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.

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

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.

Here's an update to my previous review. We did go for…read moredinner yesterday and had a great meal! Smoothies, Venessa's vegan bowl and key lime pie. The vegan bowl was great with eggplant, rice, black beans and leafy lettuce. A new and delicious dish for us with plenty to share! We had a minor problem with our bill but as soon as it was caught, the owner immediately corrected it and gave us complimentary drinks! They were very apologetic and quick with the correction. A class act. The dining setting was fun with music and family entertainment. Overall I give them 5 stars for food, service and ambiance.

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.

Growing up in South Florida, Caribbean roti was part of my food DNA - and finding a great one…read moreoutside of South Florida has been nearly impossible. So when I was on vacation in St. John and spotted The Roti King, I had to stop. It scratched the itch in the best way possible. The roti was everything I remembered: warm, stuffed with perfectly spiced curry filling, and served with that homemade chutney that just ties it all together. Pure comfort food. If you're in the area and love real Caribbean food, check it out!

Decent prices and good food! You can enjoy a view of the bay while eating. The service was good…read more Our group of four got a chicken pate, shrimp roti, chicken roti, salmon burger and johnnycakes. The curried chicken was so good. That roti bread was so yummy and fresh! One roti could feed two people.

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.

First .... Let me say my rating dropped 1 star for ONE REASON - A reason the establishment had no…read morecontrol over. We had an early dinner / ahead of the typical crowd. I asked for and was provided seating in the shade. Our meals were outstanding. They're known for their rib eye steak. It was cooked perfectly, very tender and seasoned well. The accompaniment (baked potato & green vegetable) were good. My wife opted for an appetizer (crab and shrimp roll) which she said was delicious. Drinks were on spot and our server did a great job. Our only issue was the young buck knuckle heads seated by us. Drunk / high, loud obnoxious language that an old guy like me just didn't appreciate while having dinner with my wife who was dressed to kill. I know - not the restaurant's fault but it did diminish our experience. Outstanding meal & service but don't be surprised if you get dive bar patrons next to you

They should call this restaurant "Cream Sauce Deck" because they seem to smother everything with…read moresome version of the same sauce. That said, everything is pretty pricey in St. John and this is a little less pricey and a little more casual. We went for dinner. It was fine. I wouldn't repeat it on a trip but may be a good hang for drinks and they are apparently known for the rib eye which I didn't try. It's not bad. If you're on the fence go there.

Here's something a bit different at 1864 . Try the amazing grits as a side order . They are quite…read moreunique and made from scratch every day . They are Caribbean style , with a little coconut flavoring . I'm from the South and I know my grits . These are exceptional!! Try them once and you'll order them every time . And their version of " oysters Rockefeller " are also incredible . For me , this is the best restaurant on St John !

We had reservations for 6:30 and showed up half hour early and were seated immediately. With it…read moreopening at 5:30, not all tables were full so we were lucky. We had a nice intimate table in the back of the restaurant, surrounded by the beautiful stone architecture. The openness of the restaurant allowed for cool breezes to flow through. So nice. We started with the garlic focaccia bread and the shrimp cocktail. All good. I chose the fish of the day (mahi mahi) as my entree. It came on top of greens with green beans and a tropical mango salsa. Perfect island flavors. Our server, Jeremiah, was outstanding. He walked us through the menu. He suggested a honeycomb side to Husband's chicken and Mac-n-cheese which he loved. He was so friendly. Just made the meal even better. So enjoyed this experience.

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.