The Refinery

4.2

101 Reviews

$31 to $50

Caribbean

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Healthy

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
Neighborhood
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 SALAD$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 SALAD$12.00
Cool, refreshing, and crisp with a mild spice. – carrot, cilantro, chili, garlic, lime

Caribbean "Tapas"

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

Dessert

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

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virgin Islands (US)
Innovative
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Healthy
Virgin Islands (US)
Neighborhood gem
Virgin Islands (US)
Great for fine wines
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Refinery is a vibrant dining spot in St. John known for its "creative menu" and "amazing flavors." Guests rave about the "top-notch dishes" and extensive cocktail list. While some mention service inconsistencies and indoor warmth, the restaurant's unique Caribbean cuisine and friendly atmosphere make it a "must-eat place."

101 Reviews

J
Judy
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were expecting a great evening at The Refinery. We showed up for our confirmed 7:00 reservation and were seated at an outside table. While we were given menus, no one acknowledged our presence. In fact, another table was seated after us and received attention — drink orders and water, etc. We walked out. This place is NOT worth it — ambiance is “meh” and the service is awful. Sorry. Will be advocating for our friends and family who visit St John to not have The Refinery on their list.
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Al
VIP
New York City
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic. I would recommend. The wahoo was outstanding.
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DELANE HELDT
Munich
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Good drinks. Food was just ok. Food could have been hotter. And they messed up my fish
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Karsten
Philadelphia
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We chose to eat there as the menu has something for everyone. Our fish eaters in the group were very happy with their meals, the vegetarian (Pu Pu platter was rather boring) and the meat eaters (short rib was very fatty and not much meat) were a little disappointed. Staff was friendly and cocktails were good.
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Paige
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
After many great experiences here - we went for our last dinner of our vacation. We had reservations - found our wobbly table and sat down. Our server was very friendly- welcomed everyone back a- we ordered drinks and food. Drinks came- all good but then the food did not come for quite some time. Our reservations was at 7- appt 8:30 the steak came and was cold followed by lobster that was overcooked. After waiting all that time we did not want to wait longer and told them we’d pay for what we had for drinks Our original server was no where to be found, the bartender came out to chat and was nice but no one seemed to o low what to do next. They charged us for what we had for drinks and then we left. It was not the experience we were used to and i am not sure why but the kitchen and servers while nice seemed ineffective. Unfortunately- we may not be back.
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Jennifer
Philadelphia
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Maybe we picked an off night. Service was beyond slow. Cocktail’s took 25 minutes to get to the table. I had to get napkins and silverware off another table as our food was served and w me e did not get utensils or napkins with the appetizers. Food tasted off. Ceviche not great and served with poor quality plantain chips. Tuna was great, but the green sauce on top was so oily it took away from the fish. Salad was overloaded with dressing. The beef dish my husband ordered was loaded with fat. I heard the table behind me asking about their drink order delay and then asked to have a food item removed from their bill that they never received. The place was not busy. Service and attentiveness was lacking. Food is all served on plastic cheap plates. Paper napkins. Seared on plastic chairs. There are so many better options in St. John. We were really disappointed! Maybe, just a bad night. We will not go back!
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SS57
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the delicious Mahi, popcorn cauliflower and the Pain Killer.
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Denise
Dallas
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was overrated. Zero ambiance. A couple pretty girls are no substitute. Morgan Mango was far better!
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Neil
VIP
West Virginia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A real hidden gem. The food is very unique and you can tell by the care, attention to detail and presentation that the owners and staff really care. From the salads, to the delicious popcorn chicken dish, the yummy fitters and the chicken drumsticks, everything our group had was top notch. Will definitely come back.
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Gabi
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Short rib was tough and service was not very attentive
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The Refinery is rated 4.2 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 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.
Neighborhood
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 SALAD$15.00

CUCUMBER SALAD$12.00

Caribbean "Tapas"

CHICHARRONES$10.00

MADUROS$13.00

PUERTO RICAN PINCHOS$14.00

MINI JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES$19.00

SMITH HOUSE POPCORN CHICKEN$22.00

TRINIDAD DOUBLES$22.00

CARIBBEAN "PU PU" PLATTER$28.00

TROPICAL DRUMSTICKS$22.00

PEPPERED SHRIMP$23.00

CRAB, CORN, AND SHRIMP FRITTERS$24.00

GUYANESE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CHOW MEIN$44.00

COCONUT WAHOO$46.00

CHURRASCO SKIRT STEAK$48.00

TWIN CARIBBEAN LOBSTER TAILS$75.00

Dessert

GRENADIAN NUTMEG ICE CREAM$11.00

ISLAND HARVEST SORBET$11.00

MANGO ICE CREAM$11.00

CARIBBEAN ICE CREAM SANDWICH$18.00

What 101 people are saying

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