working with quality products with numerous salads, fish and meats. Remember to save a place for one of the desserts because they are really worth it. Always very copious and delicious!

Adjacent to the Marina Fort Louis, the Yacht Club is a must for all cruisers and yachtsmen. The restaurant, which features Italian specialties, boasts a large terrace overlooking the sea, with a view of the boats, of course. It offers both gourmet cuisine (lobster tank, Angus meat, Creole cuisine, local fish...) and pizzas (on site or to take away). Day or evening, it's also a pleasant place to enjoy a delicious cocktail. Ideal at sunset.

The sign had hitherto not been represented on the French side while the Dutch part had 3 Mc Do. It has now been done since the end of 2014.

Since 1978, Rosemary has been working hard to introduce Creole specialties to tourists and locals alike at her restaurant, which is the oldest in the lolos. The atmosphere is relaxed and colorful, thanks to the madras tablecloths. A specialist in lambi fricassee, she also prepares local fish(mahi-mahi, snapper...) very well, either fried or grilled, which she buys from the fishermen at the nearby market. As for breakfast, you should try the boiled green banana.

Le Grand Saint-Martin is a well-known address among locals. The restaurant is located at the entrance to the residence of the same name, slightly elevated from the road, facing the sea. The team is jovial and the cuisine combines lightness and flavor. The recipes are mainly French, such as tête de veau and escargots en persillade, but the chef also prepares Creole specialties, such as lambis fricassee and cabri colombo. Suggestions vary according to the catch of the day. There's always a surprise on the menu that you'll never tire of discovering.

A veritable institution, Marigot's "lolos", or local restaurants, line the waterfront in prefabs converted after their buildings were destroyed by Irma. At Coco, you'll find Creole dishes such as lambis en fricassée, lamb curries, accras and chien sauce... It's the perfect place to discover Caribbean specialties in simple but hearty dishes. La Maison Créole is a benchmark for conviviality.

The focus is on Breton specialties, especially galettes and crêpes. Since 2016, Mr. Lavoisey and his team have been offering a warm welcome, with buckwheat galettes, sweet crêpes and daily specials. We discuss the news announced in the local papers right from breakfast and take advantage of the WiFi connection. Although the marina is still closed to mooring and many restaurants are closed, this friendly address is well worth a visit. Everything here is homemade, and the banana-chocolate crêpes are to die for.

Enter the West Indies shopping center and head for the elevator (or stairs) to be pleasantly surprised to discover a rooftop terrace on the top floor. Here, a splendid view of Marigot Bay provides the backdrop for the restaurant, aptly named La Terrasse. The bistronomic cuisine, a skilful blend of French culinary traditions and Caribbean flavours, delights the palate. An air-conditioned dining room keeps even the most sun-sensitive cool. The setting is ideal for a sunset cocktail.

Because even when you're on vacation, you may not feel like going out to eat or preparing food, you have the right to have your meal delivered. Delifood Island SXM is a delivery company that brings the best of Saint-Martin's restaurants right to your door (or anywhere else!). Although it's only a few years old, the company has already forged a number of partnerships, so the choice is varied, from starters to desserts: Creole, French and Asian cuisine, pizzas, burgers, salads, snacks... It's practical, delicious and reasonably priced. Also available in Saint-Barthélemy.

Korean restaurants are rare on the island, but this one is a sure bet. Opened in the aftermath of Irma, this Bellevue-based establishment is an invitation to get away from it all. The delicacy of the specialties, the friendly approach of the owners and the flexibility of ordering immediately won over the locals. The dishes are healthy and hearty, and the Asian touch is always subtle and appealing. The makis and fried chicken are a real treat. A delight to be savored takeaway or delivered. Very reasonable prices.

The name of this restaurant sets the tone! "Be cool", and come as you are, the good mood will be there anyway. Facing the Marina Royale, you're in for a good time and, above all, a treat of fine French cuisine. Here, we've mastered the art of making the sauce "take": it's the perfect accompaniment to sweetbreads, duck breast and gratin dauphinois, grandma's style... The dishes are finely prepared and the chefs are ready to please. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful, just like the rest of the team!

It's always a good time to take a cool and unpretentious break on the road to Grand-Case. This roadside restaurant offers family-friendly food cooked by locals. Betty puts her heart into her homemade meals. It is not really a "lolo" but the simple side of the menu with a limited choice reminds us of it. The address is not touristy and it is so much the better because you will meet locals who talk about business and facts of the island. There is nothing like it to get to know the "real" Saint Martin.