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La Tapa, St. John, VI

La Tapa

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

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • 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 594 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 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 "spectacular" dining experience on St. John, featuring "delicious" Spanish/Mediterranean cuisine with stunning views of Cruz Bay. Known for its "amazing" atmosphere and "friendly" staff, patrons enjoy dishes like octopus, paella, and tuna tartare. Ideal for "romantic" or family dinners, it's a must-visit destination.
594 Reviews
  1. Shari

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Michael

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Kristen VIP

    Greater Boston26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Mary

    Seattle63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. Sean VIP

    Baton Rouge6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  6. Eric

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  7. Kia VIP

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, service and view. Gazpacho was super tasty and the mussels were amazing. We basically licked the bowl afterwards

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  8. Pamela

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best dinner, our waitress Ananda was very nice! We enjoyed our dinner, drinks, dessert, and beautiful surroundings. The vibe was very cool knowledgeable, and friendly.

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  9. William

    Naples46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    L Tapa has consistently been a favorite for years and last night did not disappoint. Our server, Lu was lovely and made what we knew would be a great evening even better. Her smile lights up the room.

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  10. Kristen VIP

    Greater Boston26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    an amazing experience, one of my top restaurants in my life.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for La Tapa

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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