St. John Restaurant Guide
St. John has many culinary options for you to choose from. To help you find the right match for you, our team has compiled this listing of restaurants and other food options. Unless specified to the contrary, the acceptable dress is casual. $ - very casual (which may include take-out) inexpensive ($5-15 entrees) $$ - moderate ($16-27 entrees)
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$$$ full service, fine dining; expensive ($28 + entrees)
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Cruz Bay BANANA DECK – Cruz Bay just past St. John Car Rental $-$$ 693-5055 Open for lunch and dinner. Casual outdoor dining overlooking Cruz Bay. Great for reasonably priced good food, American and tropical cuisine in a casual atmosphere overlooking Cruz Bay. Closed Wed. CAFE ROMA – Cruz Bay Town Center $$ 776-6524 Dinner, moderately priced but spectacular Italian dishes and pizza, large servings. Come early to avoid a long wait or call to be put on waiting list. Italian dining with wood-fired pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees. Award winning vegetarian dishes. Dinner only. Open daily from 5-10 pm. www.stjohn-caferoma.com CRUZ BAY LANDING – Next to the park across from the ferry dock $$ 776-6908 One of St. John’s new restaurants, specializing in family fare, open air dining with view of the town park and ferry dock. Kid friendly. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Open daily 7am9pm www.cruzbaylanding.com DA COAL POT– Across from Conrad Sutton Car Rental $$ West Indian cuisine in a small, intimate setting with bar. Serving Lunch and dinner DA LIVIO ITALIAN RESTAURANT– Next to Sutton Car Rental $$ 779-8900 Authentic Italian cuisine in a modern setting. Dinner only 6-8:30 pm. Closed Sundays DOGHOUSE PUB– Between First Bank and Post Office $$ 777-3361 American fare, tiki sports bar, family restaurant & night club, 14 TVs, bar menu, live music, DJ, Bar open noon-2am, kitchen 1-10pm; Ladies night on Tues.,.happy hour 3-6pm, NFL Sunday ticket sports . DUGOUT AT 420 TO CENTER–Across from Wharfside Village $ 228-4672 Sandwiches, bar food, Chinese take-out. Some outdoor seating or at bar-big screen TV. Open Sun-Thurs. noon-1 am; Fri-Sat noon-2 am.
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EXTRA VIRGIN BISTRO – Downtown Cruz Bay $$$ 715-1864 Extra Virgin Bistro is an upscale restaurant located in downtown Cruz Bay. Dedicated to using locally grown and sourced products with all fresh herbs grown onsite. Not recommended for children. Open Tues-Sundays 5:30pm-9pm. Closed on Mondays. http://www.extravirginbistro.com/ EVERY’TING – Gallows Point Resort $ 693-7730 Coffee shop serving cappuccinos, lattes, pastries & bagels. Island souvenirs. full menu until 2 pm; open ‘til 8 pm GREENGOS MEXICAN CANTINA– Mongoose Junction $ 777-8226 Spectacular murals and a towering tequila selection with library ladder adds to the ambiance of Greengos and makes this restaurant a visually impressive location. Greengos Cantina is open for lunch and dinner every day serving delicious Sonoran style Mexican Food with the largest 100% Agave Tequila selection in the Caribbean.
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Cruz Bay HERCULES PATE DELIGHT – Across from Lumberyard, Cruz Bay $ 776-6352 West Indian pates, plates of traditional food including Johnny cakes. Thurs $10 Lunch. IRIE POPS – Mongoose Junction Across from International ferry dock $ Hand-crafted pops made from organic all-natural ingredients. https://www.iriepops. com/ LA TAPA – Cruz Bay Town Center (next to Woody’s) $$$ 693-7755 International, Mediterranean and Spanish inspired cuisine with nightly changing menu. Delicious cheese and charcuterie plates, fresh breads, excellent wines and sangria. Dinner only.6-10 pm; bar opens 5:30 pm Closed Sunday. Reservations Recommended. www.latapastjohn.com LIME INN – Cruz Bay Town Center $$ 779-4199 Special seafood entrees and grilled items in a relaxed open-air atmosphere, including all-you-can-eat shrimp night every Wednesday evening Lunch M-F 11:30-3pm; dinner Mon-Sat. 5:30-10pm; Happy hour 3-5:pm; Reservations recommended. Closed Sunday. www.thelimeinn.com LIME OUT– Hansen Bay $ 643-5333 Lime Out is a floating taco boat that is accessible by water. Located in Hansen Bay and complete with tacos and craft cocktails, this swim up to Taco Shack is an environmentally friendly option for lunch. www.limeoutvi.com THE LONGBOARD COASTAL CANTINA– Downtown Cruz Bay, $$ 715-2210 Mexican, Californian, Caribbean, drinks, appetizers, small plates, painkillers and Dark and Stormy on tap. Large selection beers; Open 3-11pm. www.thelongboardstjohn. com MARGARITA PHIL’S – Cruz Bay across from National Park Dock $$ 693-8400 A coastal Mexican eatery featuring a cross of Mexican and Caribbean cuisine, Seafood specialties and giant margaritas. Lunch and dinner
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MORGAN’S MANGO – Cruz Bay across from National Park dock $$ 693-8141 South American and neo-Caribbean island inspired cuisine specialties, grilled steak and lobster nights (Tues), Margarita night (Thurs) Grill night (Fri) as well as tasty vegetarian dishes. Extensive tropical drink offering as well as wines. Live music TuesSat. Open seven days a week. 5:30-10 pm; Dinner only. www.morgansmango.com/ NORTHSHORE DELI– Mongoose Junction $ Serving breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches, soups, salads and pastries. Wide range of breakfast items. Opens Mon-Sat 7 am-6 pm; Sun.7 am-3 pm. www. northshoredelistjohn.com
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Cruz Bay OCEAN 362– Gallows Point resort-second floor $$$ 776-0001 New restaurant, Caribbean-American cuisine with Indian infusion, renowned chef, high-end culinary with fabulous sunset and ocean views. No children under 13, Reservations requested, including sunset bar seating. Open seven days. Lounge opens 5 pm, dinner starts at 5:30. www.ocean362.com PAPAYA CAFÉ – 1ST floor of the Marketplace $ 779-2665 Specialty Coffee, beverages, pastries. St. John’s answer to Starbucks. Opens 7am PIZZA PI – Anchored in the Ocean $ 643-4674 Nestled in a protective cove and only accessible via boat, Pizza Pi serves NY style pizza while you snorkel amongst fish, and turtles. www.pizza-pi.com/ QUIET MON PUB – Cruz Bay $ 779-4799 Irish style pub and cyber café. Daily bar specialties like sloppy joes and hot dogs. Internet available. Lunch. Cash only. RONNIE’S PIZZA’N MO – Boulon Center lower floor $ 693-7700 Pizza parlor with New York style pizza, salads and sandwiches, baked goods, beer, wine, free Wi-Fi; AC; Eat in, take out/delivery, cigars, Available Lunch and dinner. MonFri noon-9pm; Sat 4-9 SAM & JACK’S DELI – Third Floor Market Place $-$$ 714-3354 Deli sandwiches, gourmet salads – they make the best homemade pickles and chips. It is a must try. Gourmet comfort food, fresh pasta, homemade ice cream, baked goods and Irie Pops. Lunch & dinner take-out Mon-Sat. 9 am- 6 pm. Cash only. www. samandjacksdeli.com
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SHABIUS GRAB & GO – Second Floor Market Place $-$$ (919) 537-1300 Healthy, delicious, freshly made soups, salads, fresh fruit smoothies, entrees and snacks. Available from 11AM-6pm. www.facebook.com/oasisprivatechefs/ ST. JOHN SCOOPS – Mongoose Junction $ Ice cream is the perfect complement to your island vacation, and there’s no better place to find this sweet treat than St. John Scoops. All of the nearly 100 flavors on the ever-changing menu are made in-house, from favorites such as vanilla bean and salted caramel to island flavors like Mango and Passion Fruit, made with real fruit. Adult-only flavors like Painkiller and Champagne Sorbet infused with alcohol even have the “big kids” begging to come to Scoops for dessert every night! Open until 9pm www.stjohnscoops.com SUN DOG CAFE – In the courtyard at Mongoose Junction $ 693 8340 Outdoor dining with international cuisine: Sandwiches, salads, pizza and homemade soups, and daily specials. Drinks at the Gecko Gazebo bar. Weekdays lunch 11-5, dinner 5:30-9 pm; happy hour 4:30-6 two for 1; Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm; Sun.night jam 7-10pm; Wed. night Open Mike/music.
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Cruz Bay TAP ROOM – Second floor, Mongoose Junction $ 715-7775 Serving locally created draft beer and wine in an air-conditioned bar and outdoor patio. Home of St. John Brewers; only draft beer on island; Bar food: Pizzas, salad, warm pretzels, sandwiches; St. John’s only brew pub. www.stjohnbrewers.com happy hour 4-6; $1 draft; 11am-midnight daily; kitchen serves 11 am-9 pm UNCLE JOE’ S BBQ – Center of town across from the Post Office $ 693-8806 B-B-Q chicken, ribs and a variety of side dishes to eat-in or carry-out. Large portions and inexpensive. Lunch and dinner. Recommend call order-in advance. Cash only WOODY’S SEAFOOD SALOON – Cruz Bay Town Center $ 779-4625 A very small, casual watering spot for locals. Reasonably priced fish baskets, burgers, salads, seafood. Famous happy hour 3-6 pm. Dollar drinks/beer; Lunch, dinner, to-go, full menu until 1am www.woodysseafood.com YOGURT IN LOVE– Next to Cruz Bay Landing $ 714-2455 Fresh sandwiches and fresh yogurt from a tap, 15 flavors, 60 toppings, sold by the pound, low fat, gluten free, kosher full-service coffee bar, breakfast bagels. A/C and outdoor seating. Opens daily 7am-10pm
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AQUA BISTRO SEASIDE BAR& BISTRO – Coccoloba Mall $$ 776-5336 Seaside dining open for brunch, lunch and dinner. Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with a bar overlooking Coral Bay harbor; open 12-7 Mon-Thurs, Sat.; Fri.12-9. happy hour 4-6 M-F; Wed. night prime rib with steel pan music; Fri. night MJ’s ponzo tuna & live music; Sun. afternoons live music. INDIGO GRILL– Route 10, across from former Guy Benjamin School $$ 776-4433 Coral Bay’s newest restaurant, from the owners of popular Rhumblines restaurant in Cruz Bay, combines fun casual bar with small plates, special entrees, pizza, desserts, huge deck, bar, indoor and outdoor seating. Open for lunch and dinner. 2-9pm WedMon.
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Coral Bay RHUM LINES – Coral Bay $$-$$$ 776-0303 Asian Inspired, Pacific Rim and tropical cuisine in a casual chic outdoor courtyard seating. Pupu and entrée portions. Sunday brunch 10am-2:30 pm; Wed-Mon 5:30-10 pm SKINNY LEGS – Route 10 just after the fire station $ 779-4982 Has the best open grilled cheeseburgers on the island and is one of the more popular hangouts in Coral Bay, live entertainment on the weekends, Sunday football, horseshoe pitching thrown in. hot dogs, salads, sandwiches. Lunch & dinner. www.skinnylegs.com
Food Native to the Caribbean CONCH: This animal from the conch shell is pronounced “KONK”. Conch can be found all around the island of St. John but particularly in the Coral Bay area. It is usually served in a butter and onion sauce or made into conch fritters FUNGI: This is actually pronounced “FUN JEE “. It is made of corn meal and usually contains okra, somewhat like dumplings, seasoned with salt, pepper and butter. JOHNNY CAKES: This food dates back several generations when many island natives used to carry the ingredients with them on long journeys in order to insure they would have something to eat along the way. Johnny Cakes are made from flour, salt, pepper and fried in cooking oil. All ingredients are mixed and formed into a roll before cooking. KALLALOO: This vegetable is much like spinach and is native to the Virgin Islands. It is most often found in soups, which also may contain local fish as well.
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LOCAL FISH: Our local fish generally consists of angel, hardnose, porgi, yellow tail, parrot fish and old wife, and are prepared by steaming or boiling in a small amount of water, just enough to cover the fish. Green onion, celery and bell pepper, seasonings. OXTAIL: Oxtail is the tail of a cow that has been skinned and cut into sections; each section has a tailbone with some marrow in the center, and a bony portion of meat surrounding the tail. The meat is gelatinous, and is best used for stocks, soups, and braises-it’s delicious!
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PATE: A very special delight. Meat, chicken, saltfish, or conch cooked with spices and placed inside dough, then deep-fried. Similar to a meat turnover. PEAS AND RICE: White rice is cooked up with either red beans, black-eyed peas or pigeon peas and seasoned with scallions, green onions, salt, pepper, and sometimes red and/or green pepper. WHELKS & RICE: Whelks are a type of sea snail, or gastropod, inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean. Whelks are deshelled and then steamed or pressure cooked to maintain a soft consistency. Finally, they are chopped up and cooked again with seasonings such as onions, garlic, green peppers with rice. If you would like an opportunity to experience local foods, we suggest you try:
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HERCULES PATE DELIGHT MISS LUCY’S DE COAL POT
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