Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Windspree Vacation Homes
, Coral Bay, St. John,
(888)
742-0357, www.windspree.com. Home and villa rentals near
Coral Bay.
Best Places to Eat
St. John has an astonishing number of restau-
rants when you consider its population of 5,000
people. A score of gourmet restaurants with classi-
cally trained chefs have opened, and, unlike up-
scale eateries in previous years that barely lasted
one season, these newcomers have exhibited staying power.
Set in restored sugar mills, on mountain tops and at seaside,
they have eclectic menus (many changing daily) with spe-
cialties from all over the world, including the Caribbean.
Caneel Bay Resort has two gourmet restaurants, while
Chloe and Bernard at the Westin Resort (but independently
owned) is another elegant stop. (See
Best Places to Stay
.)
We'll detail the fine locally owned dining options in Cruz
Bay, Mongoose Junction and elsewhere on the island. On
those evenings that you prefer to dine casually, the options
are even greater. You can expect unusual menus and
friendly service whatever option you choose.
A few of the fine dining places close in the fall - usually Octo-
ber. It is low season and that allows the staff to take vaca-
tions and the chef to explore new menus.
o
Reservations are essential
at
fine dining spots year-round since
they are invariably small. They are
suggested
at
all
restaurants
in
high season.
Money Matters
Since virtually all foodstuffs are imported, prices are
similar to those you'd pay at home. Expect to pay over
$40 per person for a three-course meal without alco-
holic beverages at those restaurants we've listed as
