Restaurant Scams in Sint Maarten / St. Martin, Sint Maarten / St. Martin
Inflated bills, hidden charges, tourist menus, and food service tricks. Below are the restaurant scams scams reported in Sint Maarten / St. Martin — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Willemstad, San José, and Havana.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Restaurant Scams Scams
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How it works
Grand Case on the French side is lined with upscale lolos (BBQ shacks) and gourmet restaurants. Some establishments present laminated menus with one price and charge significantly more on the bill, exploiting the casual open-air atmosphere where tourists rarely scrutinize tabs closely after a long beach day.
How it works
Maho Beach is world-famous for planes landing inches overhead, and bars and restaurants in the area charge mandatory drink minimums ($15–$25) for any beachfront spot, even for brief stops. Some operators rope off sections of public beach and charge access fees, which is illegal but loosely enforced.
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10 total warnings across all categories