So many people told us to come here is it was very hard to secure a last minute reservation so we…read morewere excited to try. We ended up absolutely loving the food here. Everything is so fresh and packed with flavor, that you really can't go wrong with anything in the menu. The vegetable paella was delicious, the two tridatos we tried were fresh and bright with the different sauces on top, and the key lime pie was absolutely amazing. It is definitely the vacationers favorite spot, but I wouldn't say it's too touristy or anything. It gets a lot of attention because it's good and a nice place to eat dinner with your family on vacation. We sat at the bar and the bartender was super friendly. The host was kind enough to try to squeeze us in anywhere he could so for that we are very grateful. The food took awhile to come out, but that's probably just island time stuff, and besides the place was PACKED. But our appetizers and desserts came out really quickly. We loved our time here and would definitely recommend giving it a try if possible! There is a good mix of seafood and "land breezes" on the menu, plus a couple vegetarian plates if needed. Perfect for cocktail and mocktails as well!

We were fortunate to get a same day reservation by calling between 9-4 and were looking forward to…read moreour experience as first time diners. After getting an amazing cocktail at the bar while waiting for our table, and then receiving a great spot on the front corner of the patio things started going downhill as others have mentioned. After taking our order, we never saw our server again (other than watching him help other tables) until after our entrees were delivered and we asked someone to find him to help us get a glass of wine. We had originally planned to order a bottle but just opted for a glass at that point. Our appetizers dishes and empty cocktail glasses also sat for quite awhile on the table while we waited. Food was a mixed bag. Enjoyed the special soup and tango salad but our grouper and wahoo entrees were disappointing and overcooked. Skipped dessert as we were both a bit bummed at the overall experience. Not sure if we would try again with other spots on the island we would like to try, but if we did, would opt for the bar in hopes of better service.

My wife and I went to The Longboard a few nights ago and it was excellent. The vibe was great, the…read morefood was even better and our server Karena was awesome. She made the experience even better. We liked it so much we are going back on the last night of our vacation to end our trip with a place we will know be great.

The Longboard is great! Not a five-star for me, but it just doesn't "excel" at anything. Our…read moreservice was great, the clean dining area was great, the food was great...it was great. Having said that, it's a beach bar vibe like most places. Open-air seating, no AC, and beach club motif. In this case, it's a one-page menu of food and drinks, serving ceviche, sushi wraps, and poke bowls...that's it. Some appetizers, but that's the menu as you'll see in pics. We ordered an F-bomb frozen drink that was COMPLETELY refreshing on a warm day. Happy hour is early 2:00-4:00, so know that if going for dinner. For entrees, I got a Tropical Poke bowl with tuna (they also offer two other kinds of fish). It was chock-full of pineapple, pickled onions, sushi rice, and other goodies. In other words, a typical fresh poke bowl. Our other entree was a jerk chicken lettuce wrap with chili flakes that was really good and deceptively filling. At the end of the day, this was a great meal and atmosphere, and we would return if we have exhausted all options in Cruz Bay.

We had a fantastic, memorable time here! Great food, exceptional service, gorgeous ambiance, and…read morelive music!

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.

I was disappointed when they changed the menu a few years ago to tacos, but with the success of…read moretheir Lime Out, they've surely mastered them. The black bean dip was a welcomed surprise. It was so, so good. And both the jerk chicken and the pulled pork with house rum barbecue sauce, chipotle slaw, and roasted corn were amazingly great.

This restaurant was a fun experience. The food was good. From the photo posted the tacos are listed…read morefrom top left to bottom right (Cowabunga, Surfs Up Hey Hey, John Wayne, K-pop shorty and then the bottom four tacos are the K pop shorty, Mr. miyagi, Bless up, and Surfs Up Hey Hey). I personally had the first four, highly recommend the cowabunga and surfs up hey hey, those were my favorites. My partners favorite was the surfs up hey hey with the k-pop shorty a close second. The service was solid, a little slow at times and they did mess up our dessert order but they quickly fixed the issue. The ambiance was very fun and light. Bathrooms were clean. Overall enjoyed our visit here

Most expensive dinner we had all week. Best view we had for dinner all week. Service was…read morewelcoming, easy going. If you're walking it's an uphill walk on a narrow street. Taxi is easier. Drinks were good and uniquely crafted cocktails. Food.. salad was fresh and delicious. Caribbean Clam chowder good, crab cakes good. Healthy portion sizes, which may explain why it was more expensive than the other restaurants.

surprisingly happier than I expected. i've been here in the past, but it's much better now.read more

Growing up in South Florida, Caribbean roti was part of my food DNA - and finding a great one…read moreoutside of South Florida has been nearly impossible. So when I was on vacation in St. John and spotted The Roti King, I had to stop. It scratched the itch in the best way possible. The roti was everything I remembered: warm, stuffed with perfectly spiced curry filling, and served with that homemade chutney that just ties it all together. Pure comfort food. If you're in the area and love real Caribbean food, check it out!

Decent prices and good food! You can enjoy a view of the bay while eating. The service was good…read more Our group of four got a chicken pate, shrimp roti, chicken roti, salmon burger and johnnycakes. The curried chicken was so good. That roti bread was so yummy and fresh! One roti could feed two people.

Great service. Great view. Well attended restaurant and a pleasure to meet the owner/chef…read more Definitely make it a special night dinner while here. It's one of the many pricey restaurants in St. John but one of the few worth the cost. Make reservations if you want a beach view table, but the view from everywhere is great. I think many nights you can also walk in and grab a seat at the bar if you make a game time decision.

We dined here 10 years ago when the restaurant was on a side street, and the food was incredible…read more I'm so happy to say that this experience did not disappoint. Their new location is gorgeous as you watch the beach and boats nearby. The service is attentive without being rushed, and the highlight, of course, is the food. We had a few small plates, which were all delicious, fresh and flavorful- my large plate of tuna was probably the best I've ever had. The desserts were outstanding. The drinks were well crafted and delicious. Highly recommend- this was a memorable meal in many ways!

The food, selection and service are amazing. And what more can you ask for, sitting right next to…read morethe beach. Charles is the man!

Amazing view, friendly staff, delicious food! The jerk chicken with plantains was so flavorful,…read morespicy, and sweet. The chicken was moist and cooked to perfection. The grouper was mild and light. The jerk chicken pasta was awesome and flavorful! The drinks were great as well- the table favorite was the Lime de Coconut. I highly recommend dining here while staying at The Ritz.

Omgggggg how is this my first time trying Gladys' food even though i have been coming to the island…read morefor 3 years now. We went for lunch and were seated right away. The staff is nice and attentive. The place is really cute in an alley that is very picturesque. We got the ox tail, curry chicken, jerk wings and jerk chicken sandwich and everything was absolutely delicious. I have no words. The jerk chicken sandwich was very flavorful, fries were crispy. Curry chicken was one of the best on the island. Fell of the bone good. Friends loved the ox tail and jerk wings. The wing were very crispy. It was so good we went again the next day for lunch.

We weren't too hungry when we stopped here, but we knew we had to at least try some unique items…read more Lots of tourists here, but there's plenty of seating so we didn't have to wait. Service was okay overall. We got some simple drinks as well, which were flavorful and refreshing. We tried the Fungi w/ Creole Sauce and Kalaloo Soup. We both really enjoyed the kalaloo soup and were trying to find it again throughout our trip. The fungi was interesting. Not our favorite thing, but it was still worth trying. It's honestly a pretty subtle flavor. If I got the chance, I would want to come back here to try some of their other items.

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!

Came here late one night to get some dinner. We were sat right along the water and had an amazing…read moreview! I can see how coming here at sunset would be amazing. As for the food m, I thought it was okay. I ordered the chicken curry off of the chef specials menu and I wasn't blown away by it or anything. The rice and broccoli sides were plain, the chicken was cooked fine, and the sauce was good, but not amazingly flavorful like other curries I had had in the past. And for this being a chef special, I just want super impressed. The waitress we had was super kind though, and our food came out quick which was much appreciated. Again, the view is amazing and they have a decent menu listing. While this place is great for a cocktail, sunset, and "little something for everyone" vibes, personally I think there is something left to be desired.