~ Shush – our little secret ~
St. Maarten has so many surprises; some of them are best kept a secret. Why? Well, if everyone knew about them, they would not be a secret of course.
I will let you into this wee secret, there is a wonderful Caribbean style restaurant called The Green Monkey in Cupecoy. Despite its intimate and fun location, it is open to the public. This wee place is not to be missed, ever. The food is totes amazing; the service quick and the staff welcoming, fun and friendly.
The atmosphere of this Caribbean style restaurant is exactly as you would expect – all wood veranda; bright colours; in the shade of trees with a pretty outlook over a pool through the shrubs. There is a well-stocked bar and a fairly concise menu that serves breakfast until 2:00pm. Some evenings, there is great entertainment. This little secret is not expensive and so well worth a visit.
You may be lucky getting a parking spot on the property, but if that is full, there is plenty of parking along the road towards Blue Mall. The restaurant is inside the Ocean Club Resort gates: Enter through the main gate, walk to the front of the cars, turn right and walk down a quaint path through a small banana grove to the end and you will find The Green Monkey Bar and Grill at the far end.
After being warmly welcomed, sit down and order – the food is really delicious. The restaurant is proud of the good food and rightly so. I was able to try out a wonderful fresh Caesar chicken salad; the chicken was moist, the dressing perfect and the lettuce fresh and crisp. I had an exceptionally tasty chicken quesadilla with a side of crisp fries sprinkled with herb salt and a wonderful spicy tomato based dip. I saw a buffalo chicken wrap come out from the kitchen, this smelled heavenly.
Daily dinner specials include all-you-can-eat ribs every Wednesday night – a tradition that has been going on for years. Saturday and Sunday feature their famous 20oz rib-eye steak.
The Green Monkey is a perfect stop for breakfast as you make your way to the Lowlands, whether from the French side or the Dutch side, for the day – a stop off at this great little dining spot is a must. If you think you are going to be a frequent visitor, The Green Monkey has a special deal with a “punch card” – you can get five entrees and the sixth one will be free!
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing place to meet with friends or just somewhere to sit and have a drink, The Green Monkey is waiting to fulfil your every need.
Open at 8:30am to 9:00pm every day except Monday, The Green Monkey is located at 17 Rhine Rd. Call 523-5170 for more information.
