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La Tapa, St. John, VI

La Tapa

4.7
4.7
589 Reviews
$50 and over
International

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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.**

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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 589 people are saying

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

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  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Overall

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Food

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Service

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Ambience

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Value

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Innovative

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Good for groups

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Hot spot

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Great for fine wines

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Great for scenic views

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Good for special occasions

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Lively

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Tapa in St. John offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "attentive service," and "breathtaking views" of Cruz Bay. Known for its Spanish/Mediterranean cuisine, standout dishes include fresh tuna and paella. Diners praise its "romantic ambiance" and "exceptional staff," making it a must-visit island favorite.
589 Reviews
  1. Eric

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Kia VIP

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Pamela

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. William VIP

    Naples46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Kristen VIP

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  6. Phil VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love LaTapa. When on Island annually we try and go several times. This year was perfect as usual. Alex was there, we were always greeted by Colin who is incredibly helpful and friendly and works very hard to Make the experience perfect. Then, to make it even better we had servers Michell and Ananda each of the times we came. The food, the views, location, friendly fun staff and beautiful restaurant make it such a treat to join our family and friend’s.

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  7. Tara VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overpriced cheeseboard. $25 for five thinly sliced pieces of cheese. See picture.

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  8. Kim

    Dallas1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was bland. Service was poor. Was not communicative - for instance, never asked if we wanted drinks.

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  9. Joy VIP

    Charleston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our 25th wedding anniversary with a fantastic dinner at LaTapa. Blake was our server - did a wonderful job patiently sharing the menu and spot-on recommendations. We shared the Gorgonzola salad, tuna special, seafood pasta and chocolate cake.

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  10. Rosemarie VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining here on our vacations in St John because we have always had good experiences. On our recent visit we had the BEST experience we have ever had here thanks to our outstanding server, Margot. She gave us great recommendations and explained them in a great way and answered any questions we had. The chef needs to be commended as well for his delicious preparation of the freshly caught tuna which all of us ordered. If you are looking for a great place with wonderful food, delightful service and ambiance, be sure to make a reservation.

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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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