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.

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.

It's our first night in St. John, we needed food BAD and we stumbled upon The Longboard. This place…read morewas AMAZING, Gina was so great and was super friendly and nice. Gave us great recommendations for dinner and drinks. We left very full and very content. Highly recommend this place if you're ever in the area!

Had an amazing dinner on our first night on St John! It has become our favorite place anytime we…read moreare on St John. Scott the host was so welcoming and had such a great attitude, and really made our experience great from the start. Korena was our waitress and she was amazing! Helped us decide what to get and try something new. Food and drinks were amazing. We will be back again before we leave the island! Thanks so much.

Showed up at 755pm on a Monday night and was rudely told "kitchens closed" even while a few people…read morewere still mid meal in the courtyard and all the menus posted say it closes at 9pm (as does Yelp) . Totally get we're on island time and but was looking forward to visiting on our last night in town. Maybe next time we'll come for lunch. Maybe call before you come so you don't make the same mistake we did! *Updating my review after the manager, Michael explained the issue in the comment below. We didn't get to try Sun Dog but it's clear the owner cares and that's worth 5 stars in my book.

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.

I always make a point of eating lunch here. I LOVE roti. And this place is phenomenal. I always…read moreorder the chicken roti. It is a massive amount of food. Not to be missed

I would not have stopped here if I were making all the decisions. But my adult kids were excited…read moreto go. So they went while my husband and I ate elsewhere. Then they returned and could not stop talking about how fantastic the food was and how personable the owner, Mr. Hill was. So we went two days later. We had beef roti and chicken pate. It was fantastic! We took it to go but there were picnic tables under a tent and fresh lemonade made by Mr. Hill himself. If you're looking for a quick lunch, try it. You will not regret it.

I ate at Hillside Terrace twice during my stay, and that alone says everything. Both visits were…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. This is one of those rare restaurants that offers dishes you simply won't find anywhere else in the area. The menu is creative, locally grounded, and clearly built with intention rather than shortcuts. Every plate felt thoughtful, fresh, and confidently executed -- the kind of food that makes you slow down and actually pay attention to what you're eating. The value for the price is exceptional, especially considering the quality of ingredients and the care put into each dish. In a place where dining can sometimes feel overpriced for what you get, Hillside Terrace stands out as genuinely fair and refreshingly honest. Service was kind, welcoming, and unpretentious -- good vibes from the moment you arrive. You can tell this is a place run by people who care, not just about the food, but about the experience. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and a sense that you're exactly where you're supposed to be for a great meal. If you're looking for excellent local food, unique menu items, great service, and outstanding value, Hillside Terrace is a must-visit. I wouldn't hesitate to return again -- in fact, I already did. Highly recommended.

This was recommended to us by our tour guide when we asked for a restaurant that local people go…read moreto. Well, he was spot on. Food was great and everyone was very friendly. We may try to go again before we leave the island.

What a find! We were getting a roti at Roti King in the Lumberyard parking lot when we spied this…read morerestaurant. It's so cool! We scored a reservation for later that night and made plans to come back. Everything we ate was amazing. The grouper ceviche with the tostones - wow. The charred octopus. Also wow. We went with the fish of the day. It was perfect. Since we shared an entree, we had room for dessert. Dark chocolate cremieux. Insanely good. Make a reservation and check them out.

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.

We strolled up to Banana Deck one evening to sit at the bar and have some cocktails. Once sitting…read moreand enjoying the lovely view, we were seeing + smelling the great food coming out of the kitchen- in particular, their steaks! Ended up ordering perfectly cooked steaks with dressed baked potatoes+ broccoli which were SO GOOD! Hospitality was also A+! Don't pass on this spot!

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

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.

Great service, loved the interior, all of our appetizers & dishes were fresh & absolutely…read moredelicious....

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.

Great breakfast and sandwiches. We enjoyed the many smoothies and warm service. A wonderful…read morepre-beach spot!