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.

Sunni, all I can say is Sunni. Best service on the entire island, that is what she provided us…read more That is what got us to come here multiple times and request her each time. This place is great, conveniently located at the Westin where we were staying. We sat outside which was gorgeous and overlooked the bay. For us, the food complimented the great service (by Sunni) and great view. Mahi Mahi Rueben, doesn't sound like it should work but it does. Get it blackened and man that made it even better! It was so good I got it each time and thought there was no reason to order anything different. All the food ordered was good but that was the highlight. All in all, nothing but praise for this place all around.

Okay I know some have very high expectations as I do too but that can be made up with some great…read moreservice and staff that shows they care by trying to connect with patrons. We ate there three times. 1st and 2nd time by choice, 3rd went for drinks ended up ordering the fritters again!!! Let's start with the first dinner when we arrived I order short Rib pasta it was fantastic, conch fritters no joke best we had during our stay and we tried them everywhere they were served at least 6 different places we always came back to lemongrass for them. My daughter ordered them three times just for dinners. Mahi Mahi sandwich was a rough go. Tried twice both times extremely dry no juice at all. The ahi app was good but still a pass considering what I've had at other spots. The female bartenders know how to make a great drink and were so kind to run to the kitchen and grab us food when we were 5 mins over the time to order. Top 3 when it comes to a Painkiller, Lime N da coconut also lights out. Everyone was extremely friendly smiled a lot and provided great service. It was a little slower but we are fine with that we are on island time. As long as they are attentive then I can handle waiting. So some food and drink great and some probably want to pass on the mahi mahi sandwich.

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

Monica was amazing! Her service and the food was amazing!! We are coming back for more!read more

If you're visiting St. John, make sure The Longboard is on your list…read more We've been coming every spring for years, and Korena somehow remembers our names and favorite drinks, making us feel like regulars even after a year away. The Longboard's creative cocktails, specifically the Swell Chaser and Paloma Brava, are perfectly crafted. The ceviche, Shrimp Tostones, and Isla Verde poke bowl are fresh, bright, and delicious. We've never been disappointed -- the food is always on point, and the service is always welcoming. Even though the restaurant isn't right on the beach, it absolutely has the vibe. It's comfortable and inviting -- the perfect stop after a day in the sun for happy hour and light bites or a relaxed dinner in a laid-back island setting.

No ambiance worth talking about, calamari were ok and cocktails were good. I recommend at least two…read moredrinks before you buy food, as more I drink as less relevant is taste. Our waitress at the bar was awesome and funny!

Cool little dive bar on the island. Only a few tables inside and out and a small bar. We just…read morestopped for a drink one night. The vibes are cool inside with all kinds of stickers on the wall. Overall worth a stop if you are in town.

If you are a vegan and you're thrown off by the menu, call ahead and hang tight. You're in for some…read morerockin' service. They threw together a lovely salad with greens and veggies grown on the island, and a main course that was both delicious, beautiful, and best of all thoughtful. They also offer a sorbet trio for dessert. Two thumbs way up.

The place was decent but the food was too salty. Significantly salty, which surprises me because I…read morelike salt a lot in my food. Pricey, which automatically raises the bar. Food wasn't that good for the price. For the price it's relatively bad actually. I do not recommend it unless Zozo's and the main restaurant at caneel bay are fully booked.

We grabbed a late reservation for the bar - 8:30pm. We wanted to eat at the bar because we did not…read morewant a prix fixe meal or tasting menu. Our options were excellent. I'm gluten free so I struggled a tad, but overall zero complaints. This place is great! I can't rave enough about the homemade ricotta. We ordered it with honeycomb. Worth it. Trust me. We split the arugula salad and the catch of the day for our meal. Catch of the day turned out to be swordfish. It was cooked so perfectly. The bartenders make lots of delicious treats - some of them being assorted cellos - we tried the lemon cello and the chocolate cello. So good!! Extra virgin is obviously Italian, so if you're craving handmade pastas, go here. They also make their own cheeses and charcuterie meats in house. This place does not mess around. So glad we finally go to try it!

The setting, in St John in January and the weather is perfect. What a perfect small island with the…read morenicest, friendliest people. This is a great restaurant. 3 of us had reservations for the bar, which is a huge plus, since you can order ala carte. The bar tender, Jena is a mistro and so fun to watch, I love a good bartender. For the food my wife and I shared. This was like day 6 already on holiday and I must admit I was full from all we've eaten all week long. We shared the confit duck leg, oh so good, Prince Edward Island mussels in a delicious sauce, argula salad and the Cioppino, with Caribbean lobster, gulf shrimp and mussels in a tomato broth. I would have love this over pasta and called a day. The focaccia to dip in the sauce was pretty damn good. Unfortunately, I was to stuffed for desert, I did have an oreo back at the Westin. This place is not cheap, probably the most elegant restaurant s on island. We sat at the bar, so I can't speak about the service, but it looked on point. Forgot to take pics of our dishes, but here's the bartender in action

When at Caneel Bay, this is where you eat lunch unless you want ice cream from the gift shop. Be…read moreprepared to pay for the convenience of food on a world class beach. Our $19 french dip with 11 onion rings was very good and tided us over until dinner. The service is outstanding and my water was never empty. They use a desalinization pump from the ocean and the water is some of the best I've had in the islands. They have two tv's running news and sports while you wait for your food. It is all outside seating under shaded cover so you won't die in the sun. It is not air conditioned though so if you are struggling with the humidity this is not the place to get away from the heat. Try the gift shop and get some ice cream! The salted caramel scoop is $6.50 and worth every calorie. The grounds are spectacular and you must spend the day enjoying honeymoon beach.

The Caneel Beach Bar & Grill is a nice option for light, casual fare during the day if you are…read morestaying at the resort. Definitely not a "bargain" as some other places on the island are for lunch, but chances are, if you're staying at the resort, you don't really care too much about a bargain. The staff is friendly, and they make a point (if you're a guest) to refer to you by your name, which is comforting (how did that gal know my name - I had just checked in?). The bartender we had was friendly and attentive and didn't mind so much the request for something that wasn't on the menu (but then again, how hard is Myers's and Pineapple?). The CBB&G also has beach service. Unfortunately, that is where they lose me. The two drinks we ordered from the gal on the beach were hot and they took FOR EVER to get. Food was adequate. I didn't feel too ripped off (after all, this IS a resort), except when I ordered sushi. I think I'm just spoiled by the riches of my favorite Birmingham sushi join (see: http://www.yelp.com/biz/jinsei-sushi-birmingham#hrid:vG7n6leCFicaYWNOqrlE8A). There are other options on the menu, and I mostly opted for the salads, which were creative, when dining there. Overall, a good option if you're a guest of the resort, and just want to throw on your cover up and flops and have a quick bite and a drink. Would I stop there if I were on a sailboat just to go to a beach bar and for the scenery? NO. There are way too many other options around the island.

We were recommended this place by the caretaker of the St. John Inn, and I am so glad he did! When…read morewe found out that they had good sushi and fresh fish we were sold. I had seen this place driving by but was mistaken when I thought they only sold burger/bar food (I have never been more happy to be proven wrong). We tried a bunch of different rolls and loved all of them. Everything was really well made, and because we sat at the bar we were able to watch the sushi chef make the rolls fresh to order. I love how the rolls were unique, and that there were a bunch of interesting sides/appetizers to choose from. The time that we came in to eat, we noticed it wasn't overly crowded like the other popular restaurants nearby frequented by vacationers, but it is definitely a local favorite! So glad we came in here! Definitely recommend checking out one day. Good food, good people, great experience!

I have only one disappointment in dining at Back Bar, which was deciding not to get the Surf and…read moreTurf burger that looked amazing, and instead invested the $15 on appetizer fries (which were very good but not $15 good). Not a lot to look at with a handful of high-top tables in an "alley" with a small covered patio and bar. Great and friendly service, but don't go looking for ambiance here. The premise is simple, and that's delicious craft burgers! Happy hour offers $5 margaritas from 3:00-5:00 and were tasty and refreshing on a hot day. Bottled water after is $2, so know that there is no tap option. I ordered the Black and Blue burger, which is not all that rare as it is a Blue Cheese wagyu burger with grilled onions and was cooked to perfection on a brioche bun. At the end of the day, it's always disappointing when a burger place makes fries an upcharge, but my burger was OUTSTANDING and tasty, and happy hour margaritas, so no regrets!