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Ocean front restaurant, Philipsburg - St. Maarten - Ocean Lounge @ Holland House, Philipsburg, Saint Martin

Ocean Lounge @ Holland House

4.2
4.2
55 Reviews
$31 to $50
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
At the heart of town right on the beach in Philipsburg you will find the Holland House Beach Hotel. The Ocean Lounge restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate, have a casual dinner overlooking the ocean, relax and sample the cuisine created by the international mix of chefs. The restaurant offers a beautiful evening setting with an open air lounge cool music and boutique style vibe. The bar serves craft cocktails and a wide selection of wines from the Wine Spectator awarded wine cellar. Staff will welcome you with a warm Caribbean smile and courtesy and offer you the lunch or dinner menu full of International, European and local Caribbean dishes like the fresh Spiny Lobsters from the Saba bank. The restaurant is easy to find, walking through the lobby of the Holland House. Executive Chef : Justin Assendelft

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, Caribbean, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    17215422572
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Justin Assendelft

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sint Maarten

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sint Maarten

    Romantic

  • Sint Maarten

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ocean Lounge @ Holland House offers a "very nice location" with "excellent ambiance" and "pretty atmosphere." Patrons praise the "impeccable" service and "delicious" food, particularly when guided by standout staff like Yohan. While parking can be a challenge, the overall experience is enhanced by "beautiful surroundings and views."

55 Reviews
  1. Éric

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nourriture et ambiance excellente. Notre serveur très courtois mais il a du nous aviser d’un erreur en cuisine ce qui a occasionné un très long delais entre les entrées et les plats principaux. Nous devrions être avisé avant que l’hôtel charge 10% de frais sur la facture.

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  2. Ann

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a great experience with wonderful food and a super staff!
    Ocean Lounge @ Holland HouseResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted that you always have a great experience with us. Wonderful food and a super staff are what we strive for, and we cannot wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit!

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  3. Patrick

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Très belle ambiance et très bonne nourriture à ce restaurant
    Ocean Lounge @ Holland HouseResponded on February 4, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and the food. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience by the sea. Warm regards, Shevaughn Alasa Food & Beverage Manager

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  4. Christian

    Caribbean

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice Location, food used to be better, nevertheless the place to be in Philipsburg
    Ocean Lounge @ Holland HouseResponded on February 4, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed our beautiful location and still see us as the place to be in Philipsburg. We will continue to elevate our culinary experience and hope to welcome you back soon for an even better visit! Warm regards, Shevaughn Alasa Food & Beverage Manager

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  5. Tony

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Try not to order their lobster bisque (too salty) and it turned out to be manhattan clam chowder. Avoid their tuna steak as well ! Inundated with salty soy sauce way too salty
    Ocean Lounge @ Holland HouseResponded on February 4, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience with the lobster bisque and tuna steak did not meet expectations. It seems there was a mix-up with your order, and we apologize for any inconvenience this caused. We will be sure to address the seasoning concerns with our kitchen team to ensure better balance in the future. We hope you'll consider visiting us again to experience the improvements firsthand. Warm regards, Shevaughn Alasa Food & Beverage Manager

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  6. William

    VIP

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent, although it took awhile for the starters to come.
    Ocean Lounge @ Holland HouseResponded on January 20, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words about our service! We appreciate your patience regarding the timing of the starters and will share your feedback with our team to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even smoother experience!

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  7. Donald

    VIP

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance and food. Parking was a little challenging.
    Ocean Lounge @ Holland HouseResponded on January 23, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled you enjoyed the ambiance and food—it means so much to us to create a romantic and memorable experience with scenic views and fine flavors. We understand parking can sometimes be tricky, and we truly appreciate your patience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another special occasion! With warm regards, Shevaughn Alasa F&B Manager

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  8. Mitra

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nine years later and it's as great as we remembered it. The service was impeccable. Yohan impressed us with his attentiveness, excellent communication skills, and his positive attitude. He's a great asset at Holland House. All our meals/drinks were delicious and served in beautiful surroundings and views. Loved spending our evening there.
    Ocean Lounge @ Holland HouseResponded on January 21, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted your experience was as memorable as ever. Yohan’s attentiveness and positive attitude are indeed assets to our team. We are glad you enjoyed the meals, drinks, and stunning views and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Shevaughn Alasa F&B Manager

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  9. Christophe

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We reserved a table but when we arrived our table was taken. Service very slow. We had to wait more than 1 hour. Food was not hot. Disappointing experience !
    Ocean Lounge @ Holland HouseResponded on January 9, 2025
    Dear Christophe, Thank you for sharing your feedback. While there was a brief miscommunication with your table, we’re glad it was resolved within five minutes. We’re sorry to hear the rest of your experience didn’t meet our usual standards. We take your comments seriously and hope you’ll give us another chance to welcome you with the exceptional service and quality we’re known for.

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  10. Nhu

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It is hard to find parking here, but there is a parking lot for the restaurant down a narrow alley (look for a small sign). Since it’s inside a hotel it was a bit confusing as to where the hostess stand for the restaurant was. It did not help that we stood by the hostess stand for 7 minutes as staff walked by us multiple times as well as the manager and ignored us until they were ready to acknowledge our presence. My daughter ordered her steak medium and it was definitely medium rare (on the verge of rare). The food was ok, the wait staff was ok, nothing to boost about and wish we hadn’t wasted a dinner here knowing how many other great places there are on the island.
    Ocean Lounge @ Holland HouseResponded on January 23, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We understand that parking and finding the hostess stand can sometimes be a challenge, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We would also like to clarify that our manager ensures to greet and check in with our guests whenever possible, and we are sorry if there was any misunderstanding during your visit. Regarding your dining experience, we regret that the steak and overall service did not meet your expectations, as we strive to provide exceptional food and attentive service. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll use it to continue improving. We hope to welcome you back in the future to provide the memorable experience we’re known for. With warm regards, Shevaughn Alasa F&B Manager

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FAQs

Ocean Lounge @ Holland House is rated 4.2 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Ocean Lounge @ Holland House

45 Boardwalk, Philipsburg, Saint Martin 00000

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Philipsburg
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    International, Caribbean, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Justin Assendelft
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine
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