Best Restaurants in St. John

cptnkirk · Post by **cptnkirk** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:57 am

MrB wrote
They all suck. They need a Red Lobster or Applebie's or something
like that.
Well don't flame me but I would go to those places as they offer great food for a reasonable price

All you can eat shrimp is a heck of a deal at Red Lobster especially if you can put the food away the way I can.

Lot's of great ideas here.
Rhumblines is hard to beat for atmosphere and good food without breaking the bank.
Uncle Joes or Candies is great for a cheap meal if ya just don't feel like cooking. Can't get a good meal for any cheaper than these two back on the mainland. Take it back to the villa or eat it there and watch the happenings of St John go on as you eat can be very entertaining, lots of characters on St John.
I know we are going to try Sogos our next trip sounds like our type of place.

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:35 pm

And don't forget Shelas Pot next to the bandstand - fabulous, fabulous food, cheap, authentic, HUGE portions

She is only there through lunch (mid afternoon I think) so either make that a "to go" box for later or enjoy your large meal of the day mid afternoon - you won't be dissapointed - fresh lobster on some days, taken out of the shell, cut up (or chunked up as hubby likes to say) cooked and then put back into the shell served with probably 4 sides for $15.00 - priceless

Pia

bubblybrenda · Post by **bubblybrenda** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 2:01 pm

Of all the restaurants I tried on Island last trip (Feb), Fish Trap gets my #1 rating. The service was good, the portion of food was decent for the price paid and it was delicious.

Joe's BBQ was good too for a cheap dinner. Love the coleslaw.

I'm looking forward to trying the restaurant recommendations everyone has listed here especially Sogos and Shela's Pot.[/code]

brenda · Post by **brenda** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 3:58 pm

Pia wrote:And don't forget Shelas Pot next to the bandstand - fabulous, fabulous food, cheap, authentic, HUGE portions She is only there through lunch (mid afternoon I think) so either make that a "to go" box for later or enjoy your large meal of the day mid afternoon - you won't be dissapointed - fresh lobster on some days, taken out of the shell, cut up (or chunked up as hubby likes to say) cooked and then put back into the shell served with probably 4 sides for $15.00 - priceless

Pia

Pia, You just made my day. She has lobster some days

? Woo-hoo! I posted during our last trip how much we loved Shela's Pot the one time we stopped. Since we are staying at Grande Bay next time, it will be really easy to pick something up to reheat for dinner. Even though we got the end of the days leftovers, it was fabulous and a very good price. Plenty to share. We had pork chops, meatloaf and rice, all were very flavorful.

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:00 pm

Pia wrote:And don't forget Shelas Pot next to the bandstand - fabulous, fabulous food, cheap, authentic, HUGE portions She is only there through lunch (mid afternoon I think) so either make that a "to go" box for later or enjoy your large meal of the day mid afternoon - you won't be dissapointed - fresh lobster on some days, taken out of the shell, cut up (or chunked up as hubby likes to say) cooked and then put back into the shell served with probably 4 sides for $15.00 - priceless

Pia

WHAT!?!?! How did I not know about this?!?!

Edit - Husband just came into the dining room and wanted to know why me typing sounded "excited" He said "we're there."

I would get that everyday for lunch if available.

ClevelandDave · Post by **ClevelandDave** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:44 pm

I know its not dinner but, don't miss Hercules in Cruz Bay for awesome patties & johnnycake

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:54 pm

I would rather eat bread and water all week than eat at a chain restaurant. I never eat at them at home and certainly would never on vacation. Microwaved food is something you buy in a box in teh freezer section for $3. Not something you pay $15 for at a restaurant. OK, off my chain restaurant soapbox

My must do restaurants:

Rhumblines
Skinny Legs
Zozo's

After that, I am flexible but I never miss these spots

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:19 pm

For me the best of the best are

High end: zozos
BBQ/cheap: uncle joe's or a skinny's burger
Different: Sweet Plantains
Breakfast: JJ's
Roadside: Tourist Trap
Cookie: That coconut chocolate thing at Deli Grotto

After having a few hit or misses at Lime Inn we went there on a whim and had a great meal. Their iced tea was fantastic. Infused with mint. Very refreshing and we had the best waitress.

I probably wouldn't go back to Asolare. Too much $$ for what you get in my opinion. It tries too hard and I don't like the "fusion" thing.

Tam-MO · Post by **Tam-MO** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:10 pm

Another vote for Lime Inn and The Fish Trap. Had great meals there and decent prices. Skinny's is a must for us. Looking forward to trying some new ones in a couple weeks!

cptnkirk · Post by **cptnkirk** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:18 pm

Xislandgirl Bread and water really ya can't think they are that bad can you

Frozen foods have come a long way but come on. Lets throw Olive Garden out there for about 8 bucks I can get all the breadsticks, salad and soup and an huge order of Speghetti Pamadora that I think was way better than my twenty seven dollar meal at Cafe Roma. But hey everyone is entitled to there opinion

off my soupbox now cause we are getting off topic

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:19 pm

cptnkirk wrote:Xislandgirl Bread and water really ya can't think they are that bad can you Frozen foods have come a long way but come on. Lets throw Olive Garden out there for about 8 bucks I can get all the breadsticks, salad and soup and an huge order of Speghetti Pamadora that I think was way better than my twenty seven dollar meal at Cafe Roma. But hey everyone is entitled to there opinion off my soupbox now cause we are getting off topic

I really do think and know that they are that bad. Your Spaghetti at OG is frozen and just warmed up for you. I could go on and on about chain restaurants and their "cooking" and the lack of nutrional value, but I will leave that for another day on the OT forum.

deejayjay · Post by **deejayjay** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:33 pm

Not a fancy place, but by far our favorite. Deli Grotto!

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:11 am

We loved the Tourist Trap, Vies, and Hercules. Looking forward to Sheila's Pot this trip, and hoping she has lobster! We're also going to look for that fish fry place, and we're going to try Joe's.

*Sunnie* · Post by ***Sunnie*** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:28 am

our two favorite's on the island:
The Tourist Trap (we were there almost every day for a Drink Right Keep Left)
Miss Vie's (the garlic chicken is incredible)

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:54 am

Here are my favorites.

Dinner:

Upscale: La Tapa, Zozos
Mid-point: La Plancha del Mar, Sweet Plantains
Less expensive: Lime Inn

Lunch:

Shipwreck Landing, Deli Grotto (especially their prepared salads), Miss Lucys.

Breakfast:

Baked in the Sun, Caneel's breakfast buffet

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Best Restaurants in St. John