Good Morning! It has been absolutely gorgeous on St. John these past few days. Which makes the upcoming holiday even more meaningful as we have so much to be grateful for! I wanted to share the updated dining and event info for this week once more for those of you who are thankful to be on island this week. Because there is a lot going on over the holiday week and weekend!
Thanksgiving Dining Options>>>
Restaurants that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day:
The Terrace
Extra Virgin Bistro
18.64 The Restaurant
Banana Deck
Cafe Roma
The Lime Inn
The Beach Bar
The North Shore Deli – They will, however, be selling their delicious turkey pot pies in advance of the holiday. It’s a great way to enjoy your traditional turkey dinner without the mess to clean up! Which leaves more time for the beach! Call in advance to pre-order your pies: 340-777-3061
Restaurants offering traditional Thanksgiving Day menus:
Dave & Jerry’s Island Steakhouse
Maho Crossroads (lunch is served from 11AM while supplies last!)
Cruz Bay Landing
Cinnamon Bay Raintree Cafe
Ocean 362
Other unique ways to eat, drink and be grateful:
420 to Center hosts a FREE Thanksgiving potluck every year with a cash only bar and several turkeys to feed the masses. Bring a side dish, appetizer or dessert and join in the fun with the locals for a truly feel-good day. If you are unsure of what to bring, stop by and ask or opt for paper products or a dessert (both things they are usually short of!).
Get a full Thanksgiving spread from Sam & Jack’s Deli. For $75 per person, you will receive the following deliciousness. Again, no mess to clean up after lunch equals a day at the beach for you!
- House Roasted Turkey with Gravy
- French Bread Stuffing with Caramelized Onions, Apples & Sage
- Baby Green Beans with Crispy Onions
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Red Bliss Potatoes
- Maple Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables
- Rosemary Cranberry Relish
- Garlic & Herb Dinner Rolls
- Choice of Pumpkin or Apple Pie
Requests must be placed in advance on their website for pick up on November 23 or 24 (two person minimum).
Enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving in your villa from Homemade Meals to Go (Coral Bay Fresh Market)! For $50 per person, you’ll enjoy turkey or spiral ham with mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, candied yams, corn casserole, cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce. Add a whole homemade apple or pumpkin pie to end the day on a sweet note. Advance ordering is required, so please call ahead to place your order: 340-777-1100
Hire a chef to cook Thanksgiving dinner for you at home. These folks are probably booking up quick so call around today to arrange your Thanksgiving catering services so you can simply dine and relax!
- Chef Vincent Altiero
- Oasis Private Chefs (Chef Shaibu!)
- Coral Bay Catering
- Amia & King’s Catering Services
- Passion Fruit Chefs
- Ted’s Supper Club
- Basil Food and Wine (Chef Giovanni Gurrieri)
- St. John Catering
Oh, but what’s that you say about drinks? Well I have you covered there too 🙂
Order delicious wines in advance that are hand selected from boutique vineyards around the world and have them delivered right to your door or pick up in town. Island Hope wines is operated by St. Johnians and every dollar spent goes back into the Love City community. Check out their portfolio and email your order in advance for the holiday!
Oh, but cocktails are more your speed? If adding a bar tender to your catering package isn’t an option, check out Movers & Shakers VI. You can book a bartender for your villa who will serve up delicious, made-to-order craft cocktails or opt for ordering pre-made cocktails that you can pour yourself on the day of. If you are interested in pre-ordering ready to drink cocktails, please contact Will Forsythe to place your order by November 17th for the holiday.
So, a few things…If you don’t see a restaurant on this list that you are looking for it means they are open for regular service on the holiday.
Also, if you are visiting this week, take some time to check out some of the amazing events happening on island
- November 25 -9AM-11AM – Guided Ram Head Hike – Register in Advance
- November 25 – An Evening in the Courtyard (Holiday Season Kickoff with music, drinks and discounts and giveaways at select merchants) – Mongoose Junction
- November 26 – 8PM-11PM- Keller Williams plays Lovango Rum Bar!!! – Tickets are required for the event and are available on Keller’s website
- November 26 – 8AM – Coral Bay Yacht Club Annual Thanksgiving Regatta – Coral Bay
Visit our full event calendar to see what’s happening while you are visiting this season!