Food is good, but we were seated in the bar and it was really loud. Our service was just on and the food took a long time. Something about short a cook, well there is only like 10 tables in the whole restaurant so odd how it couldn't come out faster still. We would go back, but there is other spots on the island that were better throughout our stay. read more

The signature salad is a winner! The salad dressing should be bottled and sold! I would be a customer a life, so yummy. I was in town for business so I sat at the bar, Bartender was super sweet she was originally from Seattle and we chatted a bit about that. Loved that the staff was so so attentive and genuinely cared about what I thought. I highly recommend this lovely spot. read more

Nice restaurant and bar with plenty of easy parking. Food and service was good. It's located in a strip mall atmosphere so there wasn't exactly a waterside view. read more

XO hits all the right notes. Great ambiance. Large welcoming bar section for the whole group. Seating for a more intimate dining experience. Food is excellent! Fresh and creative selections to please your palate. Pizza is gourmet. Entrees are delicious and reasonably priced. read more

We've been coming to XO for years. Food has always been good, desserts are awesome and service is also good. There's one reason this review is not a 4 or 5 *. The guests from the bar, go right outside the door and smoke away. It's disgusting, while eating a great meal, to see 3 or 4 people puff away, drop their ashes, then throw their cigarette into the parking lot. Then when you leave, the area by the door smells like an ashtray. If you can get past that, then it is worth it. Fix that, and you have a home run. read more

Atmosphere was good. Appetizers came out at the same time as our entrees unfortunately. Overall good food, the best we had on the east side of the island. We didn't have reservations but were able to get seated. Service was great! read more

Had a great dinner at XO tonight. Started with scallop escargot it was delicious . Great selections of wine beer champagne liquor. Intimate and cozy décor and Tara took very good care of us . The crab mahi mahi with risotto was right on.The pork chop glazed with apple Jamison whisky could have been a little more tender. The desert gooey chocolate and vanilla cake was heavenly. read more

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This place shares the parking lot with Duffy's Love Shack. And while Duffy's is loud, kind of college drinking over the top, this place is the mellower party scene. Still a terrific place and lots of fun, but less of a throwing back shots then throwing up kind of place. Some pretty cool local artwork on the walls. Attentive, friendly bartenders. Very good beer selection. I was told that the food is very good although I was only there for cocktails. read more

I was not a fan. Great service, terrible food. I always feel bad writing a negative review when the service was great but I feel like this restaurant was severely overrated. The food tasted like it had been made from a box or was previously frozen meal. Very chain tasting like Applebee's. read more

The only reason why I can't bring myself to give this place 5 stars is because the service is really slow. They need more servers for the tables. The food here is excellent. Thank gosh for this place being on the island. I feel like a lot of the other choices are old and tired and need a facelift. But this place is modern and has great options. Decent wine selection too. read more

Host was welcoming and got us a table quickly. However, we had to wait for about 45 minutes for food which came out overcooked (crab topped Mahi). Yes it was a busy day for them but I'd expect that the waitress would at least come by once and explain. 0 star for food quality and wait time. Giving 2 Star just because the host was pretty nice to us. read more

Great food - we ordered the garlic bread with cheese (comes with marinara sauce), crab cakes, shrimp and spinach artichoke dip. My dad got the filet mignon (soft and well seasoned) and I got the chicken wrapped in bacon. The vibe is cool - it's a small bar with delicious food and good selection of drinks. They also have a happy hour. Only negative thing is, there's no WiFi so your phones might be completely off the grid, especially if you have Verizon. Although spotty service seems to be a problem on the island for all US carriers. read more

XO came highly recommend by friends and the reviews on Yelp sealed the deal,so we thought we would try it out. The staff is friendly but they seemed to be all over the place. We ordered the coconut stump and the coconut crust was pretty much laying on top of the shrimp, they were out of the lasagna so I ordered the shrimp linguini- the shrimp was good but the linguini had not flavor and was sitting on top of what looked like water. My boyfriend ordered the prime rib and he liked his plate.I have a feeling we came on a bad night- they did however cover our drinks for taking long on our food. read more

XO Bistro - New American Near Me - St Thomas, Virgin Islands

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We went there for a late lunch and just got a couple of sandwiches (prime rib au jus and "lasagna grilled cheese"), both of which were delicious! Even better, the dessert: slices of chocolate pound cake with either peanut butter or chocolate mousse type stuff -- yum! Oh, and my Bloody Mary was pretty darn tasty, too (and its Happy Hour basically all day!). I'd give them 5 stars, really, except for one thing: they seem to be a bit understaffed! There was just one person (very friendly, long pretty hair) serving as both bartender and waitress! She was great, actually, but it would've been nice if she wasn't running around all over the place! Maybe four and a half stars? read more

We went to this location for my best friends birthday dinner on 7/18. We had a party of 9 so I called ahead for a reservation. Based on the menu and reviews, we assumed that this restaurant would be slightly upscale. We were wrong. Apparently there is a happy hour that starts at 10pm. There was a group of men at the bar that were loud and cheering for the baseball game on TV. The big issue with this is that we felt like we were at Hooters during the Super Bowl instead a nice wine bar! Our server was also the bartender. Apparently a group of drunken sports fan deserve more attention than 9 tourists looking for a classy dinner. She was more focused on placing glasses in her cleavage and shaking it than attending to us. Some of our orders were incorrect but they fixed the issue within a decent amount of time. The food was pretty good. I had the scallop dinner with risotto. At one point I asked another couple at a table if they had been there before and if it was always that loud. They said no but it has been a while since they had been there. My advice: if you're looking for a quiet dinner, this is NOT the place to go. read more

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Very good food. Something on The menu for everyone. Baked brie was fantastic, tofu lasagna was interesting I would probably go with shrimp next time. Perfect spot for dinner before spending the night at Duffy's read more

Tried to call and make a reservation, I asked what time they had available and the hostess Zoe, put me on hold and did not come back to the phone. So we decided to take a taxi down to the restaurant. When we got there we were told that it would be a 20 minute wait. No problem, it was a nice night and there were others waiting. About 30 minutes later and after another couple that came after us was seated I asked again how much time longer. I was told that it would be at least another 30 minutes, so I asked if it would be possible if we sat at the bar. There were other people eating at the bar and I figured maybe that would be easier. The hostess said she would ask the bartender. Apparently the bartender said no so my friend asked why and was told that they did not have enough time or resources to seat us but that we could order a to-go order. At this point we were all very hungry and the places close by would be closing soon so we placed a to-go order and asked if we could sit at an open table in the restaurant and wait. The hostess told us to give her a minute and then came back with three folding chairs and placed them on the walkway in front of the restaurant. When our food was finally ready she brought two bags out and said "Don't worry it's all right." She held the receipt in her hand and told us it would be $150.73. We each paid our portion. I did not want to tip because of the way we were treated but I threw in three dollars because I felt bad. After getting in our taxi my girlfriend informed me that Zoe had actually added gratuity to the to-go order for a party of 3. When we got back to our hotel and sat down to eat we quickly realized that we were missing a Caesar salad with grilled chicken. Which was about $23. I called and spoke with the manager and gave her the whole story including that I didn't even want to leave a tip. She said she would leave an envelope at the bar for me to pick up. When we went to pick up the envelope the manager was not there and she only left $20. I completely understand covid has changed things and that staff is sometimes low. We were all ok with that. But the truth is we were treated badly over and over again. The food was decent but I will never go back or suggest it to anyone looking for a restaurant in St Thomas. read more

One of the best places I have eaten at on the island. The Crab topped Mahi was amazing. This is one of my favorite places on the island. Good food and some of the best service on the island. read more

XO is the best spot for brunch on island. They only have breakfast / brunch on Saturday and Sunday, but it's excellent. I've tried 3 of their breakfast entrees and they were all fabulous! I recommend the pancake lasagna. The combination of sweet and salty, with crunch and soft pancakes is very well done. They also have a bottomless Bloody Mary's & Mimosas for only $20. Which is a really great deal because their Bloody Mary's are all very gourmet and have wonderful garnishes. I recommend the caprese. read more

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Was staying at the Ritz and wanted some good shrimp. Asked around and decided to try XO Bistro. They offer either blackened or grilled shrimp with pasta and several sauce choices. How perfect is that! I chose the blackened shrimp with the creamy garlic sauce. It was delicious - shrimp was not spicey hot and cream sauce was perfect. It is a small restaurant with a lot of great choices. A great alternative to hotel fare. read more

XO Bistro - Makes me hungry just looking at the picture! - New American Near Me - St Thomas, Virgin Islands

We went last night. After reading the reviews, I was looking forward to it. The service was just fine, but the entrees were not. We had the crab topped mahi and the prime rib. The fish was terribly overcooked and the crab dried out. The prime rib was chewy and really not a piece of prime rib. Pesce across the street is much better. Get the snapper piccada if you like fish. Nicer ambience too. read more

This is our only "go to" place in St. Thomas. The food is great, the atmospheres is intimate, the bar is outstanding and the bartenders are above all else on the island. Jessica is our bartender during the day. She can take care of the entire restaurant. I have seen her when the restaurant is completely full. She handles it with ease and a smile on her face. An unbelievable ability. I have not had anything I didn't like at XO. The salads are great and they offer small and large portions. The daily specials are equally as well. If you go in the evening, their lasagna is phenomenal and sometimes they run out of it. Our evening bartenders are Sam and Tara. We first tried this restaurant when we got to St. Thomas. Our bartender that night was Sam (maybe short for Samantha? If not, it is then just Sam). We went back two weeks later and again Sam was our bartender and she remembered what we drank two weeks before. That is amazing. It is a place where locals go and everyone seems to know you. It should definitely be on your places to visit if you are in Red Hook. We take all of our visitors from the U.S. here when they come to visit us. read more

We were shocked by how good this place is. We had the mahi topped with lobster (which was amazing) and the shrimp linguini (only complain being the shrimp was over cooked). The atmosphere is very cozy and not at all what I expected walking by. Yes, the service is slow. Yes, it gets crowded. You're on an island and probably on vacation. Deal with it, slow down, and enjoy a great meal with your friends and family. read more

The food was decent. It was the first place we ate when we came to St. Thomas, and the prime rib was cooked well, but use a little more flavor. The same could be same for the crab mahi. Great menu, just needed better execution... We did really enjoy the service. We had a great booth, and our server was very attentive and nice! read more

Great place to eat in St. Thomas. Food was great and the service was excellent. The salads are great along with the rest of the food. We will definitely be back. read more

XO Bistro - Bar area. - New American Near Me - St Thomas, Virgin Islands

Great meal, staff was fun and courteous. As a note, here on the island post hurricane, big tips go a long way to helping those that need it the most in all the local businesses. When warranted of course. read more

I must confess... I never ate here, but I did go for beverages once, maybe twice. Ok, I can't remember if we went twice. That night was kinda foggy. At any rate, it was a happening hot spot for the late 20, 30's STT crowd. No room for dancing that I could see, but I liked the vibe and the crowd. I hear the food is good though! read more

This is for sure my favorite place to eat/have low key drinks in Red Hook. I've been here for dinner with the fam a couple of times, and it's a really low-lit place with interesting art on the walls. Great after being in the sun all day. It's very untouristy and unassuming, and the food has been awesome every time. It's a small menu so I think we tried all the entrees and there were only sounds of contented eating from my sometimes picky family members. The sashimi and the scallops are my favorite apps (of course) and crab crusted mahi is a ridiculously good entree. Also the ambiance is just a really nice escape from Duffy's mayhem in the parking lot if you're just out for some drinks. A great little eye in the tourist hurricane that STT can be. read more

Went here after reading a few reviews. Ordered the shrimp linguine in a white wine sauce, absolute trash!! The fettuccine wasn't salted, the white wine sauce wasn't a sauce it was literally just white wine thrown into the plate. The service was ok, the hostess dropped off our food but the actual waitress never came back to ask if the food was ok. It was the hostess that noticed I moved my plate to the total opposite side of the table and asked how things were. Wouldn't recommend the linguine but the steak looked good. The waitress seemed more occupied by the bar top than the diner section. read more

Really glad we stumbled upon XO when passing through Red Hook. The atmosphere was a little dark and tavern-like, but the food outstanding. We had the caprese salad with chicken and shrimp. It was fresh and outstanding. Friendly and attentive staff. We liked it so much we went back again. Definitely recommend it! read more

We stopped here for lunch and the service and food were top notch! Fresh Wahoo that was caught by the manager the day before served rare! Epic! The bartender/server was attentive and was great! read more

XO Bistro - Fresh wahoo caught less than 24 hours before it was served! Fresh cucumber and apple slaw with almond rice. - New American Near Me - St Thomas, Virgin Islands

The ambience was nice. I had a perfectly cooked steak with a nice sauce . The bacon wrapped chicken was delicious. We love fine dining and this was a treat. The servers were so sweet and both girls were excellent. Thanks for a great dinner ! read more

Last place I'd eat again on st Thomas. The service was okay but over half the food we wanted was sold out. Ordered a ribeye medium rare and it was well done. Outside was completely charred. The lamb shops were okay and the dessert was awful don't waste your money. Only place we ate at during the week I wouldn't visit again! read more

The food is excellent, and prices for lunch are very reasonable. Dinner is a little pricey but I feel that it is prepared well and service is one of the best in St. Thomas. read more

Food and service has been impeccable in my short time in St Thomas. At first I thought it was another joint keeping the flow going but the servers are really attentive to the customers. The espresso martini was good but it wasnt until I asked for something sweeter, was the mint chocolate chip introduced to me. It tastes just like the dessert with the same namesake. Keep the kids away from this one. Be sure to ask Sierra for this goodness! read more

Really enjoyed our evening here. Got a reservation at the bar, because the tables were booked at our requested timeframe, which turned out to be the best decision! Bartenders Jen and Jenna made sure we were all set throughout the evening. And looking around, service at the tables looked to be right on point as well. The food was good, even with the substitution I unfortunately had to make due to my lactose intolerance. They handled it plesantly and the dish was still very tasty. The apple crisp dessert was the best I have ever had, with the topping being perfectly roasted. But the piece de resistance was the Espresso Martini!! So good, we had two! Perfect end to a perfectly wonderful meal. We will return. read more

Very cute bistro ambiance just wish it was more beachy. Once you are in this restaurant you feel like you could be back home or in any town - not the usvi. The service was top notch, our waitress was helpful, knowledgable about the menu, not afraid to give suggestions and would show up right when we needed her. Even more impressive is that she was also the main bartender. We started out with the spinach and artichoke dip it was really good. I then had the crab topped mahi which was very fresh and flavorful this was accompanied with risotto which I wish had a bit more flavor. The hubby had an amazing blackened tuna seriously one of the best we've had! Our friends also had the steak which they really enjoyed! read more

We got the skargo shrimp, Thai salad & blackened time. They were all excellent and reasonably priced. Sit at the bar, the bartenders are great. read more

We were really excited about trying this place. We took a taxi there and walked in and we're stared at for about 5 minutes before someone finally came over and told us to sit wherever. Our appetizer was good the spinach and artichoke dip. We finally got our entrees after about 40 minutes (there was like 3 other tables and it was lunch time) my chicken was undercooked and I did not eat. They took it off my bill after we told them but didn't really offer me anything else and just gave us the check. all the workers weren't very nice it definitely felt like a college bar. It's a shame because the ambience is great. Our waitress wAs probably the nicest girl in there and was pretty much the only reason the place was okay. :( read more

Nice pub for a good meal! Food was excellent, staff was amazing! Put this on a wharf or a beach and it'd be a favorite!