We live on St. John and my teenage daughter has declared that Back Bar is the best restaurant on…read morethe island. We've been twice recently, and I have also dropped by to have dinner with a friend. The food is full of flavor, and it's not just the usual St. John fare. The Asian influence comes through with soy and ginger flavors peeking through some of the dishes. Their coleslaw? It's so different and delicious. The service we received from Austin was friendly and attentive. He served us both times and it made for a great experience. The ambiance is a mix of a local bar with a covered outdoor-ish dining room. Fans are moving the air, and there are some tunes playing in the background. I've experienced both the bar and the dining area, and they didn't disappoint. The Back Bar hits different, but in all of the good ways.

Wanted to try somewhere new, and I liked their menu options. Was unfortunate that you have to spend…read moremore money for sides to go with a $20 sandwich, but that's probably normal here. All of the food was delicious. My only complaint was that the side of broccoli was tiny! Maybe 6 heads of broccoli, for $5 + $1 for togo. $1 a head. So I'd choose a different side next time for more money sadly. It was good, just wanted more health than I got. All of the sandwiches were good, just wish the chicken sandwich had some pickles on it to add some acidity. But overall a very good meal. The two male workers there were kind and helpful.

Ambiance , location and food was absolutely delicious!!!!! So happy I ordered the fish it seems…read morethat it was the fish of the day!!! It was soo meaty and seasoned to perfection. It was a long wait to come but it's because it was literally freshly made. If you like fish come and try it here. Our server was good as well. She appeared to be the only server working. She was busting her butt. She did well!!

Racist staff here do not eat. Everything we wanted on the menu was conveniently sold out. So we…read morepivoted a few times and settled on grilled octopus and conch chowder. People dining here had finished their meals and new people dining had gotten their food yet ours hadn't arrived in 50 mins. Asked the cook where our food was and he said he was never given our ticket and go complain to the bartender. The bartender gave us a very snarky "sorry" without being empathetic at all. Other places at Coki beach were much friendlier.

IMPORTANT: This review is for "The Patio at Sunset Grille," which is different from the more formal…read moreSunset Grille restaurant. I couldn't find the Patio as a Google Maps option, so here you go. For the record, this was a find, and we are so glad we chose to eat on the patio. The Patio is outside, so be aware. However, the prices are half of the restaurant and are more of a simple meal than the restaurant. Lexie was our server and, honestly, one of the best and more memorable servers I can remember having in a long time. She was professional and yet down to earth and conversational. We threw her questions, and she was honest about her recommendations. PLUS, she was right in her opinion! So, we ordered three items off the menu with the Ahi Nachos, Grilled Mahi Sandwich, and Mudpie being the items suggested. All three were great, and the nachos were a highlight until the HUGE Mudpie stole the show. Cold coffee ice cream with Oreo crust and chocolate drizzle hit the spot watching the sunset. At the end of the day, The Patio is spacious with a full bar and sits right on the beach. It can get warm, and when the sun went down, the bugs came out; however, it didn't take away from our meal and our incredible service from Lexie.

We ate at the patio at sunset grille. We got pizza to start with and it was really good & then got…read moredessert. They don't serve dessert until after 5pm unless you want a bowl of icecream. We really enjoyed the pizza and the Mud pie. It is coffee icecream, with oreo crust and chocolate sauce. We would skip the cheese cake next time!

Really great and easy stop in the yacht marina with an incredible view. Coming on a non cruise ship…read moreday was very relaxing. The red snapper sandwich was by far the best but everything was pretty good. Service was friendly and easy going.

Went on a Saturday night and was so disappointed by the service. We had 6:45 reservations, and by…read more8:30 they were cleaning up around us. They literally asked for the napkins in our laps and tried to take our water glasses. By 8:45, they closed the awnings/cloth shutters. We weren't even offered dessert. They practically kicked us out of the restaurant. The experience was so negative that it would make me not return. Food was fine/average but not great. Burger was good. Fried seafood platter was huge (though the calamari wasn't very good). Buffalo cauliflower was not very good--flavor of the breading was off and it was grainy. The setting is lovely, but it can't overcome the terrible customer service.

Heads up: this isn't an indoor restaurant. It's a nice set up tucked off by the marina docking…read morestation. The customer service was on par with a 5 star restaurant. Food was made fresh to order and tasted amazing. The ordering process was smooth and easy. The host gave great service and suggestions. The view of the bay was very pleasant. The nice breeze across the water made it very pleasant to eat outside. Anytime you are able to enjoy good food in a beautiful, scenic environment, it's a win. Definitely a must try. I will definitely be back.

Wowzie. 1) Smashburger w/curry potato salad: burger was just juicy enough from the aioli (?) with…read morecrispy bits from the meat to make it a textural delight. The potato salad was my first of the curry version and not a grain over seasoned. 2) Smoked turkey platter was impossibly flavored through and through; the bbq sauce has a kick to it so buyer beware. The green apple slaw was refreshing. 3) Brisket was fork tender and fantastic. 4) Jerk chicken was gorgeous and perfectly spiced. The owner couldn't have been more pleasant, and the view of the harbor added to a most pleasant meal. Highly recommend!

It stays busy here. Great atmosphere for dine in. We called in our order for pick up. We both felt…read moreour pizzas tasted better now. :-) I stayed with the Chicken Alfredo and my sister went with the Buffalo Chicken. A 12" is shareable so we each have half for lunch or dinner tomorrow. The cheese, onions, bacon and chicken blended well together. Delicious for sure. Thank you Island Pub! You didn't disappoint.

We stopped by for a beer after a day of sailing, and got to enjoy a nice afternoon overlooking the…read moreharbor in Red Hook. They have a decent beer menu, and a very rough, dockside aesthetic that you would expect at a sea side pub. Service was quick. Finding the bathroom was a bit of a challenge, as you need a key from the bar to access it.

Great beer selection, chill staff, big-ass portions. The food here is the kind that'll put you to…read moresleep. My go-to order here is a dark & coke and that pot-roast poboy. Phewwwwwww! Delicious. For a lighter meal, I'd recommend the loaded fries with either the brisket on top or the pulled chicken. They got big screens to watch the game, live music on occasion, and a fun lil raffle if you can play to win by buying a drink. The interior portion of the restaurant is mostly closed, but they have a private bathroom upstairs if you don't feel like using the public restrooms at the mall. Tucked away from the main road, facing the ship port, it gets a nice breeze.

This was an amazing experience! You could smell the smoked…read moremeats before seeing the front door! The smell drew us in. I saw smoked turkey on the menu and knew that's what I needed. The sandwich was loaded! It came with a side. The waiter recommended the potato Mac salad (yes, it had both!) The sandwich was perfect! The meat was tender, juicy and very flavorful! The potato Mac salad was a hit! It was creamy and had a great texture with the potato's and pasta. The service was wonderful and I would highly recommend this spot to tourists! The price was extremely reasonable for the quality and portions, even on a tourist port!

As usual amazing. Love the local vibe great menu selection great cocktails. Thank you Sierra for…read morethe lychee martini you made my whole day.

I heard so many positive things about this place I wanted to to be great. Sadly the food wasn't…read moregreat at all. Mid at best. Poor at worst. The crab cakes were TERRIBLE! Some of the worst I've ever had. My waitress Julia tried to say everyone has particular crab cakes tastes, but I told her these crab cakes were burnt and objectively bad. I will note that the mussels and soup were good. The Grouper and Wahoo were just okay. Overall this is a spot that you come to enjoy happy hour at as the drinks were good, but don't come expecting delicious food. That's not this! **Please follow me on Instagram & TikTok @NickEatzWorld and check out all my reviews and travel recommendations**