Fine dining on St. Martin/Maarten is part of the island’s true Caribbean experience. St Martin restaurants reflect the many cultural influences that have developed in cohabitation but are most strongly influenced by French and Italian cooking techniques.

A few St. Martin restaurants are well versed in Caribbean cuisine; many of these St. Martin restaurants are on the French side. St. Martin restaurants feature top chefs, many of whom have significant training in contemporary continental cuisine.

Vacationers staying on the Dutch St. Maarten definitely wont go hungry. This side of the island has an eclectic mix of international dishes such as Indonesian, Indian, and Italian foods. Most of the you can find in Simpson Bay, and Maho Village.

The cost of dining on the island will vary from restaurant to restaurant and on what kind of food is ordered, but vacationers can generally estimate the cost of the meal by considering the kind of restaurant they are visiting.

Because dining out in St. Maarten and St. Martin is so popular among vacationers and tourists, it is recommended that you make reservations to make sure that there is availability at the restaurant, especially during the high season when they are most crowded. Also, call ahead to find the restaurant's hours of operation because some places may have seasonal time changes, and may be closed.

Most restaurant hours are generally the same from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for lunch, and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for dinner. Places that serve breakfast usually open at 7:30 a.m.

Most travelers visiting the island make it a point to dine in Grand Case, "the gourmet capital of the Caribbean", where you can find the most restaurants per capita than any other town in the Caribbean. Though the town may look a little run-down, here some of the best international chefs prepare several styles of gourmet food including American, Italian, and French.

St. Martin restaurants are higher priced than the average Caribbean restaurant, though those who are like to experience dining will find St. Martin restaurants a pleasure.