Top Restaurants on St. Croix: From Local Eats to Fine Dining

• Hamilton’s
• Ciboné
• The Landing Beach Bar
• El Sol Bar & Restaurant
• Six Nine Restaurant & Bar
• Brew STX
• Shupe’s on the Boardwalk
• AMA at Cane Bay
• Too.Chez Restaurant + Bar
• Savant
• Le Reine Chicken Shack
• Café 50 USVI
• Virgin Islands Coffee Roasters

HAMILTON’S

Reserve a seat on the terrace and take in the Christiansted views at the upscale Hamilton’s. Housed in a historic downtown building, the restaurant is named for two former St. Croix residents — United States founding father Alexander Hamilton and David Hamilton Jackson, a labor and civil rights advocate — two men who were public servants in every sense of the word, putting the public before themselves. This mindset and way of serving speaks to Hamilton’s philosophy of “Service First.” The specialty here is steak and seafood, creatively prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Try the saffron-spiced bouillabaisse spiked with mussels, clams, mahi and shrimp. Or select the blackened filet mignon draped in a classic Bordelaise sauce. Don’t miss the craft cocktails, such as The Hamilton Paloma mixed with tequila and house-made pamplemousse liqueur infused with pink grapefruit.

CIBONÉ

Wild-caught seafood is the signature of Ciboné, a quaint little restaurant tucked away on King Street in Frederiksted. Dine inside the cozy restaurant or take a patio seat in the charming outdoor courtyard. Begin with the steamed mussels or crab cakes. Recommended entrees include the lamb chops glazed with teriyaki sauce or the rich lobster alfredo. For dessert, try the locally loved rum cake.

THE LANDING BEACH BAR

Kick back and enjoy the ocean breeze in the open-air dining room at The Landing Beach Bar. Located on Cane Bay Beach, The Landing is the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat after spending the day on the water. The restaurant offers casual fare like seared blackened tuna bites served with chipotle-aioli dipping sauce, and mahi fish ‘n’ chips coated in a Leatherback Brewing Co. beer batter. An extensive drink menu includes the can’t-miss Win Zinger — bush tea that’s made by The Landing’s owner, Win, and mixed with local Mutiny Island Vodka. Live music is featured Wednesday through Saturday.

EL SOL BAR & RESTAURANT

Authentic Caribbean foods are the specialty at El Sol Bar & Restaurant, a tidy little restaurant that offers indoor and outdoor dining, as well as to-go orders. Choose from seasonal conch or octopus stewed in garlic butter sauce. Pot fish and kingfish can be prepared fried or stewed. There’s also a large selection of USDA Choice steaks, including porterhouse and Delmonico. Sides include rice and beans, mofongo, tostones and sweet plantains. Order a drink from the bar or sip a glass of passion fruit juice. For dessert, try the tangy lemon cake.

SIX NINE RESTAURANT & BAR

Plan an evening of fine dining at Six Nine Restaurant & Bar, a lovely restaurant located in an intimate Frederiksted courtyard. Sit on the covered patio illuminated by string lights to soak in the beachy vibe. The rotating French-Italian menu is fully gluten-free. Dishes may include a fresh ceviche of the day, mahi nestled atop creamy risotto or filet mignon with butter-poached shrimp. Choose a glass from the extensive wine list or try a cocktail mixed with Caribbean rum. Six Nine also hosts Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas.

BREW STX

Located on the Christiansted Boardwalk, Brew STX is a delightful combination restaurant and microbrewery. Stake out a seat with a harbor view in this two-story venue that serves upscale pub fare. Start with the popular crispy Brussels sprouts (tossed with lemon, parmesan and citrus aioli) or the house-made hummus plate. Handhelds include grilled or beer-battered mahi tacos, while dinner entrees range from pan-seared lemon salmon to Cajun pasta dotted with shrimp and Andouille sausage. Side your meal with a pint of house brew like the Boardwalk Blonde.

SHUPE’S ON THE BOARDWALK

Also found on the Christiansted Boardwalk is Shupe’s on the Boardwalk. This casual waterfront eatery is known for its ice-cold beers and freshly ground, build-your-own burgers that can be topped with bleu cheese, bacon, grilled mushrooms and more. Shupe’s also offers crispy chicken sandwiches and wings (try the BBQ or Buffalo versions). The truffle parmesan hand-cut fries make the perfect accompaniment. For dessert, try one of the daily changing puffy pie selections.

AMA AT CANE BAY

AMA at Cane Bay offers St. Croix oceanfront dining at its finest, with some tables situated just steps from the water’s edge. This sustainable seafood restaurant works with local farmers, as well as environmentally responsible fishermen and divers, to source ingredients for its menu. Shared plates range from spicy mussels in a ginger-coconut curry broth to a cheese board of chef-selected fromage served with house pickles, apple-rum butter and candied walnuts. Mains include almond-crusted mahi sided with sweet potato mash, curried cauliflower and mango chutney. Enjoy your meal with a glass of fine wine or a craft cocktail.

TOO.CHEZ RESTAURANT + BAR

Located in a historic 1750s building in downtown Christiansted, Too.Chez Restaurant + Bar serves French-influenced dishes with an American twist. Sit outside in the beautiful courtyard and start with the baked brie served with caramelized apples, onion jam and homemade crostini. Entrees include the fish du jour draped in lemon-herb cream sauce and shrimp saltimbocca with artichokes, prosciutto, sundried tomatoes and jasmine rice. Don’t pass up the tart Key lime pie for dessert.

SAVANT

You can’t miss the award-winning Savant, located in a bright blue building next to Fort Christiansvaern. Open since 1998, the upscale bistro offers a farm-to-table menu, with fresh fish and lobster bought daily off the boats of local fishermen. Reserve a seat in the romantic candlelit courtyard, surrounded by carved stone walls. Order an appetizer like the shrimp pot stickers with wasabi aioli and sweet soy glaze or the chargrilled baby calamari. Classic entrees include filet mignon stuffed with goat cheese and portobello mushrooms. Or opt for the roasted duck with herbed Italian farro in a cherry port sauce. The Precious and Few wine list features expertly curated vintages.

LE REINE CHICKEN SHACK

Le Reine Chicken Shack is an island favorite for authentic Caribbean dishes. Grab a table in the wood-paneled dining room or on the covered patio and try menu items like the juicy rotisserie or curry chicken, stew salt fish or oxtail, or conch in butter sauce — all served with rice and beans, salad or a johnny cake. Additional sides include stuffing, mashed cassava and plantains. Just be sure to arrive early before the food sells out for the day.

CAFÉ 50 USVI

Looking for a cup of joe to fuel your day? The chic Café 50 USVI whips up java jolts like the peanut butter cup latte and mocha frappuccino, along with fresh fruit smoothies (try the guava version). Grab a toasted everything bagel or classic club sandwich to-go. And don’t forget a pastry like the yummy passion fruit cheesecake.

VIRGIN ISLANDS COFFEE ROASTERS

Settle into a wicker chair and sip an espresso in the cheery dining room at Virgin Islands Coffee Roasters, located in the King Christian Hotel. Virgin Islands roasts its beans in small batches to capture unique flavors and aromas. Sample the bold Love City Sunrise house blend or the Espresso 1493. Be sure to buy a bag to take back home.

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