Uncle Joe&#x27;s Barbecue

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.

Coco Jim is the best! Food is great and minestrone soup is to die for! A must stop when visiting!!read more

Smoked Chicken Plate.

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Chili

Tamarind Court Restaurant and Bar

4.8(20 reviews)

0.3 km

Went for dinner on Mother's Day while vacationing. Staff were pleasant and attentive. I had a…read moresteak (served with no sides) ... well cooked to order and flavorful. Wife had sushi rolls which she enjoyed. Very pretty hotel with amazing waterfront view. Meal was good but not amazing.

Stayed for 2 weeks. Ate here everyday at least once. Isaac and the whole staff was amazing…read more The food was on point brekkie a dinners. Staff was 5 star. Remembering names and preferences says a lot about the service.

The festive bar at night

Tamarind Court Restaurant and Bar - Shrimp, crab and crawfish slider, topped with a citrus lemon aioli. Plus side of cuke, chickpea and feta salad. Just $10!

Shrimp, crab and crawfish slider, topped with a citrus lemon aioli. Plus side of cuke, chickpea and feta salad. Just $10!

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Coffee in our courtyard in the Caribbean

The Longboard

4.5(566 reviews)

0.1 km

•$$$

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.

Jerk chicken tacos

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Ceviche

Sun Dog Cafe

4.5(244 reviews)

Showed up at 755pm on a Monday night and was rudely told "kitchens closed" even while a few people…read morewere still mid meal in the courtyard and all the menus posted say it closes at 9pm (as does Yelp) . Totally get we're on island time and but was looking forward to visiting on our last night in town. Maybe next time we'll come for lunch. Maybe call before you come so you don't make the same mistake we did! *Updating my review after the manager, Michael explained the issue in the comment below. We didn't get to try Sun Dog but it's clear the owner cares and that's worth 5 stars in my book.

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

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Their hot sauce collection

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.

Interior

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The Tap Room

4.3(180 reviews)

We had an awesome experience at The Tap Room in St. John. My wife and I stopped in for dinner, and…read morefrom the moment we sat down, our waitress Onaisi made us feel completely at home. She was super friendly and took the time to share all kinds of local tips about the island, which we really appreciated. My wife went with the highly recommended gluten free pizza and the gluten free beer--both were excellent. She was genuinely impressed with how good the pizza tasted, especially since it's hard to find great gluten free options. I had the Mahi sandwich with a side of fries and a really strong drink (just what I needed after a day out in the sun). Everything hit the spot. The atmosphere at The Tap Room was laid-back and welcoming, and you can tell the staff cares about their guests. If you're in St. John and looking for good food, cold drinks, and friendly service, The Tap Room is definitely worth a visit.

We had an awesome experience at The Tap Room in St. John. My wife and I stopped in for lunch, and…read morefrom the moment we sat down, our waitress Onaisi made us feel completely at home. She was super friendly and took the time to share all kinds of local tips about the island, which we really appreciated. My wife went with the highly recommended gluten free pizza and the gluten free beer--both were excellent. She was genuinely impressed with how good the pizza tasted, especially since it's hard to find great gluten free options. I had the Mahi sandwich with a side of fries and a really strong drink (just what I needed after a day out in the sun). Everything hit the spot. The atmosphere at The Tap Room was laid-back and welcoming, and you can tell the staff cares about their guests. If you're in St. John and looking for good food, cold drinks, and friendly service, The Tap Room is definitely worth a visit.

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Flight of beers

Shambles Island Bar and Grill

3.7(43 reviews)

2.5 km

Great meal, great drinks, fun atmosphere. This is our new go-to on the way back from Coral Bay when…read morewe are in town. They even have a play area for kids! (Seriously my dream for most bars!) The "Vanilla Killa" (vanilla painkiller) is the house special with owner-made vanilla bean-infused simple syrup. You can choose your batter for the fried foods, so you know it's fresh. We enjoyed shrimp, burgers, tenders, and a salad. We enjoyed great service under a shady umbrella outside!

This was our second time stopping at Shambles (our first time was just over a year ago). This is a…read moretrue dive bar ... WITH CHARACTER !!! We made it in just after. What would be considered the lunch rush. We had no problem getting a seat and were immediately noticed by the bartender who ca,e right to us. Their signature cocktails are all great ... we enjoyed several. My wife had a grilled mahi sandwich which she delivering to claims was probably the best meal of our week in Saint John. It was fresh, hot ... she thoroughly enjoyed it. I had very big trouble indeed.the fish and chips. The fish breading was very light and tasted great without the typical heavy oily feel. Fries were ok. Enjoyed our visit and recommend to anyone looking for good food, great drinks at an affordable price.

Buffalo cauliflower

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High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill

4.0(343 reviews)

Had a great breakfast here one morning while watching the ferries going back and forth on Cruz Bay…read more Ordered the Biscuits and Gravy with a side of bacon, a glass of pineapple juice and a Bloody Mary. Great Bloody Mary , the pineapple juice tasted fresh squeezed, the bacon was crispy, and the biscuits and gravy were fabulous. Two biscuits split in half with the sausage gravy over top. One of the best sausage gravy's I've had. Great flavoring but not too spicy or too intense of a sausage taste. Just about perfect. And the best part of the whole breakfast.....the bill! I kid you not...Bloody Mary $7, Pineapple juice $3.00, Biscuits and gravy $16 and side of bacon $3. With "most" meals being in the stratosphere on this island, High Tide was a welcome relief.

Great food great service and yummy drinks Right on the…read morewater so we walked small beach area after Cool little place

Legendary key lime pie!

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

The Lime Inn

4.2(223 reviews)

•$$$$

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.

very mid and overpriced tacos…read more.. a "fried corn tortilla" was basically a taco shell #imdead clam chowder was also not that great despite reviews and was super super thick drinks were good! both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. the aesthetic is nice! boho style with lots of plants and greenery :) no go for the food, I would only come here for the drinks