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Mim's Seaside Bistro, St. Thomas, VI

Mim's Seaside Bistro

4.5
4.5
144 Reviews
$50 and over
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
At Mim’s Seaside Bistro, it’s all about family. For over three decades, the Defreitas family has proudly shared their love for great food and hospitality with locals and visitors alike. Now, under the leadership of Leechang Defreitas, we continue to carry on the legacy of excellence, warm service, and unforgettable dining. At Mim’s, we don’t just serve meals – we welcome you into our family. Our long-time staff members, like Joan, Helena (affectionately known as "Bubbles"), and Leechang, have spent years perfecting the art of personalized service. They’re more than just servers – they’re storytellers, caretakers, and the smiling faces that make Mim’s feel like home.
Every meal at Mim’s is crafted with care. We take pride in crafting dishes that showcase the finest local ingredients and fresh seafood straight from the surrounding waters. Our menu celebrates the rich flavors of the Caribbean, from our signature Coconut Curry Lobster, a dish that has become a local legend. COME ENJOY!

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What 144 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mim's Seaside Bistro is a "hidden gem" on St. Thomas, celebrated for its "best lobster curry" and superb ocean views. Guests rave about the "excellent service," particularly from servers like Joan and Bubbles. The ambience is "unbeatable" with tables right on the water, making it a "must-visit" destination.

144 Reviews

  1. Chris

    Caribbean1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a reservation for 8:45pm and arrived early. We got a drink at the bar and were shown our table. We sat there for a total of an hour, and no server ever came over to the table. Every waitress in the establishment, as well as the manager or owner (who sat us at our table) walked by and didn't stop even one time. A family sat behind us and they had a server come up to their table within 5 minutes. The family was of a different ethnic decent than us, and everyone felt we were being discriminated against. We got up and left.

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  2. LauraG VIP

    Minneapolis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mim’s never disappoints! The food is wonderful and the service exceptional! Bubbles took care of our table and made us feel welcome from minute 1. She gave great recommendations and was just lovely to chat with. The end of our meal was capped off with a stunning moonrise.

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    Richmond1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress, Bubbles, was great. Mahi Mahi was a little tough.

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  4. Ann

    Houston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent - be patient. You are on island time; as people have said in other reviews. We arrived at 7:30pm and our food did not arrive until 9pm. We were hungry at 7:30pm and you can imagine by 9pm we were hangry. It was worth the wait. We had the curry lobster and snapper almondine and both were excellent - large portions and could not finish. Maybe next time we will order an appetizer and split an entree?

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  5. Laura

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time! So shocked at the server for picking up it was my birthday. Everyone was lovely and we had a great time!

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  6. GS VIP

    Philadelphia27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Mim’s is wonderful! Service is kind , view is mesmerizing and the stuffed baked lobster should not be missed!

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  7. Kim VIP

    Charleston17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second time at mom’s this week. First time service, food, and quality of the wine was spectacular. Last night - not so much. Our server was extremely slow and not attentive. I received a side dish I did not order, my fish was overdone and dry and tasted like it sat too long under a heat lamp waiting for pickup by server. Wine tasted “old” and like bottom of the bottle.(same wine ordered previously was perfect). Server did not come back with second round of drinks - hostess finally did. Waited a long time for her to return following completion of the meal and let her know we did want to order desert. After an extended period with no sign of server, we got up and left. Very disappointed. But, my husband’s red snapper was delicious and cooked perfectly.

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  8. Kim VIP

    Charleston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner in a beautiful location. We will definitely be back for more!

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  9. Kenzie

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty long wait for food and it wasn’t particularly busy, but otherwise a great experience. The lobster is incredible.

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  10. Josh

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming here for years. It’s always a stop when I come to visit the Usvi. The staff treats you like family.

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FAQs

Mim's Seaside Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (340) 775-2081.

Mim's Seaside Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 144 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Mim's Seaside Bistro

Bld -15 watergate villas Bolongo bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (340) 775-2081
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Leechang Defreitas
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