Ed,

Sometimes it's hard to enjoy new restaurants once you get your always go back to ones.
We try to go to a few new places each visit.
Last year on our last day we didn't feel like traveling to far, not necessary to fine dine and wife wanted tuna tat tar.
Since we had already been to Mario's and Alto in Puerto Cupecoy, we decided to try the Rendevous Lounge during their two for one happy hour and take advantage of their $20 three course dinner. Summer only.
Service was very cordial and while the food selection was not extremely gourmet, it was just what we were looking for.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaur...ay_Sint_Maarten_St_Martin_St_Maarten.htm

I know we will be going back just for the tuna tar tar.

Appreciate your reports as we count down from 5 months to go.
Reminder to leave the sand.
I also understand how easy it is to enjoy staying at RI for the day and not leave until dinner time.
Been there, done that, just need to go out to bring home lunch or fresh pastries.