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    Rum Hut

    4.2 (81 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RUM HUT ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Mahi, coconut rice, corn salsa
    Rachel H.

    We ate here one night during our stay on St. John and unfortunately, were not impressed. The food was very bland. I ordered mahi mahi with the coconut rice and corn salsa. My husband had Jamaican shrimp and some sort of bread that was hard as a rock. There was almost no salt on either dish. Not something that we were happy with considering what we paid for it. 2 stars because the atmosphere is lovely and it's right by the beach. 0 stars for the food

    Mojito, Mai Tai
    Patric C.

    Joe's Rum Hut is the perfect bar for happy hour drinks for sunset before your dinner plans! If you're looking for a great view of the sunset and beach and to get some drinks and appetizers, this is the place for you! We got 4 drinks and 2 appetizers. Here's what we thought - starting with the best: - Mai Tai ($12). This was our favorite of the four drinks we got. It was a sweet fruity drink but you can definitely taste/feel the rum too! - Smoked Pork Sliders ($16). A set of 3 sliders. The best part is the korean chili aioli; it really pulls otherwise plain sliders into a great appetizer. - Blackened Mahi Bites ($15). Our server mentioned this was their most popular appetizer. Definitely can tell why! You get a bowl of cubed mahi with a remoulade dipping sauce (think of it like a spicy mayo or creamy mustard sauce) and an arugula salad. - Classic Pineapple Daiquiri ($12). So great. Definitely got me in the mood for the sunset! - Mojito ($10). Classic mojito - can't go wrong with it! - Goslings Dark & Stormy ($10). Our least favorite drink here. The bitters and rum over power the ginger beer unlike the typical Dark & Stormy's I've normally had before.

    Fritters
    Annie O.

    Food was fantastic! Service fast and friendly. It is a beautiful space with incredible sunset views.

    Crab cakes.
    Michael K.

    Hoo boy. The food here is a bit of a mess. "Fully loaded garlic fries" means some pre-frozen little fries with an almost semen-like drenching of garlic mayonnaise. Very unappetizing to see, though not bad to eat. Crab cakes with salad means two deep-fried pucks of mostly breadcrumbs with a dozen arugula leaves. "Hummus" means, like, partially blended refried beans--clearly the victim of an ice cream scoop--and a pile of semi-stale tortilla chips. The half-pound of peel and eat shrimp was maybe eight shrimp dusted lightly with Old Bay served with a side of bottled cocktail sauce. The various fruit daiquiris tasted of bottom shelf rum and little else. All in all, take your hunger elsewhere. (I will add that my fiancée professed to "liking" the fries and the drinks, but even her starry eyes couldn't aver to say more than that.)

    View from the bar
    Jessica P.

    Favorite place on St. John - the food is so fresh, inspired and delish. The drinks are equally good! Location can't be beat as it's right on the beach with gorgeous views. The new manager is the coolest and sweetest and all the staff were amazing. You can't miss visiting here if you come to St. John!

    View from dinner
    Josh L.

    What an excellent dinner and drink spot! For our last night on the island we wanted to have a nice and not too expensive dinner. The menu is full of veryy affordable and delicious food and drinks. We had been drinking rum drinks all week so it was nice to take a break from it and get refreshing mojitos and seared tuna salads. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked, but the carne asada tacos were amazing!! We got some to go on top of the ones we devoured during dinner. While on the islands I mainly ordered fish, and avoided the beef but the carne asada these folks made were some of the best I have ever had! The atmosphere is relaxed and fun but not too loud. The view is awesome, you can get a table next on the beach next to the water. And the service was on point. No complaints, next time we come back to St John's we are heading straight here for more!

    steak taco
    Orit D.

    i honestly loved this place. we went like 5 times in 3 days. we had lunch and then went back to sit on the beach for drinks at night. the drink selection is kind of limited, there were only a few to choose from. They did run out of mint so i couldn't have anymore mojitos one day, which was kind of unfortunate because the other drinks were a little too strong for me. in our bunch of visits we noticed that some of the servers are definitely more genuinely nice than others.. but i have to give it to them because they were doing multiple days of double shifts in the heat. by far this place plays the best music IMO (more house, electronic and hiphop than other bars that play mixes of old radio music - still good but *too* random) also it isn't too loud so you don't need to yell to speak to someone the food was good. garlic fries ugh. those crispy onions on the house salad- so good. i recommend making this a stop on your trip for sure.

    Outside of Joe's. Service beachside
    Sarai B.

    Love Joe's rum hut for the happy hour and appetizers! Perfect place to hit up after a day at the beach. They have "indoor" (open space) and beach side dining on the sand. Love this place and will always come back

    Pork Tacos with the best view of the sunset.
    Kelly E.

    Can't stop thinking about the great view and wonderful drinks. The Lime In De Coconut along with some peel and eat shrimp is my go to lunch 2 - 3 time each visit. My hubby always enjoys the tacos and sliders.

    Painkiller cocktails on beach seating
    Jessica F.

    Very trendy chill vibe, right on the beach. The service was quite slow although we weren't in a rush and the waitress was super nice. We just got a couple of painkillers and they were strong. Perfect spot for happy hour on the water- be sure to stay for the sunset!

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    Excellent food. Great service from a friendly staff. Beautiful views. Very convenient to the ferry. Highly recommend on any trip to St. John

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    Poor service and average food. I had to get up and get my own silverware as the server never brought any after dropping off our appetizer.

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    Pat was an excellent server. Food was amazing. Steak and Mahi were a croud favorite.View can not be beat. Definitely come here.

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    Food was great. Atmosphere made the experience even better. Very cute & inviting. Mahi mahi tacos were delicious!

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    Beautiful new space and a great menu in the perfect setting. Try the garlic fries and grilled tuna bites.

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    Called for directions and was hung up on. Couldnt visit. So Ill assume you are a one star rum bar.

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    Karma Beach Lounge - Sushi

    Karma Beach Lounge

    4.2(46 reviews)
    0.0 km

    Guys this place is amazing!!! I would have ate here multiple times if we could've. The service was…read morephenomenal, the views were picture perfect, the vibes of the restaurant are cozy, and the food was genuinely to die for. We had a large party, 10 adults and 4 kids, and they were able to accommodate us around 5:45pm. We were told to get there early because they do fill up fast, and I can see why. Our server was amazing and she was so patient with us. Not one person had any complaints about their food or drinks. They make great stuff here.

    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 ‍

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    The Island Refinery STJ - Johnny cake with chicken thighs and hot honey

    The Island Refinery STJ

    4.3(62 reviews)
    0.2 km

    The food was all excellent the service was grossly inattentive. When we first got in they waited…read moreon us quick and then after 15 minutes we just sat there with empty drinks and food orders waiting to be taken. If the waiter just came to the table our bill would have doubled for them. Therefore? It was very over priced for the full package. Dinner entrees are all $40-$60 for moderate portions. I know St. John is expensive and there are several other restaurants charging the same prices but those have full staff checking on you and a much more refined interior. This place is good but prices should be 30% less or they should up their interior & service. All that said, the food was all great.

    Great place for dinner - date night or family…read more - - - - - - - - June, 2025 Visit My wonderful wife planned a relaxing trip for us to St. John's, US Virgin Islands (just east of Puerto Rico), in June, 2025; we had a great time... such a beautiful island! For our date night we went out to The Refinery... the food and service were great. The drink menu has many options, and we selected the non-Caribbean, the Hawaiian-themed humuhumunukuapua'a (humumu) drinks... they are poured from dry gin, lemon/lime, orgeat (also in mai tai), and pineapple - very good! We made surf n turf from two menu items: - Mango mahi mahi - Churrasco Steak and fries - Both served with yucca fries - similar to potato french fries but a bit lighter and really good The Refinery is located a block from the street with several other restaurants in downtown St. John, and is right next door to a building that is home to The Legislature, the St. John Annex of the US Virgin Island's law-making branch of government. Thank you, The Refinery! ----- ----- -----

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    High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - French toast, traditional breakfast, passion fruit mimosa and pineapple juice

    High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill

    4.0(344 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$

    Had a great breakfast here one morning while watching the ferries going back and forth on Cruz Bay…read more Ordered the Biscuits and Gravy with a side of bacon, a glass of pineapple juice and a Bloody Mary. Great Bloody Mary , the pineapple juice tasted fresh squeezed, the bacon was crispy, and the biscuits and gravy were fabulous. Two biscuits split in half with the sausage gravy over top. One of the best sausage gravy's I've had. Great flavoring but not too spicy or too intense of a sausage taste. Just about perfect. And the best part of the whole breakfast.....the bill! I kid you not...Bloody Mary $7, Pineapple juice $3.00, Biscuits and gravy $16 and side of bacon $3. With "most" meals being in the stratosphere on this island, High Tide was a welcome relief.

    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!

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    High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - Legendary key lime pie!

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    Heading East Bar and Grille - Sautéed fish with red beans, seasoned rice, and plantains.

    Heading East Bar and Grille

    4.6(19 reviews)
    2.8 km

    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.

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    Heading East Bar and Grille - Stewed chicken with stewed okra, green bananas, and Cole slaw.

    Stewed chicken with stewed okra, green bananas, and Cole slaw.

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    Cruz Bay Landing

    Cruz Bay Landing

    4.3(322 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$

    Love this place! We had a bad experience at another restaurant and were hustling to get food before…read morethe last ferry. Not only did they get us our food and drinks fast enough to catch the ferry, but it was some of the best food we've had here. I had the Blackened Mahi Sandwich and my wife had the fish and chips. Both were amazing. Waitress was awesome and the cooks turned out some great food faster than should be possible. We were a party of 6 and all agreed! We tipped the waitress and cooks tonight!!!!

    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.

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    Interior

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    Crab omelet

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