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Estera, St. Croix, VI

Estera

4.7
4.7
49 Reviews
$50 and over
International
1102 Strand St, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Estera is housed in the historic district of downtown Christiansted on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our exciting take on classic American flavors filter through the dining experience—from the first bite to the last. Expect to see menu items that are uncategorized, fluid and changeable with consistent dinner specials.

Our open kitchen layout and intimate indoor space embodies an ambiance of clean simplicity, warm neutral tones, and a modern industrial feel. A reservation gets you access to our hand-crafted dining room tables, full kitchen menu, eclectic cocktails, and specialty wines. At estera we strive for perfection in execution, elevation, and approachability.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dylan Lewis
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Croix
  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Strand St. and Queen Cross St. in Downtown Christiansted
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Overall

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Food

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Service

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Value

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Innovative

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Hot spot

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Great for fine wines

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Good for special occasions

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Estera delights guests with "great food and service," offering a variety of options including perfectly cooked pasta and delectable risotto. Many praise the "impeccable" service and vibrant atmosphere. Despite some noise concerns, the "wonderful experience" and "amazing" dining make it a must-visit in Christiansted. Reservations are recommended.
49 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Good food Good service. Very loud could not hear table conversation. Air conditioner was freezing they could not turn it down because of kitchen staff.

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  2. Barbara

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Pasta perfectly cooked al dente; risotto the same! Schnitzel was delicious and authentic, the pesto superb. There is a nice selection of wines available as well as cocktails. Service was impeccable. Although pricey, well worth it. It is popular locally so make a reservation to ensure availability. I highly recommend Estera and will undoubtedly return.

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  3. Brian

    London19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice vibe, excellent menu, nice welcome. The food was excellent and the cocktail menu outstanding. The Service started out very well but then went cold, with a very long, lonely wait for our entrees. We had to ask about dessert options.

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  4. Amy

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal last night. Julie was our server and she was terrific. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more things on the menu. There were a lot of specials and all of them sounded delicious. I had been told that it was very noisy and hard to hear. We went early and it was OK in that regard. I'm definitely looking forward to returning. St. Croix has many wonderful restaurants and this is definitely one of them!

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  5. Mark VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time, but had seen positive Facebook posts. The whole evening was a lovely experience. We will definitely return @

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arguably the best service on the island. Food was delicious.

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  7. Neannie VIP

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, lively atmosphere Service was mediocre

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  8. David

    Dallas183 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, excellent drinks. The evening’s special appetizer was sushi. Some of the best I’ve ever tasted. I could have enjoyed a second serving as my entree. Had the fresh wahoo served over a pesto orzo that was delicious. The location is a little hard to find but certainly worth the effort.

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  9. DiaD

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was very good. There were a number of starter and main specials which was a nice surprise. Would definitely return!!!

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  10. Robin

    Caribbean4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter from Salt Lake City was impeccable. The food was great. Wahu and risotto cooked to perfection. The brushetta wonderful. My husband loved the curry dish. On another note: the restroom was not desirable, clean and does not reflect the ambiance of the restaurant. Small improvement would improve the total experience.

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Estera is rated 4.7 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Estera

1102 Strand St, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Strand St. and Queen Cross St. in Downtown Christiansted
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Croix
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dylan Lewis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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