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Lime Inn, Cruz Bay, VI

Lime Inn

4.8
4.8
965 Reviews
$50 and over
Caribbean
Located in downtown Cruz Bay, Lime Inn has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike since 1984. Our tropical garden courtyard setting lends to a unique and delicious dining. We offer tasting menus for all of our dine in guests, allowing for a tasting experience of all the unique dishes on our menu. Classics like our clam chowder and famous key lime pie adorn the menu items as well as fresh and new menu dishes inspired by local ingredients and our chefs international culinary experience. We are currently offering coursed tasting menus, allowing our guests to sample a variety of dishes on the menu, in smaller portions.
We look forward to enjoying a meal with you, a glass of wine, a fresh juice, because that is what life is about. As we say, enjoy life, it's delicious!


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2 people

9:00 PM


Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (340) 776-6425
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Amaro Rivera
  • Private party contact
    Chelsea Baranowski: (340) 514-7110
  • Neighborhood
    St. John
  • Parking details
    6 spots directly in front of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 4 Course Tasting Menu

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our four course tasting experience offers our guests the unique opportunity to create their own tasting menu. Each guest will choose four items off of Chef Amaro's menu. This tasting includes any 2 small plates, 1 large plate, and 1 dessert. Fresh Caribbean lobster and whole snapper are also an option for the large plate UPON AVAILABILITY for an additional 9 dollars. Children 11 and under can order a la carte.
    4 Course Tasting Menu Photo
  • Taste of Lime Inn

    $105.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Taste of Lime Inn gives diners the opportunity to take a 'walk through' our menu and experience a variety of dishes on the menu. From refreshing salads and local fish all the way to our triage of desserts, this menu offers our diners a taste of it all. Each guest will choose a soup as their first course, followed by 2 courses of tastes of all varieties, then an individually chosen large plate, and then sweets. Children 11 and under can order a la carte.
    Taste of Lime Inn Photo

What 965 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

965 Reviews
  1. LauraL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinning experience was perfect. The staff made extra efforts to be attentive, friendly, engaging. From hostess to busers, we felt like an honored guest. That is how we saw then treat everyone. The food was delicious. Neither my husband nor I have truly sophisticated palates. The bobu salad was refreshing and light which was nice given the rich foods that we were eating. My husband enjoyed the sushi crab tapa. The Mac and cheese which came with the ribs (delicious and tender, themselves) was outstanding. The filet was cooked to perfection and was also tender. The feta mashed potatoes were the best I’ve ever had. The carrots, onions, and broccoli medley had just the right amount of garlic. I was not a fan of the guava wine sauce so next time I’d ask for it in the side. I just loved the pure taste of the dish so much. We ate the brownie sundae there - brownie was warm, chocolaty, and rich. We took the key lime pie home and look forward to enjoying it tonight. We will be back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful meal with my husband. We enjoyed our 4 course meal on our honeymoon very much. So much food, were not complaining! It was worth every penny and the service was outstanding. If we make it back to St. John we will definitely be dining again!

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  3. Jonna

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants on the island. Wahoo appetizer delicious, Lobster with parm risotto amazing! Always perfection at Line Inn!

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  4. roberth

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding in every way. Especially awesome that the owner, Chelsea, gave us unbelievable personal attention.

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  5. Sailor1

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Not what we expected. Poor service, food came out so slow we asked for last 2 courses to go.

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  6. Jeremy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience!! Our favorite on the island.

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  7. BeckyL

    Caribbean

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! We went twice on our trip. Lobster was delicious, as was the filet. Ribs were tasty but portion just too big :)

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  8. SteveT

    Portland

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate at what we feel were the top 3 restaurants in Cruz Bay and this was the top one in our mind for our party of four. Some food items were unique. A lot of attentiveness from staff. Everything was great.

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  9. noellem

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was such an amazing experience! My son has celiac and genuinely think this was the most attentive gf restaurant we have ever been to. BUBU is amazing! She took such great care of us and gave us way more info on things to do while in St. John than our concierge at the Westin did.

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  10. Foodie

    Orlando

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We have eaten at The Lime Inn numerous times over the last several years. The dining experience is always a special one. While I miss the a la carte in-restaurant dining (and a couple menu items - we miss the original Wok'd), the restaurant is always a treat.

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  11. momof3teenboysplus1

    Austin

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Go hungry and listen to your waitstaff. They are honest, knowledgeable, and will steer you to the freshest tastiest meal! Seafood was very fresh and prepared on point. Ribs, we're from Texas so it was a tall order and they delivered!! Semifreddo Key Lime was a light and refreshing dessert.

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  12. AlanG

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We have been eating there for 20 years....we are not fond of the changes over the past few years....not happy with the only choice of a four or five course tasting menu...not fond of many of the food choices....way overpriced....on the plus side the Manager is a wonderful host!! and the chowder, the Bubu salad, the blackened shrimp, the ribs were fantastic....was not pleased with the Basilica del mar --two tiny clams and two mussels with 4 small shrimp over pasta swimming in sauce (they did try to make up for this by compimg two drinks)...couldn't even get some bread with dinner....hope that you return to a better menu.

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  13. MichelleR

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! My 14 year old said it was the best meal he’s ever had! :)

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  14. TunaE

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, great wine pairings, amazing service

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our host and wait staff were phenomenal; they anticipated our every need, especially for one of us who is gluten free and has celiac issues. The flavor and seasonings of f our food was top notch. We WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK ☺️♥️!!

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  16. MandyL

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a wonderful experience. It was beautiful and the food and drinks were excellent!!

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  17. BrookeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING FOOD AND STAFF! WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.

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  18. pamk1

    Los Angeles

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The wait staff was delightful. Food was very good but I just cannot eat that much food. I may try the bar seating with buying an entree. Hate to stop coming but just cannot do the volume of food.

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  19. SusanB

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The 4-course tasting menu offered excellent options and the service was fantastic! We enjoyed a leisurely meal bursting with flavor. Bubu was delightful and everyone was friendly. We will be back next time we are in St. John.

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  20. Jamib

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greeted with a smile and friendly words! I have food allergies and they went above and beyond for me. I didn’t know I missing out on amazing foods because I wasn’t.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fabulous four-course tasting menu and fabulous service to go along with it! We opted out of the wine pairing and instead had a few cocktails which were also delicious!

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  22. SarahH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Moira was the perfect server. Friendly, fun and very knowledgeable but not intrusive. Her recommendations were spot on. The food was fabulous. The wahoo appetizer was great, so was the clam chowder. The ribs and lobster were both special. The coconut dessert was divine. In short, we loved the place!

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  23. Jarg

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and great staff, was a great experience!

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  24. DarlaT

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic experience. We did the 5 course tasting menu with a party of 8 including a 5 year old, an 8 year old and a pregnant woman. They accommodated us tremendously. Everything served was spectacular. Everything. Highly recommended.

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  25. ChrisR

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent complete with perfect recommendations for courses. Drinks were also delightful. Then there’s the food, unique, well presented, full of flavor and perfect portion size.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service! Best meal we’ve had jn St John.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great staff, in a beautiful setting. We dine at the Lime Inn every year we visit the island and it is always fabulous.

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  28. BobK

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Started out wonderfully with the 4 course dinner w/wine pairing for everyone in our party, and the first 2 courses were great and we loved the wines paired. One thing they mentioned early was that if a wine just wasn’t doing it for you, to let them know and they’d exchange it for another. However, when 2 in our party didn’t care for the wine paired with their main course, the staff seemed offended and our level of service dropped to about zero for the rest of the meal. Seemed very unprofessional and put a damper on our last night on the island. Too many other good options on the island to risk going back here again.

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  29. StephanieR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I visited Lime Inn annually for many years, but haven’t been to St John in 7 years. It was one restaurant I made sure to visit on my first trip back, and it did not disappoint. Just as delicious as I remembered and fantastic service.

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  30. EsGar25

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our Party Had the 4 course experience. Everyone had different meals. Our server was great as well. Would try this place again

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  31. Mark

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Lime Inn never disappoints. We returned after 28 years and once again had our best meal in the island. Our waitress gave us great recommendations including a wine pairing with our menu choices. I highly recommend

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  32. OutstandingRestaurant

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic tasting experience for our group of 7. Great food and great service .

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  33. Landsharkbeerman

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great experience delicious food. The chowder is to die for...yummy

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  34. Carol

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Expensive, but the food was all delicious, and our knowledgeable waitress was a delight.

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  35. AmyC

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved talking with the staff! The Lime Inn is on our itinerary every time we visit.

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  36. EricS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were spot on. Ribs were amazing as was the filet. The lobster risotto was very good, but could have used more seasoning. Dessert was perfect ending. Service was attentive, but not hovering. All in all would definitely recommend going here.

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  37. TerriP

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best onStJohn! Love it And would highly recommend.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and atmosphere. We dine here every time we are in St John and will continue to do so as it never disappoints

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  39. KenV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite!! Not only was the food exceptional, the entire staff was amazing. Will always return

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  40. TomD

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Maura was a great server with strong food and wine knowledge. Wahoo was very tasty but only four thin slices of fish; camarones were very flavorful. The main, rum ribs was delicious, but a bit too much (and I like to eat) along with mac and cheese and veggies. Maybe half a rack? Ambiance was relaxed, Bubu was great front of house, and all in all we found it very good, if not great.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables

FAQs

Lime Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 965 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lime Inn

2D Cruz Bay Quarter, Cruz Bay, VI 00831

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St. John
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    6 spots directly in front of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Amaro Rivera
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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