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St Martin/St Maarten / Food & Drink

By Nigel Tisdall

The Caribbean has a mixed reputation for its food but there's no doubting you can eat and drink very well here. The main reason is St Martin, which acts like an overseas ambassador for the sublime joys of French food and wine. Another is that the island attracts a lot of high-spenders who expect to dine well in between sailing on the megayacht, lazing in the luxury villa, then losing another fortune in the casino. Finally, the cosmopolitan and accessible nature of St Martin/St Maarten, where all the foods of the world can be shipped in, means its chefs have culinary resources that only a few privileged Caribbean islands can enjoy.

For more information about restaurants and nightlife on St Martin and St Maarten, including our recommendations please select a Food & Drink category below or from the side menu.

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Looking for inspiration?

  1. Experience the sights and sounds of Orient Beach
  2. Swim to Pinel Island for a decadent lunch at Karibuni
  3. Climb to Fort-Louis above Marigot and appreciate the historic views
  4. Enjoy classic French cuisine in Grand-Case
  5. Sail to Anguilla or St Barth’s for the day

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