East End Eats: The Ultimate Dining Guide to St. Thomas' Tastiest Corner
- STT Mag
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From sun-up smoothies to hand-rolled sushi, East End, St. Thomas is packed with flavor and fun!
📍 Red Hook • Sapphire Beach • Secret Harbour • Cowpet Bay
Welcome to the East End, where mornings start with coffees and bagels at the beach and end with wine and cocktails by the sea. Whether you're day-tripping, boat-hopping or chillin on the beach, this guide delivers the very best in local flavor, casual bites and sunset views.
☀️ Breakfast & Brunch Bliss
Start your day right...coffee in hand, sand in your toes.
Top Picks:
Latte’s in Paradise – East end favorite with boaters and marina views. Coffee and breakfast with a bustling vibe.
Beach Buzz at Sapphire – Laid-back beachfront café with smoothies and sunrise views.
Tarpon’s Table – Casual Southern breakfast meets Caribbean charm.
An Hour Late – Chill breakfast nook with big portions and a friendly crowd.
Sangria’s Seaside Bistro – Relaxed, quiet and right by the water.
Caribbean Fish Market – Your Sunday Brunch go-to! This is your spot for mimosas and mahi.
SeaSalt – Saturday-only brunch with seafood flair and cocktails.
Hook’d USVI – Come for breakfast, stay for people-watching.
Moe’s Market (Breakfast Bar) – Quick, made daily for breakfast on the go.
Bernie’s – Yes, this bar does breakfast — and it's really good!
The Patio at Sunset Grille – Calm, scenic and ideal for early risers....right on the beach.
Cariga’s Island Café – Tucked away, authentic and packed with local flavor.
“Start your day in Red Hook where the coffee’s as strong as the views.”
🥪 Lunch Spots Worth Lingering Over
From tacos by the sea to pizza with a view.
Top Picks:
Tarpon’s Table – Fresh catch, poké bowls and daily specials in a friendly setting with marina views.
Sun & Sea Bar & Grill – Casual beach bites, island cocktails and chill vibes.
Coki Beach Vendors – Jerk chicken, grilled fish, lobster and true local flavor.
Agave – Tacos and margaritas that pack a punch.
Bernie’s – Burgers and wraps with the game on in the background.
Hook’d – Great for casual groups and post-beach lunch.
Tap & Still – Smash burgers and fries, fast and fabulous.
XO Bistro – Elegant yet easy — don’t skip the lunch wine.
Cariga’s Island Café – Fresh juice and island plates, tacos, burgers, sandwiches and friendly atmosphere.
An Hour Late – Grab a Cuban sandwich or panini to go at Compass Point Marina.
🌮 Coki Beach Tip: Go early and on a non-cruise ship day for the best grilled lobster and rent snorkel gear right on-site.
🍽 Casual Dinner Favorites
Flip-flop friendly and full of flavor.
Top Picks:
Duffy’s Love Shack – Tiki drinks, loud music and crab leg and lobster specials!
Tarpon’s Table – A relaxed spot that nails both lunch and dinner.
XO Bistro – Upscale feel with down-to-earth hospitality.
Agave – Dinner gets festive with live music and tequila flights.
Pesce – Hearty pasta and Italian wine — island style.
RAW – Chic sushi bar with cozy lighting and sake flights.
Hook’d – Crowd-pleaser with nightly energy, live music some nights.
The Patio at Sunset Grille – Dinner with toes in the sand.
🍷 Upscale Island Dining
Celebrate, propose
or just treat yourself.
Top Picks:
The Easterly – Rustic-chic hideaway with coastal cocktails and creative mains.
3 Palms – Sleek and stylish with modern Caribbean flair.
Pangea Terrace – Farm-to-table elegance in a breezy setting.
SeaSalt – Seafood-forward with a luxe lounge vibe.
Caribbean Fish Market – Romantic and right by the water.
Sunset Grille (Secret Harbour) – Timeless spot for steaks, seafood, and—of course—sunsets.
“You don’t need a special occasion to dress up and dine with beach views.”
🍹 Bars & Nightlife Buzz
After-dark energy lives in Red Hook.
Top Picks:
Bernie’s Bar & Grill – Open late, live music, darts and unbeatable vibes.
XO Bistro – Sophisticated sips and great wine list.
3 Palms – Cocktail-forward and a stylish nightcap.
Duffy’s Love Shack – Still legendary, still wild, still the best party in a parking lot.
🎉 Girls’ Night Plan: Drinks at XO → Dinner at Agave → Late-night at Duffy’s.
From beachfront breakfasts to sunset sushi and parking-lot parties at Duffy's, East End, St. Thomas serves up a vibrant, flavor-packed experience for every taste and visitor. Whether you're sipping mimosas at Caribbean Fish Market, grabbing pizza with a view at Island Time Pub or dancing under the stars at Duffy’s Love Shack, this corner of the island delivers big on bold bites and unforgettable nights.
With casual gems, upscale escapes and barstools waiting at every turn, one thing’s for sure... if you're hungry (or thirsty), this is where you want to be.