The Refinery

Name: The Refinery
Address: 1-F Cruz Bay, St. John, VI, United States, 00830
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

99 Reviews

$31 to $50

Caribbean

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 8 times today

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

Welcome to the Caribbean and St. John specifically. Let us bring you on a culinary tour of the Caribbean with our tropical cocktails and Caribbean cuisine. Chef Jason Maynard has elevated the cuisine beyond that of a bar and now firmly into one of the top dining experiences on St. John.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean, Cocktail Bar, International
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:00–23:00
Website
https://www.therefinerystj.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual

Location
1-F Cruz Bay, St. John, VI 00830
Area
St. John
Cross Street
We are right up the road from the ferry.
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine

JOSEPHINE'S GREENS, SHAVED YUCCA AND APPLE SALADUS$15.00
Bold, island grown greens. Every batch is different. – sweet pickled onion, cucumbers, radish, demerara-lime emulsion Choice of Shrimp $10 or Chicken $8
CUCUMBER SALADUS$12.00
Cool, refreshing, and crisp with a mild spice. – carrot, cilantro, chili, garlic, lime

Caribbean "Tapas"

CHICHARRONESUS$10.00
Loved throughout the Latin Caribbean. – crispy pork rinds, tajin spice blend
MADUROSUS$13.00
Cuban comfort food, originally from India and introduced by the Spanish. – caramelized golden plantain, sprinkle of salt
PUERTO RICAN PINCHOSUS$14.00
Staple late night bites of the island. – sofrito, citrus BBQ sauce Choice of Pork or Chicken
MINI JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIESUS$19.00
Fundamental street food for any lover of Caribbean cuisine. – flaky pastry, seasoned ground beef, aromatic spices
SMITH HOUSE POPCORN CHICKENUS$22.00
Crispy morsels. tossed in sweet heat. – down island rum punch sauce Available Vegan with Cauliflower
TRINIDAD DOUBLESUS$22.00
The beloved street food of Trinidad. – Johnny cake, curried chickpeas, cucumber salad
CARIBBEAN "PU PU" PLATTERUS$28.00
A tasting platter of Vegetarian side dishes. – Coconut rice, fry bodi, beans, avocado, pineapple, tostones.
TROPICAL DRUMSTICKSUS$22.00
Jumbo drumsticks, more meat than wings. – sázon, adobo. Choice of sauce: Tangy Pineapple Jerk or Fiery Three Pepper
PEPPERED SHRIMPUS$23.00
A Caribbean twist on shrimp scampi. – scotch bonnet, aromatics, lime
CRAB, CORN, AND SHRIMP FRITTERSUS$24.00
Fluffy like you've never had before. – pineapple slaw, citrus aioli
GUYANESE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CHOW MEINUS$44.00
Highly influenced by Chinese indentured servants, yet holds its West African and native roots. – cassareep, soft Chinese noodles. Can be made Vegan.
COCONUT WAHOOUS$46.00
Wild caught Caribbean fish. – Rich coconut milk, Caribbean spices, locally foraged Bay Rum leaf.
CHURRASCO SKIRT STEAKUS$48.00
A Dominican twist on the grilled Latin American favorite. – Sofrito, cumin, garlic, wasakaka sauce
TWIN CARIBBEAN LOBSTER TAILSUS$75.00
8 to 10 ounces each, broiled to order. – jerk butter sauce

Dessert

GRENADIAN NUTMEG ICE CREAMUS$11.00
Discover why they call it the spice island.
ISLAND HARVEST SORBETUS$11.00
A rotating selection of Caribbean flavors.
MANGO ICE CREAMUS$11.00
Vibrant, smooth and creamy.
CARIBBEAN ICE CREAM SANDWICHUS$18.00
Cinnamon sugared Johnny cake stuffed with ice cream. – Choice of ice cream or sorbet

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Refinery in St. John offers "unique, delicious food" and an "extensive cocktail list," delighting diners with inventive Caribbean dishes and standout service. While some found the atmosphere lacking, many raved about the "amazing flavors" and "creative menu," making it a "must-visit" for food enthusiasts.

99 Reviews

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DELANE HELDT
Munich
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Good drinks. Food was just ok. Food could have been hotter. And they messed up my fish
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Karsten
Philadelphia
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We chose to eat there as the menu has something for everyone. Our fish eaters in the group were very happy with their meals, the vegetarian (Pu Pu platter was rather boring) and the meat eaters (short rib was very fatty and not much meat) were a little disappointed. Staff was friendly and cocktails were good.
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Paige
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
After many great experiences here - we went for our last dinner of our vacation. We had reservations - found our wobbly table and sat down. Our server was very friendly- welcomed everyone back a- we ordered drinks and food. Drinks came- all good but then the food did not come for quite some time. Our reservations was at 7- appt 8:30 the steak came and was cold followed by lobster that was overcooked. After waiting all that time we did not want to wait longer and told them we’d pay for what we had for drinks Our original server was no where to be found, the bartender came out to chat and was nice but no one seemed to o low what to do next. They charged us for what we had for drinks and then we left. It was not the experience we were used to and i am not sure why but the kitchen and servers while nice seemed ineffective. Unfortunately- we may not be back.
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Jennifer
Philadelphia
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Maybe we picked an off night. Service was beyond slow. Cocktail’s took 25 minutes to get to the table. I had to get napkins and silverware off another table as our food was served and w me e did not get utensils or napkins with the appetizers. Food tasted off. Ceviche not great and served with poor quality plantain chips. Tuna was great, but the green sauce on top was so oily it took away from the fish. Salad was overloaded with dressing. The beef dish my husband ordered was loaded with fat. I heard the table behind me asking about their drink order delay and then asked to have a food item removed from their bill that they never received. The place was not busy. Service and attentiveness was lacking. Food is all served on plastic cheap plates. Paper napkins. Seared on plastic chairs. There are so many better options in St. John. We were really disappointed! Maybe, just a bad night. We will not go back!
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SS57
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the delicious Mahi, popcorn cauliflower and the Pain Killer.
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Denise
Dallas
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was overrated. Zero ambiance. A couple pretty girls are no substitute. Morgan Mango was far better!
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Neil
West Virginia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A real hidden gem. The food is very unique and you can tell by the care, attention to detail and presentation that the owners and staff really care. From the salads, to the delicious popcorn chicken dish, the yummy fitters and the chicken drumsticks, everything our group had was top notch. Will definitely come back.
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Gabi
New York City
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Short rib was tough and service was not very attentive
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Brian
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks were excellent. The food was very good. Our steak and fish were a bit overdone, but flavors were good. The tapas plates were all well done. Service was timely, especially for an island restaurant. Prices seemed fair. Would recommend.
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Elena
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The name perfectly describes their refined Caribbean cuisine and crafted cocktails. We were greeted with warm island vibes while we treated ourselves to more than one expertly crafted Painkiller cocktail. The ceviche was amazing. The lobster was chargrilled expertly…served with chefs magic spices. Quite possibly the best lobster we’ve ever had. Bravo 💜👏 We are definitely returning again! 😀
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The Refinery is rated 4.3 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1-F Cruz Bay, St. John, VI 00830

Additional information

Cross Street
We are right up the road from the ferry.
Area
St. John
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:00–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean, Cocktail Bar, International
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://www.therefinerystj.com/

The Refinery

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Salads

JOSEPHINE'S GREENS, SHAVED YUCCA AND APPLE SALADUS$15.00

CUCUMBER SALADUS$12.00

Caribbean "Tapas"

CHICHARRONESUS$10.00

MADUROSUS$13.00

PUERTO RICAN PINCHOSUS$14.00

MINI JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIESUS$19.00

SMITH HOUSE POPCORN CHICKENUS$22.00

TRINIDAD DOUBLESUS$22.00

CARIBBEAN "PU PU" PLATTERUS$28.00

TROPICAL DRUMSTICKSUS$22.00

PEPPERED SHRIMPUS$23.00

CRAB, CORN, AND SHRIMP FRITTERSUS$24.00

GUYANESE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CHOW MEINUS$44.00

COCONUT WAHOOUS$46.00

CHURRASCO SKIRT STEAKUS$48.00

TWIN CARIBBEAN LOBSTER TAILSUS$75.00

Dessert

GRENADIAN NUTMEG ICE CREAMUS$11.00

ISLAND HARVEST SORBETUS$11.00

MANGO ICE CREAMUS$11.00

CARIBBEAN ICE CREAM SANDWICHUS$18.00

What 99 people are saying

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