Soho Beach SXM — Beach Restaurant on the Philipsburg Boardwalk
A beachfront dining spot on Voorstraat near the Boardwalk's famous wall mural.
Why Go
Soho Beach SXM brings a cosmopolitan name to the Philipsburg Boardwalk, evoking the trendy energy of its New York and London namesakes while delivering Caribbean beachfront reality. Located at 139 Voorstraat on the Boardwalk, this restaurant sits in the stretch where Great Bay Beach, the famous 'I Left My Heart in St. Maarten' wall mural, and the Sea Palace Resort create one of Philipsburg's most photographed corners. The name suggests ambition beyond the typical beach bar, and the Boardwalk location gives it the setting to deliver.
The Experience
The Philipsburg Boardwalk has matured into a genuine dining destination, and Soho Beach contributes to that evolution. The beachfront position delivers the essentials — sand, sea, and sunshine — while the restaurant setup suggests a step above pure beach-bar casual. The Voorstraat address places it near the Boardwalk's eastern end, where the views across Great Bay are wide and unobstructed. For cruise visitors, the walk from the ship to this end of the Boardwalk covers the entire Great Bay Beach strip, passing souvenir shops and other beach bars along the way. Soho Beach works as a destination for those making the full walk or a convenient stop for those staying at the Sea Palace Resort nearby.
What to Try
Beach restaurants on this stretch typically feature seafood, grilled plates, and tropical cocktails. Ask about the fresh catch or daily specials. Frozen cocktails and cold beers pair with the beachfront setting. If a brunch or lunch menu is offered, those tend to provide the best value for Boardwalk dining.
Insider Tip
The Boardwalk stretches nearly a mile along Great Bay Beach. Starting from the cruise port end and walking east brings you to Soho Beach near the mural. Time your walk for late afternoon when the cruise crowds have thinned and the light turns golden over the bay — the beach bars are at their best during this quiet window.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 139 Voorstraat, Philipsburg, on the Great Bay Boardwalk. Near the 'I Left My Heart in St. Maarten' mural and Sea Palace Resort. Beachfront restaurant on the Boardwalk strip. Walking distance from the cruise port. Casual beachwear appropriate.
Pair It With
- I left my heart in St. Maarten - Wall Mural — The island's most famous photo spot is right next door
- Sea Palace Resort Guide — Boardwalk resort nearby for a stay-and-dine beachfront experience