3 stars not 1 because yesterday's karaoke was hilarious. Today, we came back for dinner. Sat at…read more7pm. Music was great. Guy on the harmonica was jammin. Vibes. Waves. Paradise. 1 hour goes by, still waiting for our food. Server no where to be found. 15 min later she tells us she forgot to place our order. Girl had 15 tables. Won't be back. The ribs better be good.

Shout out to Chef Aaron for creating salmon croquettes for us (we don't eat meat) and the only…read moreoptions on the menu are bacon, sausage, & ham. St. Thomas is my second home and I go to Iggies often so to get this specialized service was AWESOME! Now breakfast was ! Sure would like to see Sangria on the breakfast menu . Let's not forget the VIEW!!! See ya soon!

Dinghy's Beach Bar and Grill on Honeymoon Beach, Water Island (St. Thomas), is the ultimate daytime…read moreescape that turns a chill beach hang into an all-out party without waiting for the sun to set. From the moment we arrived after a quick ferry ride from St. Thomas we were swept up in the vibe. This spot is basically a no-holds-barred beach bash in broad daylight: cold tropical cocktails flowing, live music pumping (especially on Sundays), and everyone from locals to visitors cranking the energy to max. It's not just a bar and grill; it's where "daytime beach party" gets redefined. We got there early, grabbed shaded lounge chairs plenty of amenities like paddleboarding and snorkeling are a nice bonus), and before we knew it, the place was packed with groups laughing, dancing in the sand, and toasting like it was midnight at a club. Pure, unfiltered fun kids these days might call it getting "Crunked Up," but for us, it was straight-up thriller-level partying under the Caribbean sun. The food hits the spot too: fresh locally caught fish, juicy burgers, tacos, and salads that feel perfect with your feet in the sand. Service can lag when it's slammed (which it usually is, in the best way), but who cares when the atmosphere is this electric? Fun facts that make it even better: Dinghy's sits right on Honeymoon Beach, one of the calmest, clearest spots in the USVI, on tiny Water Island (just 3/4 square mile easy to explore, big on vibes). It evolved from a spot called Joe's Beach Bar when the current owners took over around 2013, turning it into the go-to for boozy, sweaty, sultry beach days that feel like the Caribbean's version of a legendary cantina hangout. No wonder it's racked up thousands of glowing reviews it's consistently ranked as a top beach bar for good reason. If you're in St. Thomas and want a place that kicks off the good times early and doesn't let up, Dinghy's is it. 5 stars would party there again in a heartbeat. Cheers to epic daytime adventures!

We rented a golf cart from here and got a "mystery" (bartender's choice) cocktail and a Red Bull…read more It was $24 for the drinks. The golf cart wasn't fully charged and had trouble making it up and down all the hills on the island. None of the staff were particularly helpful or polite. The beach area was nice but the bathrooms were messy, one stall had no toilet paper and the other toilet was clogged. At least there was soap at the hand sink outside. The view is nice and there are amenities on the beach like chairs and umbrellas but they all come at a premium price.

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

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!

The food was all excellent the service was grossly inattentive. When we first got in they waited…read moreon us quick and then after 15 minutes we just sat there with empty drinks and food orders waiting to be taken. If the waiter just came to the table our bill would have doubled for them. Therefore? It was very over priced for the full package. Dinner entrees are all $40-$60 for moderate portions. I know St. John is expensive and there are several other restaurants charging the same prices but those have full staff checking on you and a much more refined interior. This place is good but prices should be 30% less or they should up their interior & service. All that said, the food was all great.

Great place for dinner - date night or family…read more - - - - - - - - June, 2025 Visit My wonderful wife planned a relaxing trip for us to St. John's, US Virgin Islands (just east of Puerto Rico), in June, 2025; we had a great time... such a beautiful island! For our date night we went out to The Refinery... the food and service were great. The drink menu has many options, and we selected the non-Caribbean, the Hawaiian-themed humuhumunukuapua'a (humumu) drinks... they are poured from dry gin, lemon/lime, orgeat (also in mai tai), and pineapple - very good! We made surf n turf from two menu items: - Mango mahi mahi - Churrasco Steak and fries - Both served with yucca fries - similar to potato french fries but a bit lighter and really good The Refinery is located a block from the street with several other restaurants in downtown St. John, and is right next door to a building that is home to The Legislature, the St. John Annex of the US Virgin Island's law-making branch of government. Thank you, The Refinery! ----- ----- -----

Outstanding. The Ceviche was amazing, some of the best I've ever had. The tuna crudos Peruvian way…read morewas gone before I remembered to take a picture. The best food I've had on the island.

Was just ok for me...unless you like raw seafood you don't have a lot of options. The fish of the…read moreday was Wahoo and Tuna and I don't like those. I wound up getting the Lobster Mac which was tasty but too rich to eat as a main course. The prices are high and the service was just ok, service needs to match the prices you're asking for your food. My drink was delicious some green goddess type cocktail. My husband liked his tuna and our friend had the fish Sammy

I'm not sure why they call it a speakeasy, maybe half of the staff is hiding…read more Good drinks. Service is polite but slow.

What a find! We were getting a roti at Roti King in the Lumberyard parking lot when we spied this…read morerestaurant. It's so cool! We scored a reservation for later that night and made plans to come back. Everything we ate was amazing. The grouper ceviche with the tostones - wow. The charred octopus. Also wow. We went with the fish of the day. It was perfect. Since we shared an entree, we had room for dessert. Dark chocolate cremieux. Insanely good. Make a reservation and check them out.

This place is definitely a hidden gem. I just had the best fish tacos, ever! And you can order your…read morefood and walk 20 feet to a quiet little beach with tons of marine life. We did have drinks while waiting for the food and the service was good. Prices are on par for the island. This will be our go-to place on future visits.

Highly recommend! Ambiance is top notch beach vibes and chill atmosphere. Live bands play 5 nights…read moreof the week and the band playing tonight was great. It's pretty loud though for talking with a group. The service was great. They were busy with a wedding party but the server was able to make sure we got menus and take our orders! She seemed very on top of it all. Fun drinks to try and we had the conch fritters to share (5 pieces). The sauce and seasoning were really good. Our party of 4 had the shack burger & 3 orders of crispy fish tacos with various sides. The fries were good with nice seasoning. And the tacos were delicious with some great toppings. A must stop if you are in the area! One of two good food joints in the area!