Quick answer: for a special dinner book Savant, Estera or 1756 Grotto. For a relaxed meal with a harbor view, eat on the boardwalk. For a casual, much-loved lunch, try No Bones Cafe, Blues' Backyard BBQ or Alfio's Pizza. Christiansted is compact, so you can walk between almost all of them.
Date night and special occasions
- Savant. A chic bistro in a two-story turquoise building next to Fort Christiansvaern, mixing Caribbean and Asian flavors on a seasonal, farm-to-table menu. Reservations recommended. 4.5★ from 598 Google reviews · $$$$ Website ↗
- Estera. A modern, intimate dining room on Strand Street with an open kitchen. Dinner only, a few nights a week, so book ahead. 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews · $$$ Website ↗
- 1756 Grotto. Dinner inside a historic building or out in a garden grotto, with a menu built around local ingredients. Reservations required. 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews · $$$ Website ↗
- Galangal. Asian fusion, a good change of pace on a longer stay. 4.5★ from 209 Google reviews · $$$
- Hamilton's. Another upscale option in town. 4.5★ from 405 Google reviews · $$$$
On the boardwalk
- The Mill Boardwalk Bar Brick Oven Pizza. Pizza with the harbor in front of you. 4.6★ from 785 Google reviews · $$
- Shupe's on the Boardwalk. Easygoing bar and grill. 4.4★ from 1,113 Google reviews · $$
- Rum Runners. Long lunches by the water. 4.3★ from 612 Google reviews · $$
Casual favorites
- No Bones Cafe. One of the best reviewed casual spots in town. 4.6★ from 654 Google reviews · $$
- Blues' Backyard BBQ & Grill and Rolling Smoke BBQ. Two barbecue options for when you want smoke and sides. 4.6★ from 463 Google reviews · $$
- Alfio's Pizza. Pizza with a near-perfect rating. 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews · $$
- Maria's Cantina. Mexican food and margaritas. 4.3★ from 710 Google reviews · $$
- Zeny's. A local favorite for an inexpensive meal. 4.5★ from 194 Google reviews · $$
Island flavors
- Ital in Paradise. Caribbean plant-based cooking with excellent reviews. 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews · $$
- Corine's Food Service and Singh's. Caribbean plates the way islanders eat them. 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews
Want more local food? Read our guide to Crucian dishes and where to try them.
Breakfast and coffee
- Toast Diner. A busy brunch spot. 4.4★ from 710 Google reviews · $$
- Cafe Fresco and Rouge Café. Two cafés with standout ratings. 4.8★ from 261 Google reviews · $$
- VI Coffee Roasters St. Croix and Twin City Coffee House. Good coffee to start a walking day.
- Caroline's Breakfast. Breakfast before the fort opens.
Make an evening of it
Pair dinner with a sunset drink on the boardwalk, a walk around the fort, or a third-Thursday Art Thursday gallery night. While you’re in town, the island jewelers are a few streets away: see jewelry stores in Christiansted.
Ratings are from Google at the time of writing and update nightly on each restaurant’s page. Hours change, especially in the quieter late-summer months, so check before you go.
