Estera

4.7

36 Reviews

$50 and over

International

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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.

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
(340) 692-4639
Website
https://www.esterastx.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Dylan Lewis

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

Experiences

Estera's Wine Experience
US$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us at Estera for an intimate evening of fine wine and delectable food. Once a month we feature a different theme, ranging from regions of the world to individual vineyards. Our wine experience features four courses of different wine varietals that are accompanied with our Chef's curated food pairing menu. The night will entail an interactive tasting with guest speakers describing the history of the selected wines and Chef's choice of menu. Reservations are required as seating is limited.

What 36 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Caribbean
Lively
Virgin Islands (US)
Best Overall
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Best Service
Virgin Islands (US)
Best Value
Virgin Islands (US)
Innovative
Virgin Islands (US)
Good for groups
Virgin Islands (US)
Hot spot
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 is a culinary gem in Christiansted, offering "great service and great food" with an inviting and elegant ambiance. Highlights include "fresh and delicious sushi," standout short ribs, and "fabulous" cocktails. The attentive staff, particularly Eugene and Taylor, enhance the dining experience, making it a "wonderful" choice for upscale dining on St. Croix.

36 Reviews

M
Marie
VIP
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a wonderful dinner at Estera. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. This was our second visit and we will definitely return. We highly recommend Estera to anyone who wants great food, service and atmosphere in Christiansted.
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Emilie
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a nice date night for our first night in STX. The sushi was fresh and delicious, we decided to sample all the options and were not disappointed. Definitely would recommend. Oh, and don’t miss out on their cocktails. The Nespresso Martini was a hit!
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Rita
VIP
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great food. The ambiance is inviting and elegant.
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Kara
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Nice options off the regular menu and specials. It was a bit noisy, and the booth was not the most comfortable, but everything was fabulous otherwise. The dessert and coffee were a fantastic end to the evening as well. Order the short rib! It was to die for. Thanks to our server, Eugene, for making it a lovely night for our family!
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Carol
Greater Boston
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The woman who greeted us was lovely. She was professional and welcoming. Our server was nice, efficient, and helpful. The menu had some great options. We had the steak and the scallops. Both were good but we could not say excellent. I found the risotto to be salty, which is unusual. The scallops were salty on their own and I thought the risotto would help balance that out but it really didn't. Beverages were very good. We each ordered a cocktail and I had wine with my scallops, which complemented it quite well. For dessert, we opted for the cheesecake. It arrived very plain - just a piece of cheesecake with no garnishes. Overall, we would dine there again. It is a lovely restaurant.
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Jamie
Pinehurst
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One word describes everything, excellent. The hostess and server were both amazing. Our server was Julie. She was attentive without being smothering. The food was great and the serving sizes were fair. But who wouldn't want a bigger dessert. In the end, the bill was very fair and we had a great evening.
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Katy
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved Estera! The food was great and so was the vibe of the restaurant
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tony
VIP
Phoenix
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Decor was cool, staff very friendly, & food was good. Our server, Taylor was awesome & very personable. Would definitely go back.
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Peg
VIP
Greater Boston
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our dinner at Estera this past week. We started with a caesar salad that was excellent, followed by the spicy pasta and spaghetti and meatballs. Both dishes were well prepared and the smallish portion size was just right for us. The wine list is very good. Eugene was our server and very attentive and friendly. We will definitely return to Estera while we are visiting St Croix. Thank you for a nice evening.
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Karen
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is awesome, great chefs! Fantastic hospitality and great servers!!
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FAQs

Estera is rated 4.7 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://www.esterastx.com/
Phone number
(340) 692-4639

Estera

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Estera's Wine Experience

Menu

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Estera restaurant rated?

Is Estera currently accepting reservations?

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