4 Best Restaurants in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

One of those small but special spots that everyone loves, including critics who regularly rank it among the Caribbean's best restaurants, this lively spot relies on local ingredients in its fusion of Mexican, Thai, and Caribbean dishes—anything from Thai curry with chicken to a fillet of beef stuffed with Portobello mushrooms and goat cheese. You can't go wrong with the egg roll special or the catch of the day. Call early for reservations, as the indoor dining room is small, and you'll want to nab a table in the candelit back courtyard if you can.

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.

A favorite with locals and vacationers, this poolside restaurant serves up salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and seafood, as well as delicious pasta dishes and popular salads. Come for free salsa dance classes on Monday night, disco bingo on Thursday with dancing between games, the West Indian Caribbean Celebration on Friday, Sunday brunch, and live music on weekends.

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner indoors and out, this dockside spot has something for everyone on its extensive menu. Dinner can be as fancy as flatiron steak or seafood pasta in a white wine garlic butter sauce, or as basic as a burger or chicken sandwich. Try one of their Caribbean bowls for lunch like the conch fritters bowl served with rice and beans and a side salad. Drinks at the bar are half-price daily from 4 pm to 6 pm.