Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Virgin Islands (US)

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Virgin Islands (US)? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

3 Palms

4.8

4.8 (657)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

St Thomas

About the restaurant

Fine Dining in Red Hook - Indoor seating with AC and Outdoor Balcony Seating with Lounge Overlooking the Marina at American Yacht Harbor - Fresh Local Seafood, Prime Meats, Extensive Wine List and Craft Cocktails

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ColinVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

You need to come here for Dinner when you visit St.Thomas. This is our favorite restaurant on the island

La Tapa

4.7

4.7 (504)

$50 and over

International

St. John

About the restaurant

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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stephanie

Dined 6 days ago

Perfect! Stunning setting right on the water, delightful waitstaff, fabulous menu selections, and exquisite food combined to make our dinner experience one of the very best we’ve ever had! Bravo to Alex and her team! You are all superstars!

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4.7

4.7 (251)

$31 to $50

Caribbean

St Thomas

About the restaurant

St. Thomas Social is a unique concept that artfully blends Mediterranean and Caribbean cuisine into one modern restaurant and posh social lounge, offering a dynamic dining experience with superior flavor.

Social distinguishes itself by emphasizing the social experience and taking a vibe-driven approach to dining. The restaurant’s on-the-water harbor view overlooks billions of dollars in moored yachts, which when met with trendy upbeat music, creates an infectious, high-energy atmosphere.

Social’s environment is designed to encourage guests to interact and mingle. Ultimately, St. Thomas Social aims to define the modern dining experience complete with incredible food, world-class service and the perfect ambiance.

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Anonymous

Dined 3 days ago

Food was excellent, service was perfect along with the view of the yachts! We are on Island and saw the sign as we pulled in to the marina. Music was bit loud.

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Popular dish

Swordfish Milanese

The Easterly

4.7

4.7 (127)

$31 to $50

International

St Thomas

About the restaurant

The lush and breezy waterfront atmosphere of The Easterly embraces the beauty of the simplistic and
laid-back Caribbean lifestyle. Tucked away in an oasis of palm trees and rich greenery, the restaurant
and bar take on a Bohemian-island vibe. The menu will be ocean-to-table focused, with ceviches, crudos,
octopus, shellfish & lobster, and whole grilled fish as mainstays. We also pride ourselves in our extensive
wood grilled steaks and chops. Locally grown produce and local flavors compliment the dishes, all cooked
over the kitchen’s wood-fired oven, adding distinct rustic flair to each plate. The Easterly offers one of the
Virgin Island’s most robust beverage programs with innovative craft cocktails, twists on Caribbean
favorites and an extensive list of craft beers and wine. The rustic island menu and outdoor locale promise
a social, vibrant and interactive dining experience in the heart of Red Hook on the East End of St.
Thomas.

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Rick

Dined 3 days ago

The food was great, the service was great overall it was an amazing dinning experience Highly Recommended

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Experience

Golden Hour

Dave & Jerry's Island Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (617)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

St. John

About the restaurant

**PARTIES of 9+Please contact the Restaurant for Reservations.**(340-779-9614) A collaboration between Dave Feller and Jerry Mace, Dave and Jerry's Island Steakhouse brings the best dry aged meat, fish, and vegetables to St. John USVI. Styled with local accents and island art, you can enjoy Chef Caitlin Shepherd's creative fare along with delicious, hand - crafted libations and great wine list

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing experience. The bartender was superb! He had the best vibe and made the experience so much better! The food was amazing!

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Popular dish

8oz Prime Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Brined Bone-In Pork Chop

Popular dish

Steak Frites

Cutlass & Cane

4.5

4.5 (116)

$50 and over

Caribbean

St Thomas

About the restaurant

Located in picturesque Yacht Haven Grande, Cutlass and Cane is an exceptionally well-appointed oceanfront restaurant and bar with a relaxed, chic ambience perfect for people watching. Enjoy ocean-table cuisine from a selection of fresh local seafood, international-inspired shared plates, and innovative cocktails.

The menu embraces fresh and vibrant flavors using seasonal and sustainable produce, while the bar boasts an extensive selection of fine spirits, vintage wines, signature cocktails and mocktails.

Whether you’re planning a date night, a business meeting or just catching up with friends, come and see why locals and tourists alike rate Cutlass & Cane as one of the best new restaurants on St. Thomas.

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ROBERTVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Our waiter Tony Macaroni was superb. Attentive and informed. Thanks, Tony

Blue 11

4.4

4.4 (399)

$50 and over

Caribbean

St Thomas

About the restaurant

A place of enjoyment and relaxation at one of the most enchanting places on island, right in the middle of Yacht Haven Grande. Enjoy modern Caribbean cuisine at the highest level and flair. The quality lies in the composition of best products.

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DianeVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

My daughter and I each had the 7 course tasting and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. So unique and well done! Sit at the chef’s table and enjoy watching the food prep - awesome!

Isla Blue Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (277)

$50 and over

Global, International

St Thomas

About the restaurant

Located oceanfront at Autograph Buoy Haus, St. Thomas adjacent to the Westin at Frenchmans Reef.

Tropical, the island breeze. From the sun-kissed shores of Mexico, cool winds blow across the Caribbean Sea to the enchanting isles of Japan. The warm waters teem with sea life and the tropical regions yield diverse fruits and chili peppers. These vibrant, fresh ﬂavors are as unique as the islands themselves.

Indulge in mixology at its finest, featuring premium tequilas and an extensive champagne, wine, and reserve list. Embark on a culinary journey that transcends borders, as we artfully blend vibrant island flavors with the freshest seafood and innovative preparations. Unwind and fully immerse yourself in this unparalleled oceanfront experience, where each dish is crafted with love in our Isla Blue Cocina.

YOU MAY ONLY LIVE ONCE, BUT IF YOU DINE WELL, ONCE IS ALL YOU NEED. ™

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Tiffany

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Excellent food! I recommend the scallops, the Caesar salad, and the chicken dish with the cassava mash! It’s a beautiful restaurant and the food is well worth the money!

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Experience

CHEF'S TASTING MENU

The Refinery

4.2

4.2 (103)

$31 to $50

Caribbean

St. John

About the restaurant

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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KarenVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We had a fabulous, authentic, island time meal & drinks. Our party of five adults chose to order all of the starters for our dinner and they were delicious. Group favorites- the fritters, caramelized plantains, spicy shrimp, fried chicken. We appreciated that the staff was friendly and we weren’t rushed through our meal. The rum balls were a perfect ending to the meal. Try the rum flight and the El Presidente for beverages.

Lanai Restaurant

3.9

3.9 (110)

$30 and under

Caribbean

St Thomas

About the restaurant

Lanai is located on the south shore of St. Thomas in beautiful Frenchman’s Bay. Originally opened in 2016 along the shore of Limetree Beach within Limetree Beach Resort, Lanai offers a one of a kind location and quintessential Caribbean beachfront dining experience. Lanai offers innovative and refined seafood-forward island fare, and a lively bar program featuring Caribbean-inspired cocktails.

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Brian

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Food is ok, not the best around but not bad… the view is amazing, especially the sunset so worth it. Also they have a kids menu what’s really good.

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