I have to admit, living with a vegan hasn't been easy in the last year after she took it upon…read moreherself to change her entire eating and restrict any living animal content. While vacationing down in the carribean and dealing with limited WiFi and time constraints at each port while our ship was at dock, I made it a priority to at least score on one eatery in her favor. Yes, kudos on Yelp for pulling this one off which actually turned out to be a fun adventure. Let me explain, we had just got done eating at a Chinese restaurant in downtown Charlotte Amalie and for what ever reason after my phone had been on overdrive searching for WiFi and depleting my battery life, I finally got my chance to Yelp LMFAO. Did a search for vegan restaurants and actually found a handful. Sweet Life was the only one to answer and the person who took my call was the owner (Akashaa). I told him our situation and would be arriving via taxi. That must have struck a chord because he literally coached me to walk away from the tourist zone and flag down a cab to save a few bucks and also get away from traffic delays considering, two large cruise ships had flooded the port with travelers including us. In trying to understand his heavy cool accent, it was on once we got a taxi. Another fun fact, our taxi driver was a female driver first day on the job who didn't have a permit to operate in this zone. She was minding her own business trying to turn around and go the opposite way. Comedy, we all shared a laugh because no one really moves fast around here for anyone, it's completely laid back. Locating Sweet Life Café required over the phone navigation between two locals from the island, the dialogue was complete comedy trying to locate this address that literally took us to an alley brick road across town. There was the sign alas with Akashaa waving us down. I looked at Rosario and saw her eyes gleam in pure excitement. Menu, what menu Akashaa said, I tell what the menu is for today. I don't remember exactly what he said but the rasta pasta remained embedded in both our heads and settled. He told us his kitchen is 100% vegan and won't find, anything outside of that criteria. Our rasta pasta consisted of a bed of brown rice, veggie pasta (egg free) tofu, avocado, local seasoning and olive oil in lieu of tomato sauce. He also gave us complimentary Lentil balls coated in a raw flour base in the shape of meatballs. Our experience and stimulating conversation actually slowed down the clock for that duration as we both shared a meal and conversed The restaurant is as generic one can make it, very open air, no air condition, no ice, no WiFi, drinks served at room temperature. We decided to move from the corner table and sit at the counter after we felt comfortable and we're glad we did because that's where we got to know Akashaa better. He walked us to the first street and pointed in a direction with a specific target to make a left and continue walking. Approximately 3 miles back to the port as we jetted across town looking like lost tourist and me having to go to the restroom :) Pura vida or was it "waa gwaan" :)

A little vegan rasta place on an alley off of Regjerings Gade. Very close to the posh shops and…read morethe ferry dock. No AC, but the food is good. When I went, they had vegan cheeseburgers and ital, both excellent. The juices were also very tasty. The mango cookies for dessert were not that great. Still an excellent meal. All that for two people was less than $40 including tip. Will visit again if ever i return to Charlotte Amalie.

I am so glad my hubby and I didn't turn around when we thought we weren't going to find this…read moreamazing plant based food truck!! We had just picked up our rental Jeep and we're hungry from our flight into STT and since we are both plant based eaters we are always in search of yummy vegan food. Well let me tell you that PlantTastic did NOT disappoint! I got the falafel pita and my hubby got the roasted potatoes and veggies with vegan sausage but they were out of the sausage and he was offered falafel which was cut into slices. We both thoroughly enjoyed our food and they view didn't suck either.

Hidden island gem!! I'm not a vegan or vegetarian but wanted to try something different for lunch…read morewith my colleague. The Veggie burger is very tasty and the sweet potato fries are to die for! Been here a few times and one day I will try other things on the menu! The location is in an inconspicuous area behind Frenchtown but having lunch outside next to the water under the tent with the tropical breezes is the icing on this treasure spot.

I can't believe we didn't take ANY PICTURES! The experience was so cool and our phones were in our…read moredry bags so we didn't event think about it. The food was amazing. The Rum Rib tacos were the talk of our group. Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Shrimp tacos were also great. We can had the Coco Colada for a drink. Go during Happy Hour to get buy 1 get 1 free. Also during happy hour the boat taxi was a bit cheaper. Water depth was about 5' deep and enjoyed floating most of the time because I was getting a little sea sick on the stools and lily pads. Our server Kara was very friendly and mad us love our entire experience. Food was the best we had in the island all week long. Must do experience, never done anything like it.

This place was so flippin' cool... but absolutely terrifying for a less-than-confident swimmer to…read morereach. We were taken out on the shuttle and told we'd need to swim the final 10 yards or so. As someone who didn't exactly grow up in the water, that was easier said than done. I even had a floatie for assistance, but it didn't inspire much confidence. It was the longest two minutes of my life. To make matters even more exciting, the water was pretty choppy that day. To be clear, this is completely a "me" problem and not a reflection of the establishment at all. I just hope that one day there's an easier option for land-loving odd ducks like myself to enjoy the experience without convincing ourselves we're about to become part of a maritime rescue operation. Once we made it, though, it was absolutely worth it. We ordered a couple of margaritas that were fresh, strong, and delicious. I had the Spiced Tuna Taco and my wife ordered the Shrimp Taco. We absolutely inhaled them. I would've happily ordered several more rounds if I hadn't been mentally preparing for the swim back to the shuttle. The vibe was fun, energetic, and laid-back. Being from St. Louis, it was a happy coincidence that they were playing Nelly and Chingy all afternoon, which made me feel oddly at home. All in all, this was a stellar experience, and I would absolutely go back. I may just want to log a few more hours of swimming practice first.

Beware of the Automatic Gratuity…read more We stopped at Hook'd USVI during our visit to St. Thomas. The location is great, the marina views are nice, and the food was okay. We ordered the Fish Tacos, Jerk Smashed Burger, and a Frozen Rum Runner. What future customers need to know is that Hook'd automatically added a 20% gratuity to our bill, even though we were not a large party. Then, at the bottom of the receipt, they included another tip guide suggesting 18%, 20%, and 22% tips. In my opinion, this is misleading. Many people are used to adding a tip when they receive the receipt and may not notice that a 20% gratuity has already been added. It's easy to accidentally tip twice. I have absolutely no issue rewarding good service, but restaurants should be upfront and transparent when gratuity is automatically included. Customers shouldn't have to carefully inspect the bill to avoid paying an extra 20% on top of an already-added 20%. The food was decent, the atmosphere was pleasant, but the billing practice left a bad impression. Before you sign your check, review it carefully and make sure you know exactly what has already been added. Bottom line: Decent food, nice location, but check your receipt closely. The automatic 20% gratuity and additional tip suggestions can easily lead to double tipping if you're not paying attention. I've attached a photo of the receipt so customers can see exactly what I'm referring to.

While touring the USVI I had the pleasure of trying several different types of places and Hook'd is…read morean was an absolute pleasure of mine. I ended up showing up early so I was only able to see and try the breakfast menu and drinks, so those are the only items I can rate Ambiance: 5 stars. It's an open floor plan right on the dock. We were able to sit right next to the water and get some fresh air. The place isn't too loud, but very inviting. They have a bottomless mimosa option and this place feels like it would be a great brunch vibe Service: 4 stars. Staff was super nice and waitress was helpful in regards of what to order. There was an issue with steak being overcooked and they were able to replace it, but it did take taking to 3 different people, which I thought was weird Drinks: 3.5 stars. The Rum away with me was absolutely wonderful, but the White Russian was not good at all Food : 4.5 stars Steak and eggs was fantastic. We had to get the steak recooked, but when it was made well, it was a top shelf steak. Crab cakes: also would recommend! No notes here Breakfast burger:,really loved the fact that the patty was smashed. I was worried that there was too much going on but everything combined quite nicely. I got the breakfast potatoes and they weren't really anything special. Overall this place was a 4.5 stars, but I'm rounding up to 5 because the vibe and views were immaculate

I went to the location at Tutu Park Mall. I ordered a couple of lentil burgers and a large box. It…read morewas plenty of food! I loved the lentil burgers and would definitely be back for those. It took about 30 mins for the food to be ready so be prepared to wait. There's no seating and mostly everyone placed their order in advance or knows there's a wait. Highly recommend the burgers!

Their Lentil burgers with everything just plain old delicious!!! There is a wait to prepare. Call…read moreahead to order. Perfection is never rushed.

What an amazing place. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious! I had…read morethe seafood risotto and my wife had the pan seared tuna, which were both awesome. We'll definitely come back here on our next trip.

We had such a great dinner at The Easterly, definitely more of an upscale dining experience but…read morestill felt really relaxed and welcoming. We made a reservation, but honestly it didn't seem totally necessary when we went. From the moment we sat down, the staff was on top of everything and so friendly. You could tell they really care about the experience, and everything flowed perfectly without feeling rushed. For drinks, we ordered the Vessup and the Carib and both were so good. The Vessup especially stood out, the cream on top was so smooth and delicious and just made the whole drink. They brought out fresh bread to start and it was so good (always a win in my book). For dinner, we went with the lobster with potato and broccolini and it was incredible. Everything was cooked perfectly and the flavors were just on point. Between the food, drinks, atmosphere, and service, this was easily one of our favorite dinners on the trip. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for something a little nicer but still with that island feel.

It's CLOSED! You'll walk for a while and never find it because it closed down. But there's another…read moreplace nearby that have vegan food which is called Queen Bee.

This place came right on time. I needed a vegan place and here it was. Great food options for me…read morebeing vegan and gluten free.

Excellent food and ambience! My wife is GF and there were…read moreplenty of options Highly recommend

Pangea came highly recommended in all of the travel groups, and we were able to snag a reservation…read moreon our last night. I'm so glad we did, and we will absolutely come back on our next trip to St. Thomas. The restaurant itself is such a magical space, beautifully decorated and it feels so secluded, but is easily accessible from Red Hook. We appreciated how thoughtful the menu was, crafted around local fresh ingredients. We even saw the staff bring in a massive fresh caught fish while we were dining. Cocktails were delicious and well made, food was delicious - do NOT skip the poke appetizer!

Showed up at 755pm on a Monday night and was rudely told "kitchens closed" even while a few people…read morewere still mid meal in the courtyard and all the menus posted say it closes at 9pm (as does Yelp) . Totally get we're on island time and but was looking forward to visiting on our last night in town. Maybe next time we'll come for lunch. Maybe call before you come so you don't make the same mistake we did! *Updating my review after the manager, Michael explained the issue in the comment below. We didn't get to try Sun Dog but it's clear the owner cares and that's worth 5 stars in my book.

I have mixed feelings about Sun Dog Cafe. On the one hand, the food was pretty reliable for St…read moreJohn. In fact, it was the only restaurant that we went to twice during our week stay. However, I was not surprised to find that my credit card had been charged a higher tip than we wrote in. I was suspicious of the bill because the charge slip was different from the first time we visited, and I made a note to check later. So, watch out for that. Otherwise the food was pretty decent. The curry chicken and the crab stuffed mahi were particularly good. The key lime pie and crab mac and cheese were just meh.

Wonderful sushi spot. Always fresh and very no frills. Make it a point to eat there every time I'm…read morein St Thomas. Parking can be difficult but be patient. Worth it!

What a great spot for many options of asian cuisine and super affordable too!…read more Nice arrangement inside and plenty of seating to eat indoors or they do offer take out as well. We ended up getting two sushi rolls (eel & spicy tuna). Then, the Szechuan Beef (spicy) with a side of udon noodles. Everything was excellent!! The beef was so superb & super tender plus, adding in the noodles just made it even more hardy & delicious. Portions were perfect as was the service. If you are looking for a quick, great, affordable and freshly prepared meal- this is the place to come. We were extremely pleased with our experience here on the island.