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The Ultimate Guide To Dining Out On A Boat In The US Virgin Islands

Check out our The Ultimate Guide To Dining Out On A Boat In The US Virgin Islands, a list of the best destinations to dine out on a boat or a charter cruise in the USVI.  Knowing where to go, and making plans in advance, can make the difference between a ho-hum day and a great experience!

St. John and St. Thomas are some of the best cruising grounds in the world and offer many boat-friendly dining options that allow charter captains and their guests to eat and explore the waters of the Virgin Islands in unique and memorable ways. From dinghy-friendly beach bars to floating taco and pizza delivery to waterfront sit-down dining at a private island resort there’s no shortage of creative ways to experience St. John + St. Thomas dining while cruising or aboard a charter boat in the Virgin Islands.

St. John

St. John offers an abundant variety of choices for boaters looking for a good drink or bite to eat and Cruz Bay is the center of the action. This sheltered harbor offers mooring and anchorage for charter boats and private vessels, all within dinghy distance from the beach bars that line the edge of town. If you choose to visit Cruz Bay, the primary town on the island, you can put your feet in the sand while enjoying a cocktail at The Beach Bar, a local landmark known for its casual atmosphere and four dollar painkillers. If you’re looking to grab and go, venture a little further into town to North Shore Deli for sandwiches and fresh lunch options to enjoy during a day of cruising.

Across Pillsbury Sound from Cruz Bay lies the new Lovango Resort + Beach Club, a private island resort that offers waterfront dining; a shopping village, beach club and convenient touch-and-go takeout from their gourmet waterfront restaurant.   The new resort has received a lot of positive national press.

Stay and Sail: Dining Out on a Boat in the US Virgin IslandsEveryone passes Lovango to/from the BVI or if you are headed to St. John’s National Park Beaches so it’s a very convenient stop.  Lovango provides tender service to/from their moorings to their island dock.  Simply reserve a mooring online to visit the Beach Club for the day with lunch and drink service at your seat (their infinity pool, snorkeling and hiking options are excellent) or you can just opt to come in for lunch or dinner or just touch-and-go and take-out lunch and your favorite alcoholic beverage.  If you choose the touch-and-go option, just wait for the text that your order is ready, and hail VHF 71 to let them know you’ve arrived.  They’ll meet you at the dock with your order, all packaged up in boat-friendly containers. Order a cocktail to-go and it will come in an insulated Lovango cocktail glass.  Depending on the night you can choose from a la carte dining or their popular Caribbean Buffet with live music.  You can bring your boat in for the evening or overnight; reserve a mooring and watch the sunset.

On the far side of St. John, Lime Out, is a custom designed raft with a full kitchen aboard, anchored in pretty Coral Bay.  Lime Out serves up hand squeezed juices, mouthwatering tacos, and creative cocktails to boaters. From ceviche to short rib, order up your taco spread from a menu prepared by chef Amaro Rivera.  You can dock at their floating kitchen in Coral Harbor. Pair it with one of their fantastic cocktails and enjoy it while cruising to the other side of St. John.  You can have your lunch delivered to your boat or you can swim up to one of their seating areas attached to their raft.  Lime Out and Coral Bay are a great destination, just be mindful of the potential for rough seas on days when the wind blows strongly out of the E/NE.  Your captain will know what to recommend.

St. Thomas

St. Thomas offers its own gems too. On Water Island, just south of Charlotte Amalie, Dinghys Beach Bar is a local hangout. Located on beautiful Honeymoon Beach, Dinghys is a classic Caribbean beach bar where patrons come and go by boat. Enjoy a congenial atmosphere with your toes in the sand over drinks, cornhole, and lounge chairs.  Water Island is close to Charlotte Amalie, is a sheltered location, and the beach is beautiful.  Try to visit Water Island on days when cruise ships are not in port as the beach can get crowded.

Dining Out on a Boat in the US Virgin IslandsNear Red Hook, on the east end of St. Thomas, anchored in Christmas Cove is Pizza Pi, a local favorite and a one-of-a-kind experience. Their custom built 37’ G.L. Watson motor sailer is equipped with two pizza ovens and homemade (rather, boat-made…) pizza is served fresh daily to boaters. Simply place your order by phone, text message, or over VHF Ch. 16 and a freshly made pie will be waiting for you at the delivery window on the vessel’s stern. It’s been compared to a floating food truck and has been a regular feature of Christmas Cove since 2014. For an extra charge, they’ll deliver too!  Combining lunch with some snorkeling at Christmas Cove is a fun option.

At the end of the day it’s up to you and your captain where you would like to visit.  Wherever you choose to go, plan in advance or early in the day so you can make a reservation and avoid disappointment.  These destinations are all popular.  Have a wonderful day Dining Out On A Boat at sea in the USVI!

FOOD MENU 5

S E A

green onion, grilled bread
$21

AHI TUNA NOODLES

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried capers, Italian chilis, basil
served raw
$26

JERK SNAPPER SANDWICH

remoulade, heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, pickled onion, brioche roll
$28

PRAWNS & CLAWS

chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli
$46

ADD CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SALAD: $24

ADD CAVIAR: $125

S H E L L

ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR SNAPPER: $12

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic,
red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

L A N D

STEAK TARTAR

perisalade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

ANGUS BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$26

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$25

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

hot honey, butter lettuce, pickled vegetable relish, brioche bun
$24

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

Thank You for Another
Great Season!

We re-open on December 14, 2024

Overnight accommodations can now be booked for next season.

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Reservations for day and evening visitors will be available by October.

FOOD MENU 5

S E A

BLACKENED SHRIMP & CRAB CHOWDER

green onion, grilled bread
$21

AHI TUNA NOODLES

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried capers, Italian chilis, basil
served raw
$26

JERK SNAPPER SANDWICH

remoulade, heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, pickled onion, brioche roll
$28

PRAWNS & CLAWS

chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli
$46

ADD CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SALAD: $24

ADD CAVIAR: $125

S H E L L

ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR SNAPPER: $12

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic,
red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

L A N D

STEAK TARTAR

perisalade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

ANGUS BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$26

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$25

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

hot honey, butter lettuce, pickled vegetable relish, brioche bun
$24

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

VALENTINE'S DAY

F I R S T

Rock Lobster Velouté

creme fraiche agnolotti, preserved lemon, vanilla sherry

Beef Tartare

truffled mignonette, 63 degree egg, black garlic aioli, lemon cracklings

Baked Patriot Oysters

guanciale, parmesan, verde breadcrumbs

Warm Burrata

artichoke tapenade, blood orange oil, basil, semolina crackers

S E C O N D

Charred Brussel Sprouts

hazelnuts, manchego, brown butter vinaigrette, crispy shallots, dill

Golden Beet Terrine

goat cheese, arugula, almonds, burnt honey lime & vinaigrette

Ahi Tuna Noodles

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried Capers, italian chilis, basil

Grilled Romaine

boquerón’s, parmesan, croutons, lemon caper vinaigrette

T H I R D

Roasted Butternut Squash

sunflower, malabar spinach, caramelized cauliflower, burnt bay rum honey, black urfa crumble

Ballotine Of Poulet Rouge

charred carrots, farrloto, crispy skin gremolata, lime jus

Swordfish

chorizo crumbs, potato, warm white gazpacho, tomato lemon agro dolce

Heart Of Ribeye

potato pave, taleggio mornay, broccolini, italian chilis, sauce robert

Fricassee Of Rock Lobster

boursin gnocchi, edamame, bacon, turnips, herbs, cognac, uni butter

F O U R T H

Trio Of Chocolate

chocolate mousse, white chocolate ganache, spiced chocolate gelato, macerated berries, waffle tuile

Ballotine Of Poulet Rouge

lemon basil angel cake, 50-year balsamic syrup, strawberry macaroons

Warm Monkey Bread Pudding

cajeta ice cream, bourbon caramelized pineapple, macadamia crumble

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

DINNER

S T A R T E R S

CHARRED OCTOPUS

curried hickpeas, sumac, black urfa chili, coconut
$21

AHI TUNA CRUDO

aji lemon, grapefruit, red onion, sweet potato, basil, olive oil
$26

STEAK TARTAR

persillade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

CARIBBEAN LOBSTER CROQUETTE

herb salad, pommes paille, passionfruit turmeric mustard
$24

SEA URCHIN GNOCCHI

caribbean lobster, boursin gnocchi, edamame, fin herbs, lemon zest
$32

WOOD FIRED FOCACCIA BREAD

herb butter, sea salt
$9

OYSTERS, PRAWNS & CLAWS

mkt oysters, chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli, dill pickle mignonette
MKT

G R E E N S

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic,
red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

E N T R E E S

CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SCHNITZEL

apple & fennel slaw, red potato salad, lobster-cognac butter
$65

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN

sofrito, conch peas, cracked olive vinaigrette, navel orange
$39

FRESH MARKET FISH

christophine, peppers, taro, avocado chili crunch, citrus sauce bercy
$48

BUTCHER'S CUT

charred brussels sprouts, cauliflower puree, bay rhum bordelaise, pepita chimichurri
MKT

CHARRED CAULIFLOWER

preserved lemon, almond, poached egg, petit greens, romesco sauce
$34

TAGINE FOR TWO

CARIBBEAN SEAFOOD STEW

lobster, shrimp, mussels, crab, fresh catch, coconut, cilantro, charred corn & lemongrass velouté, sweet potato, grilled bread
$125

MOROCCAN BRAISED OXTAIL

root vegetable, sweet plantain & pepper agrodolce, yellow rice
$89

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

THE SANDPIT

B I T E S

LOBSTER GUACAMOLE

mango salsa, corn chips, cilantro
$26

CAULIFLOWER HUMMUS

roasted tomato, farm vegetables, goat cheese, olive tapenade
$23

GREEN CHILI & STREET CORN QUESO

crumbled Spanish chorizo & tortilla chips
$22

BLACKENED PEEL AND EAT SHRIMP

cocktail sauce, mustard aioli, lemon
$24

DAILY FRESH CATCH OYSTERS

dill pickle mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon
$36

AHI TUNA POKE

pistachio, orange, furikake, pickled fresno chilis, coconut foam
Served Raw
$27

B O W L S

SALMON NICOISE BOWL

seared rare, poached egg, brocolini, roasted red peppers, potato, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, fried garlic & buttermilk vinaigrette, mixed greens, fennel pollen
$32

DRAGON FRUIT BOWL

dragon fruit Greek yogurt, passion fruit syrup, fresh berries, tropical fruit, granola, almond butter, toasted coconut, shaved almonds
$26

TACO BOWL

pico de gallo, chipotle crema, guacamole, tortillas, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, queso fresco

CHOPPED CAESAR SALAD BOWL

romaine lettuce, croutons, green chili casear, parmesan

TACO BOWL

pico de gallo, chipotle crema, guacamole, tortillas, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, queso fresco

Herb & Garlic Caribbean Lobster Mkt

Smoked Peruvian Tempeh 24

Chimi Churri Skirt Steak 32

Blackened Red Snapper 28

Pineapple Jerk Chicken 27

CHOPPED CAESAR SALAD BOWL

romaine lettuce, croutons, green chili casear, parmesan

Herb & Garlic Caribbean Lobster Mkt

Smoked Peruvian Tempeh 24

Chimi Churri Skirt Steak -32

Blackened Red Snapper 28

Pineapple Jerk Chicken 27

B R E A D S

CAPRESE FLATBREAD

san marzano tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olio verde
$26

WILD MUSHROOM FLATBREAD

broccolini, goat cheese, hemp seed pesto, black truffle
$26

PEPPERONI FLATBREAD

asiago, mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, San Marzano tomato sauce, hot honey
$26

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

LUNCH

S E A

BLACKENED SHRIMP & CRAB CHOWDER

green onion, grilled bread
$21

AHI TUNA NOODLES

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried capers, Italian chilis, basil
served raw
$26

JERK SNAPPER SANDWICH

remoulade, heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, pickled onion, brioche roll
$28

PRAWNS & CLAWS

chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli
$46

ADD CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SALAD: $24

ADD CAVIAR: $125

S H E L L

CARIBBEAN LOBSTER ROLL

caribbean lobster salad, curry, aioli, brioche bun, apple, mint.
MKT

Lobster Guacamole

mango salsa, corn chips, cilantro
$26

DAILY FRESH CATCH OYSTERS

dill pickle mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon
$36

F A R M

ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR SNAPPER: $12

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic, red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

L A N D

STEAK TARTAR

perisalade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

ANGUS BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$26

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$25

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

hot honey, butter lettuce, pickled vegetable relish, brioche bun
$24

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

The Sandpit

Saturday-Thursday, 10 am – 9 pm

Lovango’s fast-casual experience with wood-fired flatbreads, gourmet bowls and signature cocktails in a casual yet chic seaside setting.

Sand & Stars Beach Party

Friday 5 pm – 9 pm 

With the stars overhead and the sand beneath your feet, enjoy local live music, dancing, signature cocktails and a delicious Caribbean-style buffet.

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Sunset Waterfront Dinner

Monday – Thursday, 5pm – 8pm

Enjoy cocktails before dinner followed by a one-of-a-kind sunset dinner by the water. 

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