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Isla Blue

3.8 (32 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Filet mignon and lobster
Kimmy S.

Super underwhelming and disappointing. The reason for two stars is the ambience was good with open air seating and a pretty dining area with high ceilings. This was unfortunately our least favorite meal during our time spent on the resort and by far the most expensive (which we expected but hoped the experience would match the price). For drinks we ordered one still water and one sparkling water along with a cocktail. For the waters we expected to pay for the sparkling water but the waitress (without informing us) brought out two glass bottles of Acqua Panna water (one still, one sparkling) that ended up costing us $10 and $12. Since when is a restaurant charging $10 for still water... for appetizers we ordered langosta taquitos and the bonita roll. Taquitos were fine but nothing to write home about. The Bonita roll I actually enjoyed and was probably my favorite part of the whole meal. For entrees we ordered the filet mignon and the lobster and then manchego cassava mash on the side (not pictured). The filet and lobster were fine but nothing special (and when you're paying fine dining prices you expect special - $150 for an entree with no sides). The cassava was not good and terribly under seasoned. To top it all off our waitress had a weird attitude. I can only describe it as a snooty "I'm better than you" type of attitude. We had an early reservation (5pm) and there were no other patrons in the restaurant for the first 30 or so minutes we were there and even after it never really got busy and yet we were rushed to order and then looked down upon when we didn't want dessert - just felt odd. Needless to say, would not recommend. 2 stars is honestly generous, but again added a star for the ambience.

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Kaitlin J.

The food was really good and my server was Chris and he was accommodating and very sweet. I would definitely return!

Rick L.

A beautiful open air restaurant located at the Morningstar Buoy House Hotel. A really nice menu where Mediterranean meets Caribbean. Plenty of great fish selections with some nice meat additions as well. We went with the Wagyu Steak with chimichurri sauce and it was outstanding. Great cocktails and a really solid well priced wine list.

Caribbean Lobster
Michael W.

ncredible. The lobster blew me away. There atmosphere was perfect. The sashimi was so fresh. Cilantro rice amazing. Worth every dollar. Our waiter, Billy, was spectacular

Caribbean lobster, corn, rice
Andrea M.

Ate here the first night we arrived, the atmosphere is lovely, very romantic vibe. My Caribbean lobster was good. It was my birthday so they also brought out a complimentary dessert and some killer bee shots which was nice. Would come back.

Food and ambience were great. We love the service as well though the food took a hot minute to come out
Bonnie P.

Food and ambience were great. The food did take a minute to come out but overall, we enjoyed our dinner.

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Best food on island! Hands down. The service was great and the ambiance of this restaurant is incredible. Spectacular views!!

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Oceana Restaurant & Bistro - Beet salad- wow!

Oceana Restaurant & Bistro

4.1(242 reviews)
2.9 km
•$$$

We chose Oceana to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary this evening. They went out of their way…read moreto make it very special for us which was very much appreciated. We seated right next to the ocean and enjoyed a beautiful view while we were eating this evening. Our servers name was Adan and he did an absolutely amazing job. The entire facility is very romantic and definitely a place to go for a special occasion or even just to have a very nice meal. We both decided to start our meal tonight with salads and bread. Adan highly recommended the red & golden beet escabeche and I am very glad that I took his recommendation. It was the absolute perfect balance of the tartness of the whipped brie cheese, sweetness of the beets, and brought together with spring greens and pickled ginger. AMAZING flavor. For our main courses, I ordered the Caribbean lobster because they told me it was still alive in the ocean a couple hours before we sat down to eat and my wife ordered the filet. Both meals were exquisite. Her filet was cooked to perfection and the lobster was not overcooked. We finished the meal with French pressed coffee, flourless, chocolate, torte, and a trio of sorbet that is made in house. We had a wonderful experience and I highly recommend this restaurant if you decide to come to St. Thomas. This is one you should move to the top of your list.

It is such a beautiful place to come and eat Food is…read moreamazing The view is stunning And Rosa the server is just the best Big smile Great job

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Oceana Restaurant & Bistro - View of kitchen from our table

View of kitchen from our table

Oceana Restaurant & Bistro - Dutch mussels - fantastic

Dutch mussels - fantastic

Oceana Restaurant & Bistro - Cocktails the next night. Hightop perch only - which is awkward for some statures. wind was too high for the Oceanside  chair seating.

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Cocktails the next night. Hightop perch only - which is awkward for some statures. wind was too high for the Oceanside chair seating.

Mim's Seaside Bistro - eggplant parmesan

Mim's Seaside Bistro

3.6(342 reviews)
2.4 km
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We had the best dinner experience while on the island! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted…read moreby Liz, who was incredibly welcoming and sweet. She made us feel like we had been invited to a friend's home for dinner.The drinks were made perfectly and were definitely generous pours! Our waitress was wonderful-unfortunately, I forgot her name because I'm old but from what I could hear around me, all of the staff were friendly, attentive, and really helpful when it came to making dinner choices.My husband had the curry coconut lobster, which was cooked to perfection and was a great portion size. I had the Caribbean shrimp penne, and it was outstanding! I only wish we had saved room for dessert.To top off an already great experience, they even offered to call us a cab since the restaurant isn't located on a main road.Mim's is an absolute must-stop when visiting the USVI. Great food, great drinks, and genuinely warm hospitality. One of our favorite dinners on the island!

One of my favorite meals while visiting St Thomas!…read more This is a local spot tucked away off the main road and ocean front, you can't beat it. This could be a good romantic dinner or good for a group. It has the ability to meet all your vacation needs and good food! For the people siting issues with the service, this place is on island time. It's not a bad thing but just don't try to be in a rush. You are taken care of it just may take a little longer than you would have thought. Everyone says get the curry lobster. Let me be the next to say...get the curry lobster! I don't love curry at all, but get the curry lobster! It's such a good balance of sweet coconut with a cream sauce that just works so well with the explosion of flavors going on. The whole mixture is stuffed back in the lobster shell for an awesome presentation. Overall, take the taxi ride to enjoy this local fare, you definitely won't be disappointed!

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Mim's Seaside Bistro - Welcome to Mim's

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Mim's Seaside Bistro - Curry lobster

Curry lobster

Mim's Seaside Bistro - The famous Bushwhacker

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Caribbean Fish Market - Koren wings

Caribbean Fish Market

3.8(325 reviews)
7.8 km
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I love when I get excited to write a review for a new restaurant I tried on vacation. This trip…read moretook me to St. Thomas, and being an island community, it also meant seafood, which I love and is hard to come by in Phoenix, AZ. The Fish Market sits on the beach at the bottom of the Elysian Hotel. While you can walk there, it's a long, winding road through the hotel grounds. While I want to say we were met with a warm island welcome, instead, we were met by a grouchy young lady who seemed less than happy to be working or enjoying her day. On a positive note, our waitress, Kieke, was delightful and sweet and a complete opposite from the hostess. As for the food, let me be honest when I say it was one of the top two seafood meals I've had in my life. I got the crab-stuffed grouper with broccolini and couscous. It was cooked perfectly and had a sauce that was delicious! At the end of the day, this was a great experience, and if you can get down to the restaurant (which is a hike), you will absolutely enjoy the meal and ask for Kieke and ignore the rude hostess.

We came to Caribbean Fish Market on a Sunday for brunch and it was such a great vibe overall. They…read moreoffer bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas, which is always a fun bonus for a relaxing brunch by the water. We ordered the ahi tuna nachos and the veggie egg white scramble. Both were really good; the nachos were super fresh and flavorful with a nice mix of textures, and the scramble was light but still filling with plenty of veggies. Definitely felt like a good, balanced brunch option. The service was great, friendly, attentive, and everything came out at a good pace. The only thing that wasn't my favorite was the Bloody Mary. It had a pretty strong horseradish kick, which just isn't my thing, but if you like that extra spice you'd probably enjoy it. Overall, great food, beautiful setting, and a solid brunch spot. I'd absolutely come back (and probably stick to mimosas next time!).

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Caribbean Fish Market - Prawns

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Sand Bar

Sand Bar

2.9(14 reviews)
0.2 km

We tried the coconut ceviche and the mussels, paired with the Sevilla Spritz and El Padrón…read morecocktails. The coconut ceviche was a big miss, rated 4 out of 10. It lacked flavor and was way too fishy. On the other hand, the mussels were absolutely perfect! Tender, flavorful, and served with delicious bread that soaked up the broth beautifully. The Sevilla Spritz was amazing and tasted just like an Aperol Spritz. The El Padrón was light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. Service was very slow, which took away from the overall experience. However, the stunning oceanfront view definitely made up for some of it.

Writing Great view, but that's about where the positives…read moreend. We were initially told only the lounge was available because we didn't have a reservation, despite an open table sitting empty. I made a reservation on OpenTable while standing there, and it felt like that annoyed the staff more than anything. The service was indifferent from start to finish. The staff seemed disengaged, and there was no visible management overseeing the guest experience. Happy hour pricing was inconsistent, I was overcharged on a Cava, gratuity was added to our party of four even though the menu states it's for parties of six or more, and the bill still had errors that needed correcting. It's not about the money--it's about the attitude and lack of attention to detail. The food was good but overpriced, which is expected in the Caribbean. We had the Classico Paella (very small for the price), pizza, olive and bean platter, and chicken kebabs. No complaints about the taste. I've spent over 25 years in the hospitality industry and always tip at least 20%, even with poor service. What bothered me wasn't the cost--it was the feeling that the staff simply didn't care. For a restaurant claiming it's in its "slow season," the bigger issue may be the lack of repeat customers. Great location, decent food, poor service, and absent management. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return.

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Sand Bar - Island vibes

Island vibes

Sand Bar - Ibiza pizza and mahi mahi tacos

Ibiza pizza and mahi mahi tacos

Sand Bar

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