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    Bonita's Cantina

    3.6 (27 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Fun spot! My daughter loves the burritos and nachos! Daily Happy Hour specials on drinks!

    The food was 3 stars and the customer service was awful!!!  Rude, young  and  unprofessional cashier/bartender.
    Arleen C.

    Today was my first time visiting Bonita's Cantina, I will admit I was warned about the service but I had already placed my order. I was told that my order of chicken quesadillas would be ready in 20 minutes and I left to pick my order up. When I got there most of the patrons at the bar were without mask which went against the Covid 19 guidelines given by the governor. I waited another 10 minutes after my arrival and asked the cashier/bartender approximately how long it would be since I had to get back to my scheduled meeting. She said she didn't know my order was placed after others. She then went in the back by the cook and loudly complained me as though I committed a sin by asking how long the order would take. As I was leaving I overheard telling her telling one of the customers that this is her first time, so I turned around and said and my last time too. To add insult to injury the food isn't that great either. I will NEVER visit that restaurant again and make sure to share my experience.

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    Trista B.

    I have eaten at Bonita's Cantina a couple times now, and although its not great, it is good and gets a solid 3 stars. Some of their dishes are better than others, there's some that I like and others that I wouldn't order again. The place is pretty basic, on the small side but does have a few tables and chairs to sit inside and eat, and a bar in the back. The atmosphere here is good, its dark and the tables and chairs are all Mexican-themed. They have paper menus with checkboxes and you mark what you want and give it to the waitress. Their menu is limited, but has all the essentials like quesadillas, burritos, tacos, fajitas, and chips and salsa. The first time I came here I had their quesadilla, chicken I think, and it was very good...I got it with guac and sour cream, a definite win! The next time we came here, I got a chicken enchilada, and I wasn't really a fan. The enchilada sauce was good, and the enchilada itself was pretty tasty, however they served it over the rice and beans, instead of having them on the side. This made for a soupy mess when trying to eat everything, all coagulating underneath the enchilada....yummmm....another downfall was that I got the extra sour cream ($2), so I'm thinking a little cup of extra on the side....nope, all I got was a tiny drizzle over the enchilada....yeah definitely NOT worth it! Overall Bonita's Cantina is an A-OK place, I'm sure we will go back there sometime, its just not stupendous or outstanding. When we do go back though, I'm getting the quesadilla, and not the enchilada with barely any sour cream!

    Gross curdled Queso - used to be good here
    Alicia F.

    I have eaten here a couple of times and gotten take out as well. The food is good sometimes and sometimes tastes like they gave you the dregs at the bottom of the pan. They do have really good margaritas for happy hour but the food needs more consistency in the quality and taste. I used to get their Queso everytime but just went there today and the Queso had a layer of oil on top and was curdled like a broken white sauce.

    Huevos rancheros- unreal!!! Best I've ever eaten
    Jason H.

    Best hue is rancheros meal I've ever had. Was so good, I came back two days in row. Nice staff to- really friendly and fun. They make every ingredient from scratch! Highly recommend!!

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    This place has the worst service ever the lady wanted me to clean my own mess but the food was fair don't recommend

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    3.9(438 reviews)
    10.8 km
    $$

    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.

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    Pelicans Beach Bar - Free parking to go to Pelicans. Pass the main lobby, make a right onto public beach access road, parking spots are marked on the right.

    Pelicans Beach Bar

    5.0(2 reviews)
    11.8 km

    Happy hour that lasts all day?! What?! You may just have your check liver light go on before the…read moreday is over! Pelicans Beach Bar is dangerously good at making cocktails go in and having the fun come out of you! $5 mix drinks, $4 beers, $8 crafted frozen all day for happy hour! This little 7 seat bar at the Ritz Carlton Resort is the farthest down the beach next to the serenity pool. Shhhhhhhhh......be quiet.....yea right when happy hour is all day and your bartenders are mad cool! Not sure of why they put this next to the "library" section of the resort but this bar just opened up in November. Our bartender Alex and her side kick Ryan were awesome compliments to the beachy view of St. John and our delicious cocktails. My favorites were the Lilikoi Mango Mojito and Caribbean Fiesta (not on menu but Alex knows of how to make them). For those Patron lovers like my hubby, try the Sandy Day, he loved it! Sushi is Japanese for yummylicious! Pelicans Beach Bar expands (seating wise) during the evening to a few 4 tops for an all you can eat sushi pig out session every Wednesday from 5p-8p for $45! Thursday's is taco day from 5p-8p with unlimited rice, beans, chips and salsa! You've already tortured yourself in dieting to get into bikini ready shape, let this sushi and taco fun be your free pass to choose your love of food, over not wanting to get fat! If staying at the Ritz these two nights should be checked out. If you don't want to chillax under the stars while listening to music next to tiki torches, you can box up your grub and take it back to your room. Tacos and sushi not your thing? You can order from Coconut Cove, another restaurant on the resort and they'll deliver your food to you at this bar. If not staying at the Ritz, great bay beach, which Pelicans Beach Bar sits on is actually a public beach. There is hidden free public beach parking past the main hotel lobby port cochere and down a steep road. Pictures attached show the way. My only complaint is that the bathroom locations seem like the distance needed to get to St. John. But that's the laziness (aka selective participation) in me that gets stronger with each cocktail! Cheers!

    Excellent bar spot with an all day happy hour right on the Ritz Carlton Residence property. The…read morebartenders Alex and Ryan were super friendly and made excellent drinks. Drinks are only $8-$10 each, so we were at this spot several times per day. Really made our trip and stay at the Ritz Residences more enjoyable. We also tried the taco night on Thursday which was also very good (5-8pm). Definitely check this place out if you are staying nearby.

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    Sea La Vie - Appetizers-delicious

    Sea La Vie

    4.5(59 reviews)
    1.4 km

    Small spot but great service & food. I had the salmon with risotto & I cleaned my plate, which I…read morenever do. Make a reservation! We also got lucky & found a parking spot.

    This was an absolutely amazing dinner. Everything was delicious and some of the menu options were a…read morebit surprising in a good way. Our waitress Denisse was great and friendly. Kept are drinks filled and checked on us frequently. App: we ordered the Baked Bread w/ Gorgonzola Fondue. This was feliz. The bread was tasty on its own and the fondue made it even better. I'd order this again and again. Entrée: Stuffed Lobster Special: The whole portion is huge and so delicious. The lemon cream sauce the butter was tossed in was a perfect pairing. My friend ordered this but I wanted to snatch it off her plate. BBQ Platter: There were ribs, shrimp, chicken and a papaya apple slaw. It all tasted so good. The meat on the ribs fell off the bone. The shrimp was perfectly fried and HUGE and the chicken breast was moist. Damn this was good. Catch of the day was Wahoo served with some veggies and saffron rice. It was so good. Oh, the wahoo was topped with a pineapple pico de Gallo. Amazing! Dessert: Crème Brûlée: So good and a good size! Papaya Key Lime Pie: Huge and delicious. Get it! I will visit this restaurant every single time I step went onto the island!

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    Sea La Vie - Yellowfin tuna. Oops I took a bite before a took the pic. It was delicious

    Yellowfin tuna. Oops I took a bite before a took the pic. It was delicious

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    Oceana Restaurant & Bistro - Beet salad- wow!

    Oceana Restaurant & Bistro

    4.1(241 reviews)
    1.4 km
    $$$

    We chose Oceana to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary this evening. They went out of their way…read moreto make it very special for us which was very much appreciated. We seated right next to the ocean and enjoyed a beautiful view while we were eating this evening. Our servers name was Adan and he did an absolutely amazing job. The entire facility is very romantic and definitely a place to go for a special occasion or even just to have a very nice meal. We both decided to start our meal tonight with salads and bread. Adan highly recommended the red & golden beet escabeche and I am very glad that I took his recommendation. It was the absolute perfect balance of the tartness of the whipped brie cheese, sweetness of the beets, and brought together with spring greens and pickled ginger. AMAZING flavor. For our main courses, I ordered the Caribbean lobster because they told me it was still alive in the ocean a couple hours before we sat down to eat and my wife ordered the filet. Both meals were exquisite. Her filet was cooked to perfection and the lobster was not overcooked. We finished the meal with French pressed coffee, flourless, chocolate, torte, and a trio of sorbet that is made in house. We had a wonderful experience and I highly recommend this restaurant if you decide to come to St. Thomas. This is one you should move to the top of your list.

    This place was bombbbb. We went with a large party and the staff took such phenomenal care of our…read moreparty. The restaurant is right on the water so you have a gorgeous view if you're sitting outside. For starters we ordered the tuna tartare and the ceviche. So good and so fresh. My entree, the ahi tuna, was so perfect I can't even handle it. I don't have the words to tell you how good it was. My boyfriend ordered the lobster which they were doing a special where they added mac n cheese. The mac had cavatappi pasta which is my favorite noodle but his was just good compared to the stellar entree I ordered. For dessert, again, absolute bangers. We ordered the crème brûlée which was great and the bananas foster bread pudding which was spectacular. Awesome amazing and fantastic, go here!

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    View of kitchen from our table

    Oceana Restaurant & Bistro - Dutch mussels - fantastic

    Dutch mussels - fantastic

    Oceana Restaurant & Bistro - Cocktails the next night. Hightop perch only - which is awkward for some statures. wind was too high for the Oceanside  chair seating.

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    Cocktails the next night. Hightop perch only - which is awkward for some statures. wind was too high for the Oceanside chair seating.

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