We really, really, really loved our time here. We have been here before for a quick drink and a…read moreshot of mamawana - ask for it, trust - but tonight was our first night enjoying dinner. The menu is big. It's local. They sell out as the night goes on. All of the servers do not speak English really well. But, honestly, if you have a question that can't be answered, there's someone around you can talk to. We ordered sautéed fish and the stewed chicken. Each entree comes with three sides - my favorites were the plantains, red beans, and Cole slaw. Rice was also good. The cook was also grilling pork that smelled AMAZING and when I asked my server if I could have whatever he was making, she literally snuck me over a side plate of smoked and grilled pork. So freaking good. This is not your typical Cruz bay restaurant. This is local. It's delicious. There is live music. Appreciate what you are getting. If you want cute fish tacos, this place isn't for you. We had a cocktail at the Windmill Bar during sunset and then popped over here (practically next door), to order some food. Tables are picnic style tables. All outside. Service is great but food is cooked to order so it might be slow. Enjoy it! We had multiple beers and a couple mamawana shots and two entrees and our total was about $75. Definitely our least expensive meal on St. John ever.

Authentic cuisine. Not as good as the places I am used to in the Bronx or New York City. My friends…read morecomplained the entire time. Seating available at picnic tables outdoors. Restroom available on property. Kitchen is open air style. 2 stars because I got a tummy ache & everyone was mad I brought them here. Small parking lot, right before truck yard for parking.

My wife and I went to The Longboard a few nights ago and it was excellent. The vibe was great, the…read morefood was even better and our server Karena was awesome. She made the experience even better. We liked it so much we are going back on the last night of our vacation to end our trip with a place we will know be great.

The Longboard is great! Not a five-star for me, but it just doesn't "excel" at anything. Our…read moreservice was great, the clean dining area was great, the food was great...it was great. Having said that, it's a beach bar vibe like most places. Open-air seating, no AC, and beach club motif. In this case, it's a one-page menu of food and drinks, serving ceviche, sushi wraps, and poke bowls...that's it. Some appetizers, but that's the menu as you'll see in pics. We ordered an F-bomb frozen drink that was COMPLETELY refreshing on a warm day. Happy hour is early 2:00-4:00, so know that if going for dinner. For entrees, I got a Tropical Poke bowl with tuna (they also offer two other kinds of fish). It was chock-full of pineapple, pickled onions, sushi rice, and other goodies. In other words, a typical fresh poke bowl. Our other entree was a jerk chicken lettuce wrap with chili flakes that was really good and deceptively filling. At the end of the day, this was a great meal and atmosphere, and we would return if we have exhausted all options in Cruz Bay.

I have mixed feelings about Sun Dog Cafe. On the one hand, the food was pretty reliable for St…read moreJohn. In fact, it was the only restaurant that we went to twice during our week stay. However, I was not surprised to find that my credit card had been charged a higher tip than we wrote in. I was suspicious of the bill because the charge slip was different from the first time we visited, and I made a note to check later. So, watch out for that. Otherwise the food was pretty decent. The curry chicken and the crab stuffed mahi were particularly good. The key lime pie and crab mac and cheese were just meh.

We had a fantastic, memorable time here! Great food, exceptional service, gorgeous ambiance, and…read morelive music!

The food is amazing!!! We are and i even bought more to take home other us. All homemade and you…read morecan tell everything is made with love. Can't wait to go back to St John so I can stop back at Ekaete Pink Cornee!!

We have been by here for years and it was never open. We were driving by a few days ago and saw it…read morewas open. We had to stop. We had the turnovers/empanadas. One chicken, one sausage. Both were a great light afternoon snack. The chicken, I think, had some curry. The sausage had a mild seasoning. If you see it open, stop immediately and have a snack. You won't be sorry.

We found Miss Lucy's totally by chance one day when we missed a turn while driving on St. John, and…read moreI'm SO glad we did! The food is nothing short of spectacular, the venue is right on the water with a really nice ambiance, and the drinks are totally on the money :-) We actually visited here twice during our stay. The first time around we shared an exceptional Mahi-Mahi sandwich, and started off with a wonderfully delicious soup. On our 2nd visit we shared crab soup and the grouper Reuben, which was a veritable thing of beauty! I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed the food here. Over and above the amazing food, the service was spot-on, and I think I'm in love with their "painkiller" - it's a mixed drink that goes down super smooth and then turns around to kick like a Mule. St. John is a beautiful Island, and I have no doubt that when I return, I'll find my way back to Miss Lucy's as well.

Miss Lucy's restaurant is out of business. Thursday Nites they host a Open Mic night the bar is…read moreopen but the kitchen is closed . Food is available on the parking lot in a pop up tent. Not Miss Lucy's food.

The food was all excellent the service was grossly inattentive. When we first got in they waited…read moreon us quick and then after 15 minutes we just sat there with empty drinks and food orders waiting to be taken. If the waiter just came to the table our bill would have doubled for them. Therefore? It was very over priced for the full package. Dinner entrees are all $40-$60 for moderate portions. I know St. John is expensive and there are several other restaurants charging the same prices but those have full staff checking on you and a much more refined interior. This place is good but prices should be 30% less or they should up their interior & service. All that said, the food was all great.

Great place for dinner - date night or family…read more - - - - - - - - June, 2025 Visit My wonderful wife planned a relaxing trip for us to St. John's, US Virgin Islands (just east of Puerto Rico), in June, 2025; we had a great time... such a beautiful island! For our date night we went out to The Refinery... the food and service were great. The drink menu has many options, and we selected the non-Caribbean, the Hawaiian-themed humuhumunukuapua'a (humumu) drinks... they are poured from dry gin, lemon/lime, orgeat (also in mai tai), and pineapple - very good! We made surf n turf from two menu items: - Mango mahi mahi - Churrasco Steak and fries - Both served with yucca fries - similar to potato french fries but a bit lighter and really good The Refinery is located a block from the street with several other restaurants in downtown St. John, and is right next door to a building that is home to The Legislature, the St. John Annex of the US Virgin Island's law-making branch of government. Thank you, The Refinery! ----- ----- -----

This place is in the middle of the downtown area with all the shops and eateries - so there is a…read moreton of people watching available. They have inside and outside dining, with most of the outside dining having shade from the tree cover. We had heard their chicken dishes were very good, so we ordered the chicken and waffles, with gravy and a fried egg on top. The chicken was crispy and moist. It was really tasty and definitely made the meal. We also ordered their special dish of the morning which was a fried breakfast burrito with egg, sausage, avocado and a glaze of the chipotle sauce on the tortilla, with a serving of country potatoes on the side. The filling of the burrito was very good, but I think I would rather have this deconstructed than inside a flour tortilla. There were many other good options on the menu and I'm sure I will enjoy trying the other breakfast entrees I saw being served. The star of our meal was our server. She was absolutely fantastic and didn't miss anything from greeting us, to wishing us an enjoyable day as we were leaving. We enjoyed ourselves and would come back again.

Cruz Bay Landing is super conveniently located. They had these amazing Conch fritters that made me…read morewant to order another plate of just that. I also tried the coconut shrimp with chips but was a little underwhelmed with it. Overall nice place and service. I liked the outdoor seating.

We were fortunate to get a same day reservation by calling between 9-4 and were looking forward to…read moreour experience as first time diners. After getting an amazing cocktail at the bar while waiting for our table, and then receiving a great spot on the front corner of the patio things started going downhill as others have mentioned. After taking our order, we never saw our server again (other than watching him help other tables) until after our entrees were delivered and we asked someone to find him to help us get a glass of wine. We had originally planned to order a bottle but just opted for a glass at that point. Our appetizers dishes and empty cocktail glasses also sat for quite awhile on the table while we waited. Food was a mixed bag. Enjoyed the special soup and tango salad but our grouper and wahoo entrees were disappointing and overcooked. Skipped dessert as we were both a bit bummed at the overall experience. Not sure if we would try again with other spots on the island we would like to try, but if we did, would opt for the bar in hopes of better service.

This place came highly recommended by many people on the island. Very hard to get in to... called…read moreand they only had one reservation left for 5:30. We got there and man was the line long. Surely this place had to be amazing with that long of a line and very limited reservations. Ok so there was good and bad, hence the 3 stars. The good, great ambience, open air with a good view. Adding to that, the food was stellar. Super fresh, great flavors and portions were good. Would definitely come back for the food. The bad... service, or lack there of. We were a party of 4 but must have been invisible. We got waters quickly but didn't order anything else. Not sure if that was a surprise to the server but we don't drink. It was all downhill from there. Took forever for us to order an appetizer and while it came out quickly, once again, it took forever to order our dinner. Food came out and was delicious. The server came by once to make sure we were ok but that was it until the bill came. He disappeared from serving us only to bow down to the table across from us. That table ordered lots of drinks and lobster so apparently they get preferential treatment and we get nothing. End of the day, while the service sucked, food was good. Might or might not go back.

The best coffee shop in town. Middle of town. It has everything. Sandwiches for the beach. Pastries…read moreif you need a sweet. Coffee is delicious! Specialty drinks are my favorite. I get the Honey Sea Salt Latte. The staff are super chill and friendly. It's downtown but very relaxing and the perfect way to start the morning. Outdoor dining space and parking available as well. We made this stop each morning on our trip.

Amazing hidden gem! All of the bagels are toasted and made fresh each morning. I went with the…read moreZatar seasoned bagel with hummus and veggies and it was delicious! They have a lot of specialty coffee drinks here and a ton of food options, making it the perfect grab and go breakfast before a hike or trip to the beach. Easily my new favorite breakfast spot on the island and it's right near the town center, so easy to walk to. The food came out really quickly, and everything was super fresh. Staff are super kind and have great suggestions on food if you're stuck on what to order like me.

Really cool spot. Very friendly staff. Food was AMAZING! It was fairly empty when we were there but…read moremusic was on, nice breeze, great place to sit and have a meal and a drink. Highly recommend.

I ate at Hillside Terrace twice during my stay, and that alone says everything. Both visits were…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. This is one of those rare restaurants that offers dishes you simply won't find anywhere else in the area. The menu is creative, locally grounded, and clearly built with intention rather than shortcuts. Every plate felt thoughtful, fresh, and confidently executed -- the kind of food that makes you slow down and actually pay attention to what you're eating. The value for the price is exceptional, especially considering the quality of ingredients and the care put into each dish. In a place where dining can sometimes feel overpriced for what you get, Hillside Terrace stands out as genuinely fair and refreshingly honest. Service was kind, welcoming, and unpretentious -- good vibes from the moment you arrive. You can tell this is a place run by people who care, not just about the food, but about the experience. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and a sense that you're exactly where you're supposed to be for a great meal. If you're looking for excellent local food, unique menu items, great service, and outstanding value, Hillside Terrace is a must-visit. I wouldn't hesitate to return again -- in fact, I already did. Highly recommended.