The Dutch side isn't nearly as Dutch as the French side is French. Save money for expensive dinners by stocking your fridge with cheap rum and fruity mixers, lunch food and snacks that will allow you to eat on your Le Petit Hotel terrace. Where to eat Summer is off season on the French West Indies island of St. Martin. It's especially sleepy in Grand Case, so making reservations isn't necessary. Just walk up and grab a table.
Prices are moderate to expensive.
Dress is casual. Complimentary red raspberry rum after dinner was a tasty touch. They make more than a dozen scrumptious salads. We kicked ourselves for not buying a bottle of their rum, but it didn't seem to go with our extra-large breakfast crepes. Servers were natural charmers and deserved their extra tip.