St John
What could be more gratifying than paddling into the turquoise sea, tying up your kayak or SUP to a floating solar-powered restaurant, swimming over to…
Must-see restaurants in US Virgin Islands
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Food trucks may now be a ubiquitous trend, but there are few parts of the world where a 'food boat' is the most popular eatery around. Such is the case…
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St Croix
At breezy, 10-table Harvey’s, a classic tropical cafe, you half expect Humphrey Bogart's Rick from Casablanca to walk in and order a drink. Conch in…
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St John
Take in a view of the harbor while dining on imaginative Caribbean recipes in dishes such as Haitian voodoo snapper or Cuban citrus chicken. The owners…
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Six tables and 10 barstools comprise this cozy eatery, whose claim to fame lies with its 14in, brick-oven pizzas. Superfresh ingredients, eg spinach and…
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St John
This small food wagon whips up some seriously good Rasta food. The menu changes daily, but you can expect a wide array of healthy vegan bites, all piled…
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St Croix
Cozy, low-lit Savant serves upscale fusion cooking in a colonial town house. The ever-changing menu combines spicy Caribbean, Mexican and Thai recipes;…
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St Croix
St Croix native Digby Stridiron runs this upmarket West Indian kitchen, which puts a contemporary spin on Crucian classics. Much of the food served at the…
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St John
Fresh, healthy, veggie- and grain-packed meals make this whitewashed, surf-themed spot stand out from the greasy, deep-fried pack. Enjoy raw fish as poke,…
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Daylight Bakery & Diamond Barrel
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It's mostly locals who visit this friendly spot at downtown's edge. If you can get past the guava tarts, sugar cakes and dum bread (flour sweetened with…
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Rowdy Joe’s North Shore Eatery
St Croix
Sit on the porch and order off the blackboard menu. The chef strives for ‘good-mood food,’ using ingredients from St Croix’ farms and fishers. Dishes…
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The 200-year-old farmhouse – once the stable for a nearby sugar plantation – sits high on a hill overlooking St Thomas’ only golf course. The rustic, low…
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St Croix
When the roti craving strikes – and it will – Singh’s will satiate it with multiple meat and tofu varieties. The steamy three-table joint also serves…
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US Virgin Islands
With the stereo blaring beside her, Gladys belts out Tina Turner tunes while serving some of the best West Indian food around. Locals and tourists pile in…
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St Croix
Balter puts a graceful modern spin on classic Crucian dishes and international staples. Curried-goat ragout with crispy yam ribbons might pop up on the…
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US Virgin Islands
The island's yoga-philes hang out at yin-yang-decorated wooden tables, tucking into healthy specials such as the blackened-tofu wrap and the everyday list…
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St John
Coral Bay's classiest joint is decorated in a tropical South Seas style and offers creative dishes melding Thai, Szechuan, Filipino and other Asian…
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Here are three things you can count on at Brooks: old men playing dominoes in the corner, loud reggaeton music and gargantuan portions big enough for two…
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St John
Salty sailors and East End villa dwellers mix it up at this open-air grill just past the old fire station. Overlooking a small boatyard, Skinny Legs'…
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US Virgin Islands
Set in a large open-air pavilion overlooking the broad shore at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, festive Iggie's is beloved for its conch fritters with Creole…
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St Croix
Located across from Cane Bay beach, this place serves burgers that are a cut above the norm, along with wine and cold Caribbean beers. Sunday brunch is…
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St John
Fork into authentic Italian food lovingly cooked by a chef transplanted from the motherland. Staff members make all the pasta and gnocchi from scratch…
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Low-lit XO mixes it up with casual salads, sandwiches and flatbread pizzas at lunch and more complex seafood plates such as crab-topped mahimahi and…
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Though revamped after the 2017 hurricanes, this place still has a sea-shack vibe, where you smell the saltwater, feel the ocean breeze and see sailors…
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St John
Lime Inn is a travelers’ favorite for quality cuisine and top-notch service at moderate prices. Tables sit amid swaying plants, gently spinning fans and…
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US Virgin Islands
MBW stands for My Brother's Workshop, a nonprofit group that helps at-risk youth learn a trade. At the cheery cafe, teens bake the wares and run the place…
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St Croix
This tiny Rasta eatery serves two daily platters: one vegan (usually with tofu), the other fish. They come with sides such as collard greens, fried…
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St Croix
Chef-owner Kimba Kabaka cooks up authentic good-vibes vegan fare at this tiny four-table I-tal (natural food) restaurant with a strong Rastafarian vibe…
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St Croix
No-frills Kim's is legendary for its flavor-packed island meals. Most plates feature seafood (the likes of conch or snapper), and all go down well with…
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St John
Miss Lucy passed away in 2007 at age 91, but her restaurant lives on, as famous for its Sunday jazz brunch and piña colada pancakes as for its weekday…
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St John
The morning spot in Cruz Bay, with an array of coffees, breakfast plates and baked goodies. The lunch sandwiches – all with meats slow-roasted in-house –…
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Sit under a sun umbrella on Honeymoon Beach and toss back burgers, beers and frozen cocktails at the only spot on Water Island that's guaranteed to be…
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St John
Locals and visitors go wild tearing into the barbecue chicken, ribs and corn on the cob at this open-air restaurant across from the post office. The chef…
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St Croix
Chow down on the signature jerk pork and rice at a table overlooking the sea. Then, let the day turn to night as you toss back tropical cocktails and…
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St Croix
Polly’s serves coffee, tea, sandwiches, omelets, waffles and cocktails a stone's throw from the pier. Savor it all in the cafe's open, airy, island…
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St John
Self-caterers can stock up at this full-service supermarket, which has a large selection of craft beer, fine wine, cheese and other delicacies. It’s about…
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US Virgin Islands
Join the boisterous young expat crowd chowing down on Greengo's tacos, burritos and quesadillas, and knocking back shots from the 150-strong array of…
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St Croix
Munch hulking sandwiches made with homemade bread or sip a fine cup of coffee at beachfront tables under sea-grape trees. Cash only.
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St Croix
This teensy, brightly colored spot focuses on (belt-expanding) all-day breakfasts. Hash browns and rum-cake French toast are specialties, as are arepas …
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Cheeseburgers in America's Paradise
St Croix
The setting is a roadside field with a small bar and kitchen building surrounded by a collection of open-air tables, all shaded by canopies. The ambience…
