Oasis Grill & Creperie
Statia's cheerful grill-and-crepe stop for a quick bite between the Quill and the sea
Why Go
On an island where dinner options can be counted on two hands, Oasis Grill & Creperie is the reliable middle-ground: neither a stiff hotel dining room nor a locals-only takeaway, but a friendly little kitchen that flips burgers, wraps and sweet-savory crepes for hikers coming down from the Quill and divers heading back from Charles Brown wreck. It sits within walking distance of Historic Oranjestad on the L.E. Saddler Road corridor, easy to swing by on foot or in a rental car.
The Experience
Expect a laid-back, order-at-the-counter feel with both indoor tables and shaded outdoor seating - the kind of place where the cook may recognize you by day two. The menu straddles grill classics (burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, fries) and French-style crepes stretched thin on the griddle, filled with anything from ham-and-cheese to Nutella-and-banana. Portions are generous, prices are moderate for the island, and service runs on Statia time: unhurried but genuine. It's a good spot to decompress after climbing the Quill or to grab a lighter, quicker meal than you'd find at Statia's sit-down restaurants.
What to Try
Go savory with a loaded burger or a chicken-and-cheese crepe if you've just come off a hike and need calories back. For a lighter option, the veggie or ham-and-cheese crepe pairs nicely with a cold local juice. Save room for a sweet crepe - Nutella-banana or cinnamon-sugar - which is the closest thing to a proper dessert most Statia menus offer.
Insider Tip
Statia's dining scene is small and hours shift with the pace of the island, so call ahead (+599 318 5016) or check their Facebook page the same day - kitchens here sometimes close early on quiet days or shut for private events. If you're heading out to a dive at Aquarium or a beach day at Zeelandia, order a wrap or savory crepe to go rather than sitting down; it travels far better in the heat than a burger with fries.
The Practical Stuff
Address: L.E. Saddler Road (Erick R. Gibbs Road area), Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius. Phone: +599 318 5016. Casual counter-service with dine-in and outdoor seating; walk-ins fine. Cash (USD) is safest on Statia - card acceptance is inconsistent island-wide, so bring small bills. A short walk or a two-minute drive from Historic Oranjestad; parking is easy and free on the street.
Pair It With
- The Quill (national park hike) — Reward yourself with a burger and a sweet crepe after summiting Statia's dormant volcano - the trailhead is a short drive from the restaurant.
- Aquarium Dive Site — Grab a wrap or savory crepe to go before or after a shore dive at one of Statia's most popular reef sites.
- Historic Oranjestad & Fort Oranje — Combine a self-guided walk through the 17th-century Dutch fort and Upper Town ruins with a casual lunch stop just up the road.
- Zeelandia Bay — Pack a takeaway crepe or burger for a lazy afternoon on Statia's dramatic wild-Atlantic beach (swim with caution - it's for strolling, not swimming).
