ST. THOMAS US VIRGIN ISLANDS | Where to eat? | Traveling During Covid-19

[@garyfelder5057]

Oceana Restaurant & Bistro was our favorite place for fine dining on a recent trip in June 2023. Great seaside location in Frenchtown and again the food was amazing. Virgilio’s was a nice Italian resturant. If you are looking more for local and authentic we found Rancho Latina to be quite good for that Latin Caribbean food vibe. Malorie Restaurant had amazing views (you must dine at sunset) and a nice Caribbean menu for fine dining that is easier on the pocketbook than say Prime.

[@marissabauer1204]

Thanks for all your videos! Going to St Thomas this Friday for 8 days! Staying at Margaritaville...

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Hi Marissa! That is so exciting to hear, have you been there before? And I think 8 days is the perfect amount, although I always want to stay longer when it's time to leave 😅

[@kaylazoltak1637]

I’m also staying at Margaritaville, but leave on the 24th. Hope you have an awesome time! Thanks for the video Camilla!

[@robertpierce1981]

Good video. Awesome production quality. Very good balance of music vs speaking.

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Thank you so much 🙂 Very happy you enjoyed it, I always try to find the perfect balance :)

[@rickybobby7986]

Not only have we been to some of those restaurants but we also stayed in that house for a week. Spotted that beautiful garden immediately! The kitchen in that house was awesome!

[@dwelanesepelle6842]

I was born in St Thomas but I have not been back since 1985 am taking my kids in a week time . I am so glad I came across your channel which was straight to the point but your so relaxed and enjoyable to watch , your friends are enjoyable to watch also . Thanks

[@emmajones7560]

My father was raised on this island and as a gift I bought us tickets to visit. He hasn’t been home since the 90s!! So I’m sure some things have changed

[@jamierobinson3349]

Absolutely beautiful and informative video. I'm moving to St Thomas from Astoria Oregon in about 6 months.

[@Andy1076]

Amazing open air dinner and wonderful surroundings, it doesn't get better than this! I can't decide which one I would want because they all look SO good! 😍

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Right, I love open air Restaurants! Even New York has outdoor restaurants now because of Covid restrictions. I like it, but need it to be a bit warmer before I enjoy to sit outside in New York. For now I'm good with outdoor seating in the Caribbean haha 🤗 You would probably love Lanai, the Taco Boat and Prime! 🤩

[@Andy1076]

@@CamillaJohannesen For sure! Very much on the bucket list 😍

[@georgiagonzales3769]

I worked in the main dinning room at Lime Tree back in the late 90's. Was very nice back then as well. It was located above where you were sitting. They had a piano singer playing in the evening. Harry Jack was the very well known bartender at that time. Those were some wonderful times. Glad you enjoyed your time there.

[@Pistachiodoughnut]

Great recommendations! I went to Pesce too, the staff was rude. Food was good though! We loved Easterly so much! I liked the food & service at Glady’s and Sushi Sake place in Red Hook plaza! Agave was great too! U.S.Virgin Islands is such a great place! ❤️

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Thank you so much Devangi, so happy you found them helpful! ❤️ I always feel like there are so many restaurants to choose from, so nice to actually see a video of how most of them look like you know 😎 But wow, that is so crazy that the staff was rude to you guys too! So sad, because it's a nice looking restaurant, but the service was horrible! I heard so many good things about Glady's, so I can’t wait to check that out! We wanted to go to Sushi Sake when we were there, but it was so hard to get reservations during the holidays when we were there. But yeah, we loved the Easterly too! 🥰

[@jamesway]

Hi Camilla, another great video. Makes me want to go back now.

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Thank you so much James! When were you there last? I really want to go back and check out BVI's too!

[@jamesway]

@@CamillaJohannesen 2012. My mom passed away and was cremated so I took her back for the funeral. On a better note maybe I can go next time at the same time you are there, would love to meet you and your husband and maybe be in one of your videos lol. I have a friend in the bvi who was in the boat tour industry, if he still does that I may get to set you guys up.

[@cjgroove2]

Thanks for all of the videos and info. I am looking to move here to work and enjoy paradise.

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Thank you for watching! You are so lucky, I wish you the best when you move there!

[@niviad4497]

I am going in May and I just appreciate the fact you didn’t cover your sunburn with makeup. I’m brown skinned but I burn extremely easily. You saved me from a heartache, I’ll be sure to come prepared. ☺️

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Aww, I'm so excited for you! 🤩 Haha, yes, I almost never do that, my skin would be so upset if I did that! But yes, the sun is strong, so make sure you use high SPF! Wishing you the best trip!

[@marvinwofford1366]

Lol crazy I’ll be there in may also, I been trying to find all the good food spots. Food and beach is all that’s gonna be on my mind

[@Perro_salvaje_]

Hi! thank you so much for this video. Do you remember the name of the dish on 4:45 ? With out planning it I randomly chose to be at the islands for mothers day weekend so I just thought about taking my wife to a nice restaurant for dinner and I think prime at paradise point is perfect.

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Hii Daniel! Thank you so much for watching it, I'm happy you found the video helpful! So both my husband and I tried looking for the name of that dish now on their menu, but we can’t find it. I think it was a special on the menu that night. But I'm 99% sure it was ostrich. So I would just call them and ask if they have that, or ask for the dish they light on fire haha. And yes, Prime is such a stunning restaurant, you can’t go wrong bringing your wife there!

[@Perro_salvaje_]

@@CamillaJohannesen "the dish they light on fire" hahahaha So funny this is exactly what I was thinking asking for. I even though about showing your video to them😁

[@delaneyvanwey]

These are amazing recommendations! Trying to go in May and will def need this!

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Thank you so much for watching it! Really happy you enjoy them, and again, Lanai is my favorite 🤗 Wishing you a great trip!

[@marvinwofford1366]

You should go I’m going on may also lol may-21 can’t wait!!

[@msheidi6496]

Did I see you in a vid eating a huge, yummy GF sandwich?! I can't find it here. Also looking for your tour guide recommendations! I should've written them down. This if for STT. :) Thanks for all your content, it's really helping me.

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Hii Heidi! Thank you so much for watching my episodes, I'm so happy you find them helpful! So it might have been a burger from Speedy Redemption at Crown Bay! It was probably in the Top 9 Things to do in St. Thomas, they had really good vegan food there! Hope you have the best time when you go :)

[@65wiseman]

I haven't been there since 1997, but I remember that they had great food.

[@marloygonzalez9485]

We went to Prime restaurant on your recommendation. I have to say although the view was spectacular and the service was great, the food was tasteless. Also in order to get that spectacular view you have to drive up a mountain. The road is so narrow and had no side rails. The food was not worth the feeling of falling off the mountain and losing my life. My recommendation is don't drive yourself take a taxi if your still interested in trying the food.

[@moemoesing]

im going to st. thomas at the end of this week. do you remember if you able to eat anything at duffys love shack?

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Hi Simone! So excited for you, it's such a great place! Sooo, I was able to drink all the alcohol lol. But it's more like a snack place, I think I had the bean dip and nacho chips if I remember correctly!

[@SweetBuffies]

Great video again Camilla!!! Hopefully I get to meet up you one day home ❤️

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Thank you so much Shavel! 🤩🤩 Yes, I hope so too, would be a fun meet up! Also, I always want to go back to the Caribbean!

[@moa3008]

Are there any seafood restaurants that serve swordfish steaks; and New England style clam chowder?

[@danasutton-echols2171]

How soon should you make reservations? Before you get there or the day of or days before?

[@CamillaJohannesen]

We made it 1-2 days before, was usually fine! Hope you get to enjoy some amazing food!

[@kaylazoltak1637]

Could you make reservations same day for most of these? Or how far in advance? Thanks for your videos, not the first I’ve watched and they’re awesome!

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Hi Kayla! Thanks so much for the positive feedback, that really fuels me to make more of these videos. So happy you found them helpful 🤩 So we usually made reservations the day before for most of these places. And that should be fine. But for the more popular ones like Prime, Lanai and Deenton's Steakhouse, I would try to make an even earlier reservation. When are you going there? 🤗🌴

[@kaylazoltak1637]

@@CamillaJohannesen awesome, great info, thank you! We’re going on the 24th-30th. So excited!!

[@claire8586]

Love your videos Camilla! Im going to St. Thomas at end of July. Do you have bar recommendations? For after dinner? I'm going with a bachelorette party!

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Hii Claire! Awww, I wish you the best time ever, great place for that! So every time we are there, we usually day drink on the beach etc. Coki beach has the best vibes! Also, Duffy's is hilarious at night, a great bar, with fun drinks! I know they had a hooka bar somewhere that is great, but I don’t remember the name sorry! Also, I would ask in the St. Thomas Travel group on Facebook, so many good recommendations there!

[@1dontknow4321]

Are there dress codes in fine dining? Do men have to wear pants/ collared shirts/ closed shoes? Trying to pack and was just bring shorts.

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Thank you for watching my video! I would say yes. My husband usually wears pants and shirt when we go out too nicer places in St. Thomas. From what I heard from the people who live there, that is what they prefer us to wear as well. Shorts and sandals might come across as disrespectful in some nicer restaurants. While you might see it, I've heard a lot of people complain about it. Hope that helped 🙏🏻

[@ItsKellyMonique]

How did you get to the Lime Out taco boat? I looked on the website and they mentioned only being accessible by boat. Any suggestions on nearby boat taxis / shuttle services? I’m visiting the USVI next month and I’d love to add this spot to the itinerary! Thanks in advance! 😀

[@Caribbean_King]

You gotta hit up St. Croix!!

[@CamillaJohannesen]

I know, can't wait to go back, and hopefully check out St. Croix! Any specific recommendations?

[@michaelvaynberg3123]

Do you know which restaurants can seat 7 people? Also, is indoor dining indoors, or is it still somewhat outdoors?

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Hi Michael! So when we were there in August, and we were like 9 people, we had to split up at some restaurants because of covid rules. But we were able to sit inside all together at Old Stone Farmhouse! The rules have maybe changed now, but we were sitting both inside and outside. But most restaurants in December at least offered indoor dining!

[@WilloughbyLloyd]

Sorry which restaurant had the whole fried fish?

[@VacayAirbnbtoursz]

Love your videos alot

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Thank you so much for watching my videos LMC! Wishing you a beautiful week in DC!

[@VacayAirbnbtoursz]

@@CamillaJohannesen Thankyou same to you.

[@jamesexpat55]

good video thank you for the info

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Thank you so much! So happy you found the video helpful!

[@Tunadavis]

Looking at the menu and décor of Easterly, it's a fairly high-end restaurant, but it appeared that they were serving paper plates and plastic cups. Did that surprise you?

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Hi Tom! Thank you for watching my video, I really appreciate it. So yeah, I don’t remember why they had paper plates and cups, it was weird, and I was definitely surprised yes. But I do think it was a reason for it, like Coivd or some kind of restrictions. It appear that now they have regular plates and glass-wear. I just looked on their Google photos.

[@Tunadavis]

Ok thanks. Which did you and your husband like better, Easterly or Mirador? I ask because you don't necessarily eat the same.

[@CamillaJohannesen]

You welcome. Wee both 100% liked Mirador the best. We were incredibly lucky with our waiter, he gave us the best service we have ever received in St. Thomas. Also, the view from the cliff side and the stars above you is just impeccable. Easterly is very nice too, the decor is good, and it’s a good location. But Mirador was more of an experience. And my husband loves seafood, and the Turbot they gave him was phenomenal.

[@ingrainedcabinetry204]

Mirador in March 2021 was horrific! Food was terrible and service was even worse!! Beautiful spot, maybe they have improved since then...

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Ohh wow, I'm so sorry to hear you had a bad experience. We’ve been there a few times, and only had bad service once. But all the other times, it was great. So hopefully they continue to improve!

[@captainbirch]

Great video!!! Thanks

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Glad you liked it!

[@zayyyNYC]

hey, i am going to st thomas at the end of october and am staying for a week! i like to travel alone and not really have a plan. just show up, and your videos are giving me ideas as to what i can do! thank you so much. i will definitely be island hopping when i arrive through letsplayvi!

[@kkkozart7086]

my idol!

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Haha, thanks for the support! 🤗

[@Ninja_Sloth]

The restaurant tips were great, thanks. However, I don’t think I have ever heard one person say “I’m a vegan’” as much as you did in 12 minutes

[@meikusakabe4167]

fr its soooo annoying

[@lenglain8230]

Gorgeous

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@jamilali5402]

On the positive side l enjoyed the reviews. The negative is hearing that you’re vegan every 40 seconds. We get it.

[@Kprywatne]

First 🥇

[@CamillaJohannesen]

Woooho, my loyal friend! ❤️

[@henrikeldevikbortheim1478]

Great guide! Would you be mine sometime? 🏖

[@CamillaJohannesen]

HAhaha, det faktum at du ser mine food guides fra Caribbean gjør meg så glad og impressed!!!!!! Seff, vi skal ha mange dates i Caribbean i fremtiden 😂🙏🏻

[@doem6671]

You have to be honest the food is not good here.

[@karltschabrun1857]

sorry, who pays for the hotels and the food? the look is a bit, well, of the presenter.