When frequent visitors or residents are asked to name their favorite restaurant on St. Thomas the answer inevitably is never just one. Experienced chefs on the island create mouth-watering entrees. The selection they offer varies from continental cuisine to French, Chinese, Japanese, Caribbean, Italian and Mexican foods, just to name a few. Several restaurants are located in Charlotte Amalie and Frenchtown. Those located along the hillsides above Charlotte Amalie offer spectacular views of the harbor at night. Red Hook is another popular destination for restaurants. All large hotels have at least one restaurant and resorts often have several. So many restaurants and so little time. You can definitely dine at a different restaurant every day of your vacation!
Restaurants vary greatly on the island. Dinner prices (for 2 people, including a minimal bar tab) ranges from $25-$40 for casual bar/restaurant to $50-$100 for a more formal restaurant and up to $125+ for appetizers, dinner and desert at a restaurant with great dining/view/service. Tip for wait staff is usually 18% of total bill. Parties of 6 or greater often have tip automatically added to the bill by the restaurant; the 6 party tip added is usually between 15-18%.
Getting to Know the Local Food
Caribbean food is a unique cuisine. Influenced by the various peoples who settled in the islands. It includes a large number of seafood and ground provisions. More on Local Foods
Local Events (that include Food)
The most popular food event is Carnival Food Fair. If you are visiting during a Carnival celebration be sure to attend. Dozens of booths are set up serving all sorts of local favorites including pates, lobster, fish, kallalo and more. They also serve local drinks and deserts too! Agriculture Fair is another good opportunity to sample local foods and deserts. Other food events include the annual Chilli Cook Off, which usually takes place in late summer. Visit the Events Schedule for more information on these and other local events.
Restaurants
| NAME | LOCATION | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| The Palms | Airport | (340) 777-8800 |
| Café Amici | Charlotte Amalie | (340) 714-7874 |
| Glady’s Café | Charlotte Amalie | (340) 774-6604 |
| Jen’s Island Café | Charlotte Amalie | (340) 777-4611 |
| Room With A View | Charlotte Amalie | (340) 774-2377 |
| Virgilio’s | Charlotte Amalie | (340) 776-4920 |
| Tickles | Crown Bay | (340) 776-1595 |
| Caribbean Saloon | Eastend | (340) 775-7060 |
| Coco Blue | Eastend | (340) 774-7253 |
| Pesce | Eastend | (340) 714-7874 |
| The Cellar | Eastend | (340) 714-7874 |
| XO Bistro | Eastend | (340) 779-2069 |
| Bella Blu | Frenchtown | (340) 774-4349 |
| Hook Line & Sinker | Frenchtown | (340) 776-9708 |
| Pie Whole | Frenchtown | (340) 642-5074 |
| Delly Deck | Havensight | (340) 776-9943 |
| Hooters | Havensight | (340) 693-9464 |
| Pizza Amore | Havensight | (340)774-2822 |
| Blue Orchid | Northside | (340) 774-4999 |
| The Grille | Northside | (340) 777-6250 |
| Old Stone Farmhouse | Northside | (340) 777-6277 |
| Hull Bay Hideaway | Northside | (340) 777-1898 |
| Caribbean Fish Market | Southside | (340) 714-7874 |
| Havana Blue | Southside | (340) 715-2583 |
| Iggies | Southside | (340) 693-2600 |
| Lobster Grille | Southside | (340) 775-1800 |
| Sangrias | Southside | (340) 714-7874 |
| Sunset Grille | Southside | (340) 714-7874 |
| Racho Latino | Vitraco Park | (340) 774-8909 |
| Fat Turtle | Yacht Haven Grande | (340) 714-3566 |
| Grand Cru | Yacht Haven Grande | (340) 774-7263 |
