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

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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 favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tarpon's Table

4.9

4.9 (179)

$30 and under

Seafood

St Thomas

About the restaurant

Open 7 Days a Week for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!
Tarpon's Table features fresh local seafood, right off the dock. Local Lobster, fish tacos or a poke bowl...Tarpon's Table has you covered. Need a big Juicy Ribeye? We've got that too! Relax and have a cocktail overlooking the boats in the marina and your kids can feed the giant Tarpon just off the deck.
Come join us today for a fun, casual, Caribbean dining experience in Red Hook.
We are located behind Ocean Surfari, next to the Red Hook ferry dock.

Top review

BarbVIP

Dined 5 days ago

we had a lovely time tonight. the food was delicious and the service was great. it is on the water. i would definiitely recommend

Ocean 362

4.8

4.8 (644)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

St. John

About the restaurant

OCEAN 362 IS CLOSED FOR OFF-SEASON UNTIL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10.
Thank you for choosing OCEAN 362 at Gallows Point Resort.
For RESERVATIONS please email us at info@ocean362.com
OCEAN 362 brings you modern island-style cuisine located in the heart of Cruz Bay. With fresh ingredients artfully prepared, our guests find our food fabulous. Ocean 362 strives to provide you with a one-of-a-kind Caribbean experience. With breathtaking views of St. Thomas, our location is unparalleled. Join us in our open-air, covered main dining room, or venture upstairs to the bar and lounge. We look forward to welcoming your party soon!

Top review

Janet

Dined 7 days ago

Ocean 362 was a great choice for a special dinner. Food and beverages were great, but the service was outstanding! Jasmine, our server was friendly, attentive, polite informative, and lovely.

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Popular dish

Red Snapper

Agave- Havensight Mall

4.8

4.8 (85)

$30 and under

Mexican

St Thomas

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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HeatherVIP

Dined on Nov 25, 2024

Excellent food and drinks at a very fair price! So happy we found this place. We will be back very time we are in St. Thomas!

Iggies Oasis

4.8

4.8 (80)

$30 and under

American

St Thomas

About the restaurant

Located poolside at Bolongo Bay with a beautiful and unparalleled view of the Caribbean Sea, Iggies’ Oasis is our 3 story restaurant with a perfect tropical ambiance. The perfect place to hang out and dine out in St. Thomas.

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LisaVIP

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Great vibe and entertainment. Food was good and not that expensive. Staff were very friendly. Great place for sunsets too.

Raw

4.7

4.7 (295)

$30 and under

Sushi

St Thomas

About the restaurant

RAW is excited to bring to you the freshest, most creative sushi and sake selections on St. Thomas!! The vibe is fun, hip and playful and the scene is sleek, modern and sophisticated. Sushi should be a social event — the best way to experience all of the amazing flavors and textures available is to order a variety of items and share them around the table. To ensure that you are enjoying our sushi at the peak of freshness, we will deliver your selections as they are created and place them in the middle of the table to be shared.

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Todd

Dined 4 days ago

Have eaten here many many times. Always good! Quality food.

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.**

Top review

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.

Top review

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

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.

Top review

Shilo

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

10/10 - Best Dining Experience on St. Thomas! Hands down, this was the best restaurant we ate at during our entire stay on St. Thomas, and we ate at quite a few top spots! From the moment we walked in, it was clear this place was something special, and it didn’t disappoint in any way. Service: The staff here are incredible. From the warm welcome to the impeccable service throughout the meal, they made us feel like VIPs. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. It’s clear that they take pride in providing an unforgettable dining experience, and it really shows. Food: Now, let's talk about the food—WOW! Every dish we tried was absolutely outstanding. Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The seafood was some of the best we’ve ever had, and you can tell everything is locally sourced and made with love. We highly recommend the [insert specific dish here], which was an absolute showstopper. Each course was better than the last, and we left completely satisfied but also eager to return to try more. Drinks: The cocktail list is incredible! They’ve got a perfect selection of creative island-inspired drinks and a well-curated wine list. Every drink was expertly crafted and paired wonderfully with the food. Overall Experience: From the stunning setting to the top-notch service and mouthwatering food, this restaurant truly stands out as the best on St. Thomas. It’s a place where you can unwind, savor amazing dishes, and feel completely pampered. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience. If you’re visiting St. Thomas, do yourself a favor and make this your go-to spot—you will not be disappointed. It’s an experience we’ll be talking about long after we’ve left the island. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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.

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