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La Tapa, St. John, VI

La Tapa

4.7
4.7
598 Reviews
$50 and over
International
4 Strand Gade, St. John, VI 00830

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Since 1996 in Cruz Bay, St. John. A Favorite of locals, loyal repeats and new guests. We just moved to our new beach location as La Tapa Plage in the Wharfside Hotel Village in March of 2022, still featuring the same interesting ever changing menu including fresh local seafood, organic greens & herbs form Coral Bay, flavors with a touch of Spain & France (Basque Country), Germany and Caribbean. Our goal is to make you feel welcome, cozy and inspired by our great wines, delicious food, good service in a beautiful atmosphere. ---Open for dinner service at 5PM Friday through Wednesday. For parties larger than 6, please call the restauarant at 340-693-7755.---We will be open for Thanksgiving, but closed on Christmas Day.-**We do not have high chairs or booster seats. If you need either, we do have bench seating in the dining area that work's best for small children. Please request bench seating when making your reservation.**

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Spanish, Caribbean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alexandra Ewald,
  • Neighbourhood
    St. John
  • Cross Street
    Strand Gade
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Close to the Cruz Bay Ferry Terminal in Wharfside
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

What 598 people are saying

La Tapa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Overall

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Ambience

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Value

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Innovative

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Tapa offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional food" and "beautiful views" of Cruz Bay. Guests rave about the "amazing staff" and "delicious paella." The beachfront location provides a perfect setting for "romantic dinners" and family gatherings. Consistently praised for its "superb service" and "innovative cuisine," it's a must-visit on St. John.
598 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maybe the best food/ambiance combination on St. John!

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  2. Tara

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, beautiful view and excellent staff! It was our first time at the new location. Our server Ananda was well versed in her wines and very passionate! All around great evening, We will definitely go again before we leave STJ.

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  3. Jason

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been waiting to come here for 27 years after living here long ago. Didn’t know what to expect but service was phenomenal, the view was incredible and the food was fantastic. Would highly recommend and would come back again any time.

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  4. Guy

    New York City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Reasonable prices for high end dining.

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  5. Shari

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food , great service. Really enjoyed it ! Right on the water beautiful views.

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  6. Michael

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants on island. You will not be disappointed!

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  7. Kristen VIP

    Greater Boston26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time around next as good as the first time but the atmosphere is still amazing. Our witness was not overly enthusiastic and never asked if we want another cocktail. I was surprised based on our last experience. We will still go back.

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  8. Mary

    Seattle64 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    In the heat of the afternoon, done with our other plans, I sat in the hallway outside enjoying the breezeway. It was nice that in the few minutes before opening, when the others started lining up, the hostess had realized we were there previously and said with a smile that she would seat us first. It impressed me that she had noticed and graciously acknowledged the priority. Beyond that she had noted my comment for a corner table, and it was the perfect one. My husband had the grouper tacos, which while tasty were too dry for his greatest pleasure. My veal was delicious and the accompanying aspects perfect for the meat. I especially liked the Brussel sprout hash with fingerling potatoes. Neither of us needed dessert after those. Our waitress, Lu, was welcoming and helpful. Even the busboy was especially attentive - such a lovely staff! The positioning on the beach with the harbor being the scenic setting was nice for the sunset photos.

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  9. Sean VIP

    Baton Rouge6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    La Tapas has excellent food and a beautiful view and atmosphere to add to the wonderful dining experience…it is a must try during your stay on the island.

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  10. Eric

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great evening. Our server, Blake, was terrific and the dishes all were excellent. Setting is right on the water.

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4 Strand Gade, St. John, VI 00830

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Strand Gade
  • Neighbourhood
    St. John
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Spanish, Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Close to the Cruz Bay Ferry Terminal in Wharfside
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alexandra Ewald,
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
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