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.

Food was not that bad, but the service was terrible. I forgot I was on island time, but the staff…read moresure didn't.

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

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.

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!

Great place for a romantic dinner. It's cozy, mood-lit, outdoor vibe is a perfect dinner spot. You…read moreare well taken care of upon entering. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our server walked us through the menu and special options. It's $100 per person and you get to choose three courses each, one app, one starter, and one entree. I liked the way they managed their menu as you had several choices in each category as opposed to prix fixe where everything is chosen for you. Some of the specials did require an up charge. I chose the fried calamari, the spinach salad, and filet mignon. Everything was delicious. The calamari portion was huge. I only could eat about half. The spinach salad was actually mixed greens as they hadn't gotten their spinach shipment in yet (island life). It came topped with popcorn, a unique option that was quite good. The filet was cooked perfectly. It was so tender and had a nice rich sauce over the top. It came with asparagus and potatoes. Husband got the duck, gnocchi, and mahi mahi. His meal was excellent as well. I got to taste everything. I kind of wish we would have had a dessert option instead of an app.

Food was good, their complementary bread was delicious but they only give you 2 slices. Their…read morehoneycomb with roasted corn and bread is a must. Service wasn't the best, especially the hostess's. The restaurant was also pretty warm, they turned on a mini split towards the end of our visit but while I was there I didn't notice any improvement on the temperature. Not sure if I would try again

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.

Wanted to try somewhere new, and I liked their menu options. Was unfortunate that you have to spend…read moremore money for sides to go with a $20 sandwich, but that's probably normal here. All of the food was delicious. My only complaint was that the side of broccoli was tiny! Maybe 6 heads of broccoli, for $5 + $1 for togo. $1 a head. So I'd choose a different side next time for more money sadly. It was good, just wanted more health than I got. All of the sandwiches were good, just wish the chicken sandwich had some pickles on it to add some acidity. But overall a very good meal. The two male workers there were kind and helpful.

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!

Cheap food. Great if you're missing food from the states. Breakfast is amazing, but the coffee…read morecould use a little work. Read the paper while you wait and talk with the other tourists on the island.