In a sea of crowded bars and restaurants, this place is an out of the way gem. Super nice staff,…read morevery cold beer and a friendly vibe. Great place to watch a game. Can't wait to try the food, had to run and catch a ferry.

So, this is definitely a dive bar with great service and great drinks. Stopped in after dinner and…read morehad such a blast. We sat on the outside patio and enjoyed a few drinks and watched some games on the their many TV's and enjoyed some great conversations with the staff. If you are looking for a good drink and a casual yet fun atmosphere this is a spot worth checking out.

Yes this bar is fantastic but it's Laura who made the experience truly unforgettable. From the…read moremoment we sat down, she made us feel welcome and taken care of. She was fun, personable, attentive, and had great recommendations for both food and drinks. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does and takes pride in creating a great experience for her guests. My girlfriend and I are visiting St. John for the first time, and Laura played a big role in making our first day on the island memorable. If you're lucky enough to grab a seat at her bar, you're in great hands. Thank you, Laura, for helping make our trip so special!

The Beach Bar is what I consider the quintessential beach bar and overall the best experience I had…read morewhile on the island. I stopped in here twice, once for happy hour and for dinner. The location and ambience are nice. The bar is located on the beach and right in the town square area. It had a super fun and airy vibe, not too kitschy, just somewhere that you want to hang and chill The food was all amazing and blew my expectation out of the water. The fish basket was my favorite dish of the night. It was well breaded and lightly friend and hit the spot, and the fried shrimp was a close second. Another great factor was how reasonably priced everything was and how I felt like I was getting my moneys worth. 10/10 experience

One of our first stops off the ferry for a peanut butter bushwacker. We have been over 20 times…read morethey are consistent everything is good.

This was a great stop for us once we stepped off the ferry for a quick bite and great cocktail…read morebefore our condo was ready. We sat at one of the tables outside and it was nice to be able to people watch for a bit. The calamari was very good, we also shared a mahi sandwich. Fish was a bit overdone but it was otherwise good. Service was great and we had several people checking on us.

Monica was amazing! Her service and the food was amazing!! We are coming back for more!read more

If you're visiting St. John, make sure The Longboard is on your list…read more We've been coming every spring for years, and Korena somehow remembers our names and favorite drinks, making us feel like regulars even after a year away. The Longboard's creative cocktails, specifically the Swell Chaser and Paloma Brava, are perfectly crafted. The ceviche, Shrimp Tostones, and Isla Verde poke bowl are fresh, bright, and delicious. We've never been disappointed -- the food is always on point, and the service is always welcoming. Even though the restaurant isn't right on the beach, it absolutely has the vibe. It's comfortable and inviting -- the perfect stop after a day in the sun for happy hour and light bites or a relaxed dinner in a laid-back island setting.

Popular restaurant right on the beach. We went during Happy Hour and were still able to get seated…read moreright away. The Loaded Cassava Fries were delicious. The hubby enjoyed the Wagyu Burger and I really enjoyed the Beef Bao Buns. The son had the Tuna Tartar Bowl. The daughter-in-law had the Josephine's Greens Salad w/grilled chicken added. We also ordered Chicken Nuggets and fries from kid's menu for the grandson. Menu is limited and prices are a little high for the amount of food you get. (This wasn't the menu we saw online.) With that said, the food was really good and the service was excellent. I would suggest going here when you want a light snack/meal. Otherwise you might leave feeling a little hungry.

Best bar in town. Ness is an amazing bartender. Great music and Killer drinks with an incredible…read moreview. Burger and friend chicken sandwich were outstanding. Buy a tee shirt. Softest cotton on the island

I don't recall being somewhere with faster more attentive service. Very friendly and very quick!…read more -Lettuce wraps were great (needed more lettuce). -Chips and salsa were grossly overpriced at $12 for a handful of chips. They say the salsa is made fresh daily but it was pretty bland. -jerk chicken bowl was great -pork bbq bowl was great -fish bowl was good also View is incredibly. It was kind of silly that they charge you for parking when you are also buying food but at least it was only $5 Drinks were very small but at normal prices. Not strong. Maybe there is a deal to be had if you buy their silicone pints. Live music was great.

What a find! Spectacular View | Awesome Band | Delicious…read moreShrimp We were trying to find a place to eat and saw a sign and decided to check it out - had NO idea the view was going to be absolutely AMAZING. And the band playing that day was so energetic and fun. I had the peel & eat shrimp and they were delicious!! Selection of wine was limited, but that was ok. Restrooms look a bit sketchy.... but they were fine. Would I go back? YES indeed!!

Loooooooove Doghouse. Between the bingo & jepordy nights, the friendly locals, and the kick-ass…read morestaff, this is one of my go-to spots on island for a strong drink and a huge crunchwrap. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, all of it is good. Even the vegetarian options. The pulled pork and the chicken wings are especially delicious. The portions here are hefty, and after a long day in the sun havin' fun, a pitstop here will ground ya for the night. Pricewise, this spot is a bargin. Its loud and can get a lil rowdy on the weekends, but otherwise a great spot to kickback and watch the game. The kitchen is open late too. Downstairs in the den there are a few lil lottery machines, a pool table and the typical dive bar essentials.

A friend and I visited the Dog House Pub when we were in St. Thomas and it was right on the road…read morewhere we were staying for the week. Not a super hopping area and on a street vs. the beach or anything fancy like that. We saw a chicken or two wandering around also. But the staff and food were great, so that made up for the location not being the best. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was super nice and helpful about which drinks might be good for us when we told him what flavors we were feeling. I had my first of many Island Summer Ale beers here (brewed in St. John). Served very crisp and cold in a frosty bottle. For food, I had the fish tacos (when in Rome - or on an island, in this case), along with tater tots. The tacos were tasty, with fried fish, lettuce, and a cheesy sauce on top. My friend had tacos too, but picked the beef protein, and chose the beans as her side. Her's also looked delish, so I would try those if I ever make it back that way. As we left (after dark), the bartender did us another favor. We almost got in the wrong car, thinking it was our taxi, and he ran out and grabbed us and said that was not a taxi at all! I'm not positive it would have been dangerous to get in the car, but it definitely felt like he saved us. If you're staying in the Havensight area of St. Thomas, and don't mind a sports bar style atmosphere vs. beachy vibe, then I would recommend checking out out Dog House Pub for the tacos and beer!

Located in downtown Red Hook. On the opposite side of the more touristy road…read more This tiki shack style place sits to the middle of a parking lot in a small strip mall. Hand down the best place to eat in the area. It's very small, but packs a punch with great customer service, cool drinks and outstanding food. Best to try and get in on their off hours to get a table without a wait. We literally ate here 4 times when we were on the island. An absolute MUST to order is their Bacon Jalapeno tater kegs! OMG-They're the bomb! Wings are decent and the burgers are juicy, flavorful and delicious! You really can't go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu. Everything is made fresh to order. The decor is island themed chaos in every fun way possible. If you happen to have to use the restroom it's located outside (customs ONLY) The key ring they'll hand you is a toilet lid! LOL You can ring in another way too! On your trip to the john, call in sick to work and stay on the island! You're enticed too by the retro phone sitting a top a keg outdoors as well. Great photo opts! Happy Hour is daily! The Love Shack offers particular deals with half-priced cocktails. We did Margs on Monday! Signature drinks include the 50oz Volcano Drink, Shark Attack, and souvenir cocktails like the Pirates Booty in a ceramic mugs. FYI- They may attach a certain creature to your glass also. Perfect vibe, casual dinning and great accommodations by the staff (for our big party) who were so friendly and professional. This is a must experience spot when visiting St Thomas.

We needed a lunch place driving from the car ferry to the airport and we thought the Red Hook area…read morewould be a bit less crowded, far from cruise ships. Duffy's provides free parking which is a rarity and right at noon, the mall lot had tons of open spots. We both ordered burgers, one with the standard fries and one with onion rings. It took a good half hour for the food to be delivered but when we got it, it was hot and cooked to our specs. Fries were crispy. Burger was thick with a nice crisp, almost tasted like a smash burger but thicker. Service was good. It was the one spot where we didn't have to pay for a refill of soda. They were playing the best music! No waitlist or host so you have to linger and wait for someone to leave if you need a table and they are full. Great stop.

Airplane level ceiling fans, pool tables, a horse race betting and slot machine room, beer and shot…read morefor $3.50 (Medalla and JW Black Label) and a steady stream of local folk, retiree folk, business folk, government folk, tourist folk, and yelping folk... don't be intimidated, it's a friendly and very low key place... one of my after work watering holes...

Had a great breakfast here one morning while watching the ferries going back and forth on Cruz Bay…read more Ordered the Biscuits and Gravy with a side of bacon, a glass of pineapple juice and a Bloody Mary. Great Bloody Mary , the pineapple juice tasted fresh squeezed, the bacon was crispy, and the biscuits and gravy were fabulous. Two biscuits split in half with the sausage gravy over top. One of the best sausage gravy's I've had. Great flavoring but not too spicy or too intense of a sausage taste. Just about perfect. And the best part of the whole breakfast.....the bill! I kid you not...Bloody Mary $7, Pineapple juice $3.00, Biscuits and gravy $16 and side of bacon $3. With "most" meals being in the stratosphere on this island, High Tide was a welcome relief.

So we really enjoyed our experience at High Tide, but to be clear, it's a beach bar restaurant. It…read moresits on the bay next to the ferry crossing, so to say it's ocean-side viewing is generous but accurate. Parking was difficult, and we surrendered to Slim Man parking for $20. The spacious dining area with a great happy hour and dinner menu comes out at 5:00. We got there for the lunch menu and were glad we did because we got sandwiches which were great. Candidly, nothing on the dinner menu blew our minds. The tuna sandwich with wasabi and arugula was fantastic, and the tuna was prepared perfectly! We also got shrimp tacos that were better than the sandwich for what it's worth. Our server, who didn't give us her name, was sweet and attentive and even brought a cask of water without us asking. At the end of the day, High Tide delivered as advertised. Three last thoughts if you've read this far: Park at the MVD and walk; it's not that far and free. Get the Key Lime Pie; it was outstanding but pretty typical of the area. Lastly, stop at the merch store and grab a t-shirt, which are some of the best I've seen so far!