SUMMER LOW SEASON 2025
Planning a trip and wondering what restaurants are open on St. John VI during low season? You’re not alone! Many travelers ask:
- What restaurants are open on St. John in September?
- Is anything open on St. John during hurricane season?
- Where can I eat on St. John in the off-season?
- Does Cruz Bay have open restaurants year-round?
- Does Coral Bay have open restaurants year-round?
This guide answers those common questions with updated 2025 info, local tips, and an easy way to find a great meal—any time of year. Whether you’re staying in Coral Bay or Cruz Bay, we’ve got your food plans covered.
Some establishments that we understand to have a good shot of being open are as follows:
• Beach Bar, • Woody’s • Surf Side Cantina • High Tide • Longboard • Tap Room • Greengos • Cruz Bay Landing • Downtown Sips • Shambles • The Windmill Bar • Upstairs Bar & Grill • Little Olive Food Truck • Maho Crossroads Beach Bar and Grill • Sharkys By the Water • St John Back Bar •
Trunk Bay Beach Bar and Grill • Cinnamon Bay Beach Bar and Grill • Love City Wing Spot • Tap and Still
Below is more info on each of the restaurants to get a better idea of their hours and what their menu offers. Of course, check out their website or facebook page for the most accurate information, most recent menu courses, and any important public announcements about their status or hours.
CORAL BAY RESTAURANTS
Surf Club Cantina
Just opened in 2022. Right on the waters of Coral Bay with a nice outdoor bar and
outstanding, tacos, dips, french fries, baskets, and entrée platters etc. for the whole family to enjoy.
Mon-Sat: 11:30am – 8pm Sunday Brunch: 10-1
(340) 725-8272 Takeout
Sharkys USVI on the Water
New Restaurant to Opened Summer 2024, Appetizers, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood.
Happy Hour 3-6
Sharky’s USVI on the Water
MID-ISLAND RESTAURANTS
Shambles Bar
Mid-Island on Route 10/Centerline Road (Closer to Cruz Bay) (across from the Windmill Bar)
Convenient place tucked into the roadside for bar food like BBQ, pizza and burgers. Reasonable menu.
The Windmill Bar
Mid-Island on Route 10/Centerline Road (Closer to Cruz Bay) (across from Shambles Bar)
Great lookout toward Lovango Cay and St. Thomas with Bar, Food and often, live Music to enjoy with an amazing view.
Maho Crossroads
North Shore Road / the main beach road
Right across from famous Maho Bay waters lies a tiki bar, food truck and social hang out.
Trunk Bay Restaurant & Beach Bar
North Shore Road / the main beach road
Enjoy the island’s best Painkillers and Bushwhackers on the beach that has been consistently named one of the best beaches in the world. A variety cold and hot of sandwiches other tasty food menu items are available.
Cinnamon Bay Campground
North Shore Road / the main beach road
The Rain Tree Cafe serves breakfast, and dinner daily. Lunch is served at their food truck closer to the beach.
Cinnamon Bay Campground Food Options
CRUZ BAY RESTAURANTS
The Beach Bar
Cruz Bay. Beach.
Painkillers and Beach Concerts. The long-awaited favorite hangout is re-open! Great happy hour 3-7, $2 Caribe, $3 beers and $4 PainKillers.
The Longboard
Cruz Bay.
Asian flare in the heart of town.
The Tap Room
Cruz Bay. Mongoose Junction.
Home of St. John Brewers. Another place for good burgers. Half-price pizza special 4-6 daily.
Greengos Caribbean Cantina
Cruz Bay. Mongoose Junction.
Nice selection of Mexican dishes. Also large screen TVs if you want to watch sports.
Woody’s Seafood Saloon
Center of Cruz Bay
Shark Bites and other seafood delights, salads, sandwiches and tacos on their menu with a hole in the wall charm.
St John Back Bar
Cruz Bay
An easy-going restaurant in downtown catering to a locals crowd.
High Tide
Cruz Bay Beach
Popular eatery right on the beach right in town. Have a drink and watch the ferry and other boats come in.
Cruz Bay Landing
Center of Cruz Bay
Nice selection of dishes from land and sea in a park setting.
Downtown Sips
Center of Cruz Bay. Right next to Cruz Bay Landing.
Coffee shop and creamery, specialty drinks, desserts, smoothies and ice cream are a part of their menu offerings. Right next to Cruz Bay Landing.
St. John Scoops
Mongoose Junction. Bottom Floor on the far corner.
Homemade and hand-dipped ice cream and fudge with a coffee bar.
The Upstairs Bar & Grille
Cruz Bay, obviously at an upstairs spot
Bar, Food, live musical guests, local vibe.
Little Olive Food Truck
Cruz Bay. Greek Food Truck. W,Th, Fr only 11-3.
Located near the only traffic circle in town, across from the fire station.
Love City Wing Spot
Cruz Bay – Close to the car ferry at the VI Port Authority Gravel Parking Lot
A mobile food truck serving local food.
This business can be found on facebook
Tap and Still
Center of Cruz Bay
Right on the street offering Burgers, Wings, Fries and that sort of thing.
Conclusion
Summer season in St John Virgin Islands is considered low season. Mid-August to mid-October is the slowest time of year in terms of traveler traffic. St Johns off season is a great time to come to get the most peaceful visit on island, with less traveled hikes and beaches, and often great deals on St John vacation rentals. However, this also means that some restaurants or other establishments will take somewhat of a break during the slowest part of the low season. Whether it be a week, two weeks, or a month, an establishment may be completely closed or very limited hours for a period during this time. It may be a good idea to check if your desired restaurant is open before you head out.
If you are here sometime other than offseason, you can check out the full list of Cruz Bay and Coral Bay restaurants here…
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