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    1864 The Restaurant

    4.2 (110 reviews)
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    Added the colossal buttered crab to our ribeye steak.  Yummmms......
    Michael C.

    Great service, loved the interior, all of our appetizers & dishes were fresh & absolutely delicious....

    Banana tiramisu

    So sad to give such a low rating but we had a risotto that tasted like bleach. Service was 10/10, and the restaurant is beautiful but that dish really ruined the experience. Wouldn't recommend.

    Fried chicken dinner
    John W.

    while vacationing in St. Thomas USVI, we took the ferry to St. John's. While touring St. John we had dinner at 1864. This restaurant is located in the rear of a little shopping center a fairly new build and very nicely acquainted. The Restaurant had a great ambience, and the staff was super friendly. Luckily, we were able to get three seats at the bar for dinner. It's considered very popular, I believe, because of the service and the ambience. In my humble opinion, I thought the food was mediocre at best. We started off with appetizers of mussels and oysters. My wife and daughter said the muscles were good but they had better. I ate the oysters and they were very good. I'd put them in outstanding. For dinner, my wife and daughter both had. The fried chicken with mac & cheese. They both said the mac & cheese was outstanding, but the chicken was a little dry. It looked nice to me but again that was just an observation. I had the seafood and sausage risotto. I found a sort of bland. The seafood is very good and cooked correctly, but I found the risotto and the sauce. lacking flavor. We also ordered some garlic bread for dipping with the mussels and my risotto sauce. I'm glad I asked for the extra garlic. It was good but not great. I would recommend this place if you're in St. John, it's prices are slightly less than with most of the restaurants in the area.

    Fire cracker
    Eliza N.

    Delicious sushi lunch, check their hours and days. Nicely rolled and presented dragon roll, firecracker roll and vegetarian. Beautifully designed restaurant, airy, stone, open to light. This Mongoose Junction restaurant is a gem. We loved the sushi, a nice clean flavor. Our server was efficient. I would definately come back.

    Concetta D.

    We did a pre dinner stop for drinks and apps at the bar and it did not disappoint. Happy hour is 3-5pm so take advantage if you are in the area! The bar is in an open air center of Mongoose Junction. Conveniently located a short walk from the Cruz Bay ferry stop. This stop is a little on the upscale, so it can easily be a dressier night out to dinner. We had the raw oysters and oysters Rockefeller. I have had plenty of oysters in my life and these were fantastic. The raw oysters were super clean and fresh. Perfect with just a squeeze of lemon! The oysters Rockefeller were some of the best I have ever had. Perfectly cooked tender oyster topped with such a flavorful topping. The drinks were also excellent! Highly recommend if you are in the area or even making it a destination as part of your trip, it is well worth it!

    Anna C.

    I came here for an anniversary meal with my boyfriend, so they greeted us with a complementary glass of champagne, which was very sweet and thoughtful. We got some cocktails and ordered the saffron seafood risotto with lobster. Unfortunately the mussels were extremely fishy, but the staff kind enough to send it back and let me order something else. Instead, I got the fried scallops, and it it's definitely some of the best scallops I've ever had. The portions were enormous! I would definitely come back. The restaurant itself was beautiful.

    Punch
    Bradley L.

    Came here for an anniversary meal and was very pleased with the experience. I noted the occasion in our reservation, and we were congratulated by the staff and presented with a complimentary glass of champagne. We went ahead and ordered a couple more cocktails for the evening, both of which were unique and tasted delicious. The food was pretty good as well. I ordered the seafood risotto and it came with plenty of protein.

    Pork chop
    Danielle V.

    This was my favorite meal on the island hands down. First off the atmosphere is amazing. It's indoor outdoor with lots of fans so it's the perfect temperature and it's such a cool space. Then our service was amazing, everyone was so nice and friendly and on top of it. Then I had a dirty martini and it was Top 5 best martini I have ever had! And I have had a lot of dirty martinis. Then I got the tuna and it was fantastic. We got dumplings and burrata to start and that was amazing too. I tried a bite of everyone's meals and there wasn't anything bad. If I lived on the island I would frequent this place!

    J J.

    Five-Star Seafood Sensation! 1864 The Restaurant is a must-visit for any seafood lover. The combination of fresh, high-quality ingredients, expertly prepared dishes, and outstanding service makes this restaurant a true gem. Five stars!

    Spacious and elegant dining room with tables well-spaced apart
    Mark B.

    Awhile back had an okay meal here, but this time it's a homerun all around... super service and tasty food served piping hot. Excellent choices: --Ciabatta Garlic Bread --Chicken & Roasted Vegetable Potstickers --Jumbo Stuffed Prawns with roasted Garlic Crab & Panko Stuffing, Grilled Broccoli, Pineapple & Jalapeno Beurre Blanc. Subbed their awesome homemade french fries for the sweet potato mash (wise substitution for a french fry addict!) --Caribbean Spiced Fresh Daily Catch was lobster, served with Haricots Verts, Mango Salsa, Mixed Greens with Sesame Vinaigrette, Crispy Noodles, Pickled Red Onion. Really tasty combination.

    Steven C.

    Very pleased with this St John's restaurant. The menu is somewhat limited but everything on it is prepared beautifully. Good wine list, full bar. Caribbean spices, fish, seafood, streak, pork, veggie offerings all properly cooked. Enthusiastic wait staff, eager to please. Very good.

    Lobster
    Frank W.

    The elegance of this restaurant with its open air seating, melodic sounds of the cokie's and tree frogs, and white linen table cloths enchanted my wife and I after a love-charmed day at Honeymoon Beach. She ordered the catch of the day - lobster. I went for the crab stuffed prawns. We were both mesmerized by the tantalizing flavors which flooded our mouths. The entrees were nothing less than heavenly. Joe did a fine job as our waiter and kept me hydrated in light of my crimson sun-kissed skin tone. We wish would could have been dressed in tux and evening gown for this exquisite dining experience but felt welcome in our swim suits and coverups.

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    Food and service were excellent. Our server and all of the staff were welcoming. Great place for couples and for families

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    Best rib eye steak dinner. Guido the bartender is great. Really comfortable setting. I like sitting at the bar.

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    Delicious food and ambience! Sat at the bar and enjoyed cocktails, oysters, gumbo and more.

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    Heading East Bar and Grille - Stewed chicken with stewed okra, green bananas, and Cole slaw.

    Stewed chicken with stewed okra, green bananas, and Cole slaw.

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    Front entrance to the terrace.

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    Stew chicken, plantains, green banana and fungi

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    High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - Legendary key lime pie!

    Legendary key lime pie!

    High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill - Cocktail with Bulleit Bourbon, Chambord, and Green Ting grapefruit soda

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