Your vacation rental may have a guide to local restaurants for you to browse through.
However, to truly get the best that St Croix has to offer, you will have to look off the beaten path a bit.
BLUE’S BBQ
You’ll smell it before you see it!
This roadside stand has some of the best slow roasted BBQ on island.
They have a regular menu, but also feature daily specials such as half chicken with a side and slow roasted pork ribs.
Get it to go, or sit and relax in this casual atmosphere and listen to some great music.
Always some good ol’ blues playing and live music on selected nights.
Located in Estate La Grande Princess on Northside Rd across the road from Progressive Veterinary.
Look for the pig sign and the BBQ grill on the roof.
Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bluesbackyardbbq
LA REINE CHICKEN SHACK
A tried and true favorite with guests and locals alike.
Their daily special is a half chicken with 2 johnny cakes for like $7 usually.
But they have much more….some of the best stew goat I have tasted.
Located at the corner of Northside Rd and Queen Mary Highway.
Hit up their Facebook page for the menu of the day and smash that LIKE button.
La-Reine-Chicken-Shack on Facebook
THE FRED
Another place that I highly recommend for fine seaside dining.
The Fred is located on the beach at 605 Strand St. in Frederiksted.
The food and atmosphere are wonderful. At sunset, you may even get to see the “green flash”.
They have live entertainment on some nights and also do a Cultural night with local cuisine and entertainment like Mocko Jumbies and fire dancers
Check them out at www.eatwithfred.com
BEACHSIDE CAFE
Beachside Cafe is located on the beach west of Frederiksted.
It is right there with the hotels Sand Castles and Cottages By the Sea.
Besides lunch and dinner, they have a fantastic Sunday Brunch. ( mango mimosas…yum )
Take your swim suit and cooler and hang out at Dorsch Beach afterwards.
Check them out at www.sandcastleonthebeach.com/dine
BURGER ONE
This one is super convenient for our condo row guests.
It is located right at Five Corners next to the Auto Parts store.
Burgers, wraps, wings, etc.
They have some pretty good milkshakes as well.
MARIA’S CANTINA
Maria’s Cantina serves amazing authentic Mexican food.
Great food and drinks and close by.
Maria’s is located in Gallow’s Bay across the parking lot from Gallow’s Bay Hardware.
Check them out at www.mariascantina-stx.com
NO BONES
Also located in Gallow’s Bay behind Bank of St Croix.
No Bones is a long time guest favorite.
They have a solid mix of good appetizers, steak, pasta, seafood, etc.
Think TGI Friday kind of thing.
Check them out at www.nobonescafe.co
QUALITY GROCERY
Ok, not technically a restaurant but this is a good one to know.
It’s right down the street from condo row near Titan Gas.
Just a small convenience store but they have really good pate ( empanadas for those not familiar with Crucian pate )
They have a very good sandwich counter as well.
Their Italian Hoagie is pretty damn close…and I’m from Philly.
CORAL SEA CAFE
Coral Sea Cafe is another very convenient place for our condo row guests.
It is located in Mill Harbor Condominium and can be accessed from their parking lot or from the beach.
For our Colony Cove guests, there is a gate from Colony to Coral Sea Cafe.
They serve lunch and dinner and have a bar.
The menu is a mix of American, Caribbean and Seafood
LE CUISENAIRE – CURRENTLY CLOSED
Le Cuisenaire is a fairly new restaurant on the beach at Club St Croix.
It is accessible through Club St Croix or from the beach.
The menu is a mix of American and Caribbean.
Past guests may remember this location as Breezez.
You can check them out on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/DehCookUp
THE BISTRO
The Bistro is an awesome spot for those of us that need that strong coffee fix.
They also serve sandwiches, wraps, pastries and specialty coffees.
There is an outdoor cafe as well as indoor seating.
Think Starbucks.. www.thebistrovi.com
ROADSIDE BBQ
Ok, this is one of those roadside places you have to check out.
It’s nothing more than a woman aside a gas station with a smoker grill but she has the most amazing food.
It’s another that you will smell before you see it.
She has smoked chicken or ribs with choice of sides.
Cash only.
You will find her at an old red and yellow gas station very close to Blue’s BBQ on Northside Rd.
FAT BOYS
Fat Boys is another food truck place that is amazing.
They have two locations. One is on Northside Rd at a gas station near Pueblo Market.
The other is also on Northside Rd. but down in the parking lot by Sam’s Gas.
They serve burgers, fries, wraps, chicken, quesadillas and subs.
They are also one of the few open for breakfast with very good breakfast subs and omelets.
OFF THE WALL
In my opinion, the best little bar on St Croix
This beach side bar has some of the best pizza on island.
They have sandwiches, wraps, burgers and daily specials.
You’ll want to sit and relax and take in the view here.
Enjoy views of St Thomas and the BVI’s while you relax to the sound of waves crashing on the rocks.
You’ll find some tourists here, but mostly locals stopping for a bite and some conversation.
This is great spot to sit and have a cold one, catch up on local gossip or get some sight seeing tips from the locals.
Stay for the “sunset bell” and get a free sunset shot !
Only drink it when the bell rings though…wait for it…wait for it..GO !
Located on North Shore Rd at Cane Bay beach.
LEATHERBACK LANDING
Leatherback Landing ( not to be confused with Leatherback Brewery ) is located on the beach at Cane Bay.
This location used to be EAT@Cane Bay.
It is a wonderful open air dining experience with a sea view and great food and outstanding bar.
Local cuisine at The Landing means a delicious sampling of American bar food, with a seafood flair and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
Check them out at www.thelandingbeachbar.com
AMA
One of the best beach-side dining restaurants on the island.
Ama is located at The Waves Hotel at Cane Bay.
They advertise as an oceanfront sustainable seafood restaurant with fine wines & craft cocktail bar.
They work with local farmers and environmentally responsible fisherman and divers for the direction of the menu.
Check out their website at www.amacanebay.com
ROSIE’S GRILL
For those of you looking for true Crucian cooking, this is the gem you must find.
Rosie’s is a small eat-in/take-out with truly amazing food.
They are located on the right heading east into Christiansted right across from the Charles Harwood Medical Center and Juanita Gardine School.
Aside from some normal burgers, chicken and such they have stew conch,beef,octopus, oxtail AND goat…yum !
They even have mofongo, sweet plantain, johnny cakes and cassava.
ZIGGY’S MARKET
Eat Here and Get Gas !!
That’s their tag line.
Besides a gas station and convenient island market, you’ll find some of the best local food around.
The bar on the side, The Libation Station, is a great place to stop for a quick cold one and a bite to eat.
Check their schedule for special events around holidays or for special party and brunch events.
Don’t know what pate or Roti is?
Stop here to find out, or if you know….stop here for the best!
Homemade island hot sauce you will not soon forget…muah ha ha !!
Located on East End Rd in Estate Solitude