dining & bars
Choose from an array of restaurants: La Fontana featuring Italian specialties; Ocean Terrace for fresh buffet service; The Palms Beach Grill, Restaurant + Bar oceanfront venue for Caribbean specialties by lunch and transforming into Cantina Paradiso, a dining venue featuring Mexican cuisine by evening; The Village Tavern highlighting pub-style food and entertainment at the heart of Maho Village and Jing’s Kitchen offering Asian fare cuisine. An array of bars are also included at the resort including the popular Oasis Pool Swim Up Bar.
Throughout the day, guests can grab snacks, pastries, tea and java-to-go at Maho Café or deliciously handcrafted slices at Pizzeria Napoli to satisfy mid-day and late-night cravings. The Village Tavern is also available for late-night bites.
RESTAURANTS, PIZZERIA & CAFÉ
Ocean Terrace Restaurant
Ocean Terrace offers a wide variety of buffet items for breakfast, lunch and dinner including hot and cold dishes, soups, fresh fruits and salads, a made-to-order omelet and pasta station as well as culinary theme nights throughout the week.
Dine al fresco on the large outdoor terrace or inside the air-conditioned restaurant.
Dress Code: Resort Casual
The Palms Beach Grill by day / Cantina Paradiso by night
Experience the best of two worlds at The Palms Beach Grill, Restaurant + Bar. Join us for an oceanfront lunch featuring Caribbean grill specialties, then indulge in a refined evening at Cantina Paradiso, our Mexican dining venue. Delight in meticulously prepared, authentic Mexican dishes that will tantalize your palate and elevate your dining experience by the sea.
Dress Code: Resort Casual
La Fontana Restaurant
Located on via Maho, just after Pizzeria Napoli, at the heart of the lively piazza near the famous gazebo that overlooks Maho Bay,
La Fontana is a popular meeting point to enjoy refreshments such as soft drinks, frozen drinks and international cocktails or to enjoy sunset while sipping on an aperitivo before dinner.
Dress Code: Resort Elegant
Jing’s Kitchen
Located upstairs in Maho Village, Jing’s Kitchen serves Asian fare in a contemporary chic yet vibrant environment.
The atmosphere blends elaborate hand-painted murals decorating the walls with understated elegance that sets the tone for a casual chic vibe.
Dress Code: Resort Casual
The Village Tavern
Savor satisfying à la carte pub fare in a relaxed, casual setting. Enjoy late-night snacks that hit the spot. Watch your favorite sports on high-definition TVs. Join in the fun with live entertainment and karaoke nights.
Located upstairs of the Maho Village promenade, opposite of Casino Royale.
Dress Code: Resort Casual
Pizzeria Napoli
Offers handcrafted, made-to-order pizza slices hot from a traditional pizza oven served with fresh ingredients.
Napoli is located on via Maho next to Ocean Terrace and serves throughout the day satisfying even those mid-day and evening on-the-go cravings.
Maho Café
This charming and convenient all-day Maho Café located in the lobby offers an array of morning and afternoon pick-me-ups including herbal teas, coffees, fresh pastries, and snacks including hot and cold sandwiches.
Dress Codes
What is Resort Casual?
Ladies Dress, skirt, dress shorts and top or pantsuit
Gentlemen Shirts, jeans or dress shorts
What is Resort Elegant?
Ladies Dress, skirt and top, or pantsuit
Gentlemen Collared shirts, dress shorts, long pants
Group Dining Policies
- Reservations are not necessary in any of our restaurants for individuals or parties up to 6 persons.
- We understand that guests here for special occasions want to be able to dine together. To provide the best service and ensure an enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests, we will accept a limited number of reservations only for tables of 8 persons.
- By limiting group sizes, we allow all guests to enjoy our restaurant without excessive waiting times or overcrowding.
- You may make your reservations with the guest services desk in the lobby or via guestservices@mahobeach.com
Groups of maximum 8 people
- At La Fontana, a maximum of TWO (2) parties with a maximum of EIGHT (8) people can be booked each night.
- At all other a-la-carte restaurants only one such party with a maximum of EIGHT (8) can be booked each night.
- All groups must be at the restaurant at least 2 hours before closing time.
- Bookings are made on a first-come-first-served basis.
Groups of 9 to 20 people
- Groups of 9 to 20 require a private set up with dedicated servers and a set menu with a required fee of $20 per person.
- Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance and menu choices must be submitted 24 hours in advance.
- Only one such party can be booked each night, per outlet, and they must be at the restaurant prior to 6:15pm.
- Bookings are made on a first-come-first-served basis.
Groups of 21-29 people
- Groups of 21 to 30 can only dine together at the Ocean Terrace Buffet Restaurant, on three separate tables.
- Reservations are required 48 hours in advance.
- Only one such party can be booked each night, and they must be at the restaurant prior to 6:15pm.
- Bookings are made on a first-come-first-served basis.
Groups of 30+ people
- Groups of more than 30 require a private function in a private area
- Please contact sales@sonestastmaarten.com for options
Bars & Lounges
Oasis Swim-Up Bar
At the resort end of Sonesta Maho Beach Resort’s large signature swimming pool, Oasis, visit the swim-up bar and listen to live entertainment. For-all-ages, the Oasis Bar also features Teeny Tiki, a dedicated service area just for kids to grab their favorite refreshments and get back to having fun under the sun or on the slides.
The Palms Beach Grill, Restaurant + Bar
This ocean front favorite in Palms Grill and adjacent to the beach and Waterfront Stage serves a collection of Caribbean cocktails, beers, wines and soft drinks during lunch, dinner and beach time.
La Fontana Bar
The Village Tavern
