Lovango Resort + Beach Club

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!

Came here late one night to get some dinner. We were sat right along the water and had an amazing…read moreview! I can see how coming here at sunset would be amazing. As for the food m, I thought it was okay. I ordered the chicken curry off of the chef specials menu and I wasn't blown away by it or anything. The rice and broccoli sides were plain, the chicken was cooked fine, and the sauce was good, but not amazingly flavorful like other curries I had had in the past. And for this being a chef special, I just want super impressed. The waitress we had was super kind though, and our food came out quick which was much appreciated. Again, the view is amazing and they have a decent menu listing. While this place is great for a cocktail, sunset, and "little something for everyone" vibes, personally I think there is something left to be desired.

Legendary key lime pie!

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Cocktail with Bulleit Bourbon, Chambord, and Green Ting grapefruit soda

The Longboard

4.6(575 reviews)

The Longboard is great! Not a five-star for me, but it just doesn't "excel" at anything. Our…read moreservice was great, the clean dining area was great, the food was great...it was great. Having said that, it's a beach bar vibe like most places. Open-air seating, no AC, and beach club motif. In this case, it's a one-page menu of food and drinks, serving ceviche, sushi wraps, and poke bowls...that's it. Some appetizers, but that's the menu as you'll see in pics. We ordered an F-bomb frozen drink that was COMPLETELY refreshing on a warm day. Happy hour is early 2:00-4:00, so know that if going for dinner. For entrees, I got a Tropical Poke bowl with tuna (they also offer two other kinds of fish). It was chock-full of pineapple, pickled onions, sushi rice, and other goodies. In other words, a typical fresh poke bowl. Our other entree was a jerk chicken lettuce wrap with chili flakes that was really good and deceptively filling. At the end of the day, this was a great meal and atmosphere, and we would return if we have exhausted all options in Cruz Bay.

Was hoping it would be better than my last visit 2 years ago, but fell short, again...maybe…read moreshoulder-season fatigue? Felt like they were just going through the motions. --Island wings ($25) arrived luke warm and seemed to have been pre-cooked and reheated. Not a fan of rubbery, limp chicken wings --The Isla Verde poke bowl with Josephine's greens was mostly inedible. There was only a trace of the house ponzu on the greens and tasted like eating plain grass. --The carnitas tacos were the saving grace. Shredded pork with a tasty escabeche, cotija, cilantro. Still a lively, laid-back, fun vibe.

Jerk chicken tacos

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Ceviche

Morgan's Mango

4.2(422 reviews)

3.5 km

We were fortunate to get a same day reservation by calling between 9-4 and were looking forward to…read moreour experience as first time diners. After getting an amazing cocktail at the bar while waiting for our table, and then receiving a great spot on the front corner of the patio things started going downhill as others have mentioned. After taking our order, we never saw our server again (other than watching him help other tables) until after our entrees were delivered and we asked someone to find him to help us get a glass of wine. We had originally planned to order a bottle but just opted for a glass at that point. Our appetizers dishes and empty cocktail glasses also sat for quite awhile on the table while we waited. Food was a mixed bag. Enjoyed the special soup and tango salad but our grouper and wahoo entrees were disappointing and overcooked. Skipped dessert as we were both a bit bummed at the overall experience. Not sure if we would try again with other spots on the island we would like to try, but if we did, would opt for the bar in hopes of better service.

So many people told us to come here is it was very hard to secure a last minute reservation so we…read morewere excited to try. We ended up absolutely loving the food here. Everything is so fresh and packed with flavor, that you really can't go wrong with anything in the menu. The vegetable paella was delicious, the two tridatos we tried were fresh and bright with the different sauces on top, and the key lime pie was absolutely amazing. It is definitely the vacationers favorite spot, but I wouldn't say it's too touristy or anything. It gets a lot of attention because it's good and a nice place to eat dinner with your family on vacation. We sat at the bar and the bartender was super friendly. The host was kind enough to try to squeeze us in anywhere he could so for that we are very grateful. The food took awhile to come out, but that's probably just island time stuff, and besides the place was PACKED. But our appetizers and desserts came out really quickly. We loved our time here and would definitely recommend giving it a try if possible! There is a good mix of seafood and "land breezes" on the menu, plus a couple vegetarian plates if needed. Perfect for cocktail and mocktails as well!

View of restaurant from our table

Lobster with saffron rice, beans and fried plantains

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Fish of the day served voodoo style

Cruz Bay Landing

4.3(322 reviews)

This place is in the middle of the downtown area with all the shops and eateries - so there is a…read moreton of people watching available. They have inside and outside dining, with most of the outside dining having shade from the tree cover. We had heard their chicken dishes were very good, so we ordered the chicken and waffles, with gravy and a fried egg on top. The chicken was crispy and moist. It was really tasty and definitely made the meal. We also ordered their special dish of the morning which was a fried breakfast burrito with egg, sausage, avocado and a glaze of the chipotle sauce on the tortilla, with a serving of country potatoes on the side. The filling of the burrito was very good, but I think I would rather have this deconstructed than inside a flour tortilla. There were many other good options on the menu and I'm sure I will enjoy trying the other breakfast entrees I saw being served. The star of our meal was our server. She was absolutely fantastic and didn't miss anything from greeting us, to wishing us an enjoyable day as we were leaving. We enjoyed ourselves and would come back again.

Cruz Bay Landing is super conveniently located. They had these amazing Conch fritters that made me…read morewant to order another plate of just that. I also tried the coconut shrimp with chips but was a little underwhelmed with it. Overall nice place and service. I liked the outdoor seating.

Interior

Crab omelet

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Woody's Seafood Saloon

4.0(189 reviews)

3.7 km

Delicious HUGE onion rings. Seemed to be made fresh, and their dipping sauces were good too…read more Blackened shrimp were excellent, and had great flavor. Caesar salad was good, and had homemade dressing they said.

Cool little dive bar on the island. Only a few tables inside and out and a small bar. We just…read morestopped for a drink one night. The vibes are cool inside with all kinds of stickers on the wall. Overall worth a stop if you are in town.

Outside

Blackened shrimp (7) with onion rings

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Outside seating

Sun Dog Cafe

4.5(246 reviews)

3.5 km

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.

The small bar at Sun Dog Cafe. It has about 10 bar seats.

Key lime pie

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Their hot sauce collection

1864 The Restaurant

4.2(111 reviews)

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 were recommend to go here for dinner and we loved it. Service was great and food was delicious!…read moreThank you.

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Appetizer spread

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Inside dining

The Lime Inn

4.2(224 reviews)

3.7 km

•$$$$

I was disappointed when they changed the menu a few years ago to tacos, but with the success of…read moretheir Lime Out, they've surely mastered them. The black bean dip was a welcomed surprise. It was so, so good. And both the jerk chicken and the pulled pork with house rum barbecue sauce, chipotle slaw, and roasted corn were amazingly great.

This restaurant was a fun experience. The food was good. From the photo posted the tacos are listed…read morefrom top left to bottom right (Cowabunga, Surfs Up Hey Hey, John Wayne, K-pop shorty and then the bottom four tacos are the K pop shorty, Mr. miyagi, Bless up, and Surfs Up Hey Hey). I personally had the first four, highly recommend the cowabunga and surfs up hey hey, those were my favorites. My partners favorite was the surfs up hey hey with the k-pop shorty a close second. The service was solid, a little slow at times and they did mess up our dessert order but they quickly fixed the issue. The ambiance was very fun and light. Bathrooms were clean. Overall enjoyed our visit here

Cocktails and tacos!

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Vegetarian tacos

La Tapa Plage

4.3(153 reviews)

3.7 km

Great service. Great view. Well attended restaurant and a pleasure to meet the owner/chef…read more Definitely make it a special night dinner while here. It's one of the many pricey restaurants in St. John but one of the few worth the cost. Make reservations if you want a beach view table, but the view from everywhere is great. I think many nights you can also walk in and grab a seat at the bar if you make a game time decision.

Perfect spot for a date night while on the island! I really enjoyed the decor and the layout of La…read moreTapa Plage. You walk into a nook and boom, you're on the water. You can see the boats and island lights at night. They also played great Latin music, of all kinds. The service was amazing. We had a young guy who was a local. He loved living on the island and shared some facts. My husband and I enjoyed the muscles to start. They had a very nice lemon white wine sauce and the serving was just enough. We were left wanting more to be honest, it was very good! Next we had the paella. I liked this paella, I did, BUT, it was not flavored as an authentic Spanish paella. I was disappointed about that, but I still enjoyed the dish. It was a bit spicy, more like scratchy lol, but had lots of seafood and the rice was cooked perfectly (imo). My husband finished with a unique vanilla azafran dessert. I guess they used the azafran in the sorbet and not the paella . I did not like this ice cream. It tasted like soap to me lol. My husband really enjoyed it. Overall this was a great choice for date night and we didn't feel like we were caught in a tourist trap, so win win for us!

Gazpacho

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View from our table

The Beach Bar

4.2(258 reviews)

Yes this bar is fantastic but it's Laura who made the experience truly unforgettable. From the…read moremoment we sat down, she made us feel welcome and taken care of. She was fun, personable, attentive, and had great recommendations for both food and drinks. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does and takes pride in creating a great experience for her guests. My girlfriend and I are visiting St. John for the first time, and Laura played a big role in making our first day on the island memorable. If you're lucky enough to grab a seat at her bar, you're in great hands. Thank you, Laura, for helping make our trip so special!

We came back here a couple times during our visit. It was just soo good! The staff was amazing and…read morefast. The food was delicious and filling, cooked to perfection. Scenery was beautiful! We had to come here over again. Don't think about it, just go!

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Bill M.

Elite 24

22

67

152

3 years ago

Stayed at Ritz Carlton, chose an interactive Christmas dinner on Lovango Beach. Catamaran trip to the island included a buffet dinner. Upon arrival, the buffet options were limited, and a surprise bill of $300 was presented, unbeknownst to us. After voicing our concerns, we reluctantly paid over $700. Contacted Cruz Bay Water Sports for a refund, but they declined. Ritz Carlton management intervened, refunded the original amount, and apologized. Others reportedly faced similar issues. Be cautious when booking with Cruz Bay and Lovango Beach Resorts. The expensive experience, combined with feeling deceived, left a lasting negative impression. In the restaurant on Lovango Beach, there's a hidden cemetery marked by a small painted fence. The unexpected presence of a grave site added to the unsettling feeling of the experience. read more

Dean H.

4

20

17

1 year ago

Lovango is an absolute gem for a special evening. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the stunning waterfront setting, where I was lucky enough to snag a seat right by the water's edge. Watching the sun dip below the horizon while enjoying the island breeze made for an unforgettable backdrop. The food? Simply exceptional. Every dish is crafted with care and bursts with flavor, making it more than just a meal--it's an experience. This is not a place to rush through dinner; it's a destination to fully immerse yourself in the island vibe. Plan to linger, sip a cocktail, savor each bite, and let the rhythm of live music and crashing waves complete the atmosphere. Lovango is a must-visit for anyone looking for a truly special evening out. read more

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