Restaurants on St. John
Not a comprehensive list by any means, but at least a good start. Please note the dollar signs after the name: one $ indicates inexpensive, two $$ indicates moderate, and three $$$ indicates rather pricey, all relative to island standards, of course. And if you're interested in further research (and who wouldn't be), check out this great St. John restaurant blog.
Skinny Legs $ Legendary island dive in Coral Bay, not to be missed. Great burgers, no fries; chips. Lives have changed here.
Uncle Joes BBQ $ On the corner across from the Post Office. Don't let the simple appearance fool you, some of the best BBQ take-out in the world. Chicken or ribs with a couple of sides for $8.95. For those nights when you just want to kick back and relax by the pool. Call & order ahead.
Woody's Seafood Saloon $ Downtown Cruz Bay across from the bank. Famous happy hour and only late night eatery, largely seafood menu. It's where you had to drive around all the folks hanging out on/in the street.
High Tide $$ Open air bar and grill type restaurant, right on the water in Cruz Bay (you saw it on your right getting off the ferry). Funky live music in the evenings, relaxed atmosphere, ilon groove.
The Balcony on Cruz Bay $$ Eclectic dining, fine wines & cigars, on the waterfront in Cruz Bay. Try the sea bass, and coconut creme' brulee for dessert!
The Fish Trap $$ Voted “Best Seafood in the VI”, in a casual and tropical open-air setting. If you've never tasted Corvina, this is the place to try it.
Lime Inn $$ Order the Bleu Cheese Steak, then the Chocolate Mousse, then you can die… No wait – come back tomorrow for the grilled lobster, then you can die. Reservations recommended.
The Banana Deck $$ Casual outdoor dining, great bar.
Morgan’s Mango $$ Caribbean cuisine & tropical drinks. Can’t go wrong. Reservations recommended.
Miss Lucy's $$ Traditional caribbean like before the cruise ships came. Sunday Jazz Brunch is legendary (get there early!). Right on the beach past Coral Bay, dine under a sea grape tree and listen to the waves. Can't do this in Kansas.
Asolare $$$ Beautiful view overlooking Cruz Bay harbor and St. Thomas. European/Asian fusion cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Chateau Bordeaux $$$ Sophisticated menu with an unforgettable view of the British Virgin Islands from atop St. John’s highest point. If you can’t fall in love here, you’re hopeless. Reservations recommended.
Paradiso $$$ Fine dining with great service in a stonework and mahogany dining room. The soufflés alone are worth a trip to the island. Reservations recommended.
Waterfront Bistro $$ Classic French cuisine with Caribbean flair. Open air restaurant right on the waterfront in Cruz Bay. Reservations recommended.
Ocean Grill $$$ Contemporary cuisine with a fresh tropical flair. Beautiful woodwork, great atmosphere with equally great food. In Mongoose Junction.
Zozo's Ristorante $$$ At Gallows Point Resort. Elegant Italian fare with a great view of the harbor and the lights of St. Thomas shimmering in the distance. Always great service.