Lobster curry nn the beach. Get here before 8 pm to avoid wait time. Its not so local but somewhat local. You'll be dining with all the tourists. Not bad for a late night meal. For drinks, I rather go across the street to Duffy's! read more

I agree totally with Chad. This place is near impossible to get to. If you didn't know it was there you would never know it existed!! But man am I glad that we found it!! This place is right on the beach... I mean RIGHT there! The food was great and reasonable priced for the atmosphere and the quality. The main courses are $20-$25. I ordered the shrimp scampi... it was a little too buttery (I know a lot of you are thinking how could that be a problem!) but I am not a huge butter fan... but it was still yummy! The drinks are great too... my favorite was the banana white russian... it was so good it was scary!!! If you are ever in St. Thomas this place is a must! read more

Was in St. Thomas for a wedding and about 16 of us decided to have dinner there on a Thursday Night. All of us had an excellent meal and I give them credit for accommodating us without a reservation. I think each of use tried everything on the menu and I can assure your we had no complaints. Our server Priscilla did a a wonderful job and the bartender Paul was also great. I had the all u can eat Shrimp, Lobster/Crab Dip, and bites of Wahoo, Swordfish, Lobster, Mahi Mahi, and coconut shrimp. Also, as far as decor, its beautiful. Its right on the water in a Bolongo Bay. You can't get much better than that. If your in St. Thomas and want some great seafood, this is the place! read more

Decent Food. Sitting by the ocean was a beautiful. Sand flies bit me numerous times but I didn't notice until after I returned home. The staff was upbeat and friendly! read more

Quaint little place with good seafood and an A+ staff, we had a party of 14 and they did a commendable job (little slow to get our first round of drinks, but after that good to go!). Any seafood dish here should satisfy, and you can even bring your own catch and they will prepare for you (friends of ours brought rainbow trout and they did a dynamite job on the dish). read more

Funky location behind a hotel setting, but it is worth it once you figure out how to park, then find the entrance. Amazingly friendly staff, seafood and steaks are top-notch and killer view. It is basically an outdoor restaurant literally sitting on the edge of the water. The views and sounds are amazing. Pricey, but similar to other local places. Best meal we had all week. Walking distance to Iggy's next door for a nightcap which is the best beach bar on the Island. read more

I could make this quick and short, but my disappointment weighs too heavy on my soul to not paint this picture in detail. The night was young, 7:30 pm to be exact, at 81 degrees Fahrenheit with a slight breeze from the west. It was a picture perfect start to the night we had been looking forward to all day. We scramble to make our reservation on time, but pull it off, arriving at 7:28 pm with what we thought would be a swift check in. "Your table will be ready in 5 minutes," the server said. "We will be seating you right over there." No worries. A little wait isn't an issue. But the table is already prepared and ready for us. 10 minutes pass. Another 5 minutes. Still not seated as the empty table calls for us. 10 more minutes. After another 5 more minutes, we are seated, right at the table that had been set for us the whole time. No worries, we brush it off. We are now seated and hungry, but no menus are to be found. We must rely on our imaginations of what the menu might hold. 10 more minutes. Finally, we are greeted and asked what we want to drink. You may have guessed it: we don't know, cause we don't have menus. Once we conduct a thorough review of the menu, our decisions have been made. A virgin piña colada and a mango juice, much needed after the long day in the sun. 10 minutes pass. The server returns, only to realize she forgot our drinks. Mistakes happen. We order the coconut shrimp, the medium sized lobster coconut curry, and the shellfish fra diavlo with lobster creme sauce. We can hardly wait, salivating at the thought of the food to come. But my mouth becomes dry, as four insignificant pieces of shrimp appear on a plate in front of my boyfriend and I. For $13.00 might I add. Maybe the main course will surprise us, but no. The server hands me my plate, with what was supposed to contain shrimp and lobster. It has shrimp and mussels. She tells me they are out of lobster, which makes no sense as my boyfriend literally ordered lobster. I remain calm. The same exact dish is on the menu but with crab and shrimp, and then also with shrimp and clams. "I'm not really a fan of mussels, can you replace it with the crab please?" They're out. "Can you replace it with the clams please?" They're out. So there I am, with mussels that I didn't want and didn't ask for without even being consulted before making me basically a whole different dish. But I'm no Karen. "Okay, the mussels will do I guess" given I had literally no other option. We wrap up eating. Thirsty as heck since our water glasses remained empty for the duration of the night, never once refilled. At this point, we just want to leave, but our server is MIA. We finally catch her to ask for a box and the check. She disappears for another 20 minutes, and returns without either requests in hand. Finally, she hands us our $190 bill that consisted of two entrees, an appetizer (if you can call it that), and two virgin drinks. That bill had gratuity already factored in as well, which I have never heard of for a party of two. The conclusion? Don't listen to all the "amazing" reviews of this place. This was hands down our worst experience on the island. Wish I could say no regrets, but regrets are all that is on the mind. read more

We had very high expectations for this place. The location overlooking the ocean was superb! It was a nice windy night. Even witnessed a marriage proposal. Now the service was just OK. When asked about a dish and a drink she literally said "I don't know". We ordered the Fritters and potato skins as appetizers. It was literally 1 small potato cut in half with cheese on top. The fritters were clearly cooked in old greese as they were very dark but under cooked. Ordered the fried shrimp, mashed potatoes and vegetables. The shrimp was "shrimp basket" good. Would've paired well with coleslaw and hush puppies. The mashed tasted like they were instant znd the veggies wete under cooked. Sad to say the atmosphere was the only thing that saved this experience! read more

The view on the water was lovely, unfortunately the food wasn't as great. We had stuffed mushrooms that didn't have much flavor. We then had Mahi Mahi with mango chutney and a grouper with dijonnaise sauce. Mahi was pretty good. The grouper was so smothered in sauce that it could barely be tasted. That was disappointing. So, it is an average seafood place, is family friendly, and is a little awkwardly located in a tenants only parking area. read more

Gorgeous view of the water and quality seafood. The prices are high but I wouldn't say overpriced for the amount of food that you get. Like other reviewers mentioned, the service was incredibly slow but we weren't in any rush so we didn't really mind. We had the chocolate cake for dessert which was overpriced and very basic. Otherwise, everything else was great. read more

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I would not eat here again. The food was terrible and the service was poor at best. It took us nearly an hour to get our food. This was after the other half of our group at another table had already received and finished their meals. My wife got the coconut shrimp, and returned it after one bite. Another at our party got the endless Thursday night shrimp. They came out cold (they were supposed to be hot), and were chewy at best. There are other, better restaurants on the island for the same price. I would not eat here again, and I recommend to others to not eat here either. read more

Excellent food, very good service. Lobster was phenomenal. Good wines. Don't go out thinking it's going to be fast, this is island time. Don't over dress, this isn't NYC, this is island life. read more

Great food AND great ambience! Get the Lobster Curry, the Seafood Chowder, the Bread Pudding, and be sure to wash it down with a Bushwacker. Enough said! Lobster dishes are Market Price, so be sure to plan on spending a nice amount of money for a nice meal. read more

Place was very popular but the 4 of us agreed - worst food and service we had all week. Now, the bushwhacker was very good (not Woody's on St John's good but one of the better ones). I'd have probably had at least 4 of them if waitress ever remembered to bring my second, or came around more than once per hour. Perhaps we chose our entrees poorly too. Again, not happy with our food but lots of other people seemed to enjoy theirs. read more

Went here on October 14 for my birthday. The view and ambience is exquisite. Very special place. The lobster was delicious! It was not dried it and had really good sides. Loved it. The shrimp appetizer was delicious also. Service was spot on. read more

We went to St. Thomas for the first time in Sept 2011. We got recommended to Mim's by one of a young lady we met at the airport car rental. It turn out that it was pretty near our Resort, so we gave it a try on the first night. Nice outdoor beach view, good food and great service. We had grilled salmon with shrimp, grilled swordfish; the food were amazing. We didn't find out that they happy hour on Thursday for all you can eat tiger shrimp until after we had already ordered, and the waitress was nice enough to gave us a small simpler plate. The place it a little hard to find, but keep flowing the sign and you'll get to it. Hidden gem I guess. read more

Used to be ok ..... had a reservation which meant nothing we had to wait 25 minutes for a table. Food was served in two phases ..... 2 of us had finished eating when the other 2 meals were served ..... will definitely not go again. read more

4 th night on St Thomas, staying at Bolongo Bay beach resort. Decided to try Mim's tonight. There were 4 tables around us a waitress was all over those tables, We were seated at a table over 20 mins, no one even came to get a drink order.....we just got up and walked away. The food on the menu sounded great, but unfortunately we were not willing to wait all night. If Some one would have even acknowledged that we were there. The hostess sat us at the table, and that was it! If the waitress would have just said "Hey I will be with you in a minute". That would have been acceptable. The prices on the menu were high, and that's ok, but I am not going to pay high prices and get shitty service!!! read more

Food was delicious but service is extremely slow. We didn't mind the slow pace as everything in l.a. is go, go, go! I had the blackened shrimp and grilled salmon and hubby had crab & shrimp pasta, both delic. read more

Terrible service but the view and food was amazing!! We arrived at 7 pm and didn't receive our food till 8:15 pm. read more

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This location which is right on the waterfront is a hidden gem. The staff was very friendly. The food while a bit pricey was very good and the location offers great waterfront dining. read more

Difficult to get to, but relatively worth the confusion. We decided to try the more "local" offerings of the USVI. So we set out to wind our way down the 30 and into the condo complex that has Mims tucked away in its armpit. (If you don't look for the signs, you're sure to miss this place.) Mims is like a chill beach bar with a side of romance. We walked down the stairs to see that the restaurant is definitely "sea-side" with a 3 tables for 2 set directly in front of the ocean. (If it's as windy as it was on our date, I'd opt for some sheltered tables by the water) Rita, our server, was awesome - totally on top of things and sweet to boot. Our Dinner: -CONCH FRITTERS: lil fried balls of dough & chewy conch. Just OK. -"Famous" COCONUT CURRY LOBSTER: could've been a 5 star, if it weren't so dang SWEET. It was ridiculously sugared...so much so that I had to gulp down water with my bites just to balance out the overwhelmingly candied curry taste. The lobster itself was SO meaty...I've never seen a lobster with meat from head to tail. Mmm....so good -SHELLFISH FRA DIAVOLO: tasty with huge portions of lobster, scallops and other seafood. If you're a seafood lover, this plate hits the spot. Overall, a nice spot to eat at. I'd definitely recommend the lobster - just tell them to use 1/2 the sugar. It's not worth the $70 otherwise. (and yea...i can't believe I paid that much.) read more

Mim's is located on the south side of St. Thomas, off of highway 30. It is right on the water, nestled amongst several rental properties. All of the seating is open air, with some nifty canvas coverings with portholes if rain were to interrupt your meal. We were at Mim's for dinner, and definitely enjoyed the ocean view. To start, we had the calamari which was crisp and delicious. After that, we shied away from the recommended lobster dishes. This may have been a mistake, as the shrimp scampi was a disappointment. The seared ahi tuna steak was good, but nothing to write home about. read more

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Been going to go Mims since the 90's. We both always have the same dish lobster with curry and coconut( signature dish) come small medium and large. This setting couldn't be any better right on the water on the rocks. I have send friends here over the years and they love it. Mim is a very cool gal and has always treated us like family. The staff is excellent and very helpful. They serve loads of seafood but they also have something for everybody.I hear they make a mean filet of beef. They have a very colorful and cool bar. You can eat in the shack or on the beach.This is a true Caribbean experience. You want to go for dinner. read more

Mim's Seaside Bistro - Lobster with coconut & curry. YUMMYLICOUS! - Seafood Near Me - St Thomas, Virgin Islands

Beautiful view however the food was awful and the service was even worse. Rushed by the waitress then ignored by her. It was an awful dining experience. The swordfish was mushy and the food was ice cold. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else for better food and service. Only reason I'm giving 2 stars is for the beautiful ocean which doesn't even belong to Mims. read more

Mims is a great place to eat in St Thomas. The food is very delicious and so fresh. Its a very small restaurant right on the beach with very friendly and quick service! I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal in the virgin islands! read more

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Excellent food and service. Our server, Shamara, was the best server on the island. She was extremely friendly and efficient. So much fun because of her! read more

What a great place! The service was fantastic and the beachside location was perfect. We were looking for a casual place with great food and we finally found it. The appetizers were great - mussels and calamari in particular. Shrimp pasta and seafood bisque were also highlights. Can't wait to return! read more

Mim's can be a bit hard to find, but thankfully the taxi drivers know where it is! We got a recommendation to try this place out and decided to go for it. I am so glad we did. We got the conch fritters first but would definitely skip those if I went back. There were OK but nothing to write home about and we had better at other places on St. Thomas. For the main course we got the coconut curry lobster and the Grouper Dijonaise. I am not a fan of either lobster or curry but did try a bite and it was excellent. I read from a previous reviewer that they felt the coconut was too strong. I would disagree - I hate coconut in pretty much anything (except drinks) and could barely taste it. Also, a lot of times warm water lobster can be "weedy" tasting, but this had a very mild, pleasant taste. Overall, definitely worth the price. The Grouper Dijonaise was excellent as well. The sauce did not overpower the fish which happens in a lot of restaurants. It perfectly complimented the fish without overpowering. I got the Strawberry Shortcake drink and had to hold myself back from getting another - it was SO good. I cannot remember the other drink that was ordered but it was also good. They also had a decent wine list. Prices are pretty in line with the other restaurants on the island. Note that they do usually include the gratuity in the check itself. Also, check out their website for a 10% off coupon. They do also have an all you can eat shrimp on Thursdays. read more

So my boyfriend and I went here for our first night on vacation. We were completely amazed by the view. You are basically on the beach while you eat dinner. Soooo romantic! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the food was just okay. Definitely not bad by any means but nothing to rave about either. However, it doesn't matter because of how amazing the location is. We ended up recommending this place to several other couples we met throughout the week. read more

Came here with the family while on vacation. If you're a seafood lover this is the spot to go! Everything they had my family loved. I am not the biggest seafood guy so I got the chicken parm and it was spectacular! If you would like to check out a relaxing dinner on the beach you have to come here. Then stop over at Iggies for live music and drinks. read more

Mim's Seaside Bistro - Dinner by the beach - Seafood Near Me - St Thomas, Virgin Islands

I ordered the chicken Parmesan,it was the biggest breast of chicken and the sauce was just right not overwhelming $26 my wife ordered the shrimp Alfredo which was $28 man she had the biggest shrimp and it taste . The rolls are softy and the service what can I say was excellent read more

Well hidden restaurant (good luck finding it)with a nice view. That is the positives. The negatives are numerous. Over-priced average food with literally the worst and slowest service I have ever experienced. Plenty of staff who run around with no direction. There are very few tables so it should be easy to manage. Waited at the table for 30 minutes before they even acknowledged us. After 3 hours I couldn't wait to just get out of there but had to wait another half hour to get the check from our condescending server. To add insult to injury they ad the tip to every bill so you have no choice but to reward terrible service. Stay away! read more

Our meal was EXCELLENT. I wish we would've gotten our waitress' name because the service was outstanding as well. I was instructed to try the spiny lobster here by a local and was not disappointed. We had coconut shrimp(big & delish) and crab dip to start. Then came the lobster and curry sauce and surf and turf. To. Die. For. This was not our cheapest meal but it was by far our BEST meal on the island so far & in a beautiful outdoor setting! read more

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The coconut curry lobster is to die for worth every dime I spent on it. Every time I visit home I must come here for my fix.

Our group was very excited about getting seafood here and we had been told a couple times that we should try here. We waited about 20 minutes for water, 45 minutes for our drinks and an hour for our appetizer. Our food came out mixed up and things were very chaotic and confusing. We spent about 2 hours here total with a reservation in advance. Sad it didnt work out how we expected read more

Really nice seafood restaurant puts you literally right next to the water - it is probably the best tasting lobster and shrimp I have ever had! Something about the seafood here just doesn't match our TX shrimp. A+ and of course the staff was very pleasant and welcoming :) read more

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Husband & I went there on a Thursday night - he got the AYCE shrimp and I got the crab & shrimp pasta dish. Both tasted amazing -- it was probably one of the best seafood pasta dishes I've had. It is a little tricky finding the place, but after getting the help of a couple locals and a few u-turns, we eventually got there. The staff were friendly, and the ambiance was nice (come before the sun sets so you can take advantage of the waterfront location. If you come too late, you're just staring out into blackness since the place is very dimly lit...) What killed it for me though was we were charged $12 for 2 - 16 oz bottled waters. This seemed outrageous since their mixed drinks were about $8 each. After seeing our bill, we asked another waiter how much bottled water should be, and after glancing at our bill he shrugged and said he didn't know, which seemed really sketchy. Gratuity is automatically calculated into the bill, so we speculated we were charged that much so her tip would come out higher. Of course this is just a speculation, but $6 per bottled water seems really steep -- even for an island! Overall, I'd say come here for the food -- but know exactly what you're paying for! read more

We had a wonderful dinner. Was recommended by a women I met in flight. The specialty Coconut Curry Lobster was spectacular. We split a medium lobster which wasrecommendation by our waitress Vernita. The key lime pie was also excellent. They have an all you can eat shrimp special on Thursday which we missed. They went out of there way to accommodate the woman at the next table who had dietary restrictions. When we paid they also asked if we needed a cab and then got one for us. If I am ever back in St Thomas I will definitely be back. read more

A great restaurant with unparalleled view! A tad spendy but the good is great and the staff was wonderful (we had Priscilla) and they called us a cab afterwards which was nice as well. Mixed drinks were great, not sure what the haters are complaining about! -St Thomas April 2014 read more