Gorgeous restaurant to end a long day in the sun. The staff was so kind and the food was superb! Prefixed 3 courses and each one was better than the last. My only regret was not saving room for dessert. read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Homemade ricotta - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

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Absolutely horrible experience at this restaurant. The food was marginal at best, very small portions and under seasoned. I am a chef and I would be embarrassed to be associated with this restaurant. $100.00 per person per-fix menu + 20% gratuity. We had 2 nice bottles of wine and they charged us 20% gratuity! They also own 1864, avoid both restaurants! read more

Amazing and always a MUST when we are on St John. There is one appetizer we especially love the ricotta with corn and mushroom. Everything is always amazing. Such a creative menu. And the service staff is stellar!!! Make reservation early you will not regrets it. read more

My fiancée and I celebrated our engagement (earlier in the day) at Extra Virgin Bistro. We were so excited to dine there because of the wonderful reviews. Our reservation was at 8pm but we were pleasantly surprised when the staff reached out to let us know the table was ready at 7pm. They seated us at a cozy table for 2. The food was splendid, and we especially loved the short rib and seafood fettuccini pasta. A lovely group of ladies seated next to us offered to take our picture and secretly paid for our entire meal before they left! We were so shocked and touched by their kindness. Top notch food, service, and guests. We will always remember this meal! read more

The best restaurant on the island of St. John. A short walk uphill from the ferry, where you will pass several inferior restaurant/bars. Make a reservation if you can. This restaurant has a garden patio and a rooftop patio where they grow many of their own vegetables and herbs. Amazingly fresh food, great drinks, and fantastic service. Had the fresh caught mahi mahi with spinach and a delicious broth, as well as a salad, which was fresh and really creative. A relaxing place to enjoy a wonderful meal, with wonderful caring service, in a beautifully decorated and open setting. Highly recommended if you're on the island! read more

Amazing ambiance, food, and service! The cutest little restaurant filled with string lights and wooden planters. They are tucked into the palms on a big porch filled with unique ceiling fans. All pastas are made in house, and there is a fresh herb garden located on top of the restaurant. We started with the House-Made Ricotta, which included grilled sourdough, truffle shiitake & sweet corn sauté. Very tasty. All my favorite things located on one plate! For entrees, we got the Shrimp & Jumbo Lump Crab Pappardelle and the Short Ribs. The Pappardelle was homemade in a garlic & shrimp broth. It was absolutely delicious! The Short Ribs came highly recommended, but weren't on the menu this evening. When we asked the waitress, there were only 3 entrees left and we were able to snag one! The Short Ribs were braised in house and served with mashed potatoes, brown sugar, tarragon carrots, and crispy onions. The meal was big enough for three people! The meat was so tender it fell off the bone and melted in your mouth. It's a must have! That staff was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable about the menu. We'll definitely be back. read more

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We were lucky enough to walk up last night and get a table without a reservation. One of the top meals and restaurant experiences I've had. Wait staff made us feel special from start to finish -we mentioned this was our first trip to St John since we came as a young couple a long time ago and they brought us Prosecco to celebrate ! Drinks were creative and delicious. We had the three course dinner. We each of got three different items - so 6 unique dishes. They were all absolutely delicious. They came out with perfect timing between courses. We of course added an amazing desert on top. Outstanding dinner experience ! read more

Oh my god the braised short rib sent me to heaven. It was so incredibly tender wowwww. The service was timely and helpful as well. It was my first time at Extra Virgin, and will be returning during my next trip mid June! read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Braised short rib - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

Food was fantastic and service was too. It's a small restaurant that can get very hot, so keep that in mind when it comes to wardrobe selection! Food was amazing! We had the mussels, tuna special, kale salad, crab cake, and espresso dessert; kids had pasta (which was really good! Noodles and sauce were homemade). One thing I wasn't too crazy about is that they want your full order at once, the kitchen is very fast and they pace your meal, but I'm someone who likes to start with drinks/apps and go from there and don't like to feel "rushed". All in all, excellent food and wine (selection is tad pricey). read more

So I've been coming to St. John for about twenty years now and this is easily the best meal I've had on the island, top 5 favorite meals ever. We started with the carried watermelon cocktail, LOVELY, so refreshing and bright. For apps we started with the calamari, light, bright and creamy. The ricotta, nice bit of truffle with a corn salad situation. And the wild mushroom papardelle, incredibly creamy and decadent. I ordered the beef short rib for entree paired with sweet carrots, sweet potato mash, and crispy onion strings and my waiter, Jacob, suggested an absolute perfect pairing of red wine. Service was flawless from water to dessert (chocolate mousse was fab). Everything was amazing. Can't thank Extra Virgin enough for a wonderful, welcoming evening!!!! (Dinned on 6/12/2020) read more

Super sumptuous dishes at one of the better regional restaurants. Likely the best on St John? We had the seafood cioppino salads and pappardelle pasta with mushroom cream sauce. All quite good. Nice atmosphere. Excellent service. Worth a boat ride over from St Thomas read more

This was my favorite restaurant during our 8 days trip to St. John, by far. Our meal was exceptional. Gnocchi w/ sausage was amazing and I had the diver scallops, which were cooked perfectly, with risotto and lump crab. Their signature martini was delicious, a definite unique flavor that I loved, with the little bit of spice that the pepper brought to the drink. Finally, for dessert, we had the pineapple upside down cake, an excellent finish to a fantastic meal. This place had the chance to mess up the ambiance given its location (off a busier street, next to a car rental place), but they did it right. They created a private oasis great for dining despite the "off the beaten path" surroundings. Well done. read more

First time here. Service was great, sat at the bar for dinner, next time will get a table, bar is not that comfortable of seating. Food was amazing didnt disappoint. The ambience is nice and relaxing, quietly tucked away and an open air restuarant. read more

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My family and I had our first dinner in St John at Extra Virgin Bistro. We had the first reservation at 5 pm. We were probably the 4th or 5th family there for dinner. The host sat us in the back, dark, corner right next to the bathroom. We asked if we could switch tables since we saw SEVERAL tables available for 4. The host denied our request stating that those seats were for other patrons. We were confused since we had the first reservation and those tables remained empty while we were seated next to the smelly bathroom. The host and server were rude and unfriendly. As for the food, the pork chops was dry and bland and the fish was overcooked. The food was subpar. I would NEVER return to this restaurant! read more

Made a reservation here for my husband's birthday and had a great birthday dinner! The ambience was very upscale, the entrees on the pricier side on the island, and the portions were certainly built for a celebration! The emphasis by the server was the love put into making the food- house made breads, cheeses. And we could definitely tell! Even the table Portuguese sweet bread with honey butter was absolutely delicious. For apps we got the kale Caesar and the ricotta (standout, very good), for entrees we got the house made fettuccine w shrimp and crab, and the short rib (the largest short rib we've ever seen!). For his birthday they comp-ed us an amazing apple crisp with a candle and mini espresso martinis which was SO thoughtful. The server clearly had a lot of pride in the place! The reason for the 4 stars was they seemed clearly understaffed, oddly didn't have a dedicated bartender and the cocktails were pretty weak in our opinion. Toilet paper wasn't stocked in the bathroom and had to change it myself which seemed odd for such an upscale place. With better service, Extra Virgin would be on the way to 5 stars for me. read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Mini espresso martinis on the house! - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

Hands down best food on St. John! Inside it's a little oasis full of greenery. You barely even notice the street you're on. The food was stunning. They grow a lot of their ingredients on the roof, which is obvious once you taste the food and how fresh it is. Highly recommend the mushroom pappardelle as an appetizer, Italian sausage gnocchi (I doubled my order and made it my dinner best decision). We also got the braised beef rib. It was so much food, could've been for both of us but it was worth it! The wine was spectacular and the service was perfect! Must visit! read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Italian Sausage Gnocchi and Braised Beef Rib - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

I read great reviews and they are 100 percent accurate. This was a great restaurant. Service by Corwin was excellent and the owner Ryan was busy buzzing around and very engaged to help make it a great evening. We have been in the USVI and BVI for over a week and this was the best meal by far. Appetizers - kale Caesar Salad and Mushroom pasta with truffles were both excellent. Don't let the beets scare you on the pasta! Entrees - Short Rob ( huge portion), Mussels with wine, and the fish special a rare Tuna were all excellent. My son was looking for. Ribeye and the staff was more than willing to find him one for dinner (not in the menu that night) Above and beyond points - we had called earlier in the day and they were booked. When they had a cancellation, they called us to let us know they could work us in. Did I mention they helped get a cab to take us back to the hotel? The entire staff was fantastic and plenty of great wine choices by the bottle and glass. Well worth the cab fare from the hotel and we felt it was very reasonable for the quality and service vs several other restaurants on the various islands. Well done!! read more

We have enjoyed EV for years. However, they have now moved to a preset menu for 100 per person that doesn't include dessert plus they added gratuity on without notice. The food we selected wasn't done right the first time. Until they go back to a regular menu, we won't go back. This was the most expensive dinner we had over 11 days and definately not the best. I never leave posts like this, but this was exceptionally disappointing. read more

What an amazing spot! The service and food was impeccable. The mushroom pappardelle and passionfruit oysters were standout. Can't say enough good things about our experience. This was hands down the best meal we had on the island after staying for more than 2 weeks. We'll definitely be back :) read more

Had the mahi. Amazing. This is up from the oh so famous (but shitty food) Woody's. Make the small treck up the hill and it right beside the police (lol yeah right) station. Great food and options. Service at bar (we always eat at the bar) was stellar. read more

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I loved Extra Virgin Bistro but my wife, who is a vegan, didn't have as good of an experience. Until the restaurant adds more veggie options on the menu, vegetarians might consider eating somewhere else. For example, there were no vegetarian entrees and most of the appetizers contained meat. For meat eaters like me, however, this restaurant is a dream. I had the the beef short ribs (mashed potatoes, tarragon carrots, crispy onions, cabernet demi-glace) and loved the dish and the tuna tartare for an app. Both dishes were amazing. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice as is the case with most St John restaurants, but the view outside faces a street with a baseball field across the way, so if you're looking for a nice tropical view of the sea, you might want to go somewhere else. Overall a great restaurant though and a good addition to Cruz Bay. read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Short ribs; Mashed potatoes, tarragon carrots, crispy onions, cabernet demi-glace - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

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Our favorite dinner of our vacation! The space is beautiful, the waiters are top notch, and each of our party of four loved their dinner selections. The homemade pasta was amazing. We visit the island yearly but this was our first visit at Extra Virgin Bistro and we will be back. read more

All the good things they say about this place are understatements. The food is made from scratch and you can feel it. Attention is wonderful, ambiance is warm and welcoming. You can't go wrong here if you want to enjoy a first class dinner. read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Cioppino - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

Food was inventive, solid, and not too fussy. Service was friendly but reserved. Small, dark place. We sat at the bar. Dorado was delicious. Herb gnocchi excellent. Homemade Limoncello was nothing extraordinary. Very nice restaurant. Glad we did it. But not a regular thing. Can get the same in Philly. No need to force it in the VI's. read more

I have to talk about service. I am on the restaurant's FB Page. I'm a huge fan. I have followed this talented establishment from the first dinner there in 2015, not long after they opened (or at least relatively new). Through the hurricanes, after the hurricanes, to the new late Friday night sushi and onwards. I AM A FAN. I am ridiculously enthusiastic about Extra Virgin. I told our waitress Jen what a fan I am immediately after I sat down. I was so damn happy to finally be there. I thought if anyone would cheer how EV is such a destination for us then someone working there would. Yeah, not at all. It's like we dropped a few rungs down some ladder for saying what fans we are and how excited we were to be there. Service was ironically condescending. We felt uncomfortable - it was so awkward. And especially towards us yet I don't really want to speculate too much on why. As a customer all I can say is FAIL. It was also quite curious how we ordered quite a bit of food and drinks yet we were the ONLY and I mean ONLY table all around us that did not receive the watermelon granata palate cleanser. Why not? 4 drinks, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, dessert. Why were we the ONLY table? Again, something not right here. By the time we left, we had both quietly and definitively changed our original plans to eat here several more times during our 9 day stay including my birthday dinner which I had planned for 2 months. We tipped 20% because, well, we are kind hearts... she brought food and took drink orders and I'm sure has many more challenges than we can imagine as the island recovers. Now, the even bigger question is how do I review a place like this? Servers come and go, and some should go on to what they will enjoy doing more, as soon as they are able. On the other hand, the food embodies amazing talent, fresh ingredients, some unforgettable dishes. Food is a solid 4.5 Stars and, at times 5 plus so we split the difference abysmal service attitude with great food, hence, 3 stars overall. Like I said, I have been dreaming about this place from my last visit in 2015 so it was the top of the list this trip. I'm a huge supporter of Extra Virgin and could eat their basil gnocchi with cured smoked pork shoulder x2 and just make it an entree (10/10). And the homemade ricotta with truffles oil, corn, portabella was amazing (9/10). We also had two grilled mahi mahi entrees with lump crab over a creamy spinach risotto in a lobster broth and perfectly cooked Brussels sprouts for some texture balance (8.5/10). A bit too salty. My husband is not a fan of the lobster broth-based theme with many dishes such as scampi, papardell, swordfish special...he wants some different flavor profiles. He find broth based sauces overly salty and bland. I don't agree in blandness because of the beautiful freshness and preparation techniques but do agree on heavy salt as well as diversifying the base on so many fish and pasta dishes to entice the palate or they all start to resemble each other. Goats cheese cheesecake (10/10). read more

Really enjoyed our evening here at Extra Virgin in St. John. Seeing some posts that are referring to XO Bistro in St. Thomas. Different establishment. Got a reservation at the bar, because the tables were booked at our requested timeframe, which turned out to be the best decision! Bartenders Jen and Jenna made sure we were all set throughout the evening. And looking around, service at the tables looked to be right on point as well. The food was good, even with the substitution I unfortunately had to make due to my lactose intolerance. They handled it plesantly and the dish was still very tasty. The apple crisp dessert was the best I have ever had, with the topping being perfectly roasted. But the piece de resistance was the Espresso Martini!! So good, we had two! Perfect end to a perfectly wonderful meal. We will return. read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Espresso Martini. With 3 Beans! - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

Excellent all the way around!!! Our favorite restaurant finally found on our 7th night! The red sauce with the gnocchi was amazing. The mushroom appetizer was divine. The arugula salad was perfection. And the short ribs were superb. Oh, and the seafood dish my husband had apparently was great too. For our family of 7 it exceeeded everyone's expectations & the waitress was the most polite & personable encounter on St. John! Everything was so fresh and well done, read more

Had a nice time at extra virgin bistro last evening. It was nice that we had two great servers in Nikki and Mike. The food was good and appropriately served. We had the price fix for $100 but that was probably more food than we needed. read more

The best food in St John. It is a great little bar/restaurant but with excellent food. You would never know by its outdoor appearance but the menu is great the service staff is friendly. I have had dinner the last four times I visited St John. You need to book reservations early in order to get a table. read more

always a wonderful dinner experience the food and service amazing have want of the entrees and you will smile read more

Really just top notch food and service. Always a pleasure to carve out a night to have dinner there.

Great meal in Cruz Bay. Nice service... some of the best food we had on the island. Call to make reservations. We made the trip over from Coral Bay and couldn't have been happier. The exterior was unassuming but the interior was great. read more

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Such a great dinner spot in Cruz Bay. Everything that involves pasta on the menu is incredible! Great wine list and cocktails, plus the service is fabulous. I can't wait to go back again someday. read more

The food is absolutely delicious, and amazing cocktails as well. The fried calamari was to die for. I'm gonna try and go one more time before my vacation ends. read more

Our experience tonight was incredible! The food was amazing and the service was friendly and efficient! We loved the bartender Jena and our server Alec! The manager came over and offered us a private place to change my nephew's diaper which was so nice and exceptional service. We had the calamari, crab cake, duck confit & gnocchi for appetizers - all so delicious! We had the short rib, crab & shrimp fettuccine & catch of the day (Mahi Mahi) which were all so delicious too! Everything was perfection! read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Catch of the day (Mahi Mahi) - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

We loved Extra Virgin! Our GPS sent us the wrong way so I called the restaurant and the hostess stayed on the phone with me and stood outside of the restaurant and flagged us down when we drove by. The service is outstanding. We had wacky requests as we were traveling with toddlers, and they were very accommodating. The chicken tenders are the very best we have EVER had anywhere- this was a kids menu item- needless to say, our boys devoured them!! The batter they use is awesome. Super yummy. I wish they would put fried chicken on the menu- because I think it would be a huge hit. I had the short ribs which were absolutely delicious and so tasty. My husband had the swordfish which was also excellent. Overall, a fantastic choice for dinner. We were delighted to have discovered it, and we will most certainly be back on our next trip to St. John. read more

Words can't describe..Just outstanding! All veggies are grown organically on the rooftop! Fresh, flavorful on all their dishes. My husband got the Beef Short Rib dish and he can't stop talking about it! I think we will make another visit before we head back home! read more

Of all the restaurants we visited this one stands out. Imaginative cocktail menu. Food was extremely fresh, well portioned, tasteful and presented with beauty. This should be on your must dine list. read more

DELISH!!!!! Went here twice in a week in St. John--once for some rosé and another for dinner. The lobster pasta special was incredible, the salads are amazing... the staff was awesome!! Blake is the sweetest, so interesting and great, and Ginger was great, too. A definite must when in St. John for a fancier vibe, but not as steep of prices as Zozos, Ocean 342, etc. read more

DEFINITELY the best meal we had on the whole trip! The mushroom small plate was incredible, ricotta was perfect and kept it light for the apps, and the short rib was perfect. Our waiter, Alec, was amazing! Knew the menu, had great suggestions, was super nice, and didn't make us feel rushed while also being very attentive. He definitely knows his wine too! Couldn't recommend this place any more! read more