D-Ways Bar and Restaurant — Caribbean and International in Cayhill
Good food, cold drinks, and community vibes near Kooyman in Cayhill.
Why Go
D-Ways Bar and Restaurant on A.J.C. Brouwer Road in Cayhill sits in one of St. Maarten's busiest commercial zones — right near the massive Kooyman Megastore that serves as the island's home improvement headquarters. This placement means D-Ways catches a diverse crowd: contractors on lunch break, shoppers refueling between errands, neighborhood residents who have made it their local, and the occasional visitor who stumbles in and wonders why more tourists do not know about it. The Caribbean and international menu keeps things flexible, and the community atmosphere keeps people coming back.
The Experience
The Cayhill commercial corridor is where St. Maarten gets practical things done — hardware, auto parts, home supplies — and D-Ways provides the food-and-drink component of that ecosystem. Open six days a week from 10 AM to 10 PM (closed Sundays), it serves as an all-day restaurant that transitions from lunch crowd to after-work drinks to dinner without missing a beat. The Caribbean dishes bring local flavor, while the international menu items cater to the varied tastes of an island with residents from dozens of countries. The bar is a genuine gathering spot where regulars know each other by name and newcomers are folded into the conversation naturally.
What to Try
The Caribbean dishes are where the kitchen is most at home — jerk, stew, curry, or whatever the daily preparation brings. International options provide variety if you are eating here multiple times in a week. The bar pours strong drinks at local prices. Ask the staff what they recommend — places like this have off-menu knowledge that only regulars usually access.
Insider Tip
If you are doing a big shopping run at Kooyman Megastore (which every villa renter and homeowner on the island eventually does), plan your lunch at D-Ways. It is right there, the food is good, and the break will save you from the bad decision-making that comes with hardware shopping on an empty stomach.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 14 A.J.C. Brouwer Road, Cayhill. Open Monday-Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM, closed Sundays. Moderate pricing at $$. Caribbean and international menu. Near Kooyman Megastore and Victors Cosmetics. Community-oriented bar and restaurant. Parking available in the commercial area.
Pair It With
- Kooyman Megastore Sint Maarten Guide — The island's biggest hardware and home store is right next door
- St. Maarten Tours and Taxi (Speks Transportation) — Tour and taxi services nearby for island exploration