The Refinery

Name: The Refinery
Address: 1-F Cruz Bay, St. John, VI, United States, 00830
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.8

3.8

126 Reviews

$31 to $50

Caribbean

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Vegetarian-friendly

Welcome to the Caribbean and St. John specifically. Let us bring you on a culinary tour of the Caribbean with our tropical cocktails and Caribbean cuisine. Chef Jason Maynard has elevated the cuisine beyond that of a bar and now firmly into one of the top dining experiences on St. John.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean, Cocktail Bar, International
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
https://www.therefinerystj.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual

Location
1-F Cruz Bay, St. John, VI 00830
Neighbourhood
St. John
Cross Street
We are right up the road from the ferry.
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

JOSEPHINE'S GREENS, SHAVED YUCCA AND APPLE SALADUS$15.00
Bold, island grown greens. Every batch is different. – sweet pickled onion, cucumbers, radish, demerara-lime emulsion Choice of Shrimp $10 or Chicken $8
CUCUMBER SALADUS$12.00
Cool, refreshing, and crisp with a mild spice. – carrot, cilantro, chili, garlic, lime

Caribbean "Tapas"

CHICHARRONESUS$10.00
Loved throughout the Latin Caribbean. – crispy pork rinds, tajin spice blend
MADUROSUS$13.00
Cuban comfort food, originally from India and introduced by the Spanish. – caramelized golden plantain, sprinkle of salt
PUERTO RICAN PINCHOSUS$14.00
Staple late night bites of the island. – sofrito, citrus BBQ sauce Choice of Pork or Chicken
MINI JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIESUS$19.00
Fundamental street food for any lover of Caribbean cuisine. – flaky pastry, seasoned ground beef, aromatic spices
SMITH HOUSE POPCORN CHICKENUS$22.00
Crispy morsels. tossed in sweet heat. – down island rum punch sauce Available Vegan with Cauliflower
TRINIDAD DOUBLESUS$22.00
The beloved street food of Trinidad. – Johnny cake, curried chickpeas, cucumber salad
CARIBBEAN "PU PU" PLATTERUS$28.00
A tasting platter of Vegetarian side dishes. – Coconut rice, fry bodi, beans, avocado, pineapple, tostones.
TROPICAL DRUMSTICKSUS$22.00
Jumbo drumsticks, more meat than wings. – sázon, adobo. Choice of sauce: Tangy Pineapple Jerk or Fiery Three Pepper
PEPPERED SHRIMPUS$23.00
A Caribbean twist on shrimp scampi. – scotch bonnet, aromatics, lime
CRAB, CORN, AND SHRIMP FRITTERSUS$24.00
Fluffy like you've never had before. – pineapple slaw, citrus aioli
GUYANESE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CHOW MEINUS$44.00
Highly influenced by Chinese indentured servants, yet holds its West African and native roots. – cassareep, soft Chinese noodles. Can be made Vegan.
COCONUT WAHOOUS$46.00
Wild caught Caribbean fish. – Rich coconut milk, Caribbean spices, locally foraged Bay Rum leaf.
CHURRASCO SKIRT STEAKUS$48.00
A Dominican twist on the grilled Latin American favorite. – Sofrito, cumin, garlic, wasakaka sauce
TWIN CARIBBEAN LOBSTER TAILSUS$75.00
8 to 10 ounces each, broiled to order. – jerk butter sauce

Dessert

GRENADIAN NUTMEG ICE CREAMUS$11.00
Discover why they call it the spice island.
ISLAND HARVEST SORBETUS$11.00
A rotating selection of Caribbean flavors.
MANGO ICE CREAMUS$11.00
Vibrant, smooth and creamy.
CARIBBEAN ICE CREAM SANDWICHUS$18.00
Cinnamon sugared Johnny cake stuffed with ice cream. – Choice of ice cream or sorbet

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.7Service
3.6Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virgin Islands (US)
Healthy
Virgin Islands (US)
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Refinery offers a unique Caribbean dining experience with "fantastic dinner" options and "wonderful food and service." Guests praise the "inventive combinations of flavors" and "expertly crafted cocktails." The atmosphere is laid-back, with friendly staff and vibrant island vibes. Despite occasional service hiccups, the creative menu and warm ambiance leave a lasting impression.

126 Reviews

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Paul
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our 2nd visit to the restaurant. The first time was 1 year ago. We absolutely loved it both times. The food was excellent! The food was delivered very quickly, and it was very hot. Our server was great.
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Doug
VIP
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
19th year on St. John and this was our 1st visit to the old La Tapa. We were extremely impressed! For those who remember, it is a VERY high-end version of De Col Pot. Cuban, carribean, and locals food that is uniquely prepared and presented. They even had callaloo as a side dish - -a local green that is similar to a mix of sautéed/cream spinach but uniquely different and tasty. 4 amazing appetizers and callaloo filled us up. The entrees will be tried when we return. Put this high on your St. John restaurant list!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely delicious meal! We dined this past weekend with 8 other guests and everyone was raving about the quality of the dishes, creativity of the menu items, and fun cocktails. We will be back! Also, very kind and upbeat servers!
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Joyce
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious creative food, friendly attentive service and a fun vibe - this is definitely worth a visit.
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Lauren
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the service was impeccable! Highly recommend!!
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Allison
Baltimore
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
One server for the whole restaurant. They had no beer on a Friday night. Forgot half our food order. The server told.us the bartender was the owner and at 630pm he left so the customers were all left with no drinks. On a night out on vacation it was horrible choice. We finally tracked her down to cancel.our 30min drink order and left . Very disappointed.
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Amanda
Philadelphia
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Can’t review food as we left before being served. However, we arrived and sat at a table at 8:20pm (10 minutes prior to our 8:30 reservations) after being greeted and told to “sit anywhere and someone will be with us”. At 8:40 no one had come to the table to offer water or menus. There was a drunk/homeless guy picking up trash and throwing it in the air on the road which was 5 feet from where weee seated.
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Judy
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a wonderful time at the Refinery. Jason , the owner is a master mixologist. The food is absolutely delicious ! Me and my girlfriends had a great time!
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Nevill
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
First, the address on Open Table was incorrect. Fortunately we saw the restaurant before going to the wrong address. We were lucky to have arrived early and Blake took good care of us at the bar. She recommended excellent choices and made wonderful drinks. The only issue was they do not have enough staff. It did not impact us but it seemed like most of the drinks and serving were done by one person. Overall I recommend it but not if you are in a hurry.
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Katie
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful food presentation, everything we tried was delicious and they easily sat a large party of 7 (with same day reservations). The waitstaff were all very friendly and polite, we enjoyed our evening at The Refinery. Prices were a little high as expected on an island but reasonable for the quality of fresh ingredients.
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The Refinery is rated 3.8 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1-F Cruz Bay, St. John, VI 00830

Additional information

Cross Street
We are right up the road from the ferry.
Neighbourhood
St. John
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean, Cocktail Bar, International
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://www.therefinerystj.com/

The Refinery

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Salads

JOSEPHINE'S GREENS, SHAVED YUCCA AND APPLE SALADUS$15.00

CUCUMBER SALADUS$12.00

Caribbean "Tapas"

CHICHARRONESUS$10.00

MADUROSUS$13.00

PUERTO RICAN PINCHOSUS$14.00

MINI JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIESUS$19.00

SMITH HOUSE POPCORN CHICKENUS$22.00

TRINIDAD DOUBLESUS$22.00

CARIBBEAN "PU PU" PLATTERUS$28.00

TROPICAL DRUMSTICKSUS$22.00

PEPPERED SHRIMPUS$23.00

CRAB, CORN, AND SHRIMP FRITTERSUS$24.00

GUYANESE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CHOW MEINUS$44.00

COCONUT WAHOOUS$46.00

CHURRASCO SKIRT STEAKUS$48.00

TWIN CARIBBEAN LOBSTER TAILSUS$75.00

Dessert

GRENADIAN NUTMEG ICE CREAMUS$11.00

ISLAND HARVEST SORBETUS$11.00

MANGO ICE CREAMUS$11.00

CARIBBEAN ICE CREAM SANDWICHUS$18.00

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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