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A great place to take a break and get a bite while shopping, this open-air café tucked into the alleyway of Palm Passage serves authentic Spanish cuisine for lunch and dinner. Try tapas such as mussels in brandy sauce, escargots with mushrooms and herb butter, or Galician-style octopus and baby eels served in a sizzling garlic sauce. Ask for an inside table if the idea of passersby checking out your meal isn't too appetizing.
24 Dronnigens Gade, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Known For
- Authentic paella
- Caramel flan
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Sail up in a boat, paddle by in a kayak, or drive out in a dinghy to pick up freshly made New York–style pizza from this "floating" food truck. This 37-foot motor sailor is an authentic brick-oven pizzeria, serving pizzas topped with locally grown basil and fresh lobster. There are 15 toppings to choose from and gluten-free crust is available. The boat is moored daily in the protected waters of Christmas Cove off Great St. James island, easily accessible on day sails and powerboat excursions.
Great St. James Island, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
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- One-of-a-kind location
- Delicious pizza
- Inventive toppings
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Tucked into a Red Hook shopping center, this down-home eatery has a congenial atmosphere and well-prepared sandwiches, flatbreads, and entrées that make it popular with local professionals. Come early for a seat at the bar and get the scoop on local island news. Lunch features sandwiches (the tuna burger is from fresh catch rather than a can), salads, and grilled flatbreads with tasty toppings like barbecue pulled pork. There's more of the same at dinner, plus entrées such as crab-topped mahi and New York strip.
6501 Red Hook Plaza, Red Hook, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
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- More upscale food than surrounding restaurants
- Theme nights
- Friendly waitstaff with island knowledge
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Edible art is an apt description of the sushi and sashimi feast that draws visitors and locals alike. The favorite here is steamed mussels in a house-made creamy sesame dressing dubbed "iguana sauce," which is, happily, not made from the spiny reptile that roams the island's hillsides and roadways. There are nearly 30 vegetarian and seafood rolls to choose from, including avocado, spicy crab, and red snapper. The 5-foot-tall reef tank will definitely put you in the mood for seafood.
West Indian Dock Rd., Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Known For
- Vegetarian options
- Fresh seafood
- Red snapper roll
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Within the historic stonework and cascading tropical blossoms of A.H. Riise Alley, this charming open-air eatery will pull you in by the nose and send you straight to the wood-burning brick-oven pizza. Toppings range from everyday to eclectic, from Asiago cheese and portobello mushrooms to tandoori chicken and clams casino. The menu is not all pizza: there are fresh salads, sub sandwiches, and unique pastas made to order. The local business crowd keeps this place hopping for lunch Monday through Friday, so go early or late to be sure of a table.
37 Main St., Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Known For
- Pizza, subs, and pasta
- Popular with the local business crowd
- Alfresco seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner. Closed Sun.
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Sports on wide-screen TVs and live music on weekends are two added attractions at this hip sports bar that's in the center of the action in Red Hook. The menu ranges from finger-licking barbecue ribs to more sophisticated fare, such as the signature filet mignon wrapped in bacon and smothered in melted Gorgonzola cheese. There's always a catch of the day; the fishing fleet is only steps away. A late-night menu is available from 10 pm until 4 am.
Rte. 32, Red Hook, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
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- Fresh catch of the day
- Late-night menu
- Live music on the weekends
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If the floating bubbles don't attract you to this zany eatery billed as the "ultimate tropical drink shack," the lime-green shutters, loud rock music, and fun-loving waitstaff just might. The menu has a selection of burgers, tacos, burritos, and salads, and bartenders shake up such exotic concoctions as the Love Shack Volcano—a 50-ounce flaming extravaganza. Try the Caribbean Pu-Pu platter, which includes conch fritters, coconut shrimp, and sweet fried plantains.
Rte. 32 and 6500 Red Hook Plaza, Red Hook, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Known For
- Grilled fish tacos
- The Caribbean Pu-Pu platter sampler
- Tropical cocktails
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Graze on local lobster, burgers, and salads, as well as pizza baked in a stone-floored oven while gazing at the million-dollar megayachts docked right next to this hip seaside eatery. Even if you aren't hungry, stop here on Friday nights for the DJ Dance Party and Laser Light Show that starts at 10 pm.
5403 Yacht Haven Grande, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
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With live music and football on TV, Sib's is the perfect place for a casual dinner after a day at the beach. In addition to burgers, barbecue ribs and chicken, and beer, there's also a breakfast café outside with island-roasted coffees, including the signature "Bushwackercappuccino."
Mafolie, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
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- Casual American-style foods
- Historic locals hangout
- Gaming machines
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House-smoked, hand-rubbed meats with a side of rum are the specialty here. Order the sampler platter for a taste of everything: choice of two meats like pulled pork and beef brisket, two sides such as potato mac salad (a mishmash of two favorites with a flavor all its own) and brisket beans, plus pickled veggies and Texas toast. There's smoked tofu, too, for vegetarians, and more than 70 choices of rum from throughout the Caribbean.
Rte. 30, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
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- Barbecue with house-made dry rubs
- Artisan craft beer and huge rum selection
- House-pickled veggie sides
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Nautical types and locals come here for casual fare with homey appeal: chicken-fried steak, meat loaf with mashed potatoes, and baby back ribs. Hearty breakfasts feature eggs and pancakes, and lunch is an array of burgers, salads, sandwiches, and soups. From November through April, the adjacent marina is full of enormous yachts, which make for some great eye candy while you dine.
8168 Crown Bay Marina, Contant, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Known For
- Marina views
- Hearty food
- Sunday brunch
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For the island's best northern Italian cuisine, don't miss this intimate, elegant hideaway that's on a quiet side street. Come here for more than 40 homemade pastas topped with superb sauces, like capellini with fresh tomatoes and garlic or peasant-style spaghetti in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms and prosciutto. Eclectic art covers the two-story brick walls, and the sound of opera sets the stage for a memorable meal.
18 Dronningens Gade, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Known For
- Tender osso buco
- Rich creamy tiramisu
- Eclectic art and decor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
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This hole-in-the-wall eatery is the closest thing you can find to a New York–style Jewish deli, serving staples like smoked salmon and hot pastrami on rye. The deli also offers local specials like fresh snapper served whole in a creole sauce. Homemade desserts such as mango cheesecake and key lime pie are yummy. There's no parking nearby, so come on foot or by cab.
43–46 Norre Gade, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Known For
- Homemade desserts
- Deli-style sandwiches
- No parking nearby
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
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The Austrian-inspired menu at this quaint café includes five varieties of schnitzel and boasts a Caribbean flair with fresh-fish dishes like the house specialty of mahimahi in a lemon-butter sauce. Fork into omelets, waffles, Benedicts, or panini during weekend brunch from 10 am to 3 pm. Weekday lunchtime attracts a business crowd that breaks bread and brokers deals at the same time.
24-A Honduras St., Frenchtown, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
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- Hearty weekend brunch
- Local art
- Quaint setting on the waterfront in Frenchtown
Restaurant Details
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In a 19th-century livery stable on Back Street, this restaurant is hard to find but well worth it if you want to sample bona fide Virgin Islands cuisine like tender slivers of conch stewed in a rich onion-and-butter sauce, shrimp creole, or savory stewed chicken. Side dishes include peas and rice, boiled green bananas, fried plantains, and potato stuffing. At dinner the island-style mutton, served in thick gravy and seasoned with locally grown herbs, offers a tasty treat that's deliciously different.
7 Wimmelskafts Gade, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Known For
- Local ingredients
- Authentic flavors
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Watch fishermen deliver fresh fish like tuna, wahoo, mahimahi, and "ole wife" (a local whitefish) directly to the chef at this casual waterfront eatery. Opt for fish tacos, three types of po'boys (shrimp, oyster, and scallop), and the signature fresh local whole fish. The real deal is the daily happy hour from 3 to 6 pm, when you can order fresh oysters on the half shell for $15 per dozen or $8 per half-dozen. There's also a children's menu.
Rte. 32, Red Hook, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
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- Oyster happy hour
- Fresh seafood
- Homemade key lime pie
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Fork into hand-cut certified Angus prime rib, New York strip loin, and rib eye, or a choice of fresh fish grilled with a variety of eight compound butters or sauces at this golf club–steak house. There's burgers, brisket, and bison chili for lunch, while Sunday brunch serves up a home-style selection of steak and eggs, shrimp and grits, and chicken and biscuits. Order a cup of Seattle-sourced Dillanos-brand coffee any time of day.
1 Mahogany Run N, Lovenlund, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Known For
- Best steak on the island
- Sunday brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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Anchored on the breezy Frenchtown waterfront and close to the pastel-painted boats of the local fishing fleet, this harbor-view eatery serves high-quality seafood dishes, as well as steaks, burgers, and salads. This is one of the few independent restaurants serving Sunday brunch.
62 Honduras St., Frenchtown, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
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- Creative seafood dishes
- Sunday brunch
- Just a few feet from the water
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Here you can find live bands (think rock and roll, country and western, and reggae), pool tables, dart tournaments, burgers, fish tacos, Caesar salads, and a fully stocked bar just steps away from the beach. This family-friendly open-air bar and restaurant is the unofficial home of the Northside French commercial fishing fleet and home of the Annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament in July.
10-1 Estate Hull Bay, Estate Hull Bay, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
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- Pub food
- Lively atmosphere
- Music
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This dockside eatery has a devoted following among local boaters, who swear by the traditional American and Irish fare. Try the eggs Benedict or Irish sausages and eggs for breakfast, or fork into fish-and-chips, cottage pie, or corned beef and cabbage for lunch or dinner. Beware: the resident iguanas will beg for table scraps—bring your camera.
Rte. 32, Red Hook, Saint Thomas, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Known For
- Hearty breakfast
- Pet iguanas