Restaurants

Winner of the 2006 Best of V.I. American Caribbean Brunch award.

Baked in the Sun is a St. John bakery that offers up artisan breads, espresso, cappuccino, pastries, bagels, desserts, soups and sandwiches. For breakfast, don't miss their fresh baked pastries. For lunch, you can't go wrong with their veggie burger — voted number one by the Daily News Reader's Poll in 2007.

If you are planning a day at one of St. John's pristine beaches, stop by Baked in the Sun to pick up a scrumptious picnic lunch. Or, if you prefer, dine on a curried chicken mango salad sandwich and a made fresh cup of soup while enjoying the shopping in Cruz Bay.

If you are planning your wedding on St. John, Baked in the Sun will be happy to bake up the perfect wedding cake. Planning on entertaining? Baked in the Sun offers catering as well.

Located in the Westin Resort, the Beach Café and Bar offers casual dining overlooking Great Cruz Bay. The cafe serves a daily breakfast buffet, as well as lunch and dinner service. Drop in for a drink, then stick around to enjoy the sunset.

Cafe Roma is a casual Italian restaurant, located in the heart of Cruz Bay. Serving St. John for over 25 years, Cafe Roma offers a variety of Italian fare, from pizza to oven roasted lamb chops. If you are looking for vegetarian offerings, Cafe Roma has several dishes to choose from. Takeout service is available and reservations are accepted.

Chateau Bordeaux offers international fine dining, with an incredible view overlooking Coral Bay from Bordeaux Mountain. Reservations are a must.

Chloe and Bernard's is located at the Westin Resort, serving fresh seafood and prime steaks in a luxurious and intimate dining room. Meals are infused with Caribbean flavors. Look for the crab cakes, yellow fin tuna, or the oven-roasted beef tenderloin with green, white, and red peppercorn sauce. The restaurant is located in the upper level of the open air lobby within the Westin Resort. If you are looking to indulge during your stay on St. John, Chloe and Benard's will be happy to oblige. Reservations are required.

Donkey Diner is a local haunt serving up breakfast fare several days a week. On Wednesday and Friday, they serve up hand-spun pizza and calzones. Perfect to enjoy on the patio or take and eat on the go. If you are looking for an internet cafe look no further than Donkey Diner. You can connect with your own computer or use one of the stations there.

If you are looking for fresh seafood, look no further than the Fish Trap in Cruz Bay. This don't miss eatery serves the best seafood on St. John. In addition to fresh and innovative seafood dishes, Fish Trap also serves steaks, pasta, and burgers.

Open restaurant and bar offering soup, sandwiches, salads and changing daily specials. Come for the food; stay for drinks and live music. karaoke night, sports on tv and live local entertainment. Friendly and fun place to be. Great harbor view.

The Lime Inn is an open-air, outdoor garden seating restaurant hidden away in the Lemon Tree shopping center in Cruz Bay. The restaurant features a large menu, with grilled American fare, steaks, seafood and pasta. Be sure to check out the crab-stuffed filet mignon or the grilled Caribbean lobster and catch of the day. Wednesday's special is the ever-popular peel-your-own all-you-can-eat shrimp. Attire is casual and reservations are recommended.

Located on the quieter side of St. John, Miss Lucy's offers authentic West Indian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Make a special trip on Sundays to enjoy the live jazz brunch.

Located just minutes from Coral Bay, Shipwreck Landing serves Caribbean influenced fare in a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the water. Daily lunch and dinner specials are offered, usually including several enticing seafood entrees. A full bar and occasional live music, make for an ideal evening destination.

Skinny Legs (or "Skinnys" to the locals) serves great burgers, sandwiches, and other grilled items in the heart of Coral Bay. For entertainment, call ahead to check for the occasional live band. Or enjoy a game of horse shoes any time.

Sweet Plantains offers a unique and enticing mix of world cuisines, fusing together exotic West Indian, East Indian, and Latin flavors. Enjoy fine dining, in the relaxing cool breeze blowing in from Coral Bay.

The Banana Deck offers casual dinning, with something for everyone. The Banana Deck serves such standbys as pasta primavera and shrimp alfredo, while offering Thai chicken and gorgonzola ribeye for the more adventurous diner.

The lunch menu offers island standbys such as burgers and mahi fish sandwiches. Soups offered change daily. Reservations for dinner are recommended, although the Banana Deck offers a full bar, so if you have to wait for a table, you can enjoy an island drink and soak up the atmosphere.

If you are looking for a venue for a cocktail party, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner or family reunion the Banana Deck can accommodate parties of up to seventy five.

The Tourist Trap is a small food cart serving lunch, snacks, and drinks. Be sure to check out their website too.