Caribbean food in St. John, USVI

[runeatcruise]

I'll be visiting St. John for the first time next week on a port stop with the Disney Fantasy. I am looking for a place to have lunch in Cruz Bay or Trunk Bay that serves Caribbean food. I'm looking for rice and peas, fried plantains, local stuffing, mac and cheese, that sort of thing. I've looked at several menus, but it seems most of the menus are quite American.

 

Any recommendations?

[Flatbush Flyer]

I'll be visiting St. John for the first time next week on a port stop with the Disney Fantasy. I am looking for a place to have lunch in Cruz Bay or Trunk Bay that serves Caribbean food. I'm looking for rice and peas, fried plantains, local stuffing, mac and cheese, that sort of thing. I've looked at several menus, but it seems most of the menus are quite American.

 

 

 

Any recommendations?

 

 

Do you realize that what you describe IS local food in some corner of most American cities?

 

 

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[Ms411]

There are several restaurants in Cruz Bay that serve local food.

 

De Coal Pot is probably the most popular one, mainly I think, because it's air conditioned. Not sure if potato stuffing is a regular on the menu, though. De Coal Pot has an internet presence and has reviews on TripAdvisor.

 

Sogo's, across the street from De Coal Pot, is open air. Haven't been there in a long time.

 

Hercules Pate has lunch specials that are very affordable, again open air. I don't think he has potato stuffing, either. I think he's been reviewed on TripAdvisor, too.

 

Those are the easiest to find (and I can't remember name of the one of the others).

[runeatcruise]

Thank you for the recommendations, Ms411! I will check those out.

 

There are several restaurants in Cruz Bay that serve

local food.

 

De Coal Pot is probably the most popular one, mainly I think, because it's air conditioned. Not sure if potato stuffing is a regular on the menu, though. De Coal Pot has an internet presence and has reviews on TripAdvisor.

 

Sogo's, across the street from De Coal Pot, is open air. Haven't been there in a long time.

 

Hercules Pate has lunch specials that are very affordable, again open air. I don't think he has potato stuffing, either. I think he's been reviewed on TripAdvisor, too.

 

Those are the easiest to find (and I can't remember name of the one of the others).

[Ms411]

You're welcome. Please post your impressions on this forum. Would love to hear your opinions!

[Ms411]

Runeatcruise, when are you cruising? I may be able to add those eateries on Google Maps if they're not there.

[Pookeybear1966]

Is Skinny Legs still in St Johns?

[Ms411]

Yes, but too far for cruisers. It's in Coral Bay.

[Pookeybear1966]

We went there while on a cruise. Took ferry over to Cruz bay and rented a Jeep and drove.

Thinking of doing it again in June. Thanks

Edited January 22, 2017 by Pookeybear1966

[Ms411]

All that for a hamburger? I wouldn't do it. I hate that windy road to Coral Bay.

[Pookeybear1966]

No we went all over the island and to trunk bay lol

[Ms411]

St John is beautiful, especially if you get to see more than Trunk Bay.

[runeatcruise]

Ms411, we sail on Saturday, January 28, and will dock in St. Thomas on February 1.

 

Runeatcruise, when are you cruising? I may be able to add those eateries on Google Maps if they're not there.

[Ms411]

I'll try to do it soon, then.

[runeatcruise]

Thank you! I'm really excited to go.

[Ms411]

Hercules is not there but the others are. Will try to add Hercules when I'm at computer.