Topper's Restaurant & Bar — Lagoon Views and Caribbean-Italian Fusion
Where pasta meets the lagoon and the rhum distillery is next door.
Why Go
Topper's on Welfare Road in Simpson Bay has carved out a distinctive niche by combining Caribbean and Italian cuisines in a waterfront setting overlooking the lagoon. The fact that Topper's own Rhum Distillery operates next door adds a unique dimension — you can taste the house spirits before ordering them in your cocktail.
The Experience
Topper's Restaurant & Bar at 60 Welfare Road serves a Caribbean-Italian fusion menu that covers fresh seafood, pasta dishes, pizzas, steaks, salads, burgers, and daily specials. The waterfront setting provides lagoon views from both indoor and outdoor seating, with the Simpson Bay drawbridge area adding visual interest. Open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM (11 PM on weekends), it works for lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Live music on select evenings adds atmosphere without overwhelming conversation. The happy hour program offers good value on cocktails, wines, and beers. The connection to Topper's Rhum Distillery next door means the house rum cocktails are made with their own product — a connection from still to glass that few restaurants can claim.
What to Try
Order a cocktail made with Topper's own rhum — the freshness and quality of house-distilled spirits shows. The seafood pasta combines the best of both cuisines. Pizza is a reliable option for casual dining. Try the daily specials, which often feature the freshest available seafood prepared with either Caribbean or Italian techniques.
Insider Tip
Visit Topper's Rhum Distillery next door before dinner for a tasting — it deepens your appreciation of the cocktails at the bar. The lagoon-view seating is most atmospheric at sunset. Live music nights draw a local crowd that adds genuine energy. The all-day hours mean it works when other restaurants are between services.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 60 Welfare Rd, Simpson Bay. Open daily 11 AM-10 PM (Fri-Sat until 11 PM). Caribbean-Italian fusion. Lagoon views. Live music select evenings. Happy hour. Moderate pricing ($$). Next to Topper's Rhum Distillery.
Pair It With
- Topper's Rhum Distillery Guide — Tour and taste next door before dinner
- Billy Bones Boat Charters SXM Guide — Book a charter nearby and dine at Topper's after