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This was after a day in St John. After we got off the ferry, my lady and I were super hungry. We were walking and saw the ambiance of this place and were like...oh yeah this is the spot for dinner before we head back to Amalie. Let me tell you - the food was exquisite!!! We had every course. The jerk shrimp tostadas were good. The bread was also great absurd a nice complement to wait for our main courses. I had the lamb chops and my lady had a nice seafood. I have nothing but 10/10 for every course. We had crème brûlée and affogato for dessert. I love affogato. Spectacular experience, and well worth it for the amount of food we got for $200. In DC, that would be a drink and a main course. We both had multiple drinks and plates. This is a food experience that will stay ingrained in my head.
I hosted my 40th birthday at The Easterly while a group of us was visiting St. Thomas. The service was so good. The waiter did an amazing job catering to our group of 12. The seafood was so fresh and delicious. The tomahawk was seasoned and cooked to perfection! I even got to do a birthday shot with the bartender as it was his birthday too!
The food: Really good The ambiance: Good vibes with good music The service: on top of it and very attentive The staff: De'Janae was great! Beautiful personality, very welcoming, attentive, helpful and made some great recommendations The location: Parking is a challenge in the area. We drove and I spent almost 25 minutes circling the area for avail parking. The surprise: 4% convenience fee which is not explained or stated. The gratuity of 20% added to a party of 4 (although for service received this time-no complaints) other than wanting to inform others The Easterly was good and glad we tried it. Even thought it took forever to find parking. The restaurant has an immediate good vibe with music playing, the view out to the bay with boats in the background, and modern flair. You are immediately attended to by staff and your waitress. De'Janae was a sweetheart - Such a warm, friendly, and helpful waitress. Now, let's talk food. For a small plate the tuna crudo was delicious. The spreads and breads with the beet hummus and feta spread was a well balanced appetizer of bread and spread before the meal with a drink in hand. I found myself dipping into the beet hummus more than the feta. The only thing i did not like was the Vessup alcoholic drink. It lacked flavor and any taste of the tequila I had upgraded. My wife loved her seafood risotto (i didn't like the truffle oil), the kids loved the shrimp tostadas and the added on lobster tail. The snapper on special was good; however, way too many bones. Having to be really careful and pick the bones out takes the joy out of eating such a good fish (too much work). Would choose something else All in all, good and would come again to try different things on the menu. It's a little pricey though. For a family of four it was $$$$ which translates to about 400 for us.
We had our last dinner in St Thomas at Easterly and it was the perfect last dinner. The food, the ambiance and the service everything was 10/10. Our host Kiki was so sweet and professional. My fiancée is vegetarian and the only vegetarian dish wasn't available, Kiki suggested an alternative that wasn't on the menu "Cauliflower steak" and the dish was delicious even the non vegetarian tried it and loved it. Highly recommended to try the steak, the portion is big enough for 2 at least. At the end, we were offered home made coconut macaroons for to go, we tried them later and they are very well made. Can't wait to be back!
Service was amazing. Heather went above and beyond to make our evening fantastic. She was knowledgeable of the dishes and always able and capable of delivering great service. The ambiance is lovely. There are a lot of fans. It gets annoying sometimes and a little windy. It sounds silly but it was very noticeable. It didn't distract from the dining but we did take note. The dishes and cups are some type of pottery. They were awkward and heavy. They are cool to look at but not very functional. They belong in a museum. The food is good and of very high quality. The apps really stole the show. The avocado flatbread is bursting with flavor and the spreads were incredible with the homemade focaccia. Ridiculously good. The entrees however even with their incredible high quality wahoo and chicken lacked pop and flavor. They both seemed bland and missing that punch of flavor I would expect at a high end establishment. Maybe they dialed it down to accentuate the flavor of the meat but they fell a little flat. Desert was fine, chocolate cake with some vanilla ice cream. But the coffee. The coffee is served again in an awkward pottery cup. It's also sold by the cup. It's good local coffee, but a per cup price seemed extreme. They also served it with full cream which curdled in the coffee and was just a bit unpleasant. Not unexpected, but for high end coffee at that price and per cup it was just ok. Overall we really enjoyed our meal and experience
The ambiance at The Easterly is absolutely beautiful--tropical, breezy, and thoughtfully designed with island vibes that instantly set the mood for a relaxing evening. We stopped by specifically for their oyster happy hour and were really pleased with the dozen Rockefeller--fresh, flavorful, and a great value during the special. The complimentary bread they brought out was unexpectedly amazing--warm, soft, and addictively good. Drinks were decent, nothing over-the-top, but they paired well with the setting. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and I'd definitely consider coming back for dinner next time to explore more of the menu.
This was probably our favorite meal of the trip; however, for the price point, there were some hiccups that should not have happened. When checking online for availability, it looked like they were completely booked and we were happy we were able to snag a reservation; yet, when we got there, there was noone there but us. We were greeted by a friendly host who recommended we did not sit close to the outside as there was nothing they could do about the mosquitos. Our server was equally friendly and eager to answer any of our questions. We quickly decided on what to eat and then the wait began. Some fight broke out outside and all the staff ran out - they were all gone for about 10 minutes and I was (impatiently) waiting for my drink and the brussel sprouts we had ordered as an app. By the time they were back, our food came out. At that point, we had zero interest in the drink or the brussel sprouts - of which we advised our server. He said the drink would be comped so I agreed to try it. Unfortunately, the drink tasted quite watered down and wasn't impressive. But then he brought out the brussel sprouts anyway and we were charged for them. The brussel sprouts were okay, but I've had better. Onto our entrees now. My friend got the roasted chicken and it was quite tasty. I got the wahoo cooked as recommended by the server and it was a bit undercooked for my taste. I ate the outside of the fish which was good and smokey, but left most of the middle on the plate. We decided not to even bother with dessert. Overall, not the worst experience I've had, but somewhat upsetting at that price point. Note that they charge an automatic 20% tip.
I was so excited to come here but was let down over and over again. We made reservations and came a little early. The hostess took forever to seat us and once she finally did the waiter took forever to take our order. We ended up getting two glasses of Prosecco and ceviche to start, but that was the end of it. They literally took one hour to get the ceviche out to us and never once came back to ask if we would like another drink. So once the ceviche came we were like wth is this? It looked like seafood salad and wasn't good at all. So after that debacle we decided to make plans to eat dinner somewhere else. After we ate I paid the waiter and he never brought my change back and I had to walk up there after about 15 minutes and say, "Where is my change?" He was like, "Oh, sorry I forgot." SMH! This place has a great vibe but the service is terrible. I highly doubt that we will come back here the next time we are on the island. I am only giving it two stars because of the location and atmosphere, everything else sucked! I do not recommend!
The food at the Easterly was excellent. My husband had the Seafood Risotto and I had the Pork Chop w Hoisin sauce. Both were delicious. Our Server's name is Kiki and she was so nice and knowledgeable about the menu. She truly made our experience there memorable. The ambiance we very romantic, we were seated close to the water so that added to the atmosphere.
5 years ago
Definitely my favorite restaurant on the island. Love the atmosphere, the food is soooo good and the staff are wonderful. I loved it so much I went two nights in a row. Our server Kas was so good, we asked for her again when we went back. She wasn't working our table so we got Ange. Again great service. You will not be disappointed. The mussels, prawns and I believe it was snapper we had the first night were all so so good. The next night we tried the flatbread...there were some dips I liked better than others but the one that wasn't my favorite, my guy loved. We also did the tomahawk....worth every dime. read more
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We had a great dinner at The Easterly during our honeymoon. It is pricey but well worth it based on the taste and quality of the food. Everyone was very friendly. Would definitely recommend! read more
5 years ago
Just wow. Beautiful view. Seafood is fresh and scrumptious. Here's what to try: Chargrilled Oysters*** Pork belly *** Poke ahi tuna bowl *** Mussels *** && their cocktails are also amazing. Can't go wrong. Also for the quality of the service and food you spend surprisingly less than expected. read more
4 years ago
Fun delicious menu items, I especially loved the mussels! It was almost like a soup I could literally drink it that's how good the sauce read more
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Thank you for your glowing feedback, Akeem. We are elated to hear you…
5 years ago
A must go if you're looking for an elevated plate, beautiful scenery, and all-star service. Our server was very knowledgeable about the drink and food menu, and super prompt. A shame we didn't get his name. We ordered plenty of oysters and they were all super fresh! The house made hot sauce is smoky with a slow burn. We were hoping it was bottled so we could take some home with us, maybe next time! My date had a tomahawk steak cooked to perfection while I chose the half chicken served with shisito peppers and mash for myself-- everything was super flavorful and absolutely delicious. The plating was also aesthetically pleasing. We had nothing leftover to take home!! We finished with a house made waffle ice cream sandwich and the chocolate sponge cake paired with esspresso and homemade biscotti. My favorite dinner/ dessert I've had my whole trip, and one of the most memorable dinner dates--thank you Easterly (The bathroom was a little on the messier side but they are understaffed) read more
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Our server Kyle was great and very helpful!! He made great recommendations and our food was delicious!! The atmosphere was so relaxed and great. Woukd highly recommend read more
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The Easterly was a highlight of my trip to St. Thomas and the USVI. It was definitely the best food I ate on the island, but it also the full experience. The staff were friendly and well versed in their menu. The bartender made me a custom cocktails based on what I like. I'll be back when I make my return to island life! read more
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Good Evening Caroline, The shrimp tostado and tuna crudo are crowd…
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Excellent service, amazing food! We made reservations here for our last night on St Thomas and we were definitely NOT disappointed. Delicious cocktails, chefs selection oysters, 2.5lb lobsters and the most amazing dark and stormy tart for dessert. Hands down, the best meal of our trip. Highly recommend read more
5 years ago
After an amazing long weekend in Saint Thomas with my girlfriends, we ended our vacation on a high note. We had dinner for 4 and it was everything the reviews are saying and more. The menu is carefully curated. The specials were drool worthy. The place is pricy but given the freshness of the seafood plus the fact that we're in a tourist area, it's to be expected. The surf and turf was fantastic. The Easterly belongs on South Beach with its elevated plates, delicious cocktails, and exclusive ambiance read more
4 years ago
Our first night in ST. Thomas we went to the Easterly. The food was good and our waitress Beth was even better. I was feeling adventurous so I ordered octopus which was cooked perfectly in my opinion and my husband had the wahoo fish which he feels was a little bland and small portion size. The atmosphere was a lil romantic due to candles and being very dark. A lot of people had to use the light on their phones to read the menu. Prices are high, I seen a lot of people be seated and when they looked at the menu left. My hot plate was $22 and my husbands fish was $44. Small portions as well. So keep that in mind if your going to eat here. Personally, I would go back again. read more
5 years ago
Great service and views. I had a rice dish with hominy, corn was way undercooked, rice hard and way over cooked. We also didn't like the dressed oysters so we sent it back after trying one, we were charged for the one we ate. That petty is still mind boggling to me. The drinks is mediocre to others we have had on the island. Pork belly was amaaaaaaaszing!!! We still tipped waiter nicely, he was amazing. Ambience is great, food blah. read more
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Beautiful restaurant with great ambiance. The food we had was delicious and the service was great! Definitely our favorite place we ate at while on Saint Thomas and would definitely come back. The ribs and the mussels were are favorite menu items. We also got the carrots and the cauliflower which were both great as well. read more
Again did not disappoint. This time I went w my wife and four children. Had a great table overlooking the bay. We had seafood crudo and oysters to start. My wife and I ordered specials and the kids got a variety of orders from pasta to lobsters. Great decor and even better service. One of the best waitresses in the Caribbean. Super personality and service. Hope to be back again soon. Best spot on the island. read more
4 years ago
Excellent food and experience. Any was THE BEAT server and was on point. Great recommendations and fun atmosphere. A must visit on your trip to STT. We will be back! read more
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First time here in St. Thomas this was such a fabulous restaurant. The menu was very unique from seafood to streak plenty of varieties. Definitely will be back. read more
4 years ago
This was by far my favorite restaurant in the island. Great service, amazing drinks and the food was so good. This was the only place I could eat outside the resort. I tries the grilled avocado, grilled Octopus and a salad. Loved the experience! read more
4 years ago
This was our first meal on the island and it didn't disappoint. Bartenders were knowledgeable and nice. Food was obviously great. Make sure you stop in. read more
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After trying multiple restaurants on the island, we 100% attest that The Easterly deserves the #1 rating in Red Hook. It's a seafood paradise overlooking the Caribbean with a charming, Bohemian-island interior design. From the oyster-shelled walls and straw chandeliers to contemporary Caribbean music, we already miss our dining experience here! There's a lot to choose from so read on for our take on each dish: - Grilled Avocado: this is hands down one of the best ways to eat avocados - Bone Marrow: if you like bone marrow, you'll love this combo of mushrooms and amazing sourdough bread - 1.5lbs Baked Yellowtail Snapper in Banana Leaves: the star of the night! So fresh and packed with nice flavors - Roasted Pork Belly: the pork belly texture could be better but this sweet potato puree is soooo good - Ahi Crudo: if you like crudos, this will deliver but not much different than any other ahi crudos we've had - Crispy Brussels Sprouts: on point - Baked Banana and Maduro Skillet: definitely pair this hot dessert with the refreshing banana ice cream- double the amazinggg banana flavors! - Banana Ice Cream: the best banana ice cream we've ever had and our favorite choice out of the 3 ordered - Chocolate Pots de Creme: can skip out on this, there's nothing really special about it P.S. Reserve when you're planning your trip as they do get quite busy! read more
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