3 Best Restaurants in Frederiksted, St. Croix

Sunday brunch is big here, but locals and visitors also flock to this oceanfront bistro at the Sand Castle on the Beach resort for lunch and dinner. Both menus include burgers and salads, but at dinner the daily pasta specials shine. For lunch, the hummus platter and award-winning seafood chowder are good bets. Brunch is served on weekends only.

Featuring an eclectic menu of French, Mediterranean, Crucian fusion, this intimate dining establishment in downtown Frederiksted uses wild-caught seafood and local farm-fresh ingredients. Try the Oysters Rockefeller to whet your appetite, followed by the poached whole snapper. When available, snag the rare invasive lionfish as your entrée.

The fare served here is the farthest thing from traditional Mexican food—in addition to the usual ingredients, you can get a taco stuffed with buffalo chicken or jambalaya, and vegan options are available, too. The bar and restaurant are one story up, so the views of the beach and surf are nice. Drink prices are fairly priced—expect to pay $6 for a local Leatherback beer and $9 for the signature cocktails made with crushed ice.