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Cheap places to eat on STJ?
We love eating at Sogos, or getting it carry-out and eating at the villa. Yummy West Indian food for less than many of the Cruz Bay restaurants. The lady who owns it is from Dominica and we enjoyed a chat with her. The also have nice tropical juices.
We got carry-out from Cap's Place on one of our trips. It was really cheap and we liked the food (Caribbean style fish and chicken with rice and pigeon peas). We went there on recommendation from the guy at the tourist hut in Cruz Bay who said he eats there all the time. However, we had trouble communicating because we don't speak Spanish. Earlier in the week, we had given a ride to a young girl who worked there and she spoke English. When she saw we were having trouble ordering, she came over and translated for us. One person on STJ told us we should not have gone in there as it is a dangerous place. It looked like a typical Caribbean hang-out during the day with tourists, workmen and various types of people, but perhaps at night its not advisable? Not sure.
On our travel day, we would get a rotisserie chicken from Starfish and a couple marinated salads from their deli section for an easy and less expensive meal. On travel day, we are too tired to go out and want to hang at the villa. For the two of us, we would get 2 meals from it. Their marinated salads were good.
Pia - where is Sheila's Pot? I don't recall that one from when we were there 2 years ago. What kind of food do they serve?
I remember reading a few years ago about a guy named Hercules who made pates. He was closed every time we looked for him. Is he still around?
We got carry-out from Cap's Place on one of our trips. It was really cheap and we liked the food (Caribbean style fish and chicken with rice and pigeon peas). We went there on recommendation from the guy at the tourist hut in Cruz Bay who said he eats there all the time. However, we had trouble communicating because we don't speak Spanish. Earlier in the week, we had given a ride to a young girl who worked there and she spoke English. When she saw we were having trouble ordering, she came over and translated for us. One person on STJ told us we should not have gone in there as it is a dangerous place. It looked like a typical Caribbean hang-out during the day with tourists, workmen and various types of people, but perhaps at night its not advisable? Not sure.
On our travel day, we would get a rotisserie chicken from Starfish and a couple marinated salads from their deli section for an easy and less expensive meal. On travel day, we are too tired to go out and want to hang at the villa. For the two of us, we would get 2 meals from it. Their marinated salads were good.
Pia - where is Sheila's Pot? I don't recall that one from when we were there 2 years ago. What kind of food do they serve?
I remember reading a few years ago about a guy named Hercules who made pates. He was closed every time we looked for him. Is he still around?
Xislandgirl brings up a good point. When I was saying you can make a good meal at the villa for cheaper, I was looking at it from my perspective. I carry down or ship ahead the condiments and spices as well as any specialty items that I know I am going to be cooking with. Those are the most expensive items to have to purchase on island (other than meat/fish, obviously). If you don't have that stuff on hand even the simplest meal can suddenly cost a lot of $$.
It's like looking in your soup and finding a whole different alphabet.
Bill, I just saw your post. Sheilas Pot is in Frank Powell park--it is a little food stand right next to the gazebo. Hercules is still there--right across the street from Caps Place. It always seems to be open in the morning--most other times I have been by it is closed.
It's like looking in your soup and finding a whole different alphabet.
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Xislandgirl
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That is exactly the case. The villa we stayed at last year had some salt and pepper packets and that was it. I had picked up some hot sauce and CBGR was in my ferry dock prize pack, so I could jazz up eggs, but anything else would have required too much to make it something that I would be proud of putting on the table.liamsaunt wrote:Xislandgirl brings up a good point. When I was saying you can make a good meal at the villa for cheaper, I was looking at it from my perspective. I carry down or ship ahead the condiments and spices as well as any specialty items that I know I am going to be cooking with. Those are the most expensive items to have to purchase on island (other than meat/fish, obviously). If you don't have that stuff on hand even the simplest meal can suddenly cost a lot of $$.
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nothintolose
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When we have stayed in villas rented through Vacation Vistas, there seems to be stuff there so you don't have to buy as much. We also left spices and stuff beyond for the next renters as well.
One year we rented from Caribbean Villas and there was nothing except an opened bag of sugar. In that case, I can see it definitely being more expensive.
Thanks everyone for your input...more than likely, we will probably eat out most nights as we always do, but I was just wondering how I could argue that we were actually going the cheaper route.
One year we rented from Caribbean Villas and there was nothing except an opened bag of sugar. In that case, I can see it definitely being more expensive.
Thanks everyone for your input...more than likely, we will probably eat out most nights as we always do, but I was just wondering how I could argue that we were actually going the cheaper route.
"Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die" - Dave Matthews Band
I have found the follow to have great deals:
The View Point at Chateau Bordeaux, lunch from 11-4 $8 for choice of burger, fish sandwich, broats, or dog plus home made delicious potato salad
Plus the dinner menu has recently been reduced, the highest priced entree is $33 for the lobster. Much different then it use to be!!
Paradiso does half priced apps from 6-7, bar seating only. Try the roquertfort cheesecake, yummy!
Mojo's for dinner or lunch is always reasonable
Ronnie's Pizza does a great slice
Surly Cantina in warfside does an awesome taco, my fav is the bean and cheese @ $2 per taco. Price does go up if you add meat, but still a great deal (plus they have some very inexpensive drinks)
The G-Spot at Larry's Landing had some pretty good food. The tuna melt is one of my fav's
JJ's has an amazing taco salad (I get the shredded chicken) it's large enough for 2, so at $14 it's not a bad deal!!
Hope this was helpful!!
The View Point at Chateau Bordeaux, lunch from 11-4 $8 for choice of burger, fish sandwich, broats, or dog plus home made delicious potato salad
Plus the dinner menu has recently been reduced, the highest priced entree is $33 for the lobster. Much different then it use to be!!
Paradiso does half priced apps from 6-7, bar seating only. Try the roquertfort cheesecake, yummy!
Mojo's for dinner or lunch is always reasonable
Ronnie's Pizza does a great slice
Surly Cantina in warfside does an awesome taco, my fav is the bean and cheese @ $2 per taco. Price does go up if you add meat, but still a great deal (plus they have some very inexpensive drinks)
The G-Spot at Larry's Landing had some pretty good food. The tuna melt is one of my fav's
JJ's has an amazing taco salad (I get the shredded chicken) it's large enough for 2, so at $14 it's not a bad deal!!
Hope this was helpful!!
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Don't "Over Pack".
With that in mind, put all of your clothes/ bathroom items in one bag, and "check-in" a soft sided cooler filled with your favorite foods- (burgers/dogs/steaks/chops/bacon/porkroll/condiments/cooking essentials, etc...)
Let's face it, you won't wear all of the clothes that you bring with you. And we all get plenty of souveniers, that will fill up the same bag that we brought the food there to begin with.
With no extra charge.
Other than that, Uncle Joe's is the best freakin' bbq that i've ever had.Great food, big portions,awesome 'sides' ,and served at a price that makes you feel like you owe them more!
It's a lot of fun cooking on the grill "at home", but don't forget to hit the local joints. Johnny Cakes are delicious!
Look for where the locals eat, they know what's best!
Smiles-
Jimmy
Don't "Over Pack".
With that in mind, put all of your clothes/ bathroom items in one bag, and "check-in" a soft sided cooler filled with your favorite foods- (burgers/dogs/steaks/chops/bacon/porkroll/condiments/cooking essentials, etc...)
Let's face it, you won't wear all of the clothes that you bring with you. And we all get plenty of souveniers, that will fill up the same bag that we brought the food there to begin with.
With no extra charge.
Other than that, Uncle Joe's is the best freakin' bbq that i've ever had.Great food, big portions,awesome 'sides' ,and served at a price that makes you feel like you owe them more!
It's a lot of fun cooking on the grill "at home", but don't forget to hit the local joints. Johnny Cakes are delicious!
Look for where the locals eat, they know what's best!
Smiles-
Jimmy
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traveler22
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I just wanted to add that I also think it is cheaper to eat "dinner" out if it is only two of you. I went with my first group (6) last feb. and each couple put $100 ($300) into a kitty and went shopping and it got you alot more than one $200.00 dinner out for 6 adults. But as all have said it is cheaper to just go out if it is only the two of you than buy all the needed condiments.