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Banana Tree Grille

Address: Bluebeard's Castle, Bluebeard's Hill, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Mailing: Box 302913, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, 00803
Phone: 340/776-4050

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Cuisine: Eclectic
Location: St. Thomas

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.9/5

Fodor's Review:

The eagle's-eye view of the Charlotte Amalie harbor from this open-air restaurant is as fantastic as the food. Arrive before 6 PM and watch the cruise ships depart from the harbor while you enjoy a drink at the bar. Liz Buckalew, in the restaurant business since the early 1980s, always gives you a warm welcome. For starters try the combination of lobster, shrimp, scallops, and squid marinated in savory herb vinaigrette. The dark rum, honey, and brown sugar-glazed salmon is an excellent entrée.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V
Closed: Closed Mon. No lunch

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Beacher27 from Virginia on 12/20/07
Each time we dine at Banana Tree Grille, it seems to be better than the last. Terrific food, elegant island ambiance and no complaints whatsoever about the service. Agree with the reviewers who love the brie appetizer and the fabulous view and would add my vote for the key lime pie.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by saintthomasbound from New Orleans on 5/6/07
Disappointing dining experience after much build up. Very pricey. The well written menu promises creative combinations with sumptuous ingredients but the end product just didn't deliver. Location is excellent, a "must see" view and the open air dining is fun but the food was better on paper than on the palate.

Member Rating: 2.4
Ratings details: Food: 2.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 3.0 Value: 1.0

Reviewed by crawf220 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on 2/19/07
This was a very classy restaurant and would have been a perfect evening but for the attitude of the waitress. The 1st contact was great but something or someone ticked her off and it affected our service the rest of the evening. Still, a don't miss restaurant in our opinion.