Located right in Cruz Bay next to Extra Virgin Bistro, L&L also has parking for their rental customers for those nights you hit happy hour or want to go out to dinner.
Aqua Blu Car Rental
Aqua Blu is located just over the hill from Cruz Bay and has 2 door & 4 door Jeep Wrangles and Ford Explorers for rent. They also have a private safari truck you can arrange rides around St. John on.
Woody's Seafood Saloon
Woody’s is a Cruz Bay staple, best know for its happy hour. From 3-6pm each day, patrons squeeze into their curbside tables for drinks and some bar food. Shark bites are Steve’s favorite!
High Tide
High Tide is just steps from the ferry dock and a great spot for that first island drink! It’s open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. The menu has something for everyone.
North Shore Deli
Conveniently located in Mongoose Junction, North Shore Deli is open every day for breakfast and lunch. It’s our favorite place to grab a sandwich or two for the beach, and maybe a rum punch. They also make great breakfasts, as well as salads and desserts. A tip - make time to get a sandwich or two on go-home day, beats airport food and makes going home a little easier.
18 64
Focusing on top quality seafood, 18 64 is currently being built in the far north end of Mongoose Junction shopping center, in the space previously occupied by Ocean Grill (next to North Shore Deli). Brought to you by the same crew who started and manage Extra Virgin Bistro.
18 64 opened in early July 2019 and is open for lunch from 11a - 2p, raw bar 3p - 5p, and dinner 5:30p onward. The bar is open from 11a - dinner.
Yogi Taxi
With his new Transit 14-passenger van and a focus on giving guests a great arrival and departure experience, Yogi is one of our preferred custom taxi drivers on St. Thomas. For arrivals, if your timing is right, Yogi can meet you as you enter baggage claim and whisk you over to Crown Bay for the 3:30 or 5:30 direct InterIsland Boat Services ferry to Cruz Bay. He can also be there for you for your departure if you catch the 11am out of Cruz Bay “Creek” Dock.
We met Yogi again just before Hurricane Dorian and he showed me around his van. It fits 14 with their luggage and he said he would love to take Great Expectations guests to Crown Bay or Red Hook.
Call or text 340-626-5695.
Call Lorenzo Delivery
Call Lorenzo’s is a great pickup, delivery & provisioning service on St. John. You can pre-arrange to have the villa kitchen stocked with food & drinks, order takeout from a restaurant and have it delivered to Great Expections or have Lorenzo run an errand for you.
The Lime Inn
The Lime Inn has been a favorite of both locals and visitors since 1984. Family-owned and operated, their Caribbean menu includes some of the best seafood we’ve enjoyed on island. The lobster risotto is not to be missed!
Sun Dog Cafe
Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, Sun Dog has something for everyone. Their courtyard setting in Mongoose Junction is a nice spot to take a break from shopping and enjoy a snack or a meal. And there’s live music several nights a week.
Greengo's Caribbean Cantina
Located in Mongoose Junction, Greengo’s is a casual spot for Mexican food. They’re open for lunch and dinner, and you have to check out their wall of tequila. It’s impressive!
Papaya Café and Bookstore
A great stop for a book to read on the beach, a morning coffee (try the Vietnamese Coffee) or Chai Tea Latte. Papaya is directly across from Starfish Market on the main floor of the Marketplace Shopping Center.
Love City Market
Located in the center of Coral Bay, Love City Market is a very well-stocked grocery store. They also have some unique food & drink items not available elsewhere on St. John.
St. John Market
Just over Jacob’s Ladder and around the corner from the Westin Resort, St. John Market is the closest grocery store & deli to Great Expectations. They have an excellent assortment of beer, wine, and liquor, as well as fresh produce, meats, dairy, groceries and frozen items.
Chelsea Drug Store
A full-service pharmacy for any medicinal needs as well as gift cards, sun screen, bug spray and a variety of beach items. Chelsea Drugs is located on the 2nd floor of the Marketplace Shopping center just outside of Cruz Bay.
Island Cork
Owner Paul Taskeres has created this unique and comfortable wine grotto right in the middle of Wharfside Village shopping area. He has a wonderful wine selection (as well as a few select cold beers), and serves charcuterie plates to snack on. Cork has just started making sandwiches for lunch / take-out as well.
Extra Virgin Bistro
Extra Virgin Bistro (EVB) is really something special. The service is fantastic, the flavors are incredible, and the bar has a unique menu of drinks that top off a wonderful evening dinner out every time.
DRINK
A classy bar right on Bay Street looking over Cruz Bay. Open daily with unique hourly happy hour specials, DR!NK is a great place to hang out in the afternoon, evening or later. Pick a spot at the bar, sit on the couches, or head just across the street to the beach front seating and enjoy sunsets daily!
Cruz Salon
Salon services, wedding party preparation, hair cuts, and shampoos. Located in the mini complex that houses the Lime Inn.
Calabash Market
The ‘last’ grocery store when leaving Coral Bay to head to the far south east shore. Calabash has a nice selection of food, drinks, and groceries. A prefect stop to load up the cooler when headed out to the far out beaches like Salt Pond, Grootpan, and Great & Little Lameshur beaches.
