Kiss Cool sxm
A pocket-sized, disco-ball-lit hangout on Grand Case's culinary boulevard
Why Go
Grand Case's main strip is famous for candlelit fine dining and open-air lolos, but tucked in at number 55 you'll find Kiss Cool — a small, playful spot that leans more into cold drinks, easy plates and a light party vibe than white-tablecloth ceremony. If you want the flavor of the French side without dressing up, this is the kind of place you drift into.
The Experience
You'll find Kiss Cool right on boulevard de Grand Case, the walkable French-side strip that hums after sunset when the whole village turns into one long promenade of dinners, aperitifs and cocktail stops. The room is small and unfussy, dressed up with a bit of shine (the disco ball on their sign isn't ironic) and pitched somewhere between neighborhood bar and casual bistro. It works best as a stop rather than a destination — pull up for a cold rosé or a rum cocktail before dinner further down the boulevard, or come back later when the fancier dining rooms have wound down and you want somewhere that still feels awake.
What to Try
With Grand Case's Caribbean-French mash-up as the backdrop, lean into what the boulevard does best here: something cold and citrusy to start (a ti' punch or a rum-based cocktail), then whatever small plate or daily special the kitchen is leaning on that night. Ask what's just come off the grill or out of the fryer — Grand Case kitchens shine on simply cooked local fish, accras and grilled meats, and a spot this size usually does one or two things very well rather than a long menu.
Insider Tip
Check their Instagram (@kisscool.sxm) before you walk over — like a lot of small Grand Case spots, they run on a French-Caribbean seasonal rhythm and can close for a stretch in the low season or between owners' trips. The boulevard is a five-minute stroll end to end, so if Kiss Cool is dark, you're never more than a few doors from the next open terrace.
The Practical Stuff
Address: 55 boulevard de Grand Case, 97150 Grand-Case, Saint-Martin (French side). Getting there: easiest by rental car — park once at either end of the boulevard and walk, since the main strip is pedestrian-friendly and street parking in the middle is tight, especially on Tuesday nights during Harmony Nights season. Currency: euros are standard on the French side, but USD is widely accepted; cards usually work but keep some cash for smaller bar tabs. Language: French first, English easily. Best time: come at golden hour for a drink and to scope out dinner options up and down the street.
Pair It With
- Bleu Emeraude Hotel Guide — A stylish Grand Case beach hotel a short walk away — an easy base if you want to wander the boulevard on foot and skip the drive home after cocktails.
- Flamboyant Beach Villas — Steps from Grand Case's petite plage, so you can spend the day on the sand and roll straight up to the boulevard for sunset drinks at Kiss Cool.
- CREOLE ROCK WATERSPORTS Guide — Snorkel or paddle out to Créole Rock in the morning, then reward the salty afternoon with a cold drink on the boulevard.
- Bioveda sxm Massages et Ayurveda — Book an Ayurvedic massage earlier in the day and use Kiss Cool as the gentle, low-key first stop of your evening — no dress code, no rush.
- Friar's Bay — A calm, locals-loved beach just south of the village; pair a lazy Friar's Bay afternoon with an easy stroll up the Grand Case strip in the evening.
