The Refinery

3.8

135 Reviews

$31 to $50

Caribbean

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining

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 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
https://www.therefinerystj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual

Location
1-F Cruz Bay, St. John, VI 00830
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

JOSEPHINE'S GREENS, SHAVED YUCCA AND APPLE SALAD$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 SALAD$12.00
Cool, refreshing, and crisp with a mild spice. – carrot, cilantro, chili, garlic, lime

Caribbean "Tapas"

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

Dessert

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

What 135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.7Service
3.7Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Kid-friendly
Virgin Islands (US)
Healthy
Virgin Islands (US)
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Review summary

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The Refinery offers "incredible flavors" with inventive Caribbean and Cuban cuisine. Diners rave about its "fabulous, authentic" dishes like empanadas, ceviche, and wahoo. The drinks, crafted by skilled mixologists, are "fantastic." While service can vary, the friendly staff and vibrant island atmosphere make it a must-visit dining spot.

135 Reviews

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Kerry
VIP
New Mexico
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Literally sat 2 ft from passing cars on a Main Street in St John, there appeared to be only 1 server for all the tables we could see and the lobster was over cooked. The lobster seasoning was excellent and there was a lot for the price.
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Pamela
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious. We're vegetarians so it was a pleasure to eat tasty food not killled with sauces. The restaurant serves Trinidad Style food. We had the famous Joesphine Greens salad with sliced apples it was very tasty, but the Johnny Cake was the best. It was a sweet cornbread with bean toppled with carrot slices. I highly recommend this entree.
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Anne
VIP
New York City
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Greeted like we were family! Delicious food- half chicken entree was a meal and a half!!! Inventive cocktails, good prices. Drumstick appetizer was fantastic! Loved it so much we brought friends back!
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John
VIP
Charleston
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food authentic Caribbean. Delicious large portions served on unique cutting boards. Wonderful cocktail menu many choices of Caribbean flair to many drinks. Food the best we have had in Cruz Bay However they are understaffed and service quite slow. Average price per dinner $40 ish. A bit loud inside.
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Kurt
New York City
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
just a great value for the money food was superb excellent service
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Deb
Washington DC
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We had the the fritters and pork belly appetizers. Both were tasty. The table wobbled every time we tried to cut our food. Staff members were friendly.
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Paul
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our 2nd visit to the restaurant. The first time was 1 year ago. We absolutely loved it both times. The food was excellent! The food was delivered very quickly, and it was very hot. Our server was great.
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Doug
VIP
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous carribean and Cuban cusine. Very authentic. It is high-end De' Coal Pot for those who have been visiting St. John for years. We had multiple appetizers, and everyone was special! They even had Callaloo..... a locall island green that is rarely found... it is like a mix of sautéed/creamed spinach! Our service was fine... but all restaurants in St. John struggle with staffing... be patient, and you will be rewarded! We were so impressed, we came back 2 nights in a row!!
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John
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and dining experience. Drinks by Denison are fantastic. Food was incredible. We had empanadas , ceviche, skirt steak and wahoo. Would order all again
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Doug
VIP
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
19th year on St. John and this was our 1st visit to the old La Tapa. We were extremely impressed! For those who remember, it is a VERY high-end version of De Col Pot. Cuban, carribean, and locals food that is uniquely prepared and presented. They even had callaloo as a side dish - -a local green that is similar to a mix of sautéed/cream spinach but uniquely different and tasty. 4 amazing appetizers and callaloo filled us up. The entrees will be tried when we return. Put this high on your St. John restaurant list!
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The Refinery is rated 3.8 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 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.
Neighborhood
St. John
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://www.therefinerystj.com/

The Refinery

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Salads

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

CUCUMBER SALAD$12.00

Caribbean "Tapas"

CHICHARRONES$10.00

MADUROS$13.00

PUERTO RICAN PINCHOS$14.00

MINI JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES$19.00

SMITH HOUSE POPCORN CHICKEN$22.00

TRINIDAD DOUBLES$22.00

CARIBBEAN "PU PU" PLATTER$28.00

TROPICAL DRUMSTICKS$22.00

PEPPERED SHRIMP$23.00

CRAB, CORN, AND SHRIMP FRITTERS$24.00

GUYANESE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CHOW MEIN$44.00

COCONUT WAHOO$46.00

CHURRASCO SKIRT STEAK$48.00

TWIN CARIBBEAN LOBSTER TAILS$75.00

Dessert

GRENADIAN NUTMEG ICE CREAM$11.00

ISLAND HARVEST SORBET$11.00

MANGO ICE CREAM$11.00

CARIBBEAN ICE CREAM SANDWICH$18.00

What 135 people are saying

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