If you want to get a taste of local food make sure to visit Donkey Diner located in the heart of Coral Bay. This Caribbean styled diner is a favorite for all locals and many tourists. Donkey Diner serves breakfast all day and features an extensive pizza menu for their lunch and dinner menu. Dine al fresco with their outdoor picnic tables or eat inside with their bright colors and funky tables.
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Zozo’s Ristorante
Zozo’s Ristorante is located on the waterfront of the east side of the island of St. Thomas. This restaurant is famous for its traditional Italian cuisine and picturesque Caribbean view. Dine al fresco at “Jax Lounge” their upstairs bar, or watch the beautiful sun set while eating in their dining room on the lower balcony.
Baked in the Sun
Baked in the Sun is a local family owned bakery located on the third floor of the Marketplace. Baked in the Sun serves all of its items with a “baked fresh daily” promise. Using the freshest ingredients, all of their bakery items are baked from scratch with the love and attention they deserve.
Duffys Love Shack
Duffy’s Love Shack is a happening bar located in the town of Red Hook. This thatched-roof bar is a local favorite and a recommended stop for any young tourists that feel they can congo with the best of them, and aren’t shy to dancing on tables! Mingle with the locals at Duffy’s Love Shack and enjoy an open-air dining experience as you get a real feel for the Caribbean lifestyle.
Amalia Café
Amalia Café is rustic restaurant located on the cobblestone Palm Passage, in the center of Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas.
This cafe is a local favorite, featuring Spanish cuisine with a tasty selection of “tapas” (small plates, a/k/a appetizers), exquisite seafood dishes, and delectable Spanish inspired deserts.
As stated on their website “tapas represent a style of eating and a way of life that’s entirely Spanish. They are always served quickly in small portions and are intended to be shared.” If you are reading this chances are you already know the pleasure of the experience of passing around and sharing a variety of unique and tasty small portions of great food.