The local Wahoo was fabulous as well as everything else we had. Definitely one of our favorites while visiting St. Croix!

Say what you want about "Cranky Franky," but Duggan's Reef is one of the better places to dine on St. Croix. I was here on vacation and knew I'd be back from the moment I met Frank and his daughter. Personally, I found them personable. The food here ranks right up there with good mainland restaurants. The steaks are good. The side dishes are good. The vegetables are good. The drinks are good. And the seafood, most especially the lobster, is exceptional. There's nothing quite like Caribbean lobster (All tail, no claws) which is sweet and succulent. You can go crazy here with a tail bigger than two pounds (Be still my beating heart)! The Whiskey Lobster is divine and any dish they have with lobster will be rich and noteworthy. I was surprised but pleased to see wines from my California home state but even more pleased to order a "Nuts and Berries" and have them make it (I need to supply some of the ingredients, but let's be clear they were generous in making the drink). In conclusion, I came here about four times. Naturally, I'll be back and not just for the food. I want Frank Duggan to have some West Coast College pennants on his wall! Thanks Duggans! read more

Meh. Reheated soup. Weak drinks. Food. Meh. Bland. Waitress seemed to be having a bad day and could have cared less that her potential tip provider was expecting somewhat pleasant service. read more

This is the worst place on the island. They run out of everything and then blame the customer. They can't be bothered to go out of their way for anyone or anything. The food quality was something similar to a chain restaurant. If you want microwaved items and soggy food. This is the place for you Try to be a little nicer to customers. Never coming back. read more

Let me start by saying Duggan's was recommended as the best food on the island. Our own experience was a bummer. We arrived 10 minutes prior to our 7pm reservation. We were directed to what I would consider one of the worst tables in the restaurant yet there were only two other tables taken up with seated guests in the whole plaice. When I asked if we could have one of the tables on the rail closest to the water I was told "sorry,they were reserved." This irritated me for the fact that when I called to make our reservation at noon, I specifically asked for a table on the water and was told that all the tables had the same view. We went ahead and sat at the lousy table for about three minutes before I realized that the heat coming out from the kitchen was going to ruin my meal and I literally reseated us at one of the better tables one row away from the tables on the water. There was some side eye and whispering from the hostess station but they had enough sense to go with it and accommodate us. Incidentally, we were finished with our meal before the restaurant got busy and could have sat at either of two empty tables on the water after all. The restaurant is not what I expected in decor. I don't mind a casual sports theme, but in this case it was kind of disappointing if only for the fact that it's not usually what one expects for "fine dining." All the decor seemed tired and like a collection of things that belonged to someone who isn't around anymore. We ordered cocktails and they were fine but the offerings were basic and uninspired. For dinner, my husband was hoping for the 2 lb lobster but the weather was not conducive to diving this week so it was not available. This is not the fault of Duggan's. They still offered a Lobster Bisque but maybe shouldn't have. The bisque had wonderful sweet flavor but honestly not one particle of lobster could be identified in it. He also ordered the lamb chops medium rare. They came out well done and when my husband immediately sent them back, the waitress returned with them in hand to say they were the last ones and did he want them? The lamb chops were sent back again. My daughter ordered filet but the waitress confused her order with the filet on the specials list for the evening and brought not the risotto side she asked for but the lobster mac and cheese of the special. Her filet was cooked properly and the mac and cheese was quite good. My meal was the evening special of mahi over polenta with a tomato pineapple salsa. It was very good. The mango passion fruit cheesecake dessert was tasty. Overall I think our bad experience may just have been due to a few mistakes and bad luck but it was a real let down nonetheless. I think Duggan's better step up their game. read more

Duggan's Reef - So many empty available tables. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Croix, Virgin Islands

We went for the Irish Whiskey Lobster and steak and were NOT disappointed! We got to Duggan's early~ around 6:30 pm and got a table right away. We enjoyed the conch chowder and a wedge salad to start which were both pleasing to the palate. The Irish Whiskey Lobster was amazing! I would go there again just to eat that. The steak was cooked properly and accompanied by a baked potato and some vegetables. I was in heaven! Our server was very attentive and checked back in a timely manner, even as the restaurant began to fill up. And the view was fantastic! I would suggest sitting outside on the deck over the water, but don't forget to spray on the OFF. (they have cans available for you to use) Duggan's Reef is worth the drive (20 minutes outside Christiansted) for the view and the food! read more

Duggan's Reef has delicious food and a beautiful view. They have a private beach on the water that you can walk around while waiting for your food. It's a gorgeous place to watch the sunset. The food and wine are also phenomenal. The seafood is incredible. read more

OK LOBSTER & GREAT STEAK We came here on our last night on the island. It's a pretty good drive from Christiansted, about 30 minutes from the Sugar Beach Condos, and we made sure that when we called earlier in the afternoon to make reservations that they would have lobster that night. Yes, they had lobster. GREAT! Let's book it for 8:30 pm. We'd been eating seafood all week on the island. I can't complain since most of the fish were very fresh, often caught the same day. But I was craving some meat. I opted for the rib eye with lobster medallions, and it came with vegetables and a baked potato. We also got a medium sized lobster with rice and vegetables. We started with a salad and conch chowder. The latter had more potato than conch, but the broth was tasty. A glass of California pinot noir accompanied our tasty dinner. The steak was good, and the lobster medallions were tasty, but the medium lobster was more about quantity rather than quality, being a little tough. Many restaurants are closed on Sundays on the island, so the fact that Duggan's Reef was open was a plus, even though it was a bit of a drive getting there. It was a nice cool and breezy evening, and the drive along the northern coast was pleasant, but the table where we sat in the restaurant was situated in a way that you didn't get to enjoy the nice breeze. We got there at 8:25, but the response when we met the host was that there would be a 20 minute wait. Excuse me? I have an 8:30 reservation. I looked among the tables inside and there was plenty open space. We ended up enjoying the breeze on the veranda since we had to wait, but I couldn't understand why we couldn't be seated for our 8:30 reservation. Hmmm? I'd say service was something that can be improved. There was a bit of a wait before we sat and before anyone came to serve us. But once our server arrived, things became a little more prompt. I don't mind waiting since it gives you a chance to catch up on small talk, but there are limits to how long I will wait before anyone comes to address me. Would I come back? Maybe if everything is closed in Christiansted and if I had to drive 30 minutes just to have dinner on the island, then I might come back. read more

Had dinner at Duggans last night and it was such a great meal. We ordered the yellow tail which had just been brought in by the fishermen. The freshness was evident but the culinary mastery in which it was prepared took the meal to another level. If you are here you have to try this place. read more

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I just read their motto, "we like what we do and we hope it's shows" -- what a joke! I walked in last night to place a takeout order. The host and probably owner Frank, white haired dude gruffly says to me, "we don't do takeout orders after 6." It's 6:30pm. Great, maybe put that on your website. He so generously though allowed me to place an order. *eye roll* that should have been my first and only red flag. Gets better folks. I ordered lobster bisque and he says, "not unless you have something to put it in. It's hot so won't fit in our styrofoam cup - what else do you want" hey dude, it's your restaurant isn't that YOUR job? I should have left but I had a hungry family to feed so I took his shit and finished my order. Food was ready in 25 min but seriously it was terrible. Lobster was over cooked, fried chicken seemed like it was frozen, lobster egg rolls was over seasoned with super coarse black pepper to the point of choking and inedible, crab cakes were the size of quarters and not very good. I will never I repeat never return. It's overpriced food that's probably good only while sitting for a sunset and waterview. I realize there are not a ton of options on St Croix but save your money and go somewhere else where they don't treat you like shit. The thought even occurred to me maybe this is an east coast thing or a Vietnam vet thing (don't hate me, my husband is a 10 combat tour guy) so I let it pass. He was lucky I went in to order by myself my husband would have clocked him for talking to me like that. Would give zero stars if possible. read more

The staff was very nice, but we should have not come in slow season. Everything including their famous lobster was pre cooked and the piccata sauce was off. After three bites of the hollandaise style Picatta sauce over my dry swordfish I began to feel sick and started vomiting. They were really accommodating about the whole thing, but we were still really shocked that something was off in the food. Good luck, don't barf read more

Good food, good service, great view, bring your wallet The best part of this restaurant was to see the owner taking orders and making sure everybody was happy... And if your eating after sunset bring bug spray... read more

Great place to enjoy cearribiean lobster. Highly recommend their whisky lobster and lobster & beets salad. Service is very friendly. read more

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Excellent service all around. We started with the lobster spring rolls - big chunks of tender lobster and great blend of favors. Then enjoyed the pan-seared red snapper. It was served over black beans and polenta with a zesty cilantro cream sauce. It was perfectly prepared and exceeded my expectations. The peanut butter pie for dessert was just right. We will definitely return. read more

Duggan's Reef - Peanut butter pie... Luscious. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Croix, Virgin Islands

Very disappointing! We had the whiskey lobster which was maybe the most expensive item on the menu which was dry and bland, we also had the fried chicken which was very dry plus the smallest 4 pieces I've ever seen. Worst meal we have had in St Croix. The windows which look out onto an incredible view were filthy, they look like they hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. Would not go back there. read more

Hostess was able to squeeze me in and I'm glad she did. Meal was cooked to perfection, waiter was attentive but not hovering. I'll be back. read more

Whenever we are in STX, we are "living" on the East End, so it is not much of a drive, so that has never factored into our dining here. The view is nice, though we usually come after dark but the waves crashing is lovely background noise. I cannot praise Frank enough for his ability to make you feel like an old friend of the family (and that is not just the best planter's punch on the island talking). We always get lobster or fish there and even if I do love me some red meat, I can't imagine not going for one of the daily just off the boat fish specials or lobster. Because I can't get enough lobster either! The whiskey lobster is something every lobster lover should try once, though I highly suggest you either share it or wear your eatin' pants because it is a sight to behold and you may need a nap midway through eating it! A word of caution: use the Off provided as though you were a tween boy first learning about Axe body spray or the flying creature of the night will eat you alive!!!!! read more

We had reservations and they had us wait another 15 minutes after our reservation time had passed. Looked like they had problems getting tables ready. Our friends ordered the seafood appetizer, they didn't like it too much. I ordered the Whiskey Lobster $40, it was very rich, they messed up my sides order but the lobster filled me up so much that it didn't matter. My husband ordered the Scallops, those were very good and perfectly cooked. For the $$$ it was OK. Our server, Kirby, was quite nice. Food took a long time to get to us. Good but not worth $80+ for dinner for two. read more

Had great hopes for this restaurant on the water based on reviews. Ate there this evening and was extremely disappointed. First the good food. The mussels appetizer was terrific with a good curry broth which is unusual. Grilled asparagus was thin young stalks, tender and delicious. Now the bad. I've eating lobster my entire life, from Maine through Boston down to Florida, and never has it been chewy - clearly over cooked. Tried the Whiskey Lobster, the specialty Duggan's is known for. $55 wasted - didn't make it through a third of the lobster. Wife had the Lobster Pasta - again tough chewy and also sparse, mostly pasta. This is the first negative review I've given. Maybe it was a bad night, but for $150 bill for two felt obligated to post. Two stars as the service from Kelly was excellent and the view beautiful. read more

Food is ok they seem to run out of item 30 min after opening not good for business in my opinion Make sure you make a reservation We tried to go without one and the owner was a little rude about it Also after using my credit card there it got scanned and someone tried to use it online so beware (this was the only time my credit card left my site) read more

Great family owned restaurant in business for years. Frank and his staff always welcome us with a big smile. Food is great and always consistent. Sunday brunch is perfect there. Great spot right at the waters edge. read more

Love, love, love this small local family owned restaurant! Well deserved 5 star rating. The food is amazing, fresh catch, great customer service, always greeted with warm welcomes and smiling faces! Breezy seaside ambiance adds that extra touch. The lobsters are always scrumptiously prepared. Yummy menu selection, daily specials are always a tough choice! Reservations are definitely a must, as this establishment is always booked. This delightful restaurant is a must for visitors and locals alike, a bit pricey but absolutely worth it for a relaxing laid back island vibe after a day at the gorgeous beaches! Hands down an island gem. read more

Great ambience and a wonderful dinner. Great service and food! Irish whiskey Lobster was unique but wonderful! read more

Duggan's Reef - Irish Whiskey Lobster Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Saint Croix, Virgin Islands

It looks like a classic northeast clam / lobster shack plopped in the Caribbean, right on the water, rustic wooden look, maritime decor and plastic chairs. The menu however implies fine dining, with local "mahi" fish and two sides for $37 and a small baked lobster over $40. Keep in mind that retail from a fisherman mahi costs about $11/Ib and lobster $9/Ib on St. Croix. So what does the price difference buy you? A table cloth and a pillow on the white plastic chair. AC (electricity is crazy expensive on St. Croix)? Ah, no. Professional service? Not exactly, good intentions, but waiters interrupt conversations, reach over to pour water and could have rounded up a candle for the birthday's slice of cake. Memorable preparation of the dishes? It was good, but nothing special. Warm reception? Nope, no courtesy extended on the way in or out. Duggan's was seriously damaged by hurricane Maria. So maybe those prices are a contribution to the repair. Nothing else justifies them otherwise. read more

One of the best dining experiences on St. Croix. My wife and I have eaten there 5 times, once for brunch and the rest for dinner. It's all good, the ribs are outstanding. The Mahi-mahi was also excellent. Prices are moderate for an island fine dining restaurant but the setting is simply as good as it gets. Make reservations as it generally crowded. read more

We both ordered lobster. Both were severely over cooked. Tasted like you were chewing on a fish flavored gummy bear. Like someone else said it tasted like it had been microwaved from yesterday. I mean, there's no way they can think the food they are serving taste good!! Lobster bisque had absolutely nothing in it. Cream of lobster? Baked potato wasn't even done enough. Which, that part wasn't that big of a deal but For $158.00 meal for two, they've got to do better! Also we had reservations for later during the night, it wasn't too crowded but the service was still super slow. We are still not quite sure why. We will not be back here! read more

Drinks were great mango daiquiri was excellent service was good. Had crab cakes they were pedestrian nothing special. Daughter had the Alfredo was good nothing special here either. Wife had surf and turf surf was good but the turf was like turf. I had the prime rib it was horrible over cooked dry chewy. Stay away from the prime rib I am convinced that nobody on the island can cook red meat Nice location but they could do better with the food read more

The food is always delicious, except for anything "tempura" - this is not the chef's specialty here. Nice, affordable wine list, but it's obvious that proper wine storage is not a priority here. We don't mind it room temp, but when it is hot, that's a different story. read more

Duggan's Reef - Nice wine to go with a yummy dinner. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Croix, Virgin Islands

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This is a amazing great fresh restaurant that catches fish daily but they also have other types of food! We ordered the Maui fish it was so good! I recommend it! It had amazing bold flavors, great texture, and you could taste the freshness in the fish. The kids menu is great but it has limited options. I ordered the pasta what was creamy, amazing, and was my favorite! After we ordered dessert. We ordered the chocolate cake and peanut butter cake too! The chocolate cake is very rich, good, good texture, and we recommend to get a glass of milk with it! The peanut butter cake was the bomb! If you are ever around in the US Virgin Islands we recommend that you come to this restaurant. It has a amazing view of the ocean and it can get a little cold at night so make sure you bring a jacket!! They have great service and they are so friendly here. Come here ASAP! read more

Duggan's Reef - a late nigh view of the ocean - Seafood Near Me - Saint Croix, Virgin Islands

This place is an amazing casual environment on the water. I had the lobster gratin and a pain killer as my drink. My dish was rich, yummy, and best of all the lobster and the sauce went great together. WARNING: this lobster dish isn't great for people watching their weight. Ok, moving on, my pretty wife enjoyed her shrimp scampi with perfectly pan seared shrimp. My daughter tasted it and remarked, " it's amazing!" She herself got the delicious chicken tenders and fries. It looked good and she ate all three of the chicken strips. I bet she would come back here again next time we are here! Overall I rate this five stars and i wish to return here later in our vacation. read more

Duggan's Reef - Lobster gratin. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Croix, Virgin Islands

My daughter & I went to Duggan's Reef on Jan 13th without a reservation. We were promptly informed by the incredibly pompous host/owner that if we weren't on the list, they didn't have a table for us. I called after we left & made a reservation for Jan 15th to celebrate my daughters birthday. We were shown to the worst table in the restaurant which was just inside, nearest the host stand/door, again by the same pompous host/owner, who was so unfriendly and rude we almost felt unwanted. Our waiter arrived, greeted us but was very abrupt. We noticed as other guests arrived after us, locals were warmly greeted & given the choicest tables. I'd give the food good reviews, however the rude manner of the owner and wait staff didn't make up for it. I would not recommend this restaurant to island visitors. What a shame. The owner should be embarrassed! read more

Great place, unfortunately they took a big hit in the September 2017 hurricanes, hope they re-open soon but it may be a while.

We had 730pm reservations. We arrived at 733pm. They already gave away our table. Even though we called earlier in the day to confirm our reservation. They told us to wait 10 minutes for the next table. Then they proceeded to ignore us 10 minutes later. So disrespectful. Poor management. Will never return. read more

Amazing food, generous portions. Our 21yr old son said the Lobster Bisque was the "single greatest culinary experience" he has ever experienced - we had to order a second one to all share- pure lobster essence, just delicious! Started w/ Calamari, Lobster egg roll, crab cakes, and a special. Entree time brought Lobster Gratin, fresh catch, an incredible pork tenderloin w spiced rum apple butter, and a NY strip with black truffle herb butter that had son 1 saying it's one of the best steaks he's ever had. The one disappointment? We didn't meet the owner Frank! Our taxi driver Peter had told us what a great guy he is, so when he picked us up he couldn't believe we missed meeting him. Son 2 says on the ride home "I'd eat there 5 days a week". It was the food highlight of our first time St Croix visit. read more

Whoever gave this a bad review either doesn't understand the islands or just should have stayed home in NYC. Hostess was welcoming as well as our server. Drinks came quickly and food was awesome. What else can I add. read more

We have never been treated worse than we were here. Frank Duggan is actually the worlds biggest jerk I have ever met. We had a large party that he upfront said he did not want to accommodate and split us up intentionally even though we had a reservation. They then told us they had no lobster left because they intentionally did not want to serve a small supply of lobster to our larger group. Frank then told us to basically screw off, keep in mind we had four children under the age of 7. This man should never run a business this way and my parents (over the age of 60) have never been treated like they were. He actually looked at me and said "I've been here for 35 years and I don't care what you think." Ha! Who runs a business that way? In the states this restaurant would not have lasted a year, I really don't care who he is. I wouldn't give one star if that were and option. Would never recommend this place to anyone visiting the island, we've had such good food here for 10 days and I'm certain his is no better. Go somewhere else. read more

Frank is a one of a kind asshat - just go elsewhere. Larger parties are a no go here (he won't want to serve you), and he may even deny you options on the menu due to your party size. Not worth the trip out here if you are staying in Christiansted - mr. Frank won't disappoint with his asshattery. read more

Absolutely horrendous customer service. Couldn't answer simple questions on the phone and actually hung up on me. If you want a great dining experience skip this place. They have a horrible attitude and the food is questionable. Run. Run. Run. If you are in the hospitality business try to be pleasant. Obviously they haven't quite grasped this concept. read more

If you want lobster there is no place else on the island that you should go. The whiskey lobster is my favorite. My wife and I are so glad that the restaurant has reopened after the hurricane damage. By the way one of the best dirty martinis around. Get reservations as the place gets packed by 7PM. read more

Excellent steak and seafood on the deck of this lovely waterfront restaurant on the East End.