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    Rum Runners

    3.9 (188 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Plenty of seating, and they have a full bar at the back
    Dan L.

    So it was my first day here in St. Croix. The hotel I was staying in was literally a few dozen steps away from the boardwalk, my friend Chad said let's go to my favorite place. And that's what led me to Rum Runners. I'm telling you, this place really captures the island vibe. Great selection of music playing in the background waterfront table seating, very open and airy. This place is definitely a slice of Island heaven When you go, you really need to ask for Jake. Such a good server, excellent tableside manners, and just a good guy. Offers suggestions, and is just a pleasure to have as a server. Can't recommend him enough! My go-to meal at this place is the American breakfast which is eggs, your choice of bacon or sausage, toast,.. I always go for the bacon. And you absolutely, 100% must try the Barons hot sauce. Don't worry, it's not that hot but it's super flavorful and I'm ordering a bottle to take home with me! You definitely need to try a cocktail while you were there. Look, you're on vacation, it's okay to have a cocktail at 9:00 in the morning. You can enjoy the scenery while they cook your breakfast. If you look close enough you might see a crab or two. Trying to saddle up next to you. Looking for bits of food on the ground. I'm telling you, listening to the water lap against the rocks. Looking out over the pristine Blue Ocean, combined with a great playlist of music. Makes for a morning adventure. You will not soon forget. Forget. I have not tried lunch or dinner there, next time I come back I may just eat all three meals there. Bottom line you have to check this place out! You're in the island man so don't run anywhere. Take it slow, have a drink, kick back and enjoy the scenery. You can't do much better than Rum Runners on the boardwalk.

    View from our table
    Gerry B.

    We went to have brunch here. Our table was close to the boardwalk which gave us a fantastic opportunity to people watch and to look at the boats out in the marina. Conch fritters was how we started the meal. They were a good size and very flavorful. We both ordered the 2 x 2 x 2 which consisted of 2 pancakes, 2 eggs cooked to order and 2 strips of bacon. The pancakes were thick and fluffy. Everything tasted good. Before leaving, I decided to try the rum cake. I received a very healthy size of cake with a dollop of whipped cream. To my surprise, the cake was cold rather than warmed up. It was very good. We also ordered the Cruzan Confusion (a cocktail with a combination of several Cruzan flavored rums with orange juice, pineapple juice and cranberry juice) and a Strawberry Daiquiri. The Cruzan Confusion was outstanding. Be aware that there are very intrusive pigeons. They kept walking towards us and once walked under the table looking for scraps of food. It was annoying because of the feat that they would fly onto the table to try to get into our plates. Throughout the restaurant there were some great paintings and murals.

    Pan seared wahoo
    Sue B.

    I have to give them props for being open on Christmas Day! They open at 5:30 pm and there was a small line waiting for them to open. You can order drinks at the bar at the entrance while you wait if you would like. We were seated fairly quickly and our waitress came to take our drink order. They have some tasty cocktails. We ordered the conch fritters as an appetizer. Although they are about the size of a large hush puppy, you only get about 5 of them and they are served with a chipotle remulade that was kind of bland. Both of our kids had cheeseburgers that they seemed to enjoy. Hubby had the fish tacos and a bowl of potato soup. I ordered the "catch" special, which was pan seared wahoo with a pineapple salsa and rice and green beans. It was very good. The food is good, but the wait for the food is a little long. Have to keep in mind that it was Christmas and they may not have had a full staff. The restaurant is on the boardwalk and gives you a nice view of the water with a nice breeze.

    Fish tacos and a side of fries
    Shelley D.

    A beautiful view of the ocean for a very tasty lunch. I had the fish tacos, which were pretty good. The fries were excellent. A great place to have an iced drink, a casual meal and a beautiful ocean view.

    The view from my table
    Sam S.

    A great location on the Christensted boardwalk and part of the Caravelle hotel and casino. I went on a Monday, so it was quiet and not busy. I was seated right away, by the water. There's a full bar and a decent food menu. Service was friendly and the food was quite good. I would recommend if you are in the area. I had the Fried Shrimp and chips and it was very good. Ambiance is beautiful with excellent vieoceanwater. the

    Trish L.

    Came for dinner on a weekend and surprisingly there were a ton of tables available with a perfect view of the water. Our server had a great personality, constantly joking with us and providing prompt service. We had a few margaritas which came out within a few mins and then we both ordered mains and skipped the apps. I had the fresh catch that day which was mahi with a lemon dill cream sauce, veggies, and rice. The cream sauce was to die for. So delicious. The mahi was cooked perfectly, not dry at all. This was one of our pricier meals on the island, but completely worth it.

    Stephanie Q.

    We were a larger group and made a reservation. Our server was incredible and also from the Midwest which made for some fun banter. The food was delightful! I got the catch of the day which was pan seared mahi and it was so tasty!! Tons of clean plates at the end of this dinner.

    Linda R.

    We're back! It's been two years. But, we have our favorite places, and Rum Runners is one of them. You can't beat their cocktails. We have learned that the PainKiller is our favorite drink on the island, and Rum Runners didn't disappoint. The service has always been great, and they are right on the boardwalk in Christianstedt. Also, they have blenders, so they can make wonderful frozen cocktails.

    Tiffany G.

    We had party of 10 but we're seated pretty quickly. Orders taken promptly and recieved drinks. I had the chicken and it was amazing!! Best meal I've had in St Croix. Prices were comparable to most restaurants here. Our server must have gotten busy and we all ran out of what we were drinking, but the guy at the bar was very attentive, noticed we looked a little needy and then went above & beyond to get us fixed up. We happened to arrive around sunset so the harbor views were also incredible. Great place. I would return.

    Entrance
    Alan B.

    It certainly took me a while to get to this review! This restaurant and bar is in a great location, on the Christiansted boardwalk, right on the water. We were seated immediately at a table by the water, for a relatively early lunch. The service was excellent throughout the meal. It was fun to watch the fish swimming near the dock, right next to our table. Rum runners offers a laid back vibe, we liked the music, which was not too loud, allowing for conversation. This was at lunch, your experience may vary depending upon the time of day. They had specials on their board, and we thought the food was good, though not outstanding, we ordered a cheeseburger and a salad, basic fare. Yelpers have given this place a 4-star rating, and I concur that it's in the 3.5 to 4-star range. We'd be happy to return, and really enjoyed the venue.

    Too good we finished them before being able to take a photo!
    Kaila C.

    First stop on the trip!!' The rum runners were flowing and the lobster gumbo is heaven, pro tip, get some rice on the side

    Tank G.

    This bar/restaurant has an awesome location right off of the Christiansted board walk overlooking the water. It is colocated with the Caravelle Hotel & Casino. I loved the atmosphere and vibe they had going on. There is a small free lot by the restaurant, which is almost always full and free street parking in a reasonable walking distance that is available. You may have to be patient during peak times and wait for a spot to open or park further out. They have dining area, bar and covered patio seating. I decided to sit at the bar. Damon, AKA Big D was running the bar like a boss. He was very friendly, personable and helpful. He really made my lunch experience there, a positive one. They have 2 different menus, a lunch and a dinner one. They have a few differences from each other. I ordered the rueben sandwich, which is not available on the dinner menu. It came with fries. The restaurant/bar has happy hour drink specials (4 to 6PM) and daily lunch specials. Be sure to check them out. They have prices that are very comparable to other restaurant/bars. The bar is a full bar. They have a couple of small televisions around the bar that have sports playing on them. They also have classic R&B and soul music playing in the background. They played some of my jams while I was there. I also got one of their world famous Lime in the Coconuts drinks. It was so delicious. One of the best drinks that I had on the island. It did not take long for me to get my food. I would say about 10 minutes or so. The sandwich and fries were both delicious. Packed with flavor. I had heard a lot about Rum Runners before I visited and it not only met, but exceeded my expectations. It is a nice laid back and chill spot with some savory drinks and delicious food. Be sure to check out Big D if you go. I highly recommend this spot and hope that I can make it back soon.

    Monica P.

    This place is in a great location right at the water so you can enjoy the pretty views while having drinks and/or food. My friends and I had lunch at a local place and decided to stop for a drink. We couldn't sit in any of the tables closest to the water, but the bar area had seats facing the water. The bartender was super friendly. The drinks (Rum Runners) were tasty and refreshing.

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    Only went to the bar out front! Come down every year and Phil is serving drinks with a great demeanor.

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    Good food. Great views. Terrific drinks. The key lime pie is great for late night snack

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    Spectacular food. Beautiful atmosphere. If you enjoy fine dining, you will be well pleased!

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    Food was great! We had brunch here and we all enjoyed our food! Enjoyed being on the boardwalk.

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    Savant - Frozen key lime pie

    Savant

    4.3(241 reviews)
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    The ambiance has many things to offer. The front of house is an indoor seating area. It is very…read morecozy, moody and intimate. Around the back of the restaurant is a covered outdoor courtyard with lush plants, a full bar, and lots of seating (extra points for the fans, the air circulation is phenomenal). Next the service. Impeccable. Every person that we encounter from the host, the bar tender and the waitress were so very friendly. I appreciated the recommendations that they had to offer on food and drinks (because everything looked so good). Some of the best service I've had on the island so far. Now finally, the FOOD!! You could tell it's was going to be good just from how the staff spoke about it. We had three appetizers (lobster egg rolls, ceviche, and calamari). Each were very unique and flavorful, great size for sharing, everything you hope for in good appetizers. For my entree I was torn between many different things, but with the help of staff I decided to go with the bacon wrapped double pork chop. And WOW I'm so happy I did. I always fear with pork chops of a dry, hard to chew meal but this was far from reality. The cut of meat was so juicy and easy to cut and chew. The flavor was fantastic. Cooked to perfection. For dessert I decided to go with a classic vanilla rum cake and it was perfect. I loved Savant, it was an experience from start to finish. 10000/10 recommend that you try this restaurant when on St. Croix!

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    Savant - Front portion of the place. There is a bar to the right.

    Front portion of the place. There is a bar to the right.

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    We went on the Virgin Island food tour and were introduced to Zeny's restaurant. During the food…read moretour we had a small entrée of rice and beans, chicken and plantain, and everything was excellent. The next day, my husband and I went back and I got the fried tilapia entrée with rice planted, and it was just as good. If not better than the day before. If you're lucky you're able to meet Miss Zeny and she is amazing. She will take good care of you while in her restaurant. This is a great local restaurant and you feel the love soon as you want. If you're on Saint Croix Island Go check out Zenys restaurant.

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    Zeny’s Restaurant - Dining area

    Dining area

    Zeny’s Restaurant - Bistec w/ white rice

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    4.5(2 reviews)
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    KT Touch is hands down our favorite place on the island -- we went multiple times during our trip…read moreto St. Croix because it was just that good! The chicken with rice and beans is seriously one of the best meals you will ever have. Perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and super satisfying. Every bite was amazing. The drinks are also top-notch -- super refreshing and strong in all the right ways. The atmosphere is full of energy with loud music and a fun local vibe that really makes the experience special. If you're in St. Croix, you have to try KT Touch. Incredible food, great drinks, and an unforgettable island vibe. We'll be dreaming about that chicken and rice until we can come back!

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    KT Touch - Storefront with bar seating and patio seating to the rear.

    Storefront with bar seating and patio seating to the rear.

    KT Touch - January 2024 Menu

    January 2024 Menu

    KT Touch - The storefront sign found roadside.

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    The storefront sign found roadside.

    Coral Sea Cafe & Restaurant - Salmon with caper cream sauce, salad, and potatoes with a rum punch to drink. Very good food.

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    4.0(31 reviews)
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    We just got in from San Diego. So we were starving Im glad we came here the food was great and so…read morewas the service! The rum punch was also a go. Really nice cool seating with cover patio!!

    This restaurant is kind of tricky to get to. It is located in the Mill Harbor Condominiums, in the…read moreback near the pool. You have to past a gate guard, park, walk towards the office, cross a little bridge and take a little walk to get here. I had go call them to guide me in. Once you get here though, it is worth it. It has a nice set up with bar seating, an indoor dining area, and outdoor covered patio seating. It is a very low key spot that runs daily food specials. The staff there is very friendly. Even though the condos has a decent sized parking lot, I had difficulty finding a spot. I was able to get one though after someone had left. They have a full bar with televisions above it playing sports. The dining area overlooks the pool and the patio seating is along the condo's lake. It is very intimate and chill. Their menu is somewhat compact and includes pasta, steak, shrimp, fish, burgers and chicken. I ordered the the blackened salmon with mashed potatoes and a side of plantains. My meal also cam with a Caesar's salad and I got some lemonade to wash it all down. It took about 15 minutes. My salad was first. It was fresh and pretty good. The salmon was also delicious along with the potatoes. Come to think of it, the plantains were pretty good too. I really enjoyed my meal. I would just keep in mind though that drink refills are not free. I was not aware of that until after I got my bill. No biggie, I just wish I would have known before hand. Outside of that, my meal was thoroughly enjoyable and the atmosphere was amazing. I recommend checking this place out.

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    Coral Sea Cafe & Restaurant - I ordered a "lime in the coconut" frozen drink and we had the fried pickles as an appetizer.. both were delicious!

    I ordered a "lime in the coconut" frozen drink and we had the fried pickles as an appetizer.. both were delicious!

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