The Beach Bar is what I consider the quintessential beach bar and overall the best experience I had while on the island. I stopped in here twice, once for happy hour and for dinner. The location and ambience are nice. The bar is located on the beach and right in the town square area. It had a super fun and airy vibe, not too kitschy, just somewhere that you want to hang and chill The food was all amazing and blew my expectation out of the water. The fish basket was my favorite dish of the night. It was well breaded and lightly friend and hit the spot, and the fried shrimp was a close second. Another great factor was how reasonably priced everything was and how I felt like I was getting my moneys worth. 10/10 experience read more

An average cruise port bar. Loud music. Nice view of the beach but otherwise not particularly memorable. Bartenders are courteous but slow. read more

The Beach Bar is everything you want in a Caribbean beach bar toes in the sand, boats in the harbor, live music in the background, and a front-row seat to those unreal St. John sunsets. We went during their Painkiller special and the price was honestly amazing. It tasted so good smooth, creamy, tropical, and super refreshing. The only downside? It didn't really taste like there was much alcohol in it. Great flavor, but if you're looking for a strong pour, you may need more than one. This was hands down some of the best bar food I've ever had. The poke nachos were next level flavorful, and perfectly balanced. And the fried fish? Crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside, and clearly fresh. Everything tasted high quality, not just your typical frozen bar bites. The vibe shifts as the day goes on, relaxed and easy during lunch, then more lively and energetic in the evening with a friendly crowd and even a live feed to say hi to friends from home. 10/10 for atmosphere and food. Just maybe double up on the Painkillers if you're trying to feel them. read more

The Beach Bar - Poke nachos and fried fish everything - Bars Near Me - Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands

The bar was nice enough ... sorta like a frat-house.. The drinks were good... We didn't try the food There is just this one bartender that is rude ... arrogant... Just witnessing his demeanor, my daughter went to the far side of the bar to get drinks so she didn't have to interact with him and possibly affect our perfect island day. . He is the shorter of the two and a little heaver-set. read more

I'm not just writing this review based on my experience at the restaurant. I'm writing it based on what happened after. The meal itself was fine. Our waitress was genuinely wonderful, warm, attentive, and a pleasure to deal with. She deserves better than this review reflects on her. The problem started with the bill. A mandatory gratuity was added, which technically was disclosed on the menu. But the wording? "For your convenience, gratuity may be added." For MY convenience. A charge added against my will, framed as a courtesy to me. I left a calm, factual Google review explaining exactly that. Then the owner responded. They opened with "Thanks Karen.....I mean Nicholas." Then called me cheap, told me to "keep my cheap a$$ at home," and finished with "we don't want you back." This was their public response to a paying customer who complimented their staff and raised a legitimate concern about billing practices. The mandatory gratuity was manipulative. The owner's response was insulting. Together, they paint a very clear picture of how this establishment views the people walking through its doors. The waitress was a delight. The rest of this place is not worth your time or your money. read more

Beautiful views and loud music (too loud for our preference, but didn't realize that till after we'd sat down). Delicious nachos and we're definitely loaded which is nice for the price. Conch fritters didn't have much meat in them, so I'd pass on those next time. But the aioli was very good. Painkiller wasn't our favorite, but for $6 + $1 floater, it wasn't bad. read more

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What a fun bar! Right on the water with cool views. Large wrap around bar and lots of tables. We didn't have any food we just stopped in for a couple drinks. They had live music and people were dancing which was super fun! Overall it's a fun vibe! read more

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I absolutely had a blast year. Great people great time great food and if you can enjoy yourself here, you're not gonna enjoy yourself anywhere read more

OMG! beach bar is perfect! Better than expected but so fitting for the amazing location. Get the poke nachos!!! read more

The Beach Bar - Poke nachos - Bars Near Me - Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands

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We normally make this our first stop when we get off the ferry. A great place to start your trip.

Excellent food and drink with a wonderful staff and amazing views! Right on the bay in Cruze Bay!

The Beach Bar was a highlight of our time in St. John. From the moment we arrived, the laid-back atmosphere and welcoming vibe set the tone for a great experience. The Ahi nachos were absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The drinks were just as impressive, each one packed with a solid kick without compromising on taste. The bartenders were personable, friendly, and clearly enjoyed what they do, which added to the overall vibe of the place. We left already looking forward to our next visit. Great food, great drinks, and even better people--The Beach Bar is definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. read more

Can't complete a trip to STJ without hitting the beach bar. After a day in the BVI's we finished our day off with drinks and tacos and the beach bar. Seating was scarce but we managed to find a spot closer to the inside bar, but still looking out over the water. Our server was a bit surly but she sure was hustling as it was quite busy...Sunday and lots around to watch the game. We ordered 2 orders of fish tacos do split between the two of us and some conch fritters and of course drinks. I ordered a lemonade which honestly just tasted like a splash of lemon in some ice water. Tacos and fritters were good. The Beach Bar is best for drinks and ambiance! Definitely a must do in STJ! read more

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Great view and reasonably priced. Fun atmosphere and tables on the beach in Cruz Bay! read more

The Beach Bar - The view - Bars Near Me - Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands

Fun place to take in some live music. Great drinks and our favorite part was the awesome service from Emily! You will want to check this place out! read more

Stopped here for a quick bite. We only ordered appetizers. Typical bar food but was good and did the job. Why is there only one bathroom though? lol . The view is super pretty and probably would be good place to hang out for a little while and drink. read more

In the hierarchy of places you aren't allowed to be angry, beach bars land just behind swim-up bars up near the top of the list. Because they have alcohol, and chairs on the sand where you can go drink it. When you have these things, that means life is good. This Beach Bar isn't winning any creativity awards for its name, but it does have great live music, rum punch that is only a little too sweet, cold beer, and surprisingly excellent food. About that: 1. Tuna. Bites. This is a thin snake of seared, blackened tuna that is served with a delightful wasabi crema. It is my favorite thing I ate here, and perhaps my favorite thing I ate on the entire island. I will come back just for drinks and these, and I sincerely appreciate the blackened spices being just hot enough that my kid won't eat it. More for me. 2. Reuben spring rolls. Just an excellent rendition of this bar favorite. You can't go wrong, unless you don't like reubens, in which case why are you bothering me about this? 3. Everything else. They fry things well here (chicken fingers, fish and chips, shrimp. The salad was large and tasty, the grilled mahi sandwich hits the spot, and the quality across the board makes me believe everything I haven't had is delicious as well. Good food, good drinks, and cornhole, Giant Connect Four, and a beach for my kids to play on...I actually love this place. If masochism is your thing, they also operate a Beach Bar Cam online that you can check out when you're at home in your sad, non-island home. You know, so you can see all the carefree fun everyone else is having as you slave away at your miserable job until you can afford to take another trip to St. John. read more

Very nice and chill spot on the island. Nachos were delicious and came with a lot of great toppings (it wasn't just cheese). My main entree was the Flying Shrimp basket which came with fried shrimp with buffalo sauce and French fries. I would pass on the sauce next time just because it had a strong vinegar taste. The drinks here were delicious. Served in a small plastic cup but very tasty. I appreciated how attentive and friendly the staff was! read more

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View is awesome! Service was really good too! Food came out super quick and was pretty good! I got the chicken tacos & my husband got the fish tacos and we both enjoyed our meal! Not the best fish tacos we've had on the island but probably the second best! The drink was so good with the fresh banana in it! read more

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The Beach Bar is always a must for anyone traveling to St John. Great food and views forever

We stopped in to the acclaimed Beach Bar on New Year's Day. The Beach Bar has a great reputation for its food and live music. We'd watched it from their live feed while back in the States. It's a colorful, fun, high energy place. It was super crowded, and we ended up ordering conch fritters, picking up a couple drinks at the bar, then sitting at the tables on the beach, and we were told our order would come to us. After a 20-minute wait, I went up to check on our order. About 10 minutes later, it arrived. Despite the long wait, the fritters were crispy and delicious. We probably would have ordered more drinks, except for that long wait! But we'll definitely go back on our next visit, and hopefully, it won't be so busy. After all, it WAS New Year's Day! read more

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Let me start off by saying I lean toward bars that feel like home and are far from pretentious and The Beach Bar checks those boxes. The service is phenomenal and the food and drinks are amazing. Couple all that with a view unlike anywhere else and you have the perfect bar. If ever you find yourself in St John be sure to spend a day at The Beach Bar, you won't regret it! read more

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St john has been my solace for decades. A place to reset my life compass and a place to get away from it all. WHY IN HELLS NAME IS THIS BAR HERE? Why are we bringing Fort Lauderdale and the rift raft to this place? It's truly a tasteless for a place like St John. I dined at The Terrace. It's across the street from the Beach Bar. The Terrace is an amazing spot with amazing food and staff. But, the Beach Bar absolutely ruined the vibe. Plus, the music was horrid and I'm a musician. So sad, the decline of St John. Money can't buy class. read more

Excellent food and good drinks at this bar. We went for lunch after getting off the ferry and sat at the bar. Fried shrimp basket was super fresh and very delicious. The Tandoori chicken sandwich was exceptional. read more

Just ok bar food. Rushed service. Loud music. They still take advantage of customers charging 4% extra for credit AND debit cards, the menu even lists the cash/credit price per item. So lame. Covid is over buddy. Stop taking advantage. read more

Joint! Bar food and very good. Our service was great. Spectacular views right on the water.

Great Service! Good Drinks Great location . Spent all day enjoying the beach, drinks, food and people watching

The food at The Beach Bar was absolutely delicious! I would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting! The service wasn't incredibly fast, but the food was so worth it! Absolutely loved the music! read more

We had the best time spending a few hours here in St John. The views were incredible, the bartenders were awesome and the drinks were great. read more

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Always a favorite! An absolute must do when you're in St. John. Burger, conch fritters, and a painkiller. Yes!

Ate here for an early lunch. Friendly staff. Beautiful view. Food was serviceable bar fare. Didn't have any bar drinks so no opinion on booze. Would go back. read more

Great view. Tasty food (I got shrimp tacos and a great Pain Killer). We had to move from a 2-top to the bar because no one was coming over to help. About 1:30 pm. But it was great at the bar. Recommended by a local who worked at a local shop. read more

Very fun atmosphere! The food was great and we really enjoyed our time here. Service was great. We will be coming back again! read more

The Beach Bar - Drinks! - Bars Near Me - Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands

Great tropical drinks Distinctive coconut Mohito is delicious Great service Lovely seating at the bar or with your feet in the sand Enjoy! read more

Loved the view we had while enjoying a few drinks with friends. Bartender was great and service was great. read more

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The drinks are plentiful and gorgeous (I mean check out the chocolate syrup skills in my drink photo), the views of the bay are on point, the servers/bartenders do it all. We found ourselves posting up to the bar many nights or afternoons while in St. John for a drink or two and some grub. We were even lucky enough to hear live music while we were there one night. The food will satisfy for your typical beach bar. The environment is laid back and unpretentious!! Be sure to give this place a stop on your vaca! You can even enjoy your food or drinks right on the beach at the tables. Pro tip....bring bug spray for those mosquitoes that also like to dine upon occasion. read more

The Beach Bar - Custom crafted Bushwackers - Bars Near Me - Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands

Great vibe, live music. You can hang by the bar or on the beach. Out of 7 nights on island we were there 3 times

If you're coming off the ferry, this is the best spot to start your day in St. John. It is RIGHT on the beach, with tons of tables on the sand. We immediately sat down, had a drink in our hands, and feet in the sand. It was awesome. Food is typical touristy food, nothing special. Save lunch for another spot. But perfect spot for a few drinks to get you tipsy on vacation. Strong and delicious. read more

Live music and great location is where they win. Food, drinks, and service is where they fall short. We ended up here a few times during our week. All with varying experiences. Our dear friends even hosted a welcome party for their wedding festivities here. IMO it's average in comparison to so many other places we went to on St. John. read more

Unfortunately the bartenders were rude and they ignored me multiple times. I loved the live music and everything else but the bartenders were assholez. read more