Waterfront Bistro?

captainjay · Post by **captainjay** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:03 am

We were by there yesterday evening and they were setting the tables for a soft opening/private party. My guess would be that the Grand Opening with Soon Come. It looks really nice.
Jay

b-as-u-r · Post by **b-as-u-r** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:25 am

February 25, 2008 - News of St. John

New restaurant in business at Wharfside
The Waterfront Bistro, at the Wharfside shopping center, is hoping to have its official grand opening within 24 hours.

The classy-looking restaurant has been doing a "soft open" for the past four nights, or so, and was about 60% full when we stopped in for a look Saturday night.

We talked with Joe, the owner-manager, who said it's been months of work to get the place open. Everything is new include both (!) kitchens' equipment - there's one in back, called the 'prep' and then there's the plating/serving bar, kind of the "show' place.

A waterfront bar has been added, and the entire space where Panini Beach was has now been covered with a roof that's about 8 or 9 feet high. No more of that scrambling to get people inside when the Caribbean skies begin to rain. During our visit, everyone was warm, upbeat, and pleasant - happy to show of the result of all that work.

Here's a sampling of the menu's appetizers Vichyssoise ($8), Oysters on the Half Shell ($18), Carmelized Onion and Chefre Tartlett ($12). Salads, etc.: Mixed Greens ($10), Arugula and Roasted Beets ($13). EntreesP: Plaintnand Crusted Wild Salmno ($31), Vegetable Risotto ($28), and Poached Caribbean Lobster Tail ($39). The phone # is 340-777-7755.

Pianogrl · Post by **Pianogrl** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:56 am

Does anyone know if they take credit cards? Can't wait to try it out!

IslandAddict · Post by **IslandAddict** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:23 am

Bump!

Anyone been here yet? I've made my choices for four dinners, Asolare, Zozo's, Paradisio and Morgan's Mango, but need one more and I can't decide. I do love the location......

Thanks!

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:08 pm

There was an article in today's Tradewinds about this restaurant, with some pictures of the food. I thought it looked a little pricey, but John wants to try it so we'll be there in seven weeks:

http://www.stjohntradewindsnews.com//in ... 6&Itemid=1

jaq w · Post by **jaq w** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:24 pm

Bill and I were there last Sunday. The food was incredible. We had stopped in expecting to do some appetizers, but once I saw the menu - I told Bill this would be my birthday dinner.

We both had oysters with a champagne and blood orange mignonette sauce (although I waas tempted by the seared fois gras) and then I had Caribbean lobster done in a tomato and saffron broth with a polenta. The lobster was done perfectly. Bill had a seared Tuna dish (he took pics and as soon as they're uploaded I'm sure he'll pass them along).

The cocktails were a good size and the campagne was wonderful.

Just back - and missing it.

jac

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:42 pm

As Jac said, we both loved the food. Here are a few photos:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_jac/2327252294/" title="Oysters by Bill & Jac, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/232 ... b293bf.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Oysters"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_jac/2327252444/" title="Tuna Nicoise by Bill & Jac, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/232 ... d602c4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Tuna Nicoise"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_jac/2327252628/" title="Lobster Tail by Bill & Jac, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2005/232 ... 09240e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Lobster Tail"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_jac/2327252858/" title="Dinner Sunday NIght by Bill & Jac, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/232 ... fbc7b2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Dinner Sunday NIght"></a>

Lulu76 · Post by **Lulu76** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:33 pm

That looks amazing. Thanks for sharing! I'm definitely going to try to get there next time.

IslandAddict · Post by **IslandAddict** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:34 pm

Where else could you ask about a new restaurant and not only get almost instant first-hand reviews but food-porn too! You guys are awesome. I think I found my final dinner restaurant.

Badger5 · Post by **Badger5** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:35 pm

The restaurant looks wonderful. My question is - is it at all kid friendly (8,13,14 y.o.) or is it really aimed at adults only? Would there be anything on the menu that kids would like. We used to go here all the time when it was Pannini Beach and loved their pizza. The location is wonderful.

What do you all think??

Badger
9 days and counting!!

jaq w · Post by **jaq w** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:17 pm

I guess that would depend on what your kids like to eat Badger5 (waiters always questioned it when my 2 yr old (now 30) would order clams on the half shell). They do have steaks, but your not going to find burgers or chicken fingers.

Agent99 · Post by **Agent99** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:38 pm

The night we were there they were only serving appetizers but my 10 year old loved the French Onion soup on the app menu. With a salad it makes a great meal and he'd have room for that amazing chocolate souffle.

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