Pat Turner established Tropical Wave in 1977 on the beach of "Le Galion Hotel" to handle watersports: kayaking, snorkeling, paddleboating, standup paddle boarding, and windsurfing. One of St Martin's best and most accessible reef protects our beautiful bay. Just off the beach and out from the point, the reef offers a beautiful selection of colorful fish and corals. The eastern coast of St Martin is exposed to the almost constant tradewinds, but the reef keeps the waters calm, making the bay a perfect place for windsurfing.
After the demise of Le Galion Hotel in 1990, Chez Pat was formed as Patrick added a restaurant and beach amenities. Claim a chair and umbrella and enjoy a day at the calmest beach on the island. We have ice cold beer, even colder frozen drinks, rum drinks, and soft drinks, juices, and water to help you relax.
When you have worked up an appetite, you hardly have to leave the beach to enjoy something from our menu. We've got salads, sandwiches, burgers, grilled food, and munchie-busting appetizers available at our shaded tables on the beach overlooking the island of St Barts.
Tropical Wave
