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The Mermaid

3.6 (34 reviews)
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Half pound hamburger w. parmesan fries
Godley V.

During our recent stay at The Buccaneer Hotel (resort), we dined here twice. The first time was the first evening after we checked in and the second was 2 nights later. On both nights, the ambience and food were good. The first night, I had the hamburger ("Build Your Own "Prime" Burger") cooked medium rare with parmesan fries and the second night I opted for the beef tenderloin with a risotto and asparagus. Serving size was more than adequate and everything tasted good. The parmesan fries could have had more "pow" to it from the seasoning, but it was cooked well and generously portioned. My son and wife also had good things to say about their food. Since the weather was nice the entire time we were here, the open feel of the restaurant and the fresh air that wafts through is really nice. The décor is not fancy, but it is neat, airy, and attractive. Seating is nicely spaced out, especially during these times when additional caution is exercised during COVID. The staff were friendly on both nights but if there was one complaint it's that service/food took forever on the first night. It took us more than an hour to get our food and there was no explanation offered as to why. At the end of the meal, after settling our bill, I nicely asked our server if that was typical, but she said that evening was an exception, and she wasn't sure why. I have to say that the second night, it was noticeably faster. On Mondays ("Grill Night"), they had fire dancers performing just outside the restaurant so those who were seated on the beach side got a great view of the entertainment. During Grill Night, the menu is prix fixe. The Mermaid is also open for lunch, but we never stopped by since we were usually out and about on the island. We opted to walk over from our ocean front room but there is adjacent parking available should you opt to drive over. All in all, we were pleased with The Mermaid, especially since it was on premises and easy to get to after a long day out or at the beach/pool - which we always were. Notes: 1. Like many places in St. Croix, dinner reservations are STRONGLY recommended if not necessary. Otherwise, you may be left feeling disappointed (and hungry). I do believe they say that dinner reservations are required here though. You can also order food to go, if needed/desired. 2. The Mermaid was the only restaurant on premises to be open for dinner now, so reservations are that much more important until they reopen other dining options.

Beach
Dave C.

Great view, decent food. Staff was attentive and cordial. Food wasn't great but good. Grounds are nice for a walk and taking some great pictures of the The Bay and Christiansen! If the price was right, I'd stay here.

Italian night dinner (salad, appetizer, & pasta)
Yuanyuan F.

It's a decent fine dining restaurant inside the buccaneer hotel resort. During our stay, we had dinner here twice and ordered room service from here. Most of the dishes are executed at the typical fine dining standard with nice presentation. We tended to order seafood dishes sourced local and their local fish/shrimps/clams were fresh. The only disappointment was that they didn't use local lobsters for their lobster entree on their seafood night (in my opinion). The lobster served to us looked the same as cold water lobsters from Maine, not the larger tropical lobster we had in a nearby fine dining restaurant. COVID measures are followed as of summer 2021 but service and kitchen is quite slow possibly due to COVID impact. Pricing is a bit high but not too bad. Convenient choice for those who stay in the hotel. However, you can find better fine dinning places nearby at the same price range. Pro tips: Reservation strongly recommended (the same for any fine dining restaurants on the island). Skip lobster dishes if you want large tropical lobsters (at least during COVID).

Fish
Cheryl P.

Food was great and its right on the private beach. We had a prefixed menu that was excellent! On Mondays there's a fire dancer which was quite entertaining. I would go just for them beach. This is a private resort with lots of security.

Beach patio lunch service!
Glenn B.

What a PHENOMENAL day at the beach. The Mermaid is the place to be to enjoy the sun, beach, drinks, and food. Don't be intimidated. Go to the Buccaneer Golf Resort and enter through the guard shack. Tell them your name and your there for the Mermaid and they will guide you right in. Get your food on. Get your drink on. And get your beach on! Thank you for the great service and food! Don't forget to rent your lounge chair for just $10 all day!

Lobster Large on Thursday Night
Stephen A.

You have to come on Thursday night for the lobster fest . Absolutely amazing. A definite must try. The mess is super tender and the presentation is excellent. There is also live music so you can't beat that.

Jedi S.

Only option was 45$ buffet. The menu in the buccaneer hotel show other food options but was not available as i was told. This was the only place to eat in the area So you're pretty much forced to pay 45$ for dinner, drinks not included and they didn't serve food until 5:30. Food was ok, equivalent to Golden corral lol but a lot more expensive! Beach view was nice.

The Buccaneer Resort has wonderful restaurants but today we chose this beach to top off our experience with a great seaside  lunch
Agie L.

5 Star Visit today. Delicious lunch with a perfect Carribean View. Food and Drinks made to match the view. Top notch servers.

The overcooked Mahi and lump of cold risotto x2
D W.

Pretentious doesn't mean tasty. It's a beautiful space and the fire show was a nice touch. However, I go to a restaurant for the food, and for the $40+/person price point, this is forgettable at best. We both got Mahi Mahi with varied sides. The fish was very much over cooked, the mushy risotto was cold, even after a redo, and the baked potato was clearly "baked" by Chef Mic(rowave). Even the burre blanc sauce was cold! There are so many better places for much less money. The two stars are for the show and the very kind and hospitable wait staff. Hard pass!

Club sandwich and a Pain Killer. Yum!

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The food was okay, but Patrice was awesome! She really made the experience for us! We hope to come back again soon!

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Good food just a stumble from the resorts gorgeous beach. It's an easy no brainer :-).

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Zeny’s Restaurant - Bistec w/seasoned rice

Zeny’s Restaurant

4.3(26 reviews)
2.7 km
$

What started as a chance meeting with Zeny turned into one of the more memorable dining experiences…read morein town. She runs a small, largely one-person operation, and that personal touch shows in both the atmosphere and the food. Her cooking reflects a traditional, family-style Dominican approach--simple, authentic, and done right. We ordered the pollo guisado (stewed chicken), which was rich and comforting. I opted for something lighter with shrimp in butter, served alongside fresh vegetables, rice, and beans. The meal was rounded out with a generous portion of plantains. A key point to understand before going: this is not a rushed dining experience. Service moves at a slower, island pace, so adjust expectations accordingly and settle in. Also, check hours in advance, as they are not consistent day-to-day. If you go in with the right mindset, Zeny's offers a genuine, unfiltered local experience that's increasingly hard to find.

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

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Zeny’s Restaurant - Bistec w/ white rice

Bistec w/ white rice

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Savant - Frozen key lime pie

Savant

4.3(241 reviews)
2.2 km
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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!

Service- 3 stars Short rib- 3 star…read moreGnocchi- 3 stars Bacon wrapped pork chop- 4.5 stars Key lime pie- 5 stars Coconut rum cake- 5 stars Vanilla rum cake- 5 stars Chocolate hazelnut pie- 4 stars Strawberry rum cake- 5 stars Whipped cream- 2 stars Duckhorn decoy - 3 stars

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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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The Terrace Restaurant at The Buccaneer - Chicken lollipops

The Terrace Restaurant at The Buccaneer

3.5(24 reviews)
0.2 km

The Terrace is one of the dining options available on-property at the Buccaneer Resort in St…read more Croix. It is an open-air restaurant located at the "main house" serving a buffet breakfast daily and dinner on selected nights. The buffet breakfast presents nicely and is complimentary. My husband and I found the breakfast options pretty standard (i.e. scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, fruit, pancakes, french toast, etc). Most of the hot food were lukewarm at best and just plain ordinary. During breakfast, you have views of the shoreline which are beautiful. During dinner, depending upon where you are seated, you might have a view of the lights in Christiansted on the west side of the Terrace. Speaking of dinner, first of all, I strongly recommend that you make reservations well in advance of your visit to the Buccaneer. I struck out making reservations at the Mermaid, one of the Buccaneer's other on-property dining options, but scored a reservation at the Terrace for dinner on Wednesday night. Mind you, I made my reservations at least a month in advance. My husband had a lobster medallion pasta dinner and I had a ribeye for dinner. Our waitress was very sweet and very pleasant. However, we waited probably close to an hour before our dinner arrived. Our tab came out to over $225 and I had a soda with my dinner while my husband had a glass of wine. Was it worth the price? I'd definitely say no. My ribeye was thin and cooked a little more well than I preferred (i ordered it med-rare). My husband rated his dinner as "just okay." He didn't have much to say otherwise. We ended up cancelling our reservations at the Terrace for Friday night and found a beautiful restaurant off property that offered the MOST MAGNIFICENT atmosphere and the most delicious food that we had eaten in a long time. If you are a foodie, I wouldn't recommend the Terrace. I would definitely do some homework as you can find other options that are definitely worth what paid at the Terrace.

Average and overpriced. There are much better options offsite…read more The lobster and pasta were both overcooked. The drinks are not well crafted. Service is slow. Not much I can say to the positive. Good coffee.

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The Terrace Restaurant at The Buccaneer - Bad centerpiece with a poor meal.

Bad centerpiece with a poor meal.

The Terrace Restaurant at The Buccaneer - Apple pecan salad

Apple pecan salad

The Terrace Restaurant at The Buccaneer - The restored abandoned sugar mill at the resort

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The restored abandoned sugar mill at the resort

Jubilee by Yaadie - Interior lighting & decor

Jubilee by Yaadie

4.4(17 reviews)
2.6 km

I still think about this food till this day! We met the chef after recognizing her from a…read morerestaurant we went to the night before. Her food, and attention to detail! I also called before to see if they had candles to sing happy birthday to my husband, they didn't so I stopped at a market before hand to grab some. So happy they were able to add that touch to his day. The food was so good! If I ever came back, it would be straight here! The restaurant was nicely decorated too, she had photos of herself and beautiful decor by the bar. Get the fish! And the steak! The mash that comes with it was sooooo good. I can't express how god everything was. Just go try it for yourself nuh!

Jubilee by Yaadie in St. Croix had their Grand Opening this Sunday, December 24, 2023 !! They are a…read moreunique dining destination in town for Caribbean Cuisine. Jubilee will be located where Kim's Restaurant used to be in 45 King Street, Christiansted town next to Christiansted Federal Credit Union. There is street parking in front and down the street and the government parking lot is around the corner within a 5 minute walk. Their interior is quaint and cozy and best seated for couples and small groups. The decor is clean, simple and features many photos with depictions of the Caribbean culture. Admittedly, it is a little cramped inside when there's a full house, but the experience is still worth it. There's a full bar with plenty adult drinks and cocktails and of course, wine. There's also occasional live music from local artists, which really sets the ambiance nicely Their bathrooms are pretty, super-clean and even have touchless trash bins. Created by the brilliant mind of Chef Ashley, her skills in the culinary arts and the creation of Caribbean cuisine will prove to provide a very unique dining experience to all. Her imagination shows with her twists on local favorite dishes and I highly recommend the Mac & Tail, which is Mac & Cheese with Oxtail. If you're looking for a taste of the islands, you'll want to come to Jubilee by Yaadie in St. Croix & enjoy!

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Jubilee by Yaadie - Interior - bar seating

Interior - bar seating

Jubilee by Yaadie - Mac and Tail - Mac & Cheese with Oxtail

Mac and Tail - Mac & Cheese with Oxtail

Jubilee by Yaadie - Interior - full bar

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Interior - full bar

The Mermaid - caribbean - Updated May 2026

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