Fun place to catch live music and good dinner. Got the jerk wings and their special, which was…read morecurry shrimp with rice and plantains. The wings were delicious but it's was mango jerk, so it had sweetness. The curry shrimp was rich and hearty and hit the right spots. The live music was really fun. The service was awesome and the people are just really really nice. I love the people of this island. I feel bad for the resort though since the beach is completely covered in seaweed and pretty much unswimable. So still just a great time and will definitely return!!

3 stars not 1 because yesterday's karaoke was hilarious. Today, we came back for dinner. Sat at…read more7pm. Music was great. Guy on the harmonica was jammin. Vibes. Waves. Paradise. 1 hour goes by, still waiting for our food. Server no where to be found. 15 min later she tells us she forgot to place our order. Girl had 15 tables. Won't be back. The ribs better be good.

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.

Food was good but note this is an open air place with no inside seating. They have high top tables…read moreand a bar right by the road. We came on a sunny hot afternoon, after walking around and were very warm. The server was pleasant and we had fried rice and ribs. Overall it might have been a better experience if we had come in the evening. Note that they don't have desserts on the menu. A little disappointed for my birthday.

This is one of our favorite restaurants in the USVIs! Very laid back, with great poke bowls. They…read morealso have nutwhackers (bushwackers with peanut butter), which our wives love!

Dinghy's Beach Bar and Grill on Honeymoon Beach, Water Island (St. Thomas), is the ultimate daytime…read moreescape that turns a chill beach hang into an all-out party without waiting for the sun to set. From the moment we arrived after a quick ferry ride from St. Thomas we were swept up in the vibe. This spot is basically a no-holds-barred beach bash in broad daylight: cold tropical cocktails flowing, live music pumping (especially on Sundays), and everyone from locals to visitors cranking the energy to max. It's not just a bar and grill; it's where "daytime beach party" gets redefined. We got there early, grabbed shaded lounge chairs plenty of amenities like paddleboarding and snorkeling are a nice bonus), and before we knew it, the place was packed with groups laughing, dancing in the sand, and toasting like it was midnight at a club. Pure, unfiltered fun kids these days might call it getting "Crunked Up," but for us, it was straight-up thriller-level partying under the Caribbean sun. The food hits the spot too: fresh locally caught fish, juicy burgers, tacos, and salads that feel perfect with your feet in the sand. Service can lag when it's slammed (which it usually is, in the best way), but who cares when the atmosphere is this electric? Fun facts that make it even better: Dinghy's sits right on Honeymoon Beach, one of the calmest, clearest spots in the USVI, on tiny Water Island (just 3/4 square mile easy to explore, big on vibes). It evolved from a spot called Joe's Beach Bar when the current owners took over around 2013, turning it into the go-to for boozy, sweaty, sultry beach days that feel like the Caribbean's version of a legendary cantina hangout. No wonder it's racked up thousands of glowing reviews it's consistently ranked as a top beach bar for good reason. If you're in St. Thomas and want a place that kicks off the good times early and doesn't let up, Dinghy's is it. 5 stars would party there again in a heartbeat. Cheers to epic daytime adventures!

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! ----- ----- -----

Next time on St. John we'll definitely book this again. From the service to the cocktails to the…read moreincredible food, we can't wait to go back. The servings were also human sized and not ginormous, and the prices extremely fair given the care and quality put forth.

I'm not sure why they call it a speakeasy, maybe half of the staff is hiding…read more Good drinks. Service is polite but slow.

Great meal, great drinks, fun atmosphere. This is our new go-to on the way back from Coral Bay when…read morewe are in town. They even have a play area for kids! (Seriously my dream for most bars!) The "Vanilla Killa" (vanilla painkiller) is the house special with owner-made vanilla bean-infused simple syrup. You can choose your batter for the fried foods, so you know it's fresh. We enjoyed shrimp, burgers, tenders, and a salad. We enjoyed great service under a shady umbrella outside!

This was our second time stopping at Shambles (our first time was just over a year ago). This is a…read moretrue dive bar ... WITH CHARACTER !!! We made it in just after. What would be considered the lunch rush. We had no problem getting a seat and were immediately noticed by the bartender who ca,e right to us. Their signature cocktails are all great ... we enjoyed several. My wife had a grilled mahi sandwich which she delivering to claims was probably the best meal of our week in Saint John. It was fresh, hot ... she thoroughly enjoyed it. I had very big trouble indeed.the fish and chips. The fish breading was very light and tasted great without the typical heavy oily feel. Fries were ok. Enjoyed our visit and recommend to anyone looking for good food, great drinks at an affordable price.

So we really enjoyed our experience at High Tide, but to be clear, it's a beach bar restaurant. It…read moresits on the bay next to the ferry crossing, so to say it's ocean-side viewing is generous but accurate. Parking was difficult, and we surrendered to Slim Man parking for $20. The spacious dining area with a great happy hour and dinner menu comes out at 5:00. We got there for the lunch menu and were glad we did because we got sandwiches which were great. Candidly, nothing on the dinner menu blew our minds. The tuna sandwich with wasabi and arugula was fantastic, and the tuna was prepared perfectly! We also got shrimp tacos that were better than the sandwich for what it's worth. Our server, who didn't give us her name, was sweet and attentive and even brought a cask of water without us asking. At the end of the day, High Tide delivered as advertised. Three last thoughts if you've read this far: Park at the MVD and walk; it's not that far and free. Get the Key Lime Pie; it was outstanding but pretty typical of the area. Lastly, stop at the merch store and grab a t-shirt, which are some of the best I've seen so far!

We just love this little spot. Location is killer being both directly on the water and adjacent to…read morethe ferry. They have a fantastic happy hour and bar. And my personal favorite are the coconut shrimp. Service is kind and very prompt. They even found the Dodger post season game for us one evening. An absolute must when you visit St John.

We ordered from here while hanging out at Coki point Beach, and honestly, I was disappointed with…read moremy meal. I ordered the jerk chicken platter, and the mac and cheese had fish in it, something that wasn't listed on the menu. I don't eat seafood at all, and even the jerk chicken tasted like it was cooked near fish, which made me a little nauseous. Definitely not what I expected, and it really threw off the whole meal. We also didn't realize we could've just walked a short distance and ordered food ourselves, so we ended up paying a gratuity fee for beachside service, because we're tourists and didn't know any better. The drinks weren't great either, Martha's at Booth 7 was better. Coki Beach is beautiful and there are plenty of vendors along the shore, so I really wish we had tried another spot. Overall, my experience at Simply Delicious just wasn't it, and I'd definitely choose somewhere else if I ever come back around.

Great food and great service. To my surprise the burger was my favorite. It felt comfortable to…read morechill out by the water and be served quality lunch and drinks