St. Martin

Rainbow's beachfront deck with a front-row seat (or lounge chair) on Grand Case beach is a good bet for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. — Fodor's

Dinner here is favored for the ravishing cuisine, romantic ambience, and, most of all, the marvelously friendly owners. — Fodor's

Meals begin dramatically with mini tasting menus (the "taste of tuna," say, includes sashimi- and sushi-grade tuna). — Frommer's

If the Great Bay Marina had a house restaurant, this 35-year-old seafaring spot would be it. It's a great place to chill out over a cold brew and pub fare after a day of sailing or snorkeling. — Frommer's

This bustling bistro at the Marina Port La Royale is busy all day long, thanks to a varied menu, (relatively) reasonable prices, and friendly staff. — Fodor's

For those looking for an authentic, homemade island meal, it's hard to do better than this. — Frommer's

Though lunch in the garden is charmant, dinner is the real draw, with tables about as packed as sunday brunch at Pastis. We warned you, book ahead. — BlackBook

In the center of Philipsburg, the Holland House Beach Hotel's newly built open-air lounge is hands-down the island's most stylish spot for a piña colada at sunset. — Travel + Leisure

A local favorite, this relaxed beachside joint is a great place to while away the afternoon over a few beers and some excellent American pub food. — Lonely Planet