We had a great experience at Ocean 362 at the tail end of the season in August. We were a family party of 8. Had made a reservation in time to see the sunset... however due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to make our reservation time. We called the restaurant and politely said it would not be a problem and we could be accommodated at a later time. The wait staff was outstanding. Tried the octopus special and the mussels. Small miss was being out of toasted points for the mussel broth, may have ordered something else instead had I known that. Would love to come here again mid-season and love to see a sunset. The pictures that other Yelpers have posted look amazing. Will be back. read more

Worst experience ever! Beautiful setting. We had a reservation, we ordered our meals. I received mine, my boyfriend received something other than what he ordered. It took FOREVER to get the waitresses attention to correct it. She was busy having a social conversation. I finished my meal. Still no meal for my boyfriend so we asked for the check. The waitress then apologized but then walked past my boyfriend 3x when he tried to hand her the check , it was not possible for her to have not seenit. So I told him,let's just pay cash and leave. When we got down to the hostess stand,, I told her what had occurred. She asked if I'd like to speak to the manager and I agreed. After waiting 10 minutes for him to "finish a transaction ". We left. Clearly they don't care about their customers. We won't be back. read more

Please don't waste your money! We planned one special big night birthday celebration for our friend while vacationing on the island and decided on Ocean 362. We were excited to get a great table, and our waiter was very accomodating to begin with, but then he completely disappeared. Once he reappeared, he took our drink order which he got completely wrong. We had to flag down another waiter to help us out. An hour later, after asking another waiter several times, our food arrived cold and overcooked (not delivered by our initial waiter...still not to be found..). And the restaurant was half empty, so it was not a matter of him being too busy. Once our original waiter finally resurfaced to collect the bill, there was no apologies. We spent over $38/entree! There are so many better places to eat on the island with much better service, atmosphere and especially service! read more

Come and watch the sunset as you dine. Classy place. Polos or collared shirts with slacks are appropriate. Food was great. Enjoyed the French fries appetizer. The most elegant restaurant I've been to on St. John. read more

I was really hoping this would be great. The homemade pickles were great! And the romain salad was good. I am great with island time but we were the for 2 hours for 4 of us. With long waits between courses and really not a full restaurant at all. Our main courses, every single one was over done. They did take off one of the main dishes. When I asked them to split the bill down the middle they couldn't even do that correct. I wouldn't waste my time with this one. So many other choices. read more

Every dish stunned. The water views and live music added to the divine experience!!! We entered via tender from our anchored vessel. It was worth it 100%. We order the lobster and prawns as the entree and loved it. read more

The food was very good, as good as Lime Inn or Morgan's Mango. However, the service was so slow it took two and half hours for the meal. Might not felt as long if the kept us in drinks. This was not the case. I hope they get this corrected because the chef can cook. I won't be back. read more

I'll get this out front: way, WAY over-priced considering the portions. I was staying at the Gallows Resort below, and naturally Ocean 362 seemed like a good starting point for my St. John stay. The ambience, view, wait staff, setting -- it's all gorgeous. But again, the prices made me feel ripped off. I had the tomato cucumber gazpacho and fennel crusted yellowfin tuna. Both where delish, visually appealing. The soup was consumed in about five spoonfuls, the tuna in about five bites. Wines by the glass ran from $11 to $30 (yes, THIRTY $) and I forget the price of the beers. I was by myself (on business), and cashed out with an $88 tab. What's pathetic is I left famished, went to my room and ate some chips and a banana. Not good. "Fine dining" is a misnomer if you're paying big bucks and leave the table starved. I understand that in the USVI, especially St. John, prices are roughly 2 1/2 times more than stateside. But, folks, the portions here are a joke. My solution for the next night? Skinny Legs on the island's east side. Big juicy BBQ/blue cheese burger, super cold beers and margies. Me and a buddy had a blast...for $42. And I didn't feel like eating chips later! read more

I strongly advise against dining at Ocean 362 I have waited 1 month to hear back from management after writing to them (privately, before posting any review online), and the only response I received was 2 weeks ago when someone wrote they would pass along my message from 2 weeks earlier. (This was after I sent a follow up message that I hadn't heard from anyone). I've received no response since. My husband and I dined at Ocean 362 on Thanksgiving. There was 1, just 1, positive thing about the experience. The food was excellent. The most unsatisfactory part of the experience was our waitress. She was rude, bordering on hostile. We ordered 2 drinks, martinis - not dirty - and they arrive (20 minutes later) dirty. We tried to enjoy them but, dirty is not what we ordered so we waved the waitress over to have them corrected. Instead of pleasantly taking the martinis and replacing them, she snapped at us that we ordered dirty - which we did not. I believe her confusion was when she asked us if we wanted them dirty, we said 'no'. She followed up with asking us if we wanted olives to which we said 'yes'. In her confusion, when she got to the bartender the 'yes,' in her mind was for the dirty. My husband was gracious in saying to her 'it was a misunderstanding' to which she snapped again and told us 'don't you remember I asked you if you wanted it dirty and you said yes'. She then grabbed our drinks and stormed off. We waited at least 15 more minutes for our drinks. My question to her would be: why would we return dirty martinis if we ordered dirty martinis? And, is it reasonable that we would mis-order the cocktail that we drink regularly? And then I would advise her to write the order down, as to cut down on the errors. And to skip ahead, she got 1 of our 2 desserts wrong (we did not point this out to her due to her complete unprofessionalism) and when we got the check, she had the wrong vodka listed on the bill. I had wanted to get up and leave after the martini debacle. My husband wanted his Thanksgiving meal, so we stayed. Another subpar part of the experience was the rushing of the meal. No time was given to enjoy a cocktail, then have a beautiful bottle of wine with dinner, followed perhaps with an after dinner cocktail. They wanted you in and out of there fast. Absolutely ridiculous and unacceptable in a finer dining establishment. In summary, the management does not care at all about this place. Our waitress has a chip on her shoulder and should find a new career, and if you want people to come back, let them enjoy their dining experience - not push them out as quick as you can to turn the table. We have been guests of Gallow Point for over 2 decades. We come, generally, ever year. Sometimes with a large group. Ocean 362 is very convenient with a beautiful view. WE WILL NEVER DINE AT OCEAN 362 AGAIN and will advise others to do the same. read more

Absolutely, hands down, the most beautiful view from any St John restaurant. Great service, good food too. This is a bit pricey place so dress up a little and enjoy! The upstairs bar is great too. Just make a reservation in advance. read more

Had a wonderful dinner here. I'm not one for sitting at the bar (especially not for fancy meals) yet I recommend you sit at the bar which faces the ocean here, book your dinner at sunset it is an unbelievable view. We had quite the dining experience here, way too much food. Started out with the salt fish croquettes and the fries. The croquettes were a bit too salty for our taste, the fries were topped with lamb gravy and cheese curds they were really good but not enough of the topping ( we could easily had twice as much and been happier). We then had the tuna tartare to share, it was quite flavorful with watermelon and feta on the side. For our main dishes my husband had the ribeye which he enjoyed and I had the catch of the day wahoo which was perfectly seared (crispy on the outside but flaky on the inside) it was accompanied by some of the best white wine beans I have ever had. For dessert we shared the Johnny cake (doughnut) which was fine but wasn't anything special. The cocktails were a highlight of which a watermelon tequila drink and a pina colada cocktail among others. Be warned these are manhattan prices but worth it for dinner with a view! read more

Ocean 362 - Dinner with a view - Caribbean Near Me - St. John, Virgin Islands

Come to this restaurant for an amazing view. fantastic dinner it must go on your list of places to go in St. john I was thinking maybe the view would overtake the food but I was wrong both are equally wonderful we ate upstairs at the bar and it was a terrific experience the bartender was terrific have a grey time read more

Definitely the best cocktail to get on the island in my opinion! The view is fantastic along with the bar mixologist who's knowledgeable and delightful. Can't beat their delicious cocktails too. If you're looking for something more romantic or nicer than the divey bars in town this place hits the spot. The pricing is fair for the great quality beverage you get to sip on. We didn't order any food but the menu looked fantastic! Next time I'm in St. John i'd definitely make the stop! read more

Ocean 362 - Hibiscus Sunrise! - Caribbean Near Me - St. John, Virgin Islands

Nice spot for a sunset drink or dinner. Kelly was a delight. The food was all absolutely delicious. The shrimp and lobster ravioli was over the top. Well worth a visit read more

We had a great Christmas dinner here. Apparently Christmas night is one of the busiest nights of the year, but our hotel was able to get us reservations at the bar. (Or this is just what the hotel concierge told us to make us feel special.) We had pre-dinner cocktails based on the bartenders recommendation. Delicious. Then we got seated at the bar and the view was amazing as described by other Yelpers. Definitely ask to sit with a water view of St Thomas. The food was very good as well. We decided to go with a set of appetizers instead of entrees so we could try more dishes. The scallops, duck confeit tacos, prosciutto fig dish, and daily catch ceviche were all delicious. The tiramisu dessert was just okay though. Not worth getting. Overall it was a strong Christmas dinner. I'd come back if in St John again. read more

Ocean 362 Overall, the food was superior than what was expected. The calamari Caesar salad was yummy with a great homemade dressing. The fish &polenta was so decadent and rich. The Mahi Mahi was perfectly flaky & the polenta was extremely creamy. The meal was delicious and filling, would come back. read more

Very good service but the food was not that great. I have cooked better steaks from the grocery on a home grill. The temperature was good but the quality of the meat was sub-par. Great views and cocktails though. read more

Hello Yelp Friends, what a marvelous hotel and restauarant, Gallows Point Resort and Oceans 362 is I am tired of staying in crappy Airbnb Condos in the basement of someone's house with a concrete slab porch attached. I got trapped in my room last year cause the door locked with no key The condos at the Gallows Point resort spacious, gracious, with 20 foot high ceilings. They are also very well appointed for the spoiled traveler like me used to staying in top hotels Achille the restaurant owner has a great personality and is easy to engage in conversation with. The service was great, served promptly and the dishes tasty. They could have been a little bigger portions, or some bread could have been served all and all it was a great experience. Robert read more

My wife and I just experienced the worst dining experience of our life. Appetizer and drinks were fine and arrived within a reasonable timeframe. However, 45 minutes later my yellowfin tuna entree arrived cold as ice. Sent back - 22 minutes later came back even colder! Meantime our water glasses had been empty the whole time - waitress just didn't care. Simply asked for bill so we could get out of there. Buyer beware! On another note - they sent the "manager" over. He was actually the runner for food for all of the tables. Unreal read more

100% not to be missed. Creative and inspired work, both on the menu and in the cocktail program. We returned two nights in a row because our party wanted this to be our last taste of St. John. Sat at the bar for dinner on the first night, caught an incredible sunset over St. Thomas, sat a table in the bar area on night two. Josh, the bartender and partner of the restaurant, gave personable and attentive service on both occasions, complete with snorkeling recommendations! On the second night, the chef came to personally check on out table and make sure everything was to our satisfaction. When we visit St. John again, this will be a big part of why we come back, and you had best believe we will make a beeline for this place. read more

You must not miss this restaurant! We had our 25th wedding anniversary dinner here and thoroughly enjoyed every moment and morsel. We arrived early for our reservation to have a drink on the top deck and watch the sunset from the open air bar while enjoying a champagne toast. The best sunset view in Cruz Bay - just stunning! Our dinners were divine. The chef takes great care in creating his menu, and has as much local fresh fish, meats, and produce on the menu that he can find. We started with the chef inspired soup, which that day was a well prepared fish stew, the stew was poured over the fresh fish at our table. Perfect start to a wonderful dinner. The fennel crusted local tuna was out of this world. I don't think I've ever had tuna prepared so perfectly. Don't leave without having desert. No guts, no glory - someone in your group must order the warm doughnut bread pudding. Yes, the menu says bacon ice cream. Yes, you want the bacon ice cream (trust me). It is remarkably delicious! We also had the Johnny cake beignets. Ice cream is made fresh. You can thank me later. This restaurant rocks! Oh, we'll be back read more

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OMG...SERIOUSLY??? The BEST lobster ravioli in the WORLD! Everything was perfect, like really perfect. Delicate flavors and fresh as fresh can be. Cocktails were just as delicious. But all I can think about was the ravioli. read more

Ocean 362 - Caribbean Near Me - St. John, Virgin Islands

I wish I could review their food. Unfortunately, I could not get past the poor service of the bar. We were staying at Gallow's point and stopped up at the bar for a cocktail as the sun was setting on the evening of March 17, 2017. Half the bar was empty but places were set- we were told for reservations. We asked if we could sit there and have a drink and would gladly move once the parties arrive. We were told no by the bartender, who promptly turned around and walked away- never offering us another solution or drink. We stood there for a few minutes, thinking he got distracted- but it became clear he was not interested in serving or dealing with us. We have been frequent visitors of Gallow's Point and certainly never encountered this type of arrogance anywhere else at the resort (or Island for that matter)- or at the restaurant when Zozo's was there. Such a shame, the location is unique. Ocean 362 needs to really evaluate how the staff interacts with customers. Maybe next time... read more

Ocean 362 - Ocean 362- wish the service matched the great location - Caribbean Near Me - St. John, Virgin Islands

My wife and I recently dined here during our stay at Gallows Point Resort. The food was exquisite. I had the fresh catch (Mahi Mahi) and my wife had the cast iron tuna. For dessert we shared the Beignets. The restaurant had a romantic dark ambiance and was quiet and not busy. A tad pricey but well worth it. Service was great as well. read more

The Restaurant decided to cancel our reservation, made three months in advance, the day of and never notified us. They decided to close the restaurant due to a storm earlier in the day (as if rain would turn away diners) and we had to scramble to find another place to eat on a Sunday night minutes before our reservation time at 8PM. It was very disheartening and we were bummed we did not get to experience their gastronomy. read more

We ate at Ocean 362 last night because there was a bomb threat at Wharf Side and all the restaurants towards town from the Grande Bay Resort were blocked off by the police (so we couldn't drive out either). We walked up the street to Ocean 362 which was the only restaurant option within walking distance the opposite direction from town and hoped we could get a table with no reservation. Fortunately, the very kind hostess made room for our party of four at the bar upstairs. We had the charcuterie platter which was very good (we didn't eat the chorizo but brought it home to make excellent chorizo scrambled eggs in our condo). I saved the feta to add to my steak salad since that came with bleu cheese which I do not prefer. Others had the branzino, the angus steak, and the pasta arrabiata. The only person who did not appreciate their meal was my son who had the pasta dish, and only because he could not understand why pasta could cost $38 when the wagyu burger (which he had wanted but they ran out at 8pm) was less expensive. We also had the flourless chocolate cake and upside down pineapple cake for dessert and both were excellent. Expensive but that's St. John for you, and the service was wonderful. read more

We have been coming to St John for 15 years and have had some excellent meals here on St John. Our meal tonight was the best we have here and rivalled the best we have had anywhere and obviously the setting is stunning with the sunset view. Service was perfect friendly and attentive. We had the conch fritters to start, mahi entree and tuna cast iron entree. Easy parking was a plus as well. read more

Save your money. Other than a great view not worth your time. Over priced below average food. The Mofongo was pathetic. The Mahi Mahi special disappointing. They must get by on one time tourists who come for the view. read more

Sigh. I am hopeful that this place (recently opened) is still working out the kinks. But the meal we had here was marginal overall, especially given what it cost us. We ate here over the holidays when we were staying on St. John. The service, although friendly, was slow as molasses. The restaurant was mostly full for dinner, and seemed to have adequate staff, but it took forever to get our order taken after our drinks came. Appetizers (ordered by about half the people in the party) came out about 30 minutes later. We then had an excruciating wait for the entrees. And by excruciating, I mean just under 60 minutes after the appetizers were served. Those of us who had not gotten appetizers were about to die of starvation. And incredibly, they do not serve bread of any kind - no rolls, no warm crusty loaf, nada. At one point, our server came by to state that our entrees had been delayed because one of our party had ordered the tournedos of beef (translation: small thin discs of beef) well done! I am sorry, but I can cook an inch thick ribeye well done (not that I ever do, but still) in about 15 minutes. These things would have taken about 5 minutes to cook. So why the kitchen needed an hour to cook them well-done is beyond me. Finally the meals came out - except for one person's meal (and it was not the well-done beef). She waited another 10 minutes before her meal came. By this point, we ditched manners and ate the meals that had come, and fed her from our plates until hers finally arrived. And sadly, the food wasn't great. The lobster risotto was quite good. But the mahi mahi was overcooked and dry. The osso buco was bland, as was the accompanying polenta. We decided to stay for dessert. My kids ordered the chocolate pyramid to share, and given that it was $12, I expected it would be big enough to share. I actually burst out laughing when it came out. For $12 the dessert was less than 3x3 inches in size. They each had about 3 bites. Seriously. I was stunned. Overall, it was far too expensive a meal for such slow service (with lame and clearly fabricated excuses), and the size of the dessert was a bad joke. I hope that they figure things out with service and the kitchen. And I hope they either make the desserts cheaper or bigger. read more

Had a great meal, service was terrific. Everyone was happy with what they ordered. Salads, steak spring rolls and mussels for appetizers were all really good. Dinner steak, pork chops, mahi-mahi and mushroom ravioli all turned out really well. Service, drinks and view were all excellent. read more

Great restaurant. We are really happy to have stumbled onto this gem! Great food. Great service. World class $1,000,000 view!

Our Server Donna was so professional. The food......no good. Portions ridiculously small for the money and bland. We sent an app back the server was gracious and took off our bill. She handled it great but owner/ I think chef (cook.) Came out of kitchen and grilled us about seasoning. Really weird and awkward. $120 later ($42 bottle wine which was nice) we left feeling bad for our nice server and my husband took me out for something to eat at Waterfront. read more

I could write a novel about how amazing this place is. Seriously I can NOT say enough good things about the staff, drinks, and food! The snapper with the butter beans and spinach is perfectly seasoned and very tasty. The lobster ceviche is probably the best ceviche I've encountered. Our waiter Sean is very knowledgable and kind. This is a huge unknown gem in the Islands with the best view you could hope for. The food is AMAZING! read more

Great spot! I got the farmers plate and it was perfect as I try to stay away from too much animal protein except for fish. Everything was very fresh. I ordered guava juice to drink and it was thick but tasty. read more

We've spent a lot of time on St John over many years. We decided to give Ocean 362 a try. We ate downstairs in the main dining area. I also peeked at the upstairs which is set up nicely for a cocktail and for parties of 2 or for solo dining. There's a bar/dining area for those that want to dine/socialize and also many small tables spread throughout the upstairs. The waiter told us they had been open six weeks. The good: The location at Gallows Point (the former home of ZoZos and Ellingtons). Pretty sunset and St Thomas lights view. Comfortable setting. Attentive, friendly service from knowledgeable waitstaff. Good drinks if you don't mind paying astronomical prices. Decent selection of wines Appetizers: Duck taco and scallops were so-so. Ceviche was fresh and very good Entrees: The Mediterranean Sea Bass was exceptional, lamb chops ordered medium/rare were slightly undercooked but good. Chef prepared a vegetarian risotto which was OK. Shrimp Curry was bland. Prices are sky high, even for St John. The food and experience at Ocean 362 just doesn't measure up. There are many better choices in Cruz Bay. read more

Delicious, local fare. The only "island to table" fine dining experience we came across that really supports the local bounty of the Virgin Islands. Highlights: French fries with lamb, tuna tartare, chicken and dumplings, burger, fresh fish of the day. For dessert, we tried the snicker doodle ice cream sandwich which was simple but excellent. The wine and cocktail lists are superb as well. A hidden gem and must visit stop in St. John. Beautiful view to boot! read more

This restaurant is mediocre at best, which is not a good thing considering its mid-teen pricing on appetizers and mid-30's pricing on entres. You walk away from dinner with a $250 bill, thinking, "I would not have served this food to guests at my house." Case in point: Osso Buco that was not stewed to the point of the meat falling off the bone. What could be worse that an undercooked veal shank- the meat is tough and chewy and unpleasant. The appetizer salads consitsed of approximately 8 leaves of lettuce, two wedges of tomato, a piece of orange, topped by a flavorless and unremarkable dressing. The Risotto was rubbery and dry, but had nice overall flavors. Obviously this chef does not know how to make it properly. We ordered mahi mahi with grilled vegetables, which wasn't bad, but it really had no flavor at all. I could have tolerated it for $20, but at $36 or so, it was just poor value for a 5 oz piece of fish and a few roasted veggies. The service person we had was very nice and tried hard. The wine list was well thought out. Decor: poor. The space was overlit which spoiled the otherwise stellar view of St. Thomas. The background music was this odd calypso that after about ten minutes made you want to launch your glass at the speaker. Bottom line: you would not feel taken advantage of if the bill were half the price, but at the prices this restaurant charges, they either need a new chef, or they need to go out of business. read more

We are on the Island for a destination Valentine's Day wedding. We made reservations for our party of 10. We were seated propmtly. The manager came to our table to tell us that our waiter was new and he might be slow. WTF? If the guy is new and you give him a party of 10, make sure he has help since there are only about 12 more people in the place. I want to state, the problems we had WERE NOT SERVER related. We had two people with special dietary needs, he wrote it down and asked if he could repeat it back to make sure he got it right. Great! Very promising. That was the last positive thing that happened. A few people in our party had ordered 1st and 2nd courses prior to their entree. Eventually, first and second courses were delivered, at the same time. The first entree was delivered ONE HOUR AND FORTY FIVE MINUTES after the order was placed. And that was only after the head of our party went into the kitchen to find the manager. Oh, and those entree's ordered with special dietary needs? They weren't right. After those were sent back, and a return trip was made to the kitchen just to get a bill so we could get the hell out of there, the manager was on the phone with the owner. Hopefully she was turning in her resignation. This was a three hour nightmare. If when we arrived, we had been told "Mr. Hansen we just really don't want your business". I would have stuck out my hand, thanked them for their honesty and gone to one of the other million o resraurants on the island. If your choices are eating your left arm, or eating at this dump, give serious consideration to your left arm. Daniel read more

Great view for sunsets. I found the dinner ok. My husband felt the Mahi Mahi was slightly overlooked. I enjoyed the vegetarian entree. I was impressed with the Chefs use of local foods in the menu. The restaurant location and service was very good. read more

Waitress super nice. Hostess, not so much. The small plates were fantastic includes the crispy pork belly and tuna tartar, sides were fantastic Brussels sprout. The wahoo fish of the day was not good, but they exchanged it with no issues with the Mahi Mahi. Deserts, could be skipped. We tried the snockerdoodle cookie and the chocolate st croix fig, not the best. read more

Ocean 362 - Amazing sunset - Caribbean Near Me - St. John, Virgin Islands