St. Croix Restaurants
Dine outside in the balmy air in a courtyard flanked by stone columns, Danish arches, trees and gardens. Enjoy the view from your table on a hilltop verandah, balcony or Christiansted boardwalk. Take in paintings, photography, and tasteful decor, or enjoy the homey atmosphere of a local deli, cafe, barbeque or burger stop.
|
| There is food for all tastes and occasions, and our specialties are special indeed. Crunch conch fritters or crack open clawless Caribbean lobster. Try the local fresh fish brought in minutes ago, and prepared in unique fashion by an expert chef.
Click here for our dining guide.
And don't forget to check out our Top Ten Places to Dine and Why.
See our online calendar for more dining and nightlife events. |
These ladies just had a terrific dinner at one of St. Croix's newest restaurants located in down town Christiansted. Read our Top Ten Places To Dine. |
Whether you're chatting with the friendly bartender over your cheeseburger or asking your knowledgeable server to recommend food and wine pairings, you will enjoy excellent service. The owners will, no doubt, be in attendance, greeting guests or working magic in the kitchen. You will find that the dining experience on St. Croix is always one of island intimacy and inspiration.
To make finding the perfect restaurant easier for you, we have divided the restaurants by where they are located on St. Croix. Please click on an area to see the restaurant listings in that location
Christiansted
|
|
Rum Runners Steaks & Seafood
Boardwalk & Caravelle Hotel
340-773-6585
RumRunnersStCroix.com
Rum Runners is a festive Caribbean restaurant located on the waterfront in downtown Christiansted. Voted Best Restaurant 2 years in a row by St. Croix's People's Choice, our kitchen offers both Caribbean and Continental cuisine seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Don’t miss Rum Runners’ Sunday brunch from 10am to 2pm. Choose your own live lobster from the island’s only tank. Visit Rum Runners’ tropical bar for cooling island cocktails and ice cold beers. The Deck Bar, now serving hand rolled sushi, sashimi, cool caribbean cocktails and tropical appetizers, has some fishy regulars! Every night, just after sundown, the Tarpin swim into the waters right in front of the bar waiting to be fed. Check out our website to see pictures and then come see them in person. Reservations are recommended.
|
|
|
Tutto Bene
2006 Eastern Suburb, Near Gallows Bay
340-773-5229
TuttoBeneRestaurant.com
Our fun
atmosphere is accented by the sunshine walls, high ceilings and hand painted mirrors featuring nightly specials. Located just east of
Christiansted, our new location features a spacious bar, chef's table in the kitchen, and secure parking lot! We continue to offer superior
service and great food in air conditioned comfort. Tutto Bene is a local favorite now in our 17th year serving traditional Italian dishes such as
Roasted Garlic, Spaghetti Bolognese and Veal Saltimbocca, as well as fresh fish nightly, incredible steaks and several seafood dishes. Our spacious private dining room can accommodate
private parties, wedding receptions and special occasion dinners but still keeping with the intimate, Italian family dinner atmosphere. House made desserts,
espressos and cocktails available until closing. Open for dinner seven nights a week, 6-10p.m. Please inquire about our off- site catering. Reservations suggested. Visa, MC, AX.
|
|
|
Harbor Master Beach Club
Hotel on the Cay, Christiansted Harbor
340-719-5438
kronegadeinn.com/
The Harbor Master Beach Club welcomes you for breaklast and lunch daily from 7am - 7pm. Join us every Tuesday evening for a West Indian Style Beach BBQ with chicken, ribs, and fish, complete with all kinds of great side dishes. Besides the all you can eat buffet, Tuesday nights are jam packed with live entertainment. Our floor show includes Limbo dancing, a broken bottle dancer, a fire breather/eater, Mocko Jumbie Dancers, and of course, a live steel pan band.
|
|
|
Fort Christian Brew Pub
Boardwalk & Kings Alley
340-713-9820
FortChristianBrewPub.com
The Fort Christian Brew Pub serves lunch and dinner upstairs in their dining room overlooking Christiansted harbor - right on the boardwalk! Join Chef Louis for great cajun food, fine service, and handcrafted ales. Their website has details about the brewery, their specially made ales, and of course, the menu.
|
|
|
Angry Nates Boathouse & Seafood Emporium
Christiansted Boardwalk
340-692-6283
AngryNates.com
Don't let the name fool you, we are anything but Angry! We are Christiansted's hippest restaurant
and even start happy hour each day at 4pm with a BANG! Angry Nates is the first restaurant walking
from the seaplane dock on the Christiansted boardwalk where the local fishermen bring us the catch
of the day including Tuna, Wahoo and Mahi Mahi. Our menu includes traditional American fare with
fresh Caribbean flavors as well as daily specials that include but are not limited to Thai, Spanish
and Mediterranean. Dine among local artwork, watch the boats and seaplane come and go from our
waterfront dining room. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week and offer affordable
prices with a beautiful view. Reservations recommended during high season.
|
|
|
Ivy’s Ice Cream and Things
Kings Alley Walk
340-771-0452
Email
St. Croix's newest deli and ice cream stop is Ivy's Ice Cream &
Things, conveniently located in Kings Alley in the Christiansted shopping district.
Cool off in their comfortable A/C café and treat yourself to some locally made
ice cream, a milk shake, healthy fruit smoothie or protein drink. Ivy's is a full service
deli serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week with your choice of indoor or
outdoor seating. If you are looking for something quick, Ivy's always has fresh fruit,
pastries and local favorites like pate if you are in a hurry. Ivy's is Wifi wired if
you need to bring your laptop and connect on-line. Take out available from 8am to 9pm.
|
|
|
LALITA Juice Bar & Health Food Restaurant
KALIMA Center, #54 King St., Christiansted (Across the street from Gov't House)
340-719-4417
KALIMACenter.org
Enjoy the peaceful ambience and tranquility of the fountain, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of
downtown Christiansted, while sipping a delicious and nutritious drink at the Lalita Juice Bar and
Health Food Restaurant. Every item we serve is made with only the finest and freshest ingredients.
We recommend you revive yourself with our fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, soups, salads, sandwiches,
raw food, and vegan cheeses. Healthy food makes for a healthy body. High speed wireless internet access
and downtown Christiansted delivery available. Please inquire about our private parties and catering.
|
|
|
Bacchus
52 King Street, Upstairs
340-692-9922
RestaurantBacchus.com
Restaurant Bacchus wants you to indulge yourself in its cozy atmosphere, attentive service, extensive wine list and mouth watering food. Inside our historic Christiansted townhouse is some of the most imaginative cuisine in the entire Caribbean. When you walk upstairs you might feel as if you've left St. Croix and walked into a New Orleans jazz club or a New York bistro. The owners, sommelier Natalie and Tim Collins, have made every effort to make you feel loved and cared for - from the eclectic fun and delicious menu, to the 8-time Wine Spectator award winning wine list and the knowledgeable attentive staff. Bacchus is an ideal location for an intimate dinner, happy hour or late night fun around the pool table or even a private party for up to 26 people. Make your reservations for dinner at Restaurant Bacchus tonight - you’ll never know who might be there!
|
|
|
Zebos Wine Bar and Restaurant
1111 Strand Street
340-692-2864
Click Here To See Our Menu
Experience dining al fresco in the cool Caribbean evening air at Zebos Wine Bar and Restaurant, located
in the heart of downtown Christiansted. Caribbean influenced entrees, fine wines, a modern
relaxing atmosphere together with a welcoming staff are making this new restaurant the place to be on
St. Croix. The dining room, located on the patio, is appropriately lit with white twinkle lights to set
the mood of sitting under the stars. Dinner entrees are prepared using fresh ingredients such as local
tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, salad greens, sweet potatoes and mangos. Inside, you'll find a cozy bar mixing
up your favorite Cruzan Rum drinks, or serving your favorite bottle of wine. After your meal, you and your
friends can gather around for a friendly game of pool at the pool table located in the lounge area. Zebos
serves dinner seven nights week from 6 until 10; Happy hour from 5 until 6 and the bar stays open late until 2am. Reservations are highly recommended as
seating is limited.
|
East End
|
|
Cheeseburgers
in Paradise
Estate Southgate
340-773-1119
Located on St. Croix’s East End- Cheeseburgers in Paradise feels like you are at a friend’s backyard bar-b-que.
The open-air restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week starting at 11am and Sunday Brunch from 11am to 2pm with live music Thursday through Sunday nights.
Enjoy tropical frozen beverages, soda, tea or anything from their full bar to go along with- what else- your cheeseburger! But there is so much more to this menu-
chicken sandwich, burritos, steaks, salads plus daily specials that include fresh fish and pastas. And for dessert? The finest Soft Serve ice cream on island made
with whole milk, as well as, homemade rum cake, key lime pie and brownie ala mode. Truly a St. Croix family tradition- don’t miss out on this one! Be sure to
check out the calendar to see who is playing this week. Safe, secure parking.
|
|
|
Buccaneer Restaurants
Located at The Buccaneer Hotel
800-255-3881
www.TheBuccaneer.com/Dine
The historic Buccaneer invites you to enjoy a range of ambiance and cuisine.
The Buccaneer Hotel offers two main restaurants to choose from for your dining pleasure. At The Mermaid, you'll find beachfront casual open-air dining for lunch and dinner. From burgers to scampi,
salads to grilled specialties. Families welcome. Lunch served daily from 11:30am-5pm. Dinner from 6-8pm Wednesday-Sunday. At The Terrace, located upstairs in the main building, enjoy fabulous
sunsets and Christiansted views for cocktails and fine dining. Freshly prepared specials, extensive wine list, decadent desserts combined with nightly entertainment make for an unforgettable
dining experience overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Cocktails begin at 4pm. Join us for dinner from 6-9:30pm. Collared shirts required for gentlemen. Reservations: 340 712-2100 or concierge@TheBuccaneer.com. Please click on the link above to see our menus. Just a five-minute drive east from
Christiansted on East End Road, Route 82. Always plenty of parking.
'One of the World's Top 50 Tropical Resorts' - Conde Nast Traveler
|
|
|
The Shores at Chenay Bay
Located at Chenay Bay Beach Resort
800-634-3119
www.ChenayBay.com
Savor the flavors of the
Caribbean at The Shores At Chenay Bay, the beachfront bar and grill at Chenay Bay Beach Resort. Relax in the open air,
beachfront environment, enjoying the sights and sounds of the sea. Refresh your palette with tasty tropical drinks and
selections from the bar. Offering the best of land and sea, the menu has an array of tastes from casual lunch fare to
evening fine dining. A full bar and wine list compliments the menu. Special dinner events include an all-you-can-eat
fish fry on Fridays. Conveniently located only three miles east of Christiansted.
|
|
|
Cultured
Pelican
Coakley Bay Condos
340-773-3333
CulturedPelican.com
Experience homemade pastas,
succulent veal and seafood dishes with fabulous desserts and wines. All selections on our menu are prepared fresh daily from the finest
ingredients available. It is a combination of my family’'s enduring recipes as well as my chef’s imaginative flair. We hope
you will enjoy our fine food, good spirits and tropical ambiance. Daily specials feature a selection of the freshest seafood and other
local produce. The best pizza on St. Croix is available for take-out. Open for dinner Tues-Sunday, and a truly relaxing tropical Sunday brunch.
|
Frederiksted
|
|
Beachside
Cafe
Sandcastle on the Beach Resort
340-772-1266
SandCastleOnTheBeach.com
Brunch, Lunch and Dinner are served 6 days a week during High Season, closed on Tuesdays. Reservations are recommended! An outdoor dining terrace overlooks a magnificent stretch of white, sandy beach which is an ideal serene setting to enjoy a St. Croix sunset. We have live music Saturday nights from 6:30pm-9:30pm. The Beach Side Café features a wide and varied menu of fresh seafood, duck, chicken, pork, quality cuts of beef, imaginative pasta, vegetarian and ethnic dishes plus specialty desserts. A full service bar is also available and includes a diverse wine selection to match your palate and budget.
|
|
|
Aqua West
Prince Passage
340-719-2186
AquaWestStx.com
Located waterfront on Strand Street in Frederiksted, Aqua West serves up Middle Eastern, Stir Fry, steaks and seafood prepared daily with the freshest ingredients available by the talented Chef Brian Mika. The intimate atmosphere of our dining room located in an historic Danish townhouse just adds to your dining experience. Grab a seat outdoors for happy hour and enjoy a fabulous St. Croix sunset along with our award winning Crawfish Cakes or Tom Yum. Join us for happy hour beginning at 4:30, dinner served from 6:00 until 9:00, or Sunday Brunch from 10:30 until 3:30 to enjoy a meal that you will remember for a long time to come. Reservations recommended during high season. Closed on Tuesdays.
|
|
|
Coconuts on the Beach
Just past the ballpark, Beachfront
340-719-6060
CoconutsOnTheBeach-STX.com
Coconuts on the Beach, located on St. Croix's tranquil west end is THE place to relax
and unwind after a hard day's work or a hard day of vacation. Our menu is a little bit
Caribbean, a little bit Tex-Mex, a little bit American - definitely something for everyone.
Meat lovers, join us every Sunday for our fabulous selection of BBQ. We have Texas Mesquite BBQ Ribs,
Brisket, New York Strip or Rib Eye served every Sunday.
Enjoy a cold beverage, the Caribbean ocean view, and have dinner while
watching our St. Croix sunset. Weekly live music with plenty of room
for dancing - although sand has taken the place of saw-dust in this
country style Caribbean beach-side restaurant. Come out and see us! See calendar for our weekly entertainment line-up.
|
Mid Island
|
|
La
Reine Chicken Shack
Estate La Reine
340-778-5717
Email
If you think you've had mouth-watering BBQ, then we challenge you to try La Reine Chicken Shack. By word of mouth it is the best BBQ chicken on St. Croix. Its great taste comes from a special seasoning and is slow cooked with pure coal. Their full menu consists of ribs, steak, pork chops, meatloaf, conch, fish, and traditional sides like mac-n-cheese, rice and beans, the BEST Johnny Cakes. Fresh whole roasted pork every Saturday, along with a full bar. Experience true island culture with the hospitable staff and friendly patrons, making this outdoor restaurant one of a kind. The Chicken Shack is located on Route 75 near Centerline road, the kitchen is open 7 days a week from 10:30am to 5:00pm. DON'T MISS OUT!
|
North Shore
|
|
The Palms Restaurant
The Palms at Pelican Cove Beach Resort
340-718-8920
PalmsPelicanCove.com
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the beachside pavilion or the elegant mahogany dining room at
The Palms Restaurant at The Palms at Pelican Cove. Chef Brian and Chef Frank have put together
a tantalizing array of choices to please everyone including our bar menu that we serve until Midnight.
Enjoy Sunday at the Palms with our Sunday Brunch from 10am-2pm or try our Saki and Sushi Sampler
from 6-10pm that is served along with our regular menu. With the breathtaking views and romantic
ambiance, The Palms at Pelican Cove is the ideal location for your St. Croix destination
wedding or other special event. Business travelers will enjoy our 1000 square foot, air-conditioned
meeting room. For reservations call us at 340-718-8920.
|
|
|
Salud! Bistro
Princess Plaza
340-718-7900
SaludBistro.com
St. Croix's newest dining hot spot, boasting bistro
cuisine inspired by the bold and robust flavors of the Mediterranean. Dine in our beautiful air-conditioned bar for light bites and the best mojitos and sangria in town.
Reserve a seat in our cozy dining room for wordly wines, wildly creative cocktails, and our delicious affordable fare. Salud! is located mid-island, just 4 minutes West of
Christiansted in the Princess Plaza on Northside Road, with plenty of parking. Open 6 nights a week, dinner served from 5-10:30; Closed Tuesdays. Join us!
|
|
|
Top