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    Rum Hut

    4.2 (81 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RUM HUT ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Mahi, coconut rice, corn salsa
    Rachel H.

    We ate here one night during our stay on St. John and unfortunately, were not impressed. The food was very bland. I ordered mahi mahi with the coconut rice and corn salsa. My husband had Jamaican shrimp and some sort of bread that was hard as a rock. There was almost no salt on either dish. Not something that we were happy with considering what we paid for it. 2 stars because the atmosphere is lovely and it's right by the beach. 0 stars for the food

    Fritters
    Annie O.

    Food was fantastic! Service fast and friendly. It is a beautiful space with incredible sunset views.

    Mojito, Mai Tai
    Patric C.

    Joe's Rum Hut is the perfect bar for happy hour drinks for sunset before your dinner plans! If you're looking for a great view of the sunset and beach and to get some drinks and appetizers, this is the place for you! We got 4 drinks and 2 appetizers. Here's what we thought - starting with the best: - Mai Tai ($12). This was our favorite of the four drinks we got. It was a sweet fruity drink but you can definitely taste/feel the rum too! - Smoked Pork Sliders ($16). A set of 3 sliders. The best part is the korean chili aioli; it really pulls otherwise plain sliders into a great appetizer. - Blackened Mahi Bites ($15). Our server mentioned this was their most popular appetizer. Definitely can tell why! You get a bowl of cubed mahi with a remoulade dipping sauce (think of it like a spicy mayo or creamy mustard sauce) and an arugula salad. - Classic Pineapple Daiquiri ($12). So great. Definitely got me in the mood for the sunset! - Mojito ($10). Classic mojito - can't go wrong with it! - Goslings Dark & Stormy ($10). Our least favorite drink here. The bitters and rum over power the ginger beer unlike the typical Dark & Stormy's I've normally had before.

    Crab cakes.
    Michael K.

    Hoo boy. The food here is a bit of a mess. "Fully loaded garlic fries" means some pre-frozen little fries with an almost semen-like drenching of garlic mayonnaise. Very unappetizing to see, though not bad to eat. Crab cakes with salad means two deep-fried pucks of mostly breadcrumbs with a dozen arugula leaves. "Hummus" means, like, partially blended refried beans--clearly the victim of an ice cream scoop--and a pile of semi-stale tortilla chips. The half-pound of peel and eat shrimp was maybe eight shrimp dusted lightly with Old Bay served with a side of bottled cocktail sauce. The various fruit daiquiris tasted of bottom shelf rum and little else. All in all, take your hunger elsewhere. (I will add that my fiancée professed to "liking" the fries and the drinks, but even her starry eyes couldn't aver to say more than that.)

    View from the bar
    Jessica P.

    Favorite place on St. John - the food is so fresh, inspired and delish. The drinks are equally good! Location can't be beat as it's right on the beach with gorgeous views. The new manager is the coolest and sweetest and all the staff were amazing. You can't miss visiting here if you come to St. John!

    View from dinner
    Josh L.

    What an excellent dinner and drink spot! For our last night on the island we wanted to have a nice and not too expensive dinner. The menu is full of veryy affordable and delicious food and drinks. We had been drinking rum drinks all week so it was nice to take a break from it and get refreshing mojitos and seared tuna salads. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked, but the carne asada tacos were amazing!! We got some to go on top of the ones we devoured during dinner. While on the islands I mainly ordered fish, and avoided the beef but the carne asada these folks made were some of the best I have ever had! The atmosphere is relaxed and fun but not too loud. The view is awesome, you can get a table next on the beach next to the water. And the service was on point. No complaints, next time we come back to St John's we are heading straight here for more!

    steak taco
    Orit D.

    i honestly loved this place. we went like 5 times in 3 days. we had lunch and then went back to sit on the beach for drinks at night. the drink selection is kind of limited, there were only a few to choose from. They did run out of mint so i couldn't have anymore mojitos one day, which was kind of unfortunate because the other drinks were a little too strong for me. in our bunch of visits we noticed that some of the servers are definitely more genuinely nice than others.. but i have to give it to them because they were doing multiple days of double shifts in the heat. by far this place plays the best music IMO (more house, electronic and hiphop than other bars that play mixes of old radio music - still good but *too* random) also it isn't too loud so you don't need to yell to speak to someone the food was good. garlic fries ugh. those crispy onions on the house salad- so good. i recommend making this a stop on your trip for sure.

    Outside of Joe's. Service beachside
    Sarai B.

    Love Joe's rum hut for the happy hour and appetizers! Perfect place to hit up after a day at the beach. They have "indoor" (open space) and beach side dining on the sand. Love this place and will always come back

    Pork Tacos with the best view of the sunset.
    Kelly E.

    Can't stop thinking about the great view and wonderful drinks. The Lime In De Coconut along with some peel and eat shrimp is my go to lunch 2 - 3 time each visit. My hubby always enjoys the tacos and sliders.

    Painkiller cocktails on beach seating
    Jessica F.

    Very trendy chill vibe, right on the beach. The service was quite slow although we weren't in a rush and the waitress was super nice. We just got a couple of painkillers and they were strong. Perfect spot for happy hour on the water- be sure to stay for the sunset!

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    12 years ago

    surprisingly good pizza, usually not a froufrou drink fan- the bushwhacker is mighty fine though

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    Karma Beach Lounge - Super fresh sushi !!!!!

    Karma Beach Lounge

    4.1(42 reviews)
    0.0 km

    This was a phenomenal experience. We got off the ferry in St John and knew what beach we wanted to…read morehit but didn't know where we wanted to eat! Stomachs were touching our ribs. So we followed some folks and landed at the inlet that led us to Karma. The ambiance was amazing. Fit our aesthetic preference perfectly - clean, outside seating that's covered, and a nice Afro house playlist that's uptempo. The sushi roll was fantastic. My beautiful date ate most of it. I said dang! Can I have some? The beer battered fish was fresh and not heavy. This is why I love island food. None of the processed seafood, mostly fresh. I appreciate that. The fries slapped too. The chicken tacos were also very good. No complaints, no edits with the food. The drinks? MAN, the spritzes were my choices. Loved them. Made with love and was super refreshing as a cucumber ginger type of drink at midday. The perfect hybrid between wellness and litness This will be our go-to lunch spot when we're back in St John. As always, the beautiful company made this dining experience even better ‍

    It's been over 15 years since we had a sushi restaurant, and this one is even better than what we…read morehad 15 years ago A lot better! If it was in the state, I probably would give it four stars but here to me it's a five. This island needs a good sushi restaurant. Everything we ordered was as good or better than what we expected This may be the most beautiful restaurant in St. John, With the beautiful view, I strongly suggest you come here at lunch or at dinner before it gets dark. It is just too beautiful, not to enjoy such a view I read other reviews before I came here. Almost everybody said everything was great, but the service was slow. Possibly the Restaurant was just starting to manage it properly but when we were there, I have nothing to complain about the service. I was very happy and I could come here weekly. Assuming I can afford it. It cost a lot. after tip for the two of us, it was over $500. I talked to the people at the table next-door because they were having meat. One was having a ribeye. I believe the other was having lamb chops. They both were very happy with what they got. That's great to know, because let's face it not everybody likes seafood. Many people who order a California roll at restaurants are not getting top Quality Crab. The crab in my California roll here was perfect. obviously other people appreciate this restaurant too, because it was filled. i'm thrilled I came to karma and I'm looking forward to be coming here regularly from this point on oh yeah, almost forgot because I'm not a big dessert lover. My wife ordered hot donuts with ice cream and whipped cream . We loved it, maybe I have to rethink about not caring about dessert. Bon appétit

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    Restaurant interior.

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    Heading East Bar and Grille - Sautéed fish with red beans, seasoned rice, and plantains.

    Heading East Bar and Grille

    4.6(19 reviews)
    2.8 km

    We really, really, really loved our time here. We have been here before for a quick drink and a…read moreshot of mamawana - ask for it, trust - but tonight was our first night enjoying dinner. The menu is big. It's local. They sell out as the night goes on. All of the servers do not speak English really well. But, honestly, if you have a question that can't be answered, there's someone around you can talk to. We ordered sautéed fish and the stewed chicken. Each entree comes with three sides - my favorites were the plantains, red beans, and Cole slaw. Rice was also good. The cook was also grilling pork that smelled AMAZING and when I asked my server if I could have whatever he was making, she literally snuck me over a side plate of smoked and grilled pork. So freaking good. This is not your typical Cruz bay restaurant. This is local. It's delicious. There is live music. Appreciate what you are getting. If you want cute fish tacos, this place isn't for you. We had a cocktail at the Windmill Bar during sunset and then popped over here (practically next door), to order some food. Tables are picnic style tables. All outside. Service is great but food is cooked to order so it might be slow. Enjoy it! We had multiple beers and a couple mamawana shots and two entrees and our total was about $75. Definitely our least expensive meal on St. John ever.

    Authentic cuisine. Not as good as the places I am used to in the Bronx or New York City. My friends…read morecomplained the entire time. Seating available at picnic tables outdoors. Restroom available on property. Kitchen is open air style. 2 stars because I got a tummy ache & everyone was mad I brought them here. Small parking lot, right before truck yard for parking.

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    Heading East Bar and Grille - Stewed chicken with stewed okra, green bananas, and Cole slaw.

    Stewed chicken with stewed okra, green bananas, and Cole slaw.

    Heading East Bar and Grille

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    Cruz Bay Landing - Shrimp

    Cruz Bay Landing

    4.3(321 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$

    This place is in the middle of the downtown area with all the shops and eateries - so there is a…read moreton of people watching available. They have inside and outside dining, with most of the outside dining having shade from the tree cover. We had heard their chicken dishes were very good, so we ordered the chicken and waffles, with gravy and a fried egg on top. The chicken was crispy and moist. It was really tasty and definitely made the meal. We also ordered their special dish of the morning which was a fried breakfast burrito with egg, sausage, avocado and a glaze of the chipotle sauce on the tortilla, with a serving of country potatoes on the side. The filling of the burrito was very good, but I think I would rather have this deconstructed than inside a flour tortilla. There were many other good options on the menu and I'm sure I will enjoy trying the other breakfast entrees I saw being served. The star of our meal was our server. She was absolutely fantastic and didn't miss anything from greeting us, to wishing us an enjoyable day as we were leaving. We enjoyed ourselves and would come back again.

    Cruz Bay Landing is super conveniently located. They had these amazing Conch fritters that made me…read morewant to order another plate of just that. I also tried the coconut shrimp with chips but was a little underwhelmed with it. Overall nice place and service. I liked the outdoor seating.

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    Cruz Bay Landing - Interior

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    Rum Hut - seafood - Updated June 2026

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