French Cocotte
Experience exceptional French cuisine in St. Martin. With a 4.9/5 rating, this charming restaurant offers delightful dishes. Reserve your table today.
About French Cocotte
Nestled waterside in Porto Cupecoy, this delightful establishment has earned a stellar 4.9/5 rating from its patrons, a testament to its culinary excellence. Diners consistently praise the expertly prepared French fare, highlighting dishes cooked to perfection with incredible depth of flavor. From crisp, fresh salads to rich, comforting French onion soup, and a flawless duck confit, each plate is a masterclass in execution. The atmosphere provides a refined yet approachable fine dining experience, making it a standout choice for those seeking authentic French flavors in a beautiful setting. It's a place where quality ingredients and skillful preparation come together harmoniously.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love French Cocotte
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
What’s not to love about French Cocotte? Set right on the water in Cupecoy, this place delivers what I can confidently say was one of the best French meals I’ve ever had and that’s no exaggeration. From start to finish, everything was cooked to perfection and packed with incredible depth of flavor. The salad was crisp and fresh, the French onion soup was rich and comforting, and the duck confit? Simply flawless, tender, flavorful, and beautifully executed. This is fine dining without the pretense. Pricing was more than reasonable for the quality, especially on an island known for tourist markups. It’s the polar opposite of the overpriced microwaved vegetable nonsense you’ll find elsewhere. Every detail, from the service to the plating, reflects care, craft, and authenticity. If you’re on the island and looking for a memorable dinner in a stunning setting, this is where you go. This place is so special!!! We went for a romantic evening and French food and it exceeded our expectations. The French onion soup was the best we’ve ever had. The pulled duck was outstanding. So flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Megan and her husband, a local and the owners, made us feel like we were in their own kitchen. So warm and welcoming. We can’t wait to go back! The food and drinks are amazing in this place. Leo was very helpful on making choices. The egg with truffles, pulled duck and pork in a cheese sauce as well as escargots are must have. The gin with basil is a drink you must try!!! Overall great experience and we are going to go back there before we leave the island.
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Recent Reviews
Elliot A.
June 24, 2025
What’s not to love about French Cocotte? Set right on the water in Cupecoy, this place delivers what I can confidently say was one of the best French meals I’ve ever had and that’s no exaggeration. From start to finish, everything was cooked to perfection and packed with incredible depth of flavor. The salad was crisp and fresh, the French onion soup was rich and comforting, and the duck confit? Simply flawless, tender, flavorful, and beautifully executed. This is fine dining without the pretense. Pricing was more than reasonable for the quality, especially on an island known for tourist markups. It’s the polar opposite of the overpriced microwaved vegetable nonsense you’ll find elsewhere. Every detail, from the service to the plating, reflects care, craft, and authenticity. If you’re on the island and looking for a memorable dinner in a stunning setting, this is where you go.
Chantal L.
September 22, 2024
This place is so special!!! We went for a romantic evening and French food and it exceeded our expectations. The French onion soup was the best we’ve ever had. The pulled duck was outstanding. So flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Megan and her husband, a local and the owners, made us feel like we were in their own kitchen. So warm and welcoming. We can’t wait to go back!
Yelena D.
July 2, 2024
The food and drinks are amazing in this place. Leo was very helpful on making choices. The egg with truffles, pulled duck and pork in a cheese sauce as well as escargots are must have. The gin with basil is a drink you must try!!! Overall great experience and we are going to go back there before we leave the island.
Cheryl R.
May 30, 2024
The food was authentic and cooked to perfection! I loved the presentation, ambiance and lighting - perfect for a romantic date night! The staff was attentive and friendly!
Val
May 6, 2024
Our first night in St. Maarten and someone suggested that we should go to this restaurant. So glad we took his advice. This was a fabulous find. The food was so delicious, you could tell it was prepared and served by people who really cared about what they were presenting. Please if you go have the pulled duck, it's divine. Had a lovely cocktail alongside it. If you find yourself in St Maarten please look this place up , you won't be disappointed , just might have found yourself a new favorite restaurant.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make French Cocotte special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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