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Sea-bass Ceviche - Palapa Grill, Simpson Bay, Saint Martin

Palapa Grill

4.3
4.3
325 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
PALAPA GRILL & LOUNGE
“An Alice down the rabbit hole experience”
Travelers Award 2024 and Worldclass™ Bar

Awaken your senses in this -one of a kind- restaurant. Experience casual fine dining in a unique hidden oasis.

Palapa is an extraordinary experience from the moment you step inside. Famed for its eclectic chic decor with lush vegetation and tropical pools, it is the perfect backdrop to awaken your senses. Our Chef and his team offer French-Caribbean influenced dishes with mouthwatering prime-cut steaks, fresh local seafood, a great selection of starters and worldclass sushi and signature cocktails.

Palapa’s lounge offers signature Worldclass™ Cocktails, delectable sushi & tapas and turns into one of the most fashionable and sexy hotspots with a host of international DJ’s on weekends.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (721) 559-1901
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Catering
    no catering at present
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect Venue for Private dining, Weddings, Product launches and Corporate Events.
  • Area
    Simpson Bay
  • Cross Street
    Airport Road
  • Parking details
    Street parking is also available
  • Public transit
    Public busses, taxis
  • Entertainment
    Live shows on weekends!
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 325 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sint Maarten

    Best Food

  • Sint Maarten

    Best Ambience

  • Sint Maarten

    Good for groups

  • Sint Maarten

    Healthy

  • Sint Maarten

    Hot spot

  • Sint Maarten

    Great for fine wines

  • Sint Maarten

    Romantic

  • Sint Maarten

    Good for special occasions

  • Sint Maarten

    Lively

  • Sint Maarten

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palapa Grill offers a "beautiful garden atmosphere" with "amazing food" and "super friendly staff." Enjoy "delicious cocktails" amidst "stunning decor" and "spectacular ambiance." Known for its "exceptional service," the restaurant is a "must-try" on the island, perfect for celebrations or a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for a visit!

325 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed the vibe, the service was excellent, they were very quick and the vibes were spectacular. I would definitely recommend this place.

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  2. Jelena VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, highly recommend !!! Amazing food and service and the ambiance was very special .

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  3. Shelly (Nichelle)

    Atlantic City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and ambience was everything! I thought they had calamari that would’ve been nice but that’s fine I enjoyed another appetizer!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service and great ambiance. Waiter and chef went off the board to deliver a wonderful old entree that had gone off the menu.

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  5. Sahsha

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service and the tenderloin was amazing.

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  6. Stephen

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    ICocktails were skimpy-at best. Service was good but had language issues

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  7. Amanda VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing culinary experience! So delicious our go to every visit!

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  8. Lola

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is definitely a hidden gem and dinner was amazing..

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  9. Leslie VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous garden oasis in a busy strip along road near the airport. Excellent meal, creative menu, fresh fish and meats. Cocktails were terrific.

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  10. Tianna

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & birthday cake celebration. Server was great

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FAQs

Palapa Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (721) 559-1901.

Palapa Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 325 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Palapa Grill

Airport Road #28, Simpson Bay, Saint Martin 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Airport Road
  • Area
    Simpson Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is also available
  • Public transit
    Public busses, taxis
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live shows on weekends!
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (721) 559-1901
  • Catering
    no catering at present
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect Venue for Private dining, Weddings, Product launches and Corporate Events.
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