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Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 11:26 am
by Need2GetAway
We had our special dinner at Zozo's. The best view of the sunset is from the bar, which we loved, but you might not find it intimate enough for an anniversary dinner, I don't know. We made reservations online 30 days in advance and specified the bar. We had a really wonderful dinner.
That said, our favorite dinners on the island occurred at Shipwrecks. (But we didn't try Asolare, Rhumb Lines, or La Plancha - all of which we would try to get to next time!)
Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 11:31 am
by Coden
Thank you, Need2 - it is going to be a tough decision for sure. Hadn't thought about going out to Shipwreck...I think I will put that on our list of restaurants to choose from.

Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 2:31 pm
by Need2GetAway
Codon - For a special occasion I'd probably do something fancier. We loved eating at the bar at Shipwreck and talking with the bartender (Donna) and everybody else hanging around there, but it was not fancy (although the food was). I wore a casual dress to Zozo's (mostly because I had a pretty sunburned tummy and the dress felt better than shorts) and my H wore khaki shorts a Hawaiian shirt and sandals and we were dressed perfectly.
Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 2:55 pm
by jayseadee
We did our 10th at Asolare, 15th at the sky top place on Tortola and our 20th at Zozo's.
I think both Asolare and Zozo's are great; especially for the sunset views. For a really great meal, sans view, head to La Tapa.
If you think about it, even toast on St. John is special:)
Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 3:42 pm
by Coden
Thnx Need2 - glad to read the casual clothes were ok. Especially the sandals for men.
[quote=jayseadee]If you think about it, even toast on St. John is special:)[/quote]
You got that right!!
Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 4:21 pm
by stampede chuck
We also celebrated with a special meal at Zozo's. They booked a table for 2 along the rail in the restaurant, and took our reservation a long way in advance. The food and service were great. We also loved Rhumblines, but they don't have the view that Zozo's does.
Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 6:03 pm
by Coden
Thnx, Stampede - nothing like a view to set the mood!
For Hawaii...and anyone else who needs the websites to look at menus:
Anniversary Dinner
ZoZo's, Caneel, Rhumb Lines, La Plancha Del Mar, Cafe Roma, The Equator at Caneel, Waterfront Bristro, Asolare
http://www.laplanchadelmar.com/#!
http://www.rhumblinesstjohn.com/home.html
http://www.zozos.net/
http://www.stjohn-caferoma.com/caferomamenu.htm
http://www.thewaterfrontbistro.com/Home%20.html
http://www.asolarestjohn.com/
Other Places to Eat
Cactus on the Blue, Black Sand Bistro, Tap Room, The Tourist Trap,
http://www.on-stjohn.com/images/CactusontheBlue.pdf
http://www.on-stjohn.com/images/blacksandmenu.pdf
http://www.on-stjohn.com/images/taproommenu.pdf
http://www.on-stjohn.com/images/trapmenu.pdf
Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 6:11 pm
by Hawaii
Coden - That is great thanks so much. Will take a look after we eat dinner.
Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 8:39 pm
by Coden
Updated with the Fatty Crab. Thnx to StJohnRon!
Anniversary Dinner
ZoZo's, Caneel, Rhumb Lines, La Plancha Del Mar, Cafe Roma, The Equator at Caneel, Waterfront Bristro, Asolare
http://www.laplanchadelmar.com/#!
http://www.rhumblinesstjohn.com/home.html
http://www.zozos.net/
http://www.stjohn-caferoma.com/caferomamenu.htm
http://www.thewaterfrontbistro.com/Home%20.html
http://www.asolarestjohn.com/
Other Places to Eat
Cactus on the Blue, Black Sand Bistro, Tap Room, The Tourist Trap, Fatty Crab
http://www.on-stjohn.com/images/CactusontheBlue.pdf
http://www.on-stjohn.com/images/blacksandmenu.pdf
http://www.on-stjohn.com/images/taproommenu.pdf
http://www.on-stjohn.com/images/trapmenu.pdf
http://www.fattycrab.com/menus/st-john/
Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 8:59 pm
by BRY1105
The Equator at Caneel was very nice! The wife & I went there for our (one and only) formal dinner when we were on island for our honeymoon last July.
<a href="
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bk_w/5748443229/" title="IMG_0616 by BK_W, on Flickr"><img src="
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/574 ... 5ba96d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0616"></a>
<a href="
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bk_w/5748444023/" title="IMG_0618 by BK_W, on Flickr"><img src="
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/574 ... 60cc37.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0618"></a>
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 9:33 am
by Coden
By1105 - that is a lovely setting, thanks for sharing!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 11:31 am
by wishiwasinthevi
The Equator at Caneel! Definitely! Without a second thought, or atleast that would be my pick. It's my favorite spot in the world...if you can book a table at sunset that's the perfect time, if they dont open until after sunset, it's picture perfect(literally) to have a drink on the Sunset Terrace and watch the sun set over St Thomas and then go up to the Equator for an amazing dinner while watching St Thomas light up as it gets dark.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 11:55 am
by PA Girl
I vote for Caneel as I am a fan. You could turn the dinner into an outing.
I would go early to get a drink and sit up on the upper level terrace. There are lots of comfy places to relax and watch the sunset. Then I would go to dinner at the Equator.
If it is a night they have music, you could go back to the bar and listen to the music at the Beach Terrace.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 12:12 pm
by stjchica
Does the Equator have a water view as well? Couldn't tell from the pics, although I would think so??
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 12:33 pm
by Coden
Thnx everyone, Caneel is on the list. And, wherever we go, I will take my camera so I can post Food Porn pictures.
