Grand Case, the island's dining capital
A two-kilometer beachfront strip on the French side with more than 40 restaurants, from candlelit French dining to smoky lolos grilling ribs and fresh fish. Here is how to eat, swim and party in Grand Case, and get home safely.
Grand Case at a glance
One street, forty-plus kitchens
Grand Case is a small fishing village on the French side's north-west coast. Its main boulevard runs right along the beach, lined with restaurants, lolos and bars.
- Where
- North-west coast of the French side, a short drive from Marigot
- From SXM airport
- About 30 minutes, depending on traffic
- Known for
- French restaurants, lolos and a calm beach
- Money
- Prices in euros; US dollars and cards widely accepted
- Street festival
- Les Mardis de Grand Case, Tuesday evenings early in the year, 6–10 PM
- Airport
- Grand Case L'Espérance (SFG) handles small regional flights
- Getting there with Sunita
- Our 24/7 taxi drives you to dinner and picks you up after, at any hour. Grand Case is also on the sample route of the Best of St. Martin private tour: ask your driver where to eat that day.
Where to eat
Lolos, bistros and fine dining
The lolos
Open-air barbecue stands serving ribs, chicken, lobster and fresh fish with island sides. Casual, generous, local and easy on the budget.
French restaurants
The beach side of the boulevard is lined with French and Creole restaurants, many with terraces overlooking the water. In high season, book dinner a few days ahead, especially on weekends.
Beach bars and lunch
Grab lunch at a beach bar, rent a lounger and swim between courses. Grand Case is a lovely afternoon stop before dinner on the same street.
Les Mardis de Grand Case
Tuesday nights in the street
Early in the year, Grand Case's main street turns into a party on Tuesday evenings for Les Mardis de Grand Case (Grand Case Tuesdays): music, parades, craft stalls and street food from 6 to 10 PM.
The dates change every year, so check before you plan around it. In 2026 it ran for six Tuesdays, from 24 February to the end of March.
- Arrive early. Parking fills up fast, and the restaurants get busy before the parades start.
- Book your ride both ways. Taxis are in demand at 10 PM. Book our 24/7 taxi in advance and we'll be waiting.
- Bring cash. Small bills in euros or US dollars make the street-food stalls easier.
Daytime in Grand Case
Swim first, eat later
Grand Case Beach
A calm, curving bay right below the restaurants, good for an easy swim before dinner on the boulevard.
Creole Rock
The rocky islet off Grand Case is part of Saint-Martin's nature reserve and a popular snorkeling trip with local boat operators.
Friar's Bay & Pic Paradis
Friar's Bay is a relaxed beach between Grand Case and Marigot. Inland, Pic Paradis is the island's highest point, with trails and treetop courses at Loterie Farm.
More beachesGrand Case questions
Quick answers before you go
What is Grand Case known for?
Food. Grand Case is called the dining capital of St. Martin: its two-kilometer beachfront strip has more than 40 restaurants, from fine French dining to lolos, the open-air barbecue stands serving ribs, chicken and fresh fish.
What is a lolo?
A lolo is a casual, open-air barbecue stand. In Grand Case the lolos grill ribs, chicken, lobster and fresh fish and serve them with island sides.
When is Les Mardis de Grand Case?
On Tuesday evenings early in the year, from 6 to 10 PM, with music, parades, craft stalls and street food. Dates change every year; in 2026 it ran for six Tuesdays from 24 February. Check the dates before you plan around it.
How do I get to Grand Case for dinner?
Book a taxi there and back. Sunita Tours runs a 24/7 taxi on both sides of the island, agrees the fare before driving and picks you up after dinner at any hour. From SXM airport it takes about 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Is Grand Case beach good for swimming?
Yes. Grand Case Beach is a calm, curving bay right below the restaurants, ideal for a swim before dinner.
Can I visit Grand Case on a Sunita tour?
Yes. Grand Case is on the sample route of the Best of St. Martin private tour, $450 for 1 to 4 passengers, and your driver-guide can recommend where to eat that day.
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