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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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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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…
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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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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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…
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.
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 …
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…
