Simpson Bay · Sint Maarten
The bar by the bridge.
That's what locals and regulars call the SMYC Bar & Restaurant: the place for a drink and a bite while the yachts sail in and out of the lagoon. Open to everyone, 7 am to midnight.
Breakfast · Lunch · Happy Hour · Dinner · Live music · Bridge views
Bridge times
Grab a table before the bridge lifts.
Love watching mega-yachts (and boats of all sizes) come and go? You can't get closer than our lower deck. Here's when to show up.
Next opening · island time8:30 amMorning
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| 2:00 pm | Afternoon | |
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| 5:00 pm | Afternoon |
Menus
From Bloody Marys to dockside dinners.
Start the day with our signature Bloody Mary, escape the midday heat with a long lunch, catch the Happy Hour specials, or settle in for dinner by the water.
House favourites
Our Famous Bloody Mary$10"Probably the best on the island!" Make it Ultimate with Ketel One and three chilled shrimp.Breakfast menu
Eggs Benedict$15Two poached eggs, Canadian bacon, hollandaise and home fries.Breakfast menu
Coconut Shrimp$16Deep-fried shrimp in coconut with sweet chili sauce. Also on the Happy Hour deal.Lunch & dinner
Goat Cheese Salad$20Walnut, cucumber, red onion and cherry tomato. Light enough for the midday heat.Lunch & dinnerFull menus
Live music · Low season schedule
Live on the deck five nights a week.
Gianfranco
6:30 – 8:30 pmEduardo
6:30 – 9:00 pmAMA / Cedric
6:30 – 8:30 pmSol & Eduardo
6:30 – 8:30 pmGift cards & shop
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What guests say
Come for the boats, stay for the Bloody Mary.
Nominated! We're nominated for Best Waterfront Bar in the Caribbean 2026.Top notch Bloody Mary and a really great eggs Benny. Really fun local vibe about this place.
Happy hour was fabulous, and the dinner was outstanding! Great spot that I highly recommend!
When the bridge goes up & you see the yachts going through you are in awe! Food & Staff are wonderful!
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Join our team
Work with a view.
We're a friendly, international crew and often have openings in the kitchen, front of house and the office.
- Medical insurance
- Discounted meals
- Food handler's course, paid by us
- The best office view in Simpson Bay
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Find us
Right by the bridge in Simpson Bay.
Address
90 Welfare Road, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Directly across from the Hilton Royal Palm