Bistrot Caraïbes

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Bistrot Caraibes has been Created on Saint-Martin Island in 1994, by the two Brothers, Thibault and Amaury Mezière.

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samantha ghattas
An absolute must if you come to the French side of Sint Maarten. There are a few restaurants down the street and this one hands down is the one to choose. The entire staff is so kind and professional. The restaurant is beautiful. The food? Out of this world. We got the snapper, sea bass, and shrimp pasta and every single dish was made with the best ingredients and had the most unique fresh flavors. We had the blue cheese salad to start and even that was incredible. A true highlight of our trip to the island.
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Jim Pinkenberg
This is a very popular and busy restaurant in Grand Case. It is well run and fairly organized. The thing to get here by far is their special pick your own lobster from the tank, lobster thermidor. Outstanding and by far better than anything else we tried. Compared to the lobster the other dishes were pedestrian and ok. For comparison, we had their sea bass, lampchops, french onion soup, eggplant crabmeat appetizer and the hot goat cheese salad. But again do not bother going if you do not get the lobster. The other dishes were ok but similar to a few other spots in the area.
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d m
We never miss a visit to Bistrot Caraibes when we visit St. Martin. It is by far one of the best restaurants in the Caribbean. The lobster thermidor is a must-try and every dish on the menu is top notch.
What makes the place most special to us the the warmth and care we always feel from the staff. Nadia is so kind and so much fun. Thibault and Amaury have breathed such passion and enthusiasm into this gem of a restaurant; it’s a joy to visit.
See you again…and hide the ginger rum.
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Kamuran Bayrasli
Every year we come to St.Maarten for vacation, Bistro Caribe is our #1 spot. BEST Thermidor not just on the island but the world!! Going back tomorrow
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Daniel Druker
We had such a great dinner for 4 here in April 2025.

We sat for the second seating at 8pm on a Sunday night.. Reservations definitely required.

The fish dishes and lobster were the best we had in our one week stay in the islands. Top shelf. The only dish we didnt love was the lobster bisque, which was more of a strong broth without any pieces of lobster.

Service was attentive and perhaps a bit sassy. If you are looking for formal snooty waiters this isn’t your place.

We closed the place down and it felt like family – just great food in a very welcoming environment. Great food and great experience.

Make sure to call a cab 30 minutes before your dinner ends. We didn’t do this and almost got stuck. The restaurant is so nice one of the employees going our direction offered to give us a lift.

Dinner for 4 with multiple courses, a big lobster and two bottles of wine was about $500.

Definite do not miss if you are visiting the island!
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JJAR Baker
We visited this restaurant in Grand Case on the French side of SXM and enjoyed a delicious dinner. The fresh salad was just that and presented beautifully. The French onion soup was exceptional and the best I have had out of 4 restaurants so far. The scallops were tasty as can be and the shrimp fettuccine was very good. Service was attentive without being in your face. Prices are fair and what you expect on the island. With so many restaurants we recommend this one go your list.
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Jordan
We had such a great dinner at Bistrot Caraïbes…everything we ordered was absolutely delicious!

The highlight of the meal would definitely have to be the Lobster Thermidor (signature of the house chosen) It was honestly out of this world, zero regrets. The lobster was so tender and buttery, the sauce was beyond anything I could have ever imagined.

We also ordered the Veal Scallopini, The veal was thinly sliced, incredibly tender, and served with a creamy sauce with a hint of blue cheese and sautéed mushrooms underneath.

For dessert, we shared the hot chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, truly the perfect ending to the meal.

Every bite was just wow, to say both dishes were outstanding is an understatement. This place is a must visit absolutely worth it. Delicious food, great atmosphere, and an all-around fantastic experience.
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Kimberly DaCosta
We were excited to try this place as we heard the food was good and we thought the menu had variety to our liking. The food didn’t disappoint, everything was good. We had smoked salmon, beef carpaccio, foie gras and French onion soup. We ordered the hot chocolate cake and creme brulee for dessert, they were both great.

The service however felt lacking. No warmth, no pleasantries, just take the order and drop it off. Didn’t ask how everything was, just not welcoming or engaging. We actually thought of going back even with the subpar service because the food was just that good, but we decided to try La Villa instead and that met all our needs and was truly a 5 star experience.

If youve read a few reviews on Bistrot, you’ll see others who mention the service, and if you prepare for it, and only care about the food being amazing, then definitely visit.

Overall, we would return and hope good service ends up being a bonus if they continue to serve great tasting food.
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Elisabeth Rybak
5 Stars – A Grand Case Gem

Bistrot Caraïbes is everything you hope to find when you’re searching for an authentic, welcoming dining experience in Grand Case. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was wonderfully relaxing. It’s the kind of place where you can actually unwind and enjoy your evening.

The owner was present, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive without being overbearing. It’s clear this is someone who cares deeply about their restaurant and their guests, and that attention to detail shows in every aspect of the experience.

The food was outstanding. We had both the lobster and the trigger fish, and both were cooked beautifully …fresh, flavourful, and expertly prepared. You can taste the quality in every bite.

The wait staff were polished and attentive, striking that perfect balance of being available when you need them while giving you space to enjoy your meal. True professionals who clearly take pride in what they do.

This is the kind of restaurant that makes you fall in love with Grand Case. Great food, warm hospitality, and an atmosphere that invites you to linger and savor the experience.

We left completely satisfied and already planning our return visit. If you’re looking for a delicious meal served with genuine Caribbean warmth and European expertise, Bistrot Caraïbes should be at the top of your list.

Highly recommended.
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Brian Sharp
Highly overrated. Service neglected our table of 3 all evening. Wife and I ordered lobster. They took her to pick hers and then didn’t come back to our table for me to make my pick; had to chase down the lobster guy. Waiter never asked about the side for the dish, so we had to track down another waiter for that. Table of 6 next to us went to pick their lobsters about 5 min after us and made a show of it taking lots of pics. Somehow their food can’t 10 min before ours. Our wine glasses sat empty, had to track down another waiter for another glad and we got no lol at the menu to pick a different wine.

Lobster tasted like it sat under a heat lamp for a while before we got it. Side dishes came 5 min later. Child’s chicken nuggets were forgotten. For €240 I wish I’d bought us a day on a catamaran instead.
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