Mid grade sushi for a fortune. I food hopped for 6 days straight on the island- this was my lease…read morefavorite stop. Bartender was nice but not super attentive.

This was a phenomenal experience. We got off the ferry in St John and knew what beach we wanted to…read morehit but didn't know where we wanted to eat! Stomachs were touching our ribs. So we followed some folks and landed at the inlet that led us to Karma. The ambiance was amazing. Fit our aesthetic preference perfectly - clean, outside seating that's covered, and a nice Afro house playlist that's uptempo. The sushi roll was fantastic. My beautiful date ate most of it. I said dang! Can I have some? The beer battered fish was fresh and not heavy. This is why I love island food. None of the processed seafood, mostly fresh. I appreciate that. The fries slapped too. The chicken tacos were also very good. No complaints, no edits with the food. The drinks? MAN, the spritzes were my choices. Loved them. Made with love and was super refreshing as a cucumber ginger type of drink at midday. The perfect hybrid between wellness and litness This will be our go-to lunch spot when we're back in St John. As always, the beautiful company made this dining experience even better ‍

Open air bar/restaurant with views of Coral Bay. A slight breeze helped at the picnic table. A…read moremusician was preparing for open mike night (Tuesday 530- 830ish) but we ate and left (didn't want to drive up into Bordeaux Mtn in the dark!). The "Toni" pizza was excellent. Sorry, no pictures.... it had fresh basil pesto and the tomato sauce drizzled around it, cheese was melted into the crust with riccata spread around. Fantastic thin crispy crust. I'll try making this at home with my Gozney oven!

I'll start with the good: the staff was friendly, and the atmosphere is genuinely pleasant…read more Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. I'm an open-minded eater who travels a lot and will happily try almost anything--but even I met my match here. I ordered the jerk chicken plate with slaw and mac n cheese. The chicken was dry, but honestly the best part of the meal, which is saying something. The mac n cheese looked and tasted like it had been abandoned hours (or days?) ago--curdled, cold, and topped with a crust that could double as a roofing material. The slaw? One bite was all I could manage - a first in my 35 years on earth. A friend described it as "looks like slaw, tastes like a plastic bag," and I wish I could disagree. My partner's chicken salad sandwich didn't fare better. The bun was burned so black it looked like it had been broiled by the Caribbean sun itself, and the chicken salad had a sour tang that overpowered everything else. My friends shared the brisket plate; the brisket was good (truly!), but the sides were a continuation of the theme: barely edible at best. We ended up at a grocery store afterward, scavenging crackers and cookies to survive the night--never a great sign after paying Virgin Island prices for dinner. For what it's worth, the restaurant next door, Surf Club Cantina, was excellent. Do yourself a favor: eat there, and steer clear of Johnny Lime.

We had an amazing dinner! The pork belly with guacamole appetizer was really good. I had the Short…read moreRib and my wife had the Grouper both we Great! I would highly recommend The Refinery! We're going to go back one more time before leaving the island.

completely criminal that every seat in this place wasnt filled to the brim. service was great. food…read morewas unbelievably good. this was my 8th or 9th meal on the island and was better than meals I paid twice the price for. couldn't recommend this more. its worth noting that the restaurant is a little farther down the road than shown on the map so if you don't see it right away just head 2 or 3 buildings farther down the road.

Popular restaurant right on the beach. We went during Happy Hour and were still able to get seated…read moreright away. The Loaded Cassava Fries were delicious. The hubby enjoyed the Wagyu Burger and I really enjoyed the Beef Bao Buns. The son had the Tuna Tartar Bowl. The daughter-in-law had the Josephine's Greens Salad w/grilled chicken added. We also ordered Chicken Nuggets and fries from kid's menu for the grandson. Menu is limited and prices are a little high for the amount of food you get. (This wasn't the menu we saw online.) With that said, the food was really good and the service was excellent. I would suggest going here when you want a light snack/meal. Otherwise you might leave feeling a little hungry.

Best bar in town. Ness is an amazing bartender. Great music and Killer drinks with an incredible…read moreview. Burger and friend chicken sandwich were outstanding. Buy a tee shirt. Softest cotton on the island

My friends and I came to the Easterly twice during our stay in St. Thomas. Our service was AMAZING,…read moreour servers name was Kiki. One of my friends is gluten free and she was so attentive to her restrictions and she actually followed us out of the resturant to give us a credit card we dropped. Food was so good and the vibes were unbelievable. This is a must visit during any vacation.

We had such a great dinner at The Easterly, definitely more of an upscale dining experience but…read morestill felt really relaxed and welcoming. We made a reservation, but honestly it didn't seem totally necessary when we went. From the moment we sat down, the staff was on top of everything and so friendly. You could tell they really care about the experience, and everything flowed perfectly without feeling rushed. For drinks, we ordered the Vessup and the Carib and both were so good. The Vessup especially stood out, the cream on top was so smooth and delicious and just made the whole drink. They brought out fresh bread to start and it was so good (always a win in my book). For dinner, we went with the lobster with potato and broccolini and it was incredible. Everything was cooked perfectly and the flavors were just on point. Between the food, drinks, atmosphere, and service, this was easily one of our favorite dinners on the trip. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for something a little nicer but still with that island feel.

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.

Such a cool atmosphere. Defiantly different than any other restaurant and bars on the island…read more Indoor with cold A/C. Fun decor. Really friendly staff. Same owners as beach bar. If ya get hot or tired of the island life you can walk in here and feel like you're in a totally different location. Food is delicious and they have a great drink menu.

This was not a great experience to say the least. We waited in a long line while visiting Honeymoon…read moreBeach. The menu is near the front of the cashier, so you don't even know what you'll be ordering til you get to the front of the line. They were also out of half of their menu by 2:00 PM! I was craving a pulled pork sandwich... but I guess not today. + Cheeseburger: Pretty big compared to their other options but definitely still NOT worth $16. The burger was lukewarm and a bit well done. + Hot Dog: OVERCOOKED. It looked burnt even. + BBQ Chicken Sando: Overcooked chicken in a burger bun (that WASN'T TOASTED) with storebought bbq sauce on top. + Lazy Lizard: You can't mess up a drink like this. It was good. NO ONE was wearing masks. None of the workers or the people ordering were wearing a mask. The cashier was also moody and did not want to be there.

I'm not sure what anyone would expect here. It's the only place anywhere near the beach with…read moreservice, and they know that. Drinks are double the price of anywhere else on the islands, and half as strong. Like, did they even put alcohol in? I don't know, it was poured out of site. Food took FOREVER and they run out early. Service is, meh. Definitely don't come here for the service. My suggestion? Bring your own food and alcohol down to the beach because this place is definitely highway robbery.

Happy hour that lasts all day?! What?! You may just have your check liver light go on before the…read moreday is over! Pelicans Beach Bar is dangerously good at making cocktails go in and having the fun come out of you! $5 mix drinks, $4 beers, $8 crafted frozen all day for happy hour! This little 7 seat bar at the Ritz Carlton Resort is the farthest down the beach next to the serenity pool. Shhhhhhhhh......be quiet.....yea right when happy hour is all day and your bartenders are mad cool! Not sure of why they put this next to the "library" section of the resort but this bar just opened up in November. Our bartender Alex and her side kick Ryan were awesome compliments to the beachy view of St. John and our delicious cocktails. My favorites were the Lilikoi Mango Mojito and Caribbean Fiesta (not on menu but Alex knows of how to make them). For those Patron lovers like my hubby, try the Sandy Day, he loved it! Sushi is Japanese for yummylicious! Pelicans Beach Bar expands (seating wise) during the evening to a few 4 tops for an all you can eat sushi pig out session every Wednesday from 5p-8p for $45! Thursday's is taco day from 5p-8p with unlimited rice, beans, chips and salsa! You've already tortured yourself in dieting to get into bikini ready shape, let this sushi and taco fun be your free pass to choose your love of food, over not wanting to get fat! If staying at the Ritz these two nights should be checked out. If you don't want to chillax under the stars while listening to music next to tiki torches, you can box up your grub and take it back to your room. Tacos and sushi not your thing? You can order from Coconut Cove, another restaurant on the resort and they'll deliver your food to you at this bar. If not staying at the Ritz, great bay beach, which Pelicans Beach Bar sits on is actually a public beach. There is hidden free public beach parking past the main hotel lobby port cochere and down a steep road. Pictures attached show the way. My only complaint is that the bathroom locations seem like the distance needed to get to St. John. But that's the laziness (aka selective participation) in me that gets stronger with each cocktail! Cheers!

Excellent bar spot with an all day happy hour right on the Ritz Carlton Residence property. The…read morebartenders Alex and Ryan were super friendly and made excellent drinks. Drinks are only $8-$10 each, so we were at this spot several times per day. Really made our trip and stay at the Ritz Residences more enjoyable. We also tried the taco night on Thursday which was also very good (5-8pm). Definitely check this place out if you are staying nearby.

A great place to stop and get a drink while enjoying Maho Bay. It's right across the street from…read morethe main beach, and they accept card - no need to carry cash! The drinks are a little pricier, but taking into account you're in the middle of a national park with not much around, the prices make sense. Drinks absolutely delicious - we loved the pina colada! They have plenty of seating, so you can either stay and enjoy or take your drinks back to the beach across the street. I'm not sure if they're related or not, but there is a little food shop little right next to it with the same available seating. As with the drinks, food there is a little pricier but take into account where you are. We ordered the mahi bites. Absolutely delicious. Fish was solid enough to pick up but flaked apart in your mouth. Would totally order again. Great place to stop when you're enjoying the beach at Maho Bay.

This review is for the beach rentals, which is part of the bar and restaurant complex. I expected a…read morepoor experience when Destin began by acting as if I was bothering him for wanting to rent snorkels and a float. When I returned them, he ran the tab on my credit card and said the total was $49.20, which was $8 more than it should have been. I asked him why it was so high and he said sales tax. I told him I didn't think sales tax was charged on St. John and he said it was charged everywhere in the Virgin Islands. Very suspicious, I left and waited for the receipt to come through text. The receipt showed that the $8 was a tip that Desitin had added without my knowledge. I went back and comfronted him and told him I know what he did and I don't appreciate it and I would be letting managagement know, then walked away. He chased me down and handed me $10 and said he wanted to "makes things right", but then proceeded to gaslight me into thinking this was all my fault. He said I should be grateful that he didn't double charge me on the rental. What??? I have tried to contact management, but I guess they don't want anyone to send complaints. The two phone numbers I found and one email address are total dead ends.