Estera

4.6

12 Reviews

$50 and over

International

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Estera is housed in the historic district of downtown Christiansted on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our exciting take on classic American flavors filter through the dining experience—from the first bite to the last. Expect to see menu items that are uncategorized, fluid and changeable with consistent dinner specials.

Our open kitchen layout and intimate indoor space embodies an ambiance of clean simplicity, warm neutral tones, and a modern industrial feel. A reservation gets you access to our hand-crafted dining room tables, full kitchen menu, eclectic cocktails, and specialty wines. At estera we strive for perfection in execution, elevation, and approachability.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
International
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(340) 692-4639
Website
https://www.esterastx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dylan Lewis

Location
1102 Strand St, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820
Neighborhood
St. Croix
Cross street
On the corner of Strand St. and Queen Cross St. in Downtown Christiansted
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Estera's Wine Experience
$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Please join us at Estera and enjoy our monthly wine selections with a curated four course prix fixe food-pairing menu.

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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12 Reviews

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Keith
Dallas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
All meals were served lukewarm to cold. Sauce on 2 of 3 meals had zero flavor….took bland to a new level. Mashed potatoes on third meal was flavorless…instant would have been better. Deserts should be served with a glass of water as they were very dry in addition to having minimal flavor. On two positive notes the skin on the salmon was very crispy and very good. Additionally, an ordered salad was forgotten and the host made amends with a complimentary Old Fashion. Reservations were a pain to get so we were very hopeful for a great experience….unfortunately that did not work out. If the owner or GM would take a fork to a few dishes before they are served this could get fixed very quickly.
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Gwen
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was awesome as always. This time it was not hot. I was very comfortable and it was my daughter’s first time and she loved it.
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David
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The wait staff was great, but I swear there is some infighting between the servers and kitchen staff. The food was bad and the servers knew it was going to be bad, they couldn’t good a steak to save their lives
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Emerson
New Jersey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family and I really enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance at this restaurant. One of our guests had a food allergy, and the restaurant took extra care and caution, which is very important. We made reservations weeks in advance, and I can see why we needed to. Of course, the food is great, but the place is smaller than we expected, so they can not accommodate many people simultaneously.
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Meg
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My hubby and I went on Christmas Eve, which also is his birthday. The service was amazing! Very attentive. From the cocktails to dessert, everything was delicious. We shared the orzotto. He had the spare rib (huge portion) and I had the spaghetti Limone. We then shared pistachio gelato. Each morsel was delicious. It was a little loud but I chock that up to the holiday. I strongly recommend Estera!
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Michael
Caribbean
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hands down the best dining experience on the island so far. The food was excellent. The server was top notch and met our every need without having to request anything from the drinks to the eating utensils. Overall, an excellent dining experience.
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John
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal at Estera. The service was terrific, everything arrived on time without being rushed. We started with a wahoo crudo, which was excellent. My wife loved the curry and my wahoo main was great. We finished with the chefs take on cheesecake. Great meal, start to finish.
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Danaé
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked in we felt right at home with Taylor taking wonderful care of us from start to finish. Everything was absolutely incredible! The Orzetto appetizer was made with fresh crab and was soo yummy. Then, for our main courses, we tried the Alaskan Sockeye Salmon and Lamb specials and all I can say is wow! Every bite was full of unique flavors and left us wanting more! We finished off strong with the Panna Cotta and Bunt Cake. Something sweet to finish the night, and yes, we considered licking the plates. My fiancée and I were celebrating our anniversary and I can’t recommend this place enough. Truthfully over dinner we discussed how we can’t wait to be back!
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Melanie
E. Tennessee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful experience. Great wait staff and amazing food. Enjoyed an evening with friends and eating at Estera made it even better.
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Gwen
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
As always a it was awesome. Only issue is I did not like where we were seated not a fan of that corners As you can only feel the AC on one side of the table and it is hot. The service and food were amazing as always. It was my friend’s first time and she enjoyed. I cannot wait for my daughter’s visit to bring her to experience it.
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FAQs

Estera is rated 4.6 stars by 12 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 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

1102 Strand St, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820

Additional information

Cross street
On the corner of Strand St. and Queen Cross St. in Downtown Christiansted
Neighborhood
St. Croix
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dylan Lewis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.esterastx.com/
Phone number
(340) 692-4639

Estera

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Estera's Wine Experience

Menu

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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