The Tap Room

Place smelled amazing when we walked past so we went in for lunch. Server was super friendly. Music…read morewas just right and fun. Burger was so good. Fries were also delicious and it is obvious everything is hand made and made to order. Super fresh.

Delicious!! We enjoyed it so much that we visited the one in Havensight on St. Thomas to grab food…read morefor our flight home! Excellent portions and I LOVE how many toppings there are to choose from. Wings were delicious with the sauce they put on there and it was great they weren't stingy with the sauce. 10/10

Bar

Hotdog

See all

The Beach Bar

4.3(259 reviews)

0.5 km

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

Inside

See all

Sun Dog Cafe

4.5(245 reviews)

0.0 km

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.

The small bar at Sun Dog Cafe. It has about 10 bar seats.

Key lime pie

See all

Their hot sauce collection

The Longboard

4.6(575 reviews)

•$$$

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.

Jerk chicken tacos

See all

Ceviche

The Roti King

4.9(54 reviews)

0.2 km

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.

Nice clean area (always).

Chicken Roti before I dug into it.

See all

Goat Roti, beef pate and Johnny cake

Coco Jim’s Cafe

4.8(59 reviews)

This was a return trip for us after a couple of years. Coco Jim's is just how we remembered it. The…read morefood is still great. His specialty of smoked chicken has just the right amount of spice for me. My wife's lobster roll was freshly made from scratch and perfectly seasoned. Don't go if you are in a hurry. Everything is made fresh to order and may take a little time. But it will be brought to your table after a generous serving of chili that can compete with any on the main land. While you wait, enjoy a Painkiller. This is another specialty that can now be bought by the gallon and brought home. The location is right off of the main road, but you wouldn't necessarily notice except when a truck drives by. His friendly dogs will keep you company and are always protecting you from local wildlife. Coco Jim's is a highly recommended experience for anyone visiting St. John. We plan one more visit before our vacation has ended.

Reason #1398 to check Yelp first: You'll find hidden gems like Coco Jim's…read more - Super nice guy* - Delicious, cold drinks - Fun environment (license plates, marine paraphernalia, picnic tables) - Super tasty smoked chicken, chili, coleslaw, & potato salad *Nicest person we met in the USVI, hands down. He offered to take a photo of us together & even gave us a free t-shirt. I also appreciate his honesty - He told us that the smoked chicken entree was good enough for two. It was, indeed, good enough for two! That saved us some money & from creating unnecessary food waste. I would recommend skipping some of the other tourist traps on the island & heading straight for Coco Jim's for lunch instead. Tell him Rachel from Providence sent you!

Smoked Chicken Plate.

See all

Chili

High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill

4.0(344 reviews)

0.4 km

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.

Legendary key lime pie!

See all

Cocktail with Bulleit Bourbon, Chambord, and Green Ting grapefruit soda

North Shore Deli

4.3(95 reviews)

0.0 km

A cute place in the mongoose shopping area. Bathroom is clean and there are a couple small tables…read moreto eat. I don't know what to say, other than the food wasn't good. My pastrami sandwich came with a few 1/8" thick slices of meat that were layered in too much black pepper and came with a cup of juice for dipping. My wife's gyro didn't have actual gyro meat, but a super thin beef(?) burger on top of a pita with a stingey layer of tzatziki, some diced lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Overall, a disappointing lunch.

Quite possibly the only legit place to grab whey protein in the busy Cruz Bay Area with A LOT of…read moreadd in options: hemp, chia, fruits, peanut butter and more. A plus that it's open early enough to max those gains 7a most days! Also decent coffee and baked goods made in house - the largest magic cookie bar I've ever seen. Sandwiches made to order or off the menu, and plenty of grab and go snacks to pick from. You can eat in, listen to the curated playlist of the day, and watch the locals drift steadily in while the staff keeps it fun and works fast and furious in your order alllll with a North Shore smile and plenty of patience.

See all

Outside shady patio! Ate our blueberry muffin(cute little boops!) chia tea smoothie and cold brew!

Cruz Bay Landing

4.3(322 reviews)

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.

Interior

Crab omelet

See all

St. John Brewers on the Waterfront Tasting Room & Storefront

5.0(10 reviews)

14.8 km

LOVED this spot, so glad we stumbled in! They brew their own root beer so I tried a root beer float…read moreand then a rum and root beer and it was so good! They also have lots of beers on tap they brew right in St. John. Kim was so lovely and kind she gave us lots of advice on planning our wedding on the island, and even ran next door to put a food order in for us. Since it was our last afternoon on the island she also offered to hold onto our backpacks for us while we wandered and then helped us catch a cab!

This place was definitely worth asking the locals about. It's super cute and easy to get too…read more This was my first time ever having a rum and root beer. I have never tasted something as amazing in my life! The root beer was fresh and had an amazing flavor that accented the spice from the rum perfectly. Not only were the drinks amazing, the service was quick and friendly. If you happen to visit, stop in and ask for Kim.

Beer flights

St. John Brewers

See all

Bar and menu.

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

6 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Brandy H.

5 years ago

Just an update this place is a nightmare. I'm still really sick a week later after being poisoned when I was clear about being highly allergic to gluten and also being vegan. By the way, there's gluten free and vegan written everywhere on the menu. The server told me don't worry we do everything safe, and she talked to the kitchen but 5mins after eating two slices I was puking in the bathroom. When I asked if there was any cross-contamination the server went to the manager and he informed us that this was not a vegan restaurant. It was so disgusting how he spoke to us and didn't care that I was puking from the food. I told him if I thought that there was any cross-contamination I would've never even eaten there and that's why I asked before even ordering. He told me don't go to non-vegan restaurants and have a good night. Wtf worst nightmareJust an update this place is a nightmare. I'm still really sick a week later after being poisoned when I was clear about being highly allergic to gluten and also being vegan. By the way, there's gluten free and vegan written everywhere on the menu. The server told me don't worry we do everything safe, and she talked to the kitchen but 5mins after eating two slices I was puking in the bathroom. When I asked if there was any cross-contamination the server went to the manager and he informed us that this was not a vegan restaurant. It was so disgusting how he spoke to us and didn't care that I was puking from the food. I told him if I thought that there was any cross-contamination I would've never even eaten there and that's why I asked before even ordering. He told me don't go to non-vegan restaurants and have a good night. Wtf worst nightmare read more

Kelton N.

1 year ago

I had an amazing experience with my waitress Courtney! I was looking to start off my trip woth some delicious fish tacos and this was the spot to start it. Tacos 9.7/10 and and overall the whole experience was a blast will definitely be back! read more

Madison P.

6 years ago

Had a great experience! For once the drinks and food were worth the price! Wish we would have found this sooner

Erin R.

104

1 year ago

Great spot for reasonable and tasty food! Tucked away in Mongoose Junction but would highly recommend it.

Peyton M.

10 years ago

Such yummy food and great drinks plus fun trivia to enjoy during dinner! Great time.

ryan y.

15 years ago

This is a must hit in St. John, you won't be disappointed.

The Tap Room - breweries - Updated September 2026

Browse Brands

Brands by name

Browse Articles

Articles by date

People who viewed The Tap Room also viewed

Lovango Rum Bar

4.2

(50 reviews)

Head up to this second floor bar/restaurant and enjoy the gorgeous view of Cruz Bay on the patio or…read morehunker down in the cool darkness of the inside seating by the bar. Nobody goes to the Caribbean for pizza - until they have Lovango's pies. Great combos and perfectly cooked, so you might find a new favorite that you just HAVE TO go back to St. John to enjoy every year. ;) Our server/bartender was great. Perfect balance of friendliness and professionalism and made us feel welcome. Definetly recommend this for great views, great pizza, great drinks, and great service.

Beautiful view from outside bar, live music and great pizza and staff. Jesse was great behind the…read morebar, making great drinks and fun to talk to. Always a great spot when visiting St John!

Island Time Pub

4.4

(203 reviews)

We stopped by for a beer after a day of sailing, and got to enjoy a nice afternoon overlooking the…read moreharbor in Red Hook. They have a decent beer menu, and a very rough, dockside aesthetic that you would expect at a sea side pub. Service was quick. Finding the bathroom was a bit of a challenge, as you need a key from the bar to access it.

We yelped this restaurant and were very pleased with the result. Understand that the Yelp…read moredirections guide you to the wrong place. This restaurant is on the second floor of a shopping plaza. It's mainly an outdoor restaurant with a bar directly in the middle as you walk up the stairs see picture. This seems to be a local's spot. My kids were happy there was pizza on the menu. My wife ordered the ITP DELUXE, my kids ordered the CLASSIC CHEESE PIZZA with pepperoni and I have the TUNA POKE. Everything was on point and delicious. Brian our waiter was attentive and got our orders in quickly. They share bathroom's which were disgusting, usually if you follow my reviews you know I take away a star for bad bathrooms. This one was shared so I really couldn't. This restaurant is a hidden gem. Check the views on my pics.

The Tap & Still

4.3

(91 reviews)

Tap & Still

4.0

(192 reviews)

Love their selection of beer, been a big fan of their beach blonde, but if you've never been to…read moreTap&Still their coconut stout is a must-try. Easily the best burger on the island, especially for the price. Fully customizable, comparable to FiveGuys stateside. Besides the burgers, I recommend the fried spicy chicken sandwich loaded up with pickles and a side of fries, their hotdog (which is split down the middle, grilled and served like a sandwich), and their funnel cake are also delicoussss I prefer the Havensight location to the Tap & Still in Redhook. Theres more seating at this location and you can see the distillery equipment inside. I love all the American-Traditional Tattoo style art inside, as well as the collection of stickers from abroad. The bartenders and waitresses here are very kind and happy to getcha whatever you need. Card & cash are accepted, and they can split the bill here. Orders are by name, which makes it pretty easy.

Got drinks and a funnel cake. We enjoyed it. This a cute little bar/restaurant on a corner easy…read moreto get to. Drinks were awesome also.

Woody's Seafood Saloon

4.0

(189 reviews)

Delicious HUGE onion rings. Seemed to be made fresh, and their dipping sauces were good too…read more Blackened shrimp were excellent, and had great flavor. Caesar salad was good, and had homemade dressing they said.

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!

Side Street Pub

4.6

(133 reviews)

We stopped in after shopping before heading back to our cruise ship. Friends are regulars here when…read morein town and rave extremely high about the food and service. We weren't disappointed we all had a great time and it was busy but there was a table inside while we waited outside for a table. The chicken sandwich was so delicious we all got one. Love how the chips come with a side of French onion dip. The chicken sandwich was so perfectly seasoned and tender and loved the pineapple. It's located off an alley and the alley ambiance with shops off the waterfront and street was so fun.

Wow! Side Street Pub not only offers delicious food but the staff is just phenomenal! This is the…read morespot where you want to eat, trust me! We came for lunch with a group of ten and they easily accommodated us on the spot. Our waitress had us seated and drinks-in-hand in no time flat! Which was great because it took us a minute on the menu - everything looked and sounded good! I had the Fish Tacos and they really hit the spot; lite but filling! While eating we were surprised with a round of complimentary shots delivered by the owner herself, which really made us feel appreciated. (Funny story, we ended up running into her again at Sea Salt which was fun!) You could tell that she takes pride in her restaurant and it shows! The location and vibes of the spot, in a chill alley where you can just hang and relax, made it so we didn't want to leave. But we did stop by the next day just to say hi! If you can't tell, I'm a big fan of Side Street Pub and I encourage you to check them out - you'll have a great meal and time!

Salty Mongoose

3.7

(35 reviews)

Our last night on the island. This place is fun. Great staff. Great local beer on tap. Live music…read more Great pizza! Ask them to add feta! Hope to return soon!

We visited during our vacation 2 years ago and had a mediocre experience. We thought maybe it was…read morea bad day for the place, so didn't post a review. But, our visit during our most recent vacation was in line with last time. So, decided to post a review this time. When we arrived, the bar was fairly crowded, but the tables were empty. The waitress working apparently wasn't interested in seating our party of four. We made solid eye contact across the establishment and waited patiently for her to finish what appeared to be a personal conversation. Eventually, she finished but still made no move to come greet or seat us. We finally went to the bar to ask about a table...where the bartender Tarzan (he may also be the owner?) seemed happy to greet us. He was awesome...a real brightspot for the visit! Friendly, quick service, and seemed very happy to chat. He made us feel like we were locals. Seated us at a table, brought our drinks and food order in record time, and hung around to give tips and chit-chat. While Tarzan was great, getting seated led to a bit of an annoyance. It rained shortly before we arrived. So the tables and chairs were soaked. We asked for something to wipe them off. What we got was a small handful of napkins; barely enough to dry part of the table so we could set our phones on a dry spot. For dinner, we ordered two pizzas. Both were good...thin crust with a nice taste. But, on the other hand, they ran out of pizza dough. We planned to order 3 pizzas. They only had enough dough left to make 2 pizzas...even though they were supposed to be open 3+ more hours. This was reminiscent of our visit 2 years earlier when they had only enough dough to make 1 pizza for us...at 6pm on a weekend. Seems like they would make sure to have enough dough to get much closer to closing. ...and doesn't seem to be something they are prioritizing a fix for. So, overall we had a great experience with Tarzan, and the pizza we got tasted good. But, the disinterested waitress, shortage of pizza dough, and weird limited attempt to help us dry the table all summed up to a decent, but not great experience. The east side of the island has limited dining options, so we'll probably try again during our next vacation. But, now we know to lower our expectations.

Cafe Amici

3.6

(62 reviews)

Pre-ordered a lot of pizzas for a returning sea base scout adventure and Jennifer was amazing!…read moreQuick to help us, professional, customer service focused and FUN! The ambiance was warm, clean and glorious. Thanks for making our last night on island our favorite!!

Stop here for lunch, the food was amazing especially the Margarita pie and the drinks were…read moreexcellent. The service was quick and we were seated immediately the ambiance was typical Italian decor. Highly recommend their pizza

Sudi's Caribbean Bar & Grille

4.2

(130 reviews)