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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

EATS

Beach Bar

· Morgan’s Mango

This upscale island casual restaurant is our choice for a special meal but be sure and make reservations. Tuesday night is typically lobster night!

· Cruz Bay Landing

Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as St. John’s only coffee bar, Cruz Bay Landing is an indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar located off the town square near the ferry. Cruz Bay Landing features good pub fare, live music, and a clear view of the chickens that roam around the town square.

· The Lime Inn

Known for their fresh fish, their large bar, and their open-air, tropical environment, The Lime Inn now limits indoor dining options to either a 4-course (2 appetizers, 1 entrée, 1 dessert) or a 6-course (soup, 3 appetizers served family style, 1 entrée, 1 dessert) meal. While you will need reservations for the dine-in option, a simpler meal is available for carry-out via their ala carte menu.

· Tap and Still

Beer and Whiskey bar meets “Five Guys type” hamburger joint. Great for a quick cheap custom meal with real not frozen French fries.

· Banana Deck

Offering a full lunch and dinner menu, the time to go to the Banana Deck is the evening when you can order their Angus rib-eye steak (your choice of a 12-, 14- or 16-ounce size) with a loaded baked potato. Either come early or have reservations.

· La Tapa

Featuring a variety of Mediterranean and Spanish small food plates (tapas), La Tapa also has a limited menu of larger entrees. They will whip up a pasta dish for your children and often feature a homemade ice cream or sorbet for dessert.

· Woody’s Seafood Saloon (Aka Woody’s)

Known for its 3-hour Happy Hour, Woody’s really is a saloon, serving fried food as well as a variety of beers and island drinks. This small establishment’s vibe oozes out onto the street every afternoon and into the evening.

· Ronnie’s Pizza

One of the only pizza places on St. John, Ronnie’s Pizza is located in Palm Plaza near the Westin. This is a pizza joint that also offers takeout and delivery service for its pizza, salads, and subs.

· North Shore Deli

Located at Mongoose Junction, North Shore Deli offers breakfast and a wide selection of made-to-order sandwiches as well as salads and grab-n-go cartons of dips and sandwich spreads (e.g., chicken salad).

· The Tap Room

St. John Brewers is the flagship brewery on St. John, and the Tap Room is its retail eatery and bar. Located at Mongoose Junction, you can tour the brewery or take it easy and sample the Tap Room’s hand-crafted draft beer. You needn’t leave to eat as their menu of pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and wraps offers a number of tasty options.

· 1864

1864 is an upscale restaurant featuring seafood entrees for lunch or dinner as well as a raw bar. 1864’s name refers to its 18oN 64oW GPS location in Mongoose Junction.

· Greengos Cantina

This island chain restaurant has brought a solid offering of Mexican food to St. John (Mongoose Junction) and can accommodate large parties.

· Skinny Legs

This well-known, laid-back, open-air bar, grill, and retail store offers outdoor seating and the well-known cheeseburger on the island. Located near Coral Bay, this family friendly, affordable eatery lives up to its reputation with delicious, hand-patted burgers as well as specialty sandwiches and hot dogs.

Beaches

Hawksnest

Salomon

Dennis

Frank Bay - closest beach to Tropical Panorama is the Frank Bay Beach, which is easily reached on foot. However, because this beach can be narrow and has a pebble-laden water entry, it is not a highly rated beach. To reach Frank Bay Beach, turn to the right at the end of the driveway and walk down the street past three or four houses to the top of Gallows Point. Then take a sharp left, veering steeply downhill to Frank Bay Beach. This beach is never crowded, but it is narrow during high tide or high surf, and it does not have a lot of shade. The initial steps into the water are on cobblestones; so aqua shoes are a good idea upon entry. Frank Bay has shallow patch reefs that are good for snorkeling.

Town Beach - Another option, if you simply want to sit on the beach or wade in the shallows, is to walk down into town on Bay Street (passing Gallows Point and the cemetery). There is a narrow beach on your left (across the street from the Grande Bay Condominiums) that stretches all the way to the ferry, fronting bars and restaurants. It is not the best for swimming.

Access to all the other amazing beaches on St. John will require transportation by either taxi or use of a rental car (likely to be a High Clearance SUV). There are multiple rental car businesses in Cruz Bay, including our related company, Cross Island Rental. With the exception of Trunk Bay, the beaches in the National Park do not charge an entrance fee. There is a $5 per person day-pass fee (16 years and older) at Trunk Bay.

OTHER FAVS

Car Rental

Cross Island Rentals, LLC, A related rental car company we own that provides discounted rates to Tropical Panorama guests. Paperwork done ahead of time and cars waiting in driveway for your arrival.

Gas Stations

· E & C Service Station, Route 104, Cruz Bay

E & C Service Station is about 0.9 mile from Tropical Panorama.

· Race Track Gas Station, Route 104, Cruz Bay

Race Track Gas Station is about 1.2 miles from Tropical Panorama

Concierge

In addition to an online guide call Jackie and use her as a no cost to Tropical Panorama guests Concierge. The online travel guide offers information to help you navigate Saint John. Restaurants & Bars, Live Music, Current Events, Ferry Schedules, Beaches, Hiking, and lots more. They also provide concierge services helping island Visitors with their vacation planning and reservations. Please get in touch with questions or to book a boat charter, eco watersport, fishing, scuba, or land adventure. Feel free to reach out the Jackie with questionss.

Jackie Colvin, (340) 474-1022, saintjohnislandguide@gmail.com, https://saintjohnislandguide.com

Grocery Stores & Provisioning

Starfish Market, located in The Marketplace, Route 104, Cruz Bay

Starfish Market is about 0.9 mile from Tropical Panorama. They will deliver to Tropical Panorama. The largest grocery on St. John, Starfish Market is our all-around favorite location for grocery runs, online ordering, and provisioning.

(340) 779-4949 – https://starfishmarket.com

Dolphin Market, 18-25 Boulon Center, Route 10, Cruz Bay (off of the traffic circle)

Dolphin Market is about 0.5 mile from Tropical Panorama. They will deliver to Tropical Panorama. (340) 776-5328 -- http://dolphinmarkets.com

·Dolphin Market at Chocolate Hole, 481-2 Chocolate Hole, Cruz Bay

Dolphin Market at Chocolate Hole is about 1.3 miles from Tropical Panorama. They will deliver to Tropical Panorama.

(340) 779-6001 -- http://stjohngourmetmarket.com

Midway Supermarket & Deli, 6916 Adrian 5 C Estate, St. John

Situated between Cruz Bay and Coral Bay, this is the newest grocery store on St. John (opening in April 2021). It is located on a stretch of Centerline Road between Paradise Lumber and Canines Cats and Critters. It is not really handy as it is about 2.5 miles from Tropical Panorama. (340) 775-5297 Landlubber Logistics This service is a third-party delivery service that will pick up your order at local Stores and deliver. Email Landlubber Logistics at stjdelivery@gmail.com to check on their availability.

Private Chef and Catering

· St. John Catering and Mathayom Private Chefs

(340) 777-5464

https://stjohncatering.com/

· Chef Vincent Alterio

Chef Vincent Alterio offers private chef and catering service for buffets, parties, and action stations ranging from a taco bar or burger, ribs and sausages to a tasting menu. Chef Alterio will also cater a family style dinner or a breakfast/brunch in the villa or at the pool.

(312) 394-9786 or email chefvincentalterio@gmail.com

http://www.chefvincentalterio.com

Vacationing with Young Children

· Island Baby

Island Baby is a full-service equipment rental service for items needed by babies and toddlers.

(340) 998-8327, www.islandbabyvi.com

· Kids Night In
Founded by Leslie McKibben, Kids Night In offers babysitting/childcare at rental villas on St. John for a few hours or for a day.

(321) 431-9113 or email leslie@kidsnightin.com, http://www.kidsnightin.com

Tropical Panorama Guide to St. John