5 Best Restaurants in West of Christiansted, St. Croix

There's always something smokin’ at Blues BBQ. Enjoy "succulicious" barbecue of brisket and ribs, burgers, and live music in a backyard atmosphere while sipping Cruzan Rum cocktails.

This oceanside eatery serves up a selection of Caribbean, American, and seafood dishes like fried snapper in a creole sauce with Johnny Cakes or Alfredo penne pasta topped with chicken, shrimp, or steak. Takeout is available.

This popular vegan restaurant prepares a variety of flavorful plant-based dishes, like vegan mac and cheese, BBQ tofu, and chickpea loaf. Try the crispy golden fried cauliflower, a perfect healthy alternative to French fries. The menu, which changes daily, is posted on their Facebook page.

Formerly Breeze's Restaurant, Le Cuisinier offers a fusion of West Indian and American cuisine with themed offerings throughout the week like Taco Tuesday, Sushi Thursday, and Soul Food Saturday. Try the conch in butter sauce with seasoned rice and plantain or a surf-and-turf entrée of grilled rib eye steak and a half lobster.

For a taste of local Crucian fare at an affordable price, head to Two Plus Two Restaurant. Fried chicken leg and French fries are consistently good; or try fish and fungi, the unofficial dish of the the Virgin Islands. As a boozy accompaniment to your food, grab a Cruzan Confusion cocktail or an ice-cold beer at the full-service bar.