Catch 21 — Premium Seafood Grill and Sports Lounge at Port de Plaisance
Fresh-caught seafood, stone-oven pizza, premium steaks, and live sports on a massive video wall.
Why Go
Catch 21 solves a problem that plagues most Caribbean restaurants: the argument between the person who wants a refined seafood dinner and the person who wants to watch the big game. At Port de Plaisance in Cole Bay, this premium seafood grill and sports bar manages to deliver both — a 12-ounce lobster tail that could anchor a fine-dining experience alongside a Matrix Video Wall broadcasting every UFC fight, boxing match, and major sporting event in crystal clarity. The combination sounds like it should not work, but it does, and that is exactly why Catch 21 has become one of St. Maarten's most talked-about openings.
The Experience
The dual personality of Catch 21 is intentional and executed well. On one side of the experience, you have a kitchen producing Mediterranean Cioppino, Caribbean Lobster Rolls, truffle-topped stone-oven pizzas, and 12-ounce Black Angus ribeyes — dishes that belong in a dedicated fine-dining venue. On the other side, the bar area pulses with energy during live events, the video wall dominates the room, and the daily happy hour from 5 to 7 PM delivers 2-for-1 drinks and food specials that pack the house. The bar bites menu from 3 to 5 PM bridges the gap between casual afternoon drinks and the full dinner service that kicks in at five. Handcrafted cocktails are taken seriously here, not treated as an afterthought.
What to Try
The Just Caught 12-ounce Lobster Tail is the flagship — fresh, simply prepared, and worth the premium price tag. Mediterranean Cioppino brings a rich seafood stew packed with the day's catch. For a more casual route, the truffle pizza from the stone oven proves this kitchen can handle Italian techniques alongside seafood. The 12-ounce Black Angus Ribeye is the red-meat alternative for steak purists. During happy hour, the 2-for-1 drink specials and food deals make this the best value window to visit.
Insider Tip
The 5 to 7 PM happy hour is the sweet spot. You get 2-for-1 drinks and food specials while the full dinner menu opens at five, meaning you can start with happy hour deals and transition seamlessly into a premium dinner without changing seats. On fight nights and major sporting events, arrive early — the video wall draws a crowd and good seats go fast.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 155 Union Road, Port de Plaisance, Cole Bay. Premium pricing at $$$. Bar opens at 3 PM with bar bites, full dinner menu from 5 PM to 10:30 PM, bar stays open until 11 PM. Open seven days a week. Happy hour daily 5-7 PM with 2-for-1 specials. Reservations recommended for dinner, especially on event nights. Adjacent to Princess Casino and Country Club at Port de Plaisance.
Pair It With
- Princess Casino port de plaisance Guide — Walk to the casino after dinner for a full evening at Port de Plaisance
- Country Club at Port de Plaisance Guide — Play a round during the day before settling into Catch 21 for the evening