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Sunset Beach Bar & Grill

3.7 (130 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Bars

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Wonderful cocktails

This is a must do when in Anguilla. Gorgeous location on Rendezous Bay. Best barbecue and cocktails at a reasonable price.

BBQ chicken plate , rice and beans, and French fries
Karla M.

Grab a bucket of beers or table from here and watch the planes roll in!! This is a large outdoor restaurant adjacent to runway. Staying in the hotel next door just minutes away, walking. I got the island combo plate with bbq chicken, rice, and French fries. I recommend the rice(has black beans too!) We also got nachos, shrimp po boy, and fish sandwich's. Service was as expected and super friendly. Visit this lively beach deck!

Jesse P.

Really a cool spot. If you come around noon when all of the bigger planes are landing they want you to purchase lunch if sitting in the prime spots. Wasn't a big deal for us as we planned to eat. Right on the beach and the closest spot to the runway made it an unforgettable experience for all of us. There was one big cruise ship in town so it was a bit busy but not crazy. We had a bunch of people including kids and it was still fine. We drank and ate while the kids swam and played on the beach. It was perfect! Food was average but it didn't matter. Come for the experience and you won't regret it. Enjoy!

Brooke R.

Here's the deal with this very popular place. If you sit along the railing near the ocean you have to order food by 10am or you have to move. We ordered a drink and left because we weren't hungry. The lady helping us seems really annoyed that bus loads of people were dropped off at a very popular place.

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Service and view were good. Drinks were good too. Nachos were good. The taste was great - the beans were really good - but not layered enough so the bottom chips were topping-less. It's a solid beach bar with great views.

St. Maarten sunset here at Sunset Grill.
Seth A.

Sunset Beach Bar & Grill sits right beside Maho Beach in St. Maarten for all visitors and tourists to catch world famous arrivals into SXM - Princess Juliana Airport. Sunset Grill is the "place to be". Alright so, during the daytime, the Maho Beach waters may be too colorful and there could be too much action going on to worry about sitting down for a meal here at Sunset Grill because...you can certainly get much better views of the planes standing on the beach shores. But, I stopped in during dinner time to soak up the open aired surroundings while sipping on Pina Colada's and catching early evening flight arrivals. It was all worth it! What's really great about Sunset Beach Bar & Grill is that they offer plenty of wide open views for admiring St. Maarten's sun fade below the horizon with witnessing some end of day propeller planes race over Maho Beach. In total, it's an amazing setting. I think that's what the real reward is. If you're visiting St. Maarten, I'd suggest using one night to come here. It helps put into perspective how beautiful St. Maarten is and how (in the moment) lucky I felt to be enjoying it all. For mid April, it wasn't busy which allowed me to grab a high top table overlooking the beach. But interestingly, Monday - Thursday they close at 7pm, and Friday - Sunday at 8pm. But then again, sunset was at 6:30pm and that's what makes this place special. Some extra notes... - They have a surfboard next to the bar area showcasing arrival times from all the big airlines. Lol, I took a picture with it, but really in this day and age, I had the arrival schedule on my phone to look at. Still, it's a playful part of the ambiance. Also cool was having one of these distances signs to other destinations around the world from here in St. Maarten. For instance...Paris was 4145 miles away. New York was 1693 miles and Buenos Aires was 3650 miles away. - The food type was all American like burgers, sandwiches, barbecue and pizza. Prices were great for being such a tourist hotspot. My Pina Coladas were $9 each and other menu items ranged from $15 - $20, which is probably as cheap as you'll find in St. Maarten. - The atmosphere had a tropical island setting (lol, as you'd anticipate). When plane spotting or driving past Maho Beach, Sunset Grill colorfully stands out and tempts you to walk inside. - And the good thing about showing up for drinks and dinner is that if you're staying in St. Maarten, you avoid those dreaded cruise ship passengers who must return to their sailings by the end of the day, and so the crowds really dissipate. Overall, Sunset Grill has a wonderful Caribbean vibe. It goes hand in hand with the happenings at Maho Beach. If you're visiting St. Maarten for the first time, I'd consider at least coming here to enjoy a cocktail and or dinner and relax in front of a colorful St. Maarten sunset.

Stephanie L.

We had the coconut shrimp and a pizza. Both were really good good. We had two drinks, both were so strong (not complaining); the pain killer was one of them. Service is very casual. It's a very laid back spot with a fantastic view of the water and planes.

Kamila K.

Sunset Beach Bar in Sint Maarten is famous for its incredible beachfront views, thrilling proximity to the airport runway, and its relaxed island atmosphere. It's the perfect spot for casual dining and drinks while watching planes land just a few feet overhead. We stopped in for breakfast and to plane watch, the food was tasty and decent for the setting, but nothing particularly stood out as exceptional. The ambiance is what makes Sunset Beach Bar such a popular destination. It's an open-air bar right on Maho Beach, giving you a front-row seat to the stunning Caribbean sunset and, of course, the famous plane landings. The vibe is laid-back and fun, with a mix of locals and tourists enjoying the island. Parking is paid for ($5) but the bar will stamp your ticket for you and it'll be free if you're a customer.

Leona K.

Must see when in SXM! This is THE spot to grab a drink and then watch the planes come in! I'd say the food is regular bar food. It most about the location though! They have screens up where you can track when the next plane is coming.

SXM beer
Patrick D.

Came by here to watch the jets land and take off with drinks and appetizers. This was very entertaining seeing the bigger commercial jets take off and watching the bodies fly across the beach. Their wings weren't too hot but tasty. The beers were very cold and the frosty cocktail lacked alcohol. Service was slow but the place was packed. I gave an extra star for the entertainment.

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Food wasn't good nor the drinks. Only went bc we saw the planes coming in, free WiFi and they validate parking.

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Mahi sandwich was delicious and the Angry tacos hit the spot. The view of incoming planes is spectacular!

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