St. Thomas Virgin Island Restaurant Review XO BISTRO
Our food came quickly and the lamb was cooked to perfection. It was served with a side of potato salad which satisfied my husband’s hearty appetite. The half size Greek salad was more than enough for me and was liberally sprinkled with Feta cheese, greek olives and artichokes. Presentation was on white dinnerware and was well thought out. The extensive wine list will please any palate. Daily specials are worth trying.
In 2008 they were voted the best Martini Bar in the Virgin Islands. Evenings are busy here. Once a month they host a woman’s group. Call for details.
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St. Thomas Virgin Island Restaurant Review
Windows on the Harbor at the Marriott Frenchman's Reef Hotel
I love a good Sunday Brunch and my favorite on St. Thomas is at Windows on the Harbor. This restaurant is located inside the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Hotel. The view from the restaurant is stunning. Look out over the Charlotte Amalie Harbor while you eat. There is nothing better.
I have always found the service here to be good. The brunch is extensive with enough to satisfy any appetite. They will cook an omelet any way you like. My daughter loves the scrambled eggs. They have bacon, sausage, french toast, pancakes, cheeze blintz’s, fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, toast, cereal, juice, and more. And it all tastes wonderful. Spend some time and enjoy the company and go back a few times for the fresh mango and pineapple, or pick up your favorite danish. The waitress brings a pot of coffee so you can refill your cup as many times as you like. While you eat you can watch the busy harbor.
Sunday Brunch starts at 11:30 AM on Sundays but every day they have the breakfast buffet beginning at 7AM. It is worth the trip.
FAT TURTLE RESTAURANT
I was lucky enough to be taken out to dinner at the Fat Turtle last night. This popular restaurant is located at St. Thomas’ Yacht Haven Grande Marina and Shopping Center. Lovely place right on the waterfront. We were seated at a table next to the water so we had a great breeze keeping us cool. I could gaze at Charlotte Amalie all lit up and my dinner partner was able to view the cruise ship. Great views!
Our waiter was charming and talkative. We started with the Crispy Calamari; fried calamari with mango, feta cheese and served with an Aioli Sauce. The flavors were scrumptious. I got the Crab Cake sandwich and my partner got the Shrimp Scampi. The Crab Cake was delicate and spiced to perfection although I could have done without the sandwich part of it. It was served with either french fries or Caeser Salad. After eating the fries I suggest going with the salad. The Shrimp Scampi was served with two slices of pizza, something I have never seen done before but the flavors tasted good together.
Our waiter was attentive without being overbearing. We were offered desserts but after the generous portions we ate it was not possible. I am told that this restaurant “jumps” on Fridays when they have live music. It is defintely worth the visit
Bad Ass Coffee
More St. Thomas Virgin Island Restaurant Review
My daughter and I happened to stop at Bad Ass Coffee one day last month and were pleasantly surprised. This is a comfortable place to have a bite to eat. Enjoy coffee and pastry, dessert and juice or soup and sandwich. There is a plasma TV on the wall. We watched the Olympics while we ate our sandwiches. There is a sofa and overstuffed chairs. They have WI FI set up so you can sit and work or just return emails while you have some really good coffee. It is located at Yacht Haven Grande, the newest marina and shopping area on the island of St. Thomas.
Check it out and while you are there shopping at Yacht Haven Grande is a lot of fun and just strolling around is beautiful. Look at the yachts and the activity in the harbor.
Glynn Wheeler
PO Box 10436, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00801
Wheeler@attglobal.net
(340) 774-2193
