Calmos Cafe
Grand-Case, Saint Martin
With all the high-end dining options on the island, it's easy to overlook local gems like the Calmos Cafe. This beachside spot serves up Caribbean dishes with a French influence, including tapas-style small plates, salads, BBQ, fish (of course), and tasty desserts. Also notable is the selection of wines, beer, and cocktails, many of the latter made with rooftop rums — imported rums mixed with various savory ingredients and left to infuse on the tin roof for weeks at a time. No matter what you order, one thing remains consistent — the relaxing views of the sea from the back patio.
Photos: C.J. Peters, Nikki
