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cafe with a jovial attitude that is nothing short of contagious. The menu is widely
varied, including everything from mozzarella sticks to mahimahi. The lobster with
crabmeat is grilled to perfection and the fresh fish is always an excellent choice. The
basics and more can be found on the children's menu.
King St. &   340/772-0016. Reservations recommended. Main courses $15-$35. AE, MC. Hours are
irregular—call in advance to see if it's open.
Villa Morales PUERTO RICAN This inland spot is the premier Puerto Rican
restaurant on St. Croix. But then again, no one will mind if you come here just to
drink; a cozy bar is lined with the memorabilia collected by several generations of the
family who maintains the place. Look for a broad cross-section of Hispanic tastes
here, including many that Puerto Ricans remember from childhood. Savory examples
include fried snapper with white rice and beans, stewed conch, roasted or stewed
goat, and stewed beef. Most of the dishes are at the lower end of the price scale. On
special occasions, the owners transform the place into a dance hall, bringing in live
salsa and merengue bands at no extra charge to patrons.
Plot 82C, Estate Whim (off Rte. 70 about 2 miles from Frederiksted). &   340/772-0556. Reservations
recommended. Main courses $9-$35. MC, V. Thurs-Sat 10am-9pm.
INEXPENSIVE
Maggie's Snackett CARIBBEAN If you're looking for a home-cooked meal in St.
Croix, this is the place for you. White doors and yellow exterior make you feel as if
you're going to Sunday dinner at Grandma's house. The menu changes every day and
you should call ahead to see what's cooking. However, you can always expect Carib-
bean classics, like smoked mackerel, fish, goat, or chicken stew, and a wide variety of
fresh-baked island breads are old-time favorites on Maggie's menu.
65 King St. &   340/772-5070. Breakfast $6-$7; main courses $12-$15. No credit cards. Daily 8am-midnight.
Pier 69 AMERICAN/CARIBBEAN You can get a decent platter of food here, but
this place is far more interesting for its funky, Greenwich Village-style atmosphere
than for its cuisine. New York-born Unise Tranberg is the earth mother/matriarch of
the place, which looks like a warm and somewhat battered combination of a 1950s
living room and a nautical bar. Counterculture fans make this their preferred drinking
hangout, sometimes opting for a mango colada or a lime lambada. Menu items
include a predictable array of salads, and sandwiches. Expect the likes of fried shrimp
and potatoes, broiled red snapper served with a butter sauce, and steak with baked
potatoes.
69 King St. &   340/772-0069. Sandwiches and platters $5.75-$12; main courses $14-$24. DISC, MC,
V. Mon-Wed 8am-3pm; Thurs-Sun 8am-1am.
Turtle's Deli DELI This is the only seafront deli on St. Croix. Lots of folks take
their overstuffed sandwiches to the handful of outdoor tables that sit atop the wharf
around back. The selection includes salads, freshly baked bread, bagels, lox, and cold
cuts, as well as pastries and munchies. The place is especially good at packing boxed
picnics, great for a sailing or snorkeling expedition.
625 Strand St. &   340/772-3676. Sandwiches $5-$9. No credit cards. Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; Sat 9am-
5:30pm.
Uca's Kitchen VEGETARIAN Don't come here looking for a glamorous
setting—you won't find one. The joint doesn't look like much, but it's the best vege-
tarian option on island, and one of the most economical places to dine. Just straight
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