Where to eat: the 16 best restaurants in Windwardside

Decent meal but nothing exceptional. Chocolate mousse is always fun to try, lots of versions.

A fancy place, but it's is very cozy. Situated just by the road, so the traffic could be a little loud now and then. The food, on the other hand, was amazing!

Great food, beautiful little place to eat. Service was a bit slow BUT the food was worth the wait. I would definitely make reservations to check this place out.

This place is amazing. I love the menu choices. The atmosphere is so pleasant. The food is just amazingly good. The flavors just burst in your mouth.. you can't help but to say, "OMG this is so good". It's nice to have choices.. if you aren't starving a wonderful soup and salad is great choice. The presentation is really beautiful. Almost to pretty to eat.

Really nice place all round. Super friendly staff, and the meals both look and taste fantastic. Priced accordingly but worth it.

We had a very nice dinner here. Maincourse and dessert. Very friendly staf. Very good food. A few days later we had dinner here again and it was still nice and very friendly.

Good! Food, service and vibe was all good. Food was delicious, waiters were friendly and attentive and the restaurant is nicely decorated and there is a very good vibe.

Nice restaurant right next to Juliana's where we stayed. While overpriced for what you get, the food is pretty good. The lobster was prepared well but the mango sorbet was freezer burned a little bit (although still delicious). The staff are extremely friendly and always treat you right but they can be a little slow at times, especially at the end of the meal when it's time to settle the bill. We ate here over 5 times and we never left disappointed. There aren't a ton of food options in the area but Tropics is definitely worth the visit.

Very surprised by this wonderful place in Windward Side. I had read good reviews so my expectations were high but they were exceeded. The service was excellent, quick and the food delicious. Starting with a bottle of wine for less than $30 and lovely ‘lobster escargot’ which is snail sized lobster bites swimming in butter sauce. The surf and turf was amazing and the steak cooked to perfection. The best thing was the lovely environment, around the hotel pool with a view overlooking the island. Top place.

Tropics Cafe is one of the best places on the island to eat. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Everything on the menu is good and they have fresh lobster🦞. The atmosphere is so peaceful with a gorgeous view. You can also swim here and you are greeted by the local dog Hermes everyday. 🐕 I recommend staying at the Orchid Cottage since it's right next to the cafe.

Excellent place that was recommended by others and definitely did not disappoint! Had dinner and breakfast there and the food was just excellent!! Service was friendly and great and prices for such a tiny island definitely acceptable! Highly recommend!

This was a wonderful returns experience! Our meal was absolute perfection. We had the mahi mahi in lemon soup sauce with plantain. Staff were also so kind. We even got free and fresh passion fruit and soursop to take home! Highly recommend for your trip to Saba!

OUTSTANDING dining experience! A MUST VISIT! Amazing entrees, drinks, service and staff! We didn’t want to leave. The Saba movie was beautifully done! Our party of 7 was very well taken care of.

Do you want deliciousness? You will not be disappointed. I had the fish fingers and hubby had the jerk chicken. The food is always good. Great flavors to treat your taste buds to. I love the scenery. Best service ever if the staff here is amazing

Went on Friday for the much talked about BBQ, was told “we never serve food” and to go elsewhere. Nobody was eating food. At 8pm there were 3 people in the place. Seems they do not have BBQ. Don’t plan to eat here.

Fun little bar with the sweetest owners and management. BBQ on Fridays is unreal, but make a reservation.

Looked like a fun place but the prominently displayed Trump license plate caused us to choose another place.

Not only is the bar stylish, they serve bbq on Fridays but you have to order ahead. It’s super tasty! Loved my time there.

My parents used to visit this place when I was about 3-4 when we lived in the island (about 17 years ago) My mum still talks about the food and how much she loved the place!

Very good place to hang out

Saba, as an island, was very hit and miss with the food. Unfortunately this place was one of the misses. Our server was not very attentive. Meal choices were so so. Food was bland and overpriced. Loved being able to sit outside, always a bonus!

We had an amazing meal here! Our server was accommodating and kind. The food was very good and, when it took a while for our order to arrive, they offered us complementary drinks. We had the focaccia bread which was delicious, the chicken burger and the hamburger. All were made well and very tasty. The atmosphere was lively on a Friday night.

Three strikes and you're out. Visiting the island we went to Hideaway for lunch. The doors were open and the sign outside said they were open but upon entering the owner informed us that they were not open. He was extremely pleasant and gave us recommendations for where else to go which was nice. Second time we attempted to visit for lunch the doors were again open and this time there were multiple signs saying they were open. This time we were told they were closed for food and only drinks were available. We had a beer and left disappointed. Tonight we knew we were well within the dinner window and tried again. This time we were told outdoor seating was closed and it would be an hour to get a table. To our annoyance there was a free table but as we were leaving we saw the employees from the other day arrive and sit at the open table. This left a bad taste in our mouths and we will not be attempting to go to Hideaway again. Thoroughly disappointed.

Lively crowd in the middle of westwardside. I didn't try the food, but saw people receiving grilled chicken with veggies on the table next to me that looked delicious and very generous!

Very good food, great service, cute little courtyard setting! Just behind Bizzy B. Good place to give a visit.

Everything was fresh, well prepared, well served. The food was delicious.Waitress super friendly. Reasonable price

Great little bar/restaurant in Windward. Good food!

Excellent dining. Great food. Loved the fresh fruit juices. Highly recommend the chicken curry

The spareribs and smoothie are quite plain and average. The waitress is really rude and unfriendly. Don't bother to waste your time and money here. There are enough alternatives.

Large variety of menu items, everything I've had has been great!

Great food, and friendly people! We had the garlic scrimp in cream saus just delicious!

Friendly service. Great variety in the menu.

Food is delicious and made with care. Very conscientious staff, and diverse menu.

So good! Curry is delicious and mild. Tasty options for vegan, vegetarian and carnivore too. Cold beers and a great selection of non alcoholic options. Perfect location near the grocery store... cause sometimes you are too tired from shopping to go home and cook. 😏 Love the casual atmosphere too.

We stopped in for the ham and cheese toastie! Gosh darn they were fresh and very tasty. Beautiful outdoor courtyard seating. Great people and great service. Large menu selection and fresh bakery and breads for sale on site too. Stop in for a bite or three!!

Bizzy B is an absolute gem! Their bakery is simply outstanding, and the service is warm and welcoming every single time. The coffee is fantastic, and just what you need to start the day. The sausage rolls are hands-down some of the best I’ve ever had, perfectly!. And if you’re a fan of sweet treats, don’t miss their "appelflap"—a delightful apple pastry that’s both crispy and deliciously satisfying. Highly recommend Bizzy B for anyone craving top-quality baked goods and great coffee. Can’t wait to visit again! 🥐☕✨

Love the bread and sandwiches they serve for lunch. Best bakery so when I travel for work I normally bring back awesome spelt bread with me to St. Maarten. In Windwardside it is the place to be, just love it.

This morning, 24.06.2024, we've got some lill and lovely breakfast @ Bizzy-B. Small, humble but great and very tasty quality over here. The staff was friendly, the Dutch talking lady was very lovely and very nice also. I recommend this Bizzy-B to yor

Latte & Cappuccino were great! (Wayyyy better than anything I found in St. Marten, and I searched) Cute little spot with a great vibe, good coffee and tasty pastries! And the prices were fair! Definitely recommend as your first stop once you arrive on the island! **Cash only**

Unique location in the center of the town, plenty of outside tables. Next to the "I ❤ Saba" sign.

There's a reason locals and visitors to the island line up before they open at 7am it's that good! If you want coffee/cappuccino and pastries it's the place to be. I highly recommend this bakery @

A local recommended this place for lunch. It was busy, but we managed to get a table on the beautiful oasis deck. Food was very good. The food did take longer than expected, but it allowed us to relax, enjoy the beautiful view, and get on island time.

A very nice and cool local place to visit when on the island. I like the atmosphere of the restaurant as well because you can sit and overlook the road and watch people and cars go by as you're eating. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I am visually impaired and the waitress helped me with the menu and getting around the place. They have a good selection of food and some local dishes as well. I got the grilled seafood plate with locally caught fish and lobster. It was a good portion of food and it was extremely flavorful. If you were on the island even for a day, it is definitely worth stopping here and having lunch or dinner.

We had a wonderful lunch here after a morning of hiking. The ginger lemonade was delicious (don’t get it if you don’t love a strong ginger flavor). Plenty of vegan options to choose from - we tried the Ital bowl and the mushroom/black bean burger. Both were excellent! I think this may be the best place for vegan food on the island. My only complaint is that they brought mayonnaise out with our burger, so be sure to specify that you don’t want mayo.

Cute little dining experience! 4 different entrees, ALL were excellent! Try the ice cream coffee too 🔥! Friendly and efficient staff! Great service too. Must stop in for a bite!

23.06.2024 (1135am) The weather was great, the music wasn't that bad, the coffee was good the food was super delicious. I Recommend The Hungry Man Breakfast @ Island Flavor - Dutch Caribbean / The Bottom #Lovelyness #Sweetness #OneLove

Great food and ambiance while dine at Island Flavor. Friendly staff and decent prices, however the wait for your food can be a bit tiresome but all in all Great place to eat and dine.

A true Caribbean experience of food prepared with fresh ingredients and lots of love. Peaceful- charming- excellent food- tranquility- ice cold beers and powerful Chardonnay… an Island treasure to preserve

One of my favorite places to eat. Such great food. The chef always comes up with these unique dishes that are so delicious. Definitely give this places a visit. Your tummy will thank you!! Enjoy

I went in on a Sunday evening! The food was delicious and staff was great! Even offered me a blanket in case I got cold. Definitely stop here during your stay on the island.

Not a great experience. Apparently on Mondays they do a "blue plate special" which apparently means there is only one dish on the menu. We made the mistake of going on a Monday as the singular dish was sausage, kale and mashed potatoes with gravy. The sausage was both flavorless and disgusting at the same time, the gravy was extremely salty and the kale mashed potatoes was horrendous. The best part of the meal was that it was only $15 so it didn't break the bank when we went to another restaurant for a second, better, meal. I was thoroughly disappointed as I read great things about this place. I hope they just had a bad night but I won't return to find out.

Wowweee. We went on Taco Thursday night, and they were some of the best tacos I've ever had. Great service too. Limited on drinks though. Love the ambiance. Definitely worth a try.

Great tapas and the most reasonably priced meal on Saba. Had the chef’s selection of 4 tapas and added the avocado. They were all great. Had a cheesecake desert that was boring and we wouldn’t bother with desert again. Service was good, would recommend reservations. Good wine selection.

They have changeing menu's i was there at tacothursday. Nice surprizing tacos specialy the one with fried plantain and black bean. The dessert was also a nice fried taco.

Amazing meal. Exceptional service. Wonderful ambiance. Stunning wine room and selection. One of the best bistros in North America let alone the Caribbean.

Great place to get a beer and some delicious snacks while enjoying the sunset at the harbor

Decent restaurant. All was OK. Nothing really stood out, apart from the size of their pizza's. The large one is big. The 15% included tip is also a bit steep. Service was ok, not arguing that, but I still I like having the option to tip as I find the service.

Food was good. Outdoor dining was good but I didn’t enjoy the exhaust smell while eating. Service was good and efficient.

Long Haul's is the perfect place to go post dive or post exam. The atmosphere is friendly, the owner is awesome. It feels like an old school corner pub, but with a nicer indoor asthetic. Go for a game of cards against humanity and stay until last call.

The Long Haul Grill is one of the restaurants on the main street in Windwardside, Saba. The food is excellent and the service is quick and friendly. My wife and I ate there twice during our stay. The second time, we had a pizza, which was delicious, and we recommend it. You can eat either indoors or on their outdoor patio. The only drawback is that the vehicles going by on the road can make it seem noisy.

Great American food. Burgers, Fries, Pizza, Nachos, Mozzarella Sticks. They have Caribbean twists on some the dishes, of course. Good drinks. Great service.

Very good. Pizza is what we ordered.

The restaurant has the welcoming, friendly atmosphere that makes you feel like it's your local pub. Very relaxed and lovely staff. The pizzas are very good as is all the rest of the food available on offer. Prices are reasonable too.

We loved it! Went for the Sea food party which was fantastic and made reservations that same evening for the Sunday Brunch again also fantastic. The garden terrace is like an oases. We hope the restaurant will continue so we can come back and the Eco Lodge cottages will reopen too like the old times ;)

It’s hard to imagine how great this place is … and how it requires a hike through the jungle to find. We loved it! Note: only open on weekends.

We enjoyed a lovely brunch here after our hike on the mountain. Friendly staff, nice place and delicious and freshly made food. We really loved the omelet sliders and the eggs Benedict. It's great that they have a small menu (only 6 items). Would definitely recommend it.

Food was fantastic, from portions to presentation and selection. The atmosphere set partially in the jungle/nature really makes it a special place.

What a fabulous atmosphere right in the cloud forest of Saba. It is really quite amazing that they are able to offer all they do in this more remote location. You have image having a 5 star meal right in the middle of a forest. At some point you realize that everything you are enjoying was carried in for this purpose and then you become so grateful for all the hard work that goes into putting on each wonderful meal. We will be back to Redez-Vous at Eco Lodge.

Was here for dinner, and it was a fantastic experience. The food was delicious, well plated, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was very special. Definitely an experience and worth a stop.

Just had an excellent brunch at Rendezvous, with the team of Wes, Harry and Brian. Eggs Benedict with salmon was outstanding, as were the Omelet Sliders. Tasty, spicey Bloody Marys first. All on the patio under big umbrellas, surrounded by Saba’s tropical rain forest. A beautiful, sunny environment. Great experience. Karen and Bob 18 December 2022

Restaurant is very clean, very friendly, but plain with few attempts at decorating. However it's not needed. Once you try the food you will come back. We had the taco pizza and a smash burger. Both were unique but we wanted to try something unusual as we were hungry but didn't want to ruin dinner in a few hours. We assumed it'd be a few bites and be like ok that was different. We were wrong. We are until we popped, and yes it was different but in such a good way. Focaccia bread for the burger, and I believe for the pizza crust. Wow is all I can say. The one downside about them was they were closing 1 hour after we left for the next week and we wouldn't be able to get more.

Was great. Fast service and the staff was really friendly. Must try when on Saba.

Excellent Pizza and the smash burger is amazing

Loved this place for the delicious pizza and wings and selection of local beer but the service is what makes it special! A must stop when in Saba! Great food, people, and vibes!

A wonderful restaurant to enjoy a great meal or just grab a drink, with friendly service!

First time at this Pizza restaurant and i can say,the pizza was very very good.

Excellent pizza and try the locally brewed beers.

Stayed at the hotel, which is great. However the restaurant is a separate business not run by the hotel and their food is not up to the hotel's standard. We went for breakfast. Toast was cold. Bacon was turkey bacon. No side of breakfast potatoes although it is on the menu. Ham was luncheon meat. Over-hard eggs that were ordered came out cold and completely runny yolks. Kitchen microwaved it when told it was cold. Server made good coffee. We tipped her for that. Breakfast best ordered in town. Too bad about the food because the restaurant, like the rest of the hotel, is clean and cute otherwise.

This place apparently doesn't want any business. It took effort to even figure out when they're open. Just Saturdays and Sundays for breakfast and lunch. (Do not trust Google.) As it's outside the main part of Windward side, it involves a bit of commitment to hike over there. Got there within posted hours and it was closed. Walked by several people in office and at bar without a greeting. Absolutely no explanation given let alone apology. Nice views along the way and back. But the restaurant itself is dark and doesn't take advantage of the views at the Arawak Hotel (where it is located but apparently run separately).

Participated in a group meal with 3 choices. The chicken was very tasty.

(Translated by Google) Well very disappointed. This is also kind of the hotel's restaurant. But that hotel is far from full. I went for the restaurant and if you look at the various photos and reviews, it has a Chinese oriented cuisine. Arrived was the only guest. Really wanted the pork stew. Unfortunately it was gone. The menu was also minimized compared to what I had seen before. Then I had the ribs, which were okay. I had the spring roll beforehand, got 5 pieces. By the way, I got everything at once. But I didn't like it at all. And I left it. This was all very disappointing. So unfortunately fitvis is not recommended. (Original) Nou zwaar teleurgesteld. Dit is ook een beetje het restaurant van het hotel. Maar dat hotel zit lang niet vol. Ik ging voor het restaurant en als je de diverse foto en recensies leeftijd een Chinees georiënteerde keuken. Kwam aan was de enige gast. Wilde graag de stoofpot van varkensvlees. Die was helaas op. De menukaart kaart was ook geminimaliseerd tov wat ik vooraf had gezien. Toen maar de ribs genomen die waren oké. Vooraf had ik de loempia, kreeg 5 stuks. Kreeg Overigens alles tegelijk. Maar die vond ik absoluut niet lekker. En heb het laten staan. Dit was allemaal erg teleurstellend. Dus helaas fitvis geen aanrader.

Awesome view and location. Personnel is super nice. Accomodation is very outdated and in bad shape with electrical fixtures having exposed live wires coming out or electrical bulbs hanging from the ceiling. The bed is small and the doors even closed have at least half of an inch between them and the door frame. Windows are the same.The fan is barely blowing any air even on high speed.

no air conditioning as advertised. no cable tv as advertised. water was hot. nice scenery. a bit expensive for what you get. restaurant wasn’t terrible, but pricey. non smoking rooms smelled like smoke and hostess was smoking during check in. couldn’t wait to get back to America.

They really need to do an all around upkeep of the property. Garden's would be beautiful IF they wouldn't be full of weeds. Pool was dirty. TV DIDN'T work. Barbara (one of the owners) very rude, I was pointing something out to my daughter and slightly turned, Barbara walked into my pointed finger hand and she accused me of getting physical with her...she shouldn't drink with the customers!

Tv didn't work,nothing for kids/ teens to do. Pool was filthy. Old furniture. Bathroom was disgusting. The worker was super rude (barbra) tried to accuse my mum of trying to hit her when my mum was pointing somthing out to me. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Oh also the wifi sucked.

Nice little hotel, associated dive center is excellent. Hotel staff is friendly and very helpfull in arranging dinner reservations and dive trips. Rooms could use some improvement, are a little worn down. Both brigadoon and eden are great restaurants and only a 3 min walk.

(Restuarant Only) Food is okay. This place really serves best as a bar. Great karaoke and good drinks.

Nice old hotel. Very charming. Clean rooms. Outdated, but patina adds to the charm. Historic architecture.

I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Saba. The inn features a cozy communal area with comfortable couches and chairs, desks, tables, an outdoor patio with a swimming pool, and even a pool/billiards room. The bedrooms are comfortable and feature a dresser, AC, ceiling fan, and a very comfy bed. There are a couple shared bathrooms that have showers with relatively consistent hot water and good water pressure. It has pretty fast 10 Mbps download speed Wifi that works strongest in the dining room, but still mostly reaches the bedroom - I was able to work remotely without issues. It's in a perfect location, a short walk downhill to The Bottom and very peaceful. Last but not least, the food served for breakfast, lunch and dinner is all outstanding. Also - Carmen and Will might be the two nicest people you'll ever meet! Carmen even picked me up to and from the ferry terminal, free of charge. I really love Saba and this inn, and hope to return to both one day.

We actually didn't stay or eat at their restaurant....which is part of why they were so great. I brought my son on a dive trip to Saba, and his 24th birthday was during the trip. He read up on everything about the island before we even packed. He kept seeing people talk about the delicious curried goat, and oxtail. How they were unique recipes on the island and was a must try. We arrived to Saba and found NO ONE still sold goat and oxtail but people kept telling us about lollipops as having it. We were planning on going for lunch with 16 friends to let him eat until he popped. Well the cab driver was less than helpful (to multiple groups and the hotel) so after calling ahead and setting it up we couldn't make get there. While I was sitting there feeling bad that I couldn't get my son his birthday lunch they offered to deliver 16 plates of food to us. Wow. The curry chicken had some of the best flavor I've ever had, the oxtail was wonderful, and the goat.....my mouth is still watering.. we had several people that had never eaten goat or oxtail and they were hooked. Not only was the food amazing, the service incredible, but they gave us so much food we couldn't eat it all and were able to share it with the staff at our hotel, which they were very excited for. Lollipops thanks for filling out bellies, and making my son's birthday very special. We did drive by and the place looked wonderful, and the view was spectacular.

I went for lunch I got the special dish of Saba wish is 🐐 meat with french home made 🍟. Food was tasty , you feel like you home here . Owner are very Nice husband and wife in the kitchen . Must visite when you in Saba . As a pool if you want to relax and pool table if you want to play.

Lollipops is a fun, quiet place to enjoy a drink at the bar. The staff are super friendly and the drinks are cold. I got to enjoy a nice, cold soda while looking at the wonderful view.

Only on Saba will a taxi driver pick you up hitchhiking free of charge!! Of course I didn't realize I was riding in a taxi until she was driving away! But Miss Lollipop gave us great directions for a loop hike of Mt Scenery, and we stopped in for dinner afterward. The food was absolutely perfect, made with love, I had the Dutch traditional Kapsalon which I'd never tried (kind of like poutine- French fries, cheese, with meat and salad) and Dad had the red snapper special. All the food was to die for and the sides were perfect too. Love the quiet atmosphere here, we sat on the porch with the sunset. I highly recommend paying this spot a visit!!

It was winter 1999, and after trans versing the Atlantic from Norfolk VA to the BVI, off we went to sail down island. Saba was an early stop and turned out to be our favorite island in the Caribbean. Lollipop's restaurant was a highlight, as the owner, "Lollipop", after serving us dinner, sat and talked; her husband was the dishwasher in back. They had five children, she said, the earliest when she was fourteen. Her Mom had said , "I thought you were just playing together" when Lollipop turned up pregnant, and Lollipop said, "Well, we were?" We loved the Caribbean, the weather, the food, the people, the style, and especially Lollipop! Is she still there?

They catered an excellent kids party for us. Kid friendly pool. Also great local food for lunch every day.

This cafe is amazing, the food is so fresh and we'll done, and a very unique variety of drinks and coffees, is totally recommend. The areas are comfortable and clean. Everyday they have a special dish.

Although the food is fantastic, the attitude that comes with it can use some work. A few times my peers and I have asked for alterations and every time they refuse to do so. Some of their best food is served for breakfast but not for lunch. Overall a mid experience. This place would be a 5/5 with a single all day menu and the fundamental restaurant etiquette to alter your dishes.

This is THE place for a quick breakfast or lunch on Saba. During our 2 week stay, we visiting several times and always had a great experience. The food quality is excellent, service was fast and the owner was one of the most friendly and helpful individuals we met on the island. Highly recommended!

Love the sausage-egg breakfast muffin sandwich, a real upscale version of the famous US one. It's always my favorite when I have to kill some time in The Bottom waiting for a service or for someone to get back to their office from their long break.

Expensive salad for what you actually get. Very nice hot chocolate and espresso, BUT unpleasantly surprised by the amount of single use cups, cutlery, plates etc. are used, even for ‘To stay’ . Noticed glass in their NON recyclable bin. Where local restaurants seem to serve more decent food / value for money plus seem to be much more eco friendly: proper plates, cutlery and wash it up. This cafe simply dumps everything away. For me not in eco line what Saba promotes. Rather go to local place where local people earn their income.

Went in for lunch, we were the only customers, I quickly ordered a falafel wrap my girlfriend was taking her time to read the menu. Before she could finish reading she got asked twice "are you going to order something to eat?" While putting 0 effort to hide his very annoyed face. We both thought it was bit off to be so pressuring. My gf ended up not ordering anything because of it. Anyways, I got my food and I walked to the hot sauce table and picked up a bottle. The same guy tells me I need to bring it back .. ofcourse. He didn't specify I needed to put sauce on my food and walk back immediately: 45 seconds later he came to my table to get the bottle back (remember we were the only ones there), and while doing so said "if you don't bring the hot sauce back it ends up on the street", what the hell that meant we don't know. Just rudeness/hostility for no reason really, the food was 5/5 but the experience left a bad taste in our mouth, so we decided not to go back our entire stay. Felt bed not leaving a tip for the lady working the kitchen, she wasn't having fun at work. The guy really needs hugs, he vibe is more of a manhatten/rat-race nature and definitely not the laid back vibe we enjoyed on Saba.

Awsome, tasteful wraps, wonderful pastries. Excellent lattes. Just one small downside, even when dining in served in single use takeaway plastic cups.