Lime Inn

Name: Lime Inn
Address: 2D Cruz Bay Quarter, Cruz Bay, VI, United States, 00831
Telephone: (340) 776-6425
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

664 Reviews

$50 and over

Caribbean

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

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11:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Caribbean
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(340) 776-6425
Website
http://www.thelimeinn.com/
Payment options
Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Amaro Rivera
Private party contact
Chelsea Baranowski: (340) 514-7110

Location
2D Cruz Bay Quarter Cruz Bay, VI 00831
Neighborhood
St. John
Parking details
6 spots directly in front of the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Taste of Lime Inn, a 6 Course Tasting Experience
$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. All children will participate in the tasting menu. A children's menu is no longer available. 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 3 courses of tastes of all varieties, then an individually chosen large plate, and then sweets.
4 Course Tasting Menu
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our four course tasting experience offers our guests the unique opportunity to create their own tasting menu. All children will also participate in this tasting menu, a children's menu is no longer available. 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.

Popular dishes

We offer four and six course tasting menus. Four course: Choose one item individually for each course (see the small + large plates) $75 / person; +$30 / person with wine pairings. Six course: Choose only your first course (soup) and fifth course (entree) $105 / person; +$45 / person with wine pairings. The four course tasting menu allows parties of 1-8 to choose 2 small plates, 1 large plate, and a dessert

First Course

Choice of:

1984 Original Recipe Clam Chowder
ca di frara pinot grigio
Sopa de Coco y Gandules
point ormond shiraz

Second Course

Family style. Vouvray sec - domaine brisbarre - loire valley, france - with an acidic start, tastes of apple + melon, with a clean lasting finish

Bubu Salad
Wahoo Tiradito
The Tartare

Third Course

Family style. Gobelsberg rosé-kamptal, austria - palate of orange zest + honeysuckle, a touch of flint, balanced minerality

The Hog + The Buffalo
The Spaniard
Curried Spaniard

Fourth Course

Family style. Cune reserva rioja - rioja, spain - aromatically intense nose with aromas of fresh wild berries and liquorice, palate is soft with silky tannins and a long, fruity, and youthful finish

Parsnips + Pumpkin
Camarones Nocturnos

Fifth Course

Choice of Entrée
see entrées

Sixth Course

Fudgy Brownie Á La Mode
Semi-Freddo Key Lime Pie
Coconut Tembleque

Small Plates

First Course

1984 Original Recipe Clam Chowder
our classic recipe, chopped parsley, bacon dust, garlic croutons
Sopa de Coco y Gandules
soup of pigeon peas + coconut milk, plantain dumplings, toasted coconut
Bubu Salad
local organic greens, diced watermelon, orange segments, pickled onions, cucumbers, toasted cashews, feta, house made passion fruit champagne dressing
The Tartare
fresh tuna tartare, charred tomatoes, truffle dressing, bed of guacamole, local microgreens, plantain chips
Wahoo Tiradito
fresh local wahoo, watermelon radishes, diced pineapple + watermelon, passion fruit dressing, micro greens

Second Course

Parsnips + Pumpkin
grilled parsnips, pumpkin puree, sautéed kale, red wine guava glaze, cashews
Camarones Nocturnos
blackened shrimp over a bed of roasted eggplant, topped with pico de gallo, red pepper sauce, served with plantain chips
The Hog + The Buffalo
prosciutto wrapped buffalo mozzarella, balsamic reduction, tomato relish
The Spaniard
marinated skirt steak, caramelized onion, sweet plantain, + manchego cheese empanadas (pastry turnover), latin aioli
Curried Spaniard
spinach + yellow curry empanadas (pastry turnover), pineapple chutney dipping sauce

Large Plates

Third Course

The Kiwi Filet
grass fed tenderloin, red wine guava sauce, feta mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus
Basilica del Mar
house made basil fettuccine, fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, basil pistou, mozzarella, pine nuts
Rum Ribs
house favorite baby back ribs, house made rum barbecue sauce, aged cheddar + fontina mac n' cheese, garlic sautéed broccoli, carrots, +onions
Tuna Mediterraneo
fresh dill seasoned tuna, turmeric couscous, red onions, cucumbers, + cherry tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil + lemon juice, chopped parsley
The Chop
lamb chop, spinach, cucumber, caramelized onion, + cherry tomato quinoa, mint yogurt, chili sauce, almonds
The Rainbow Spread
roasted eggplant puree, sautéed garbanzo beans, roasted peppers, bok choy, garlic red pepper sauce, plantain chips, chopped parsley
The Peppered Chick
house made cracked black pepper fettuccini tossed with cherry tomatoes, spinach, marinated + pan seared chicken, parmesan crema
Caribbean Lobster Risotto
When available. Caribbean lobster, lobster bisque tossed parmesan risotto, truffle oil, spinach
Caribbean Lobster in The Shell
When available. Drawn butter, lemon silky parmesan risotto, broccoli. $9 additional for 1lb lobster | $9 additional per quarter pound
The Whole Fish
When available. Sautéed broccoli, onions, carrots, garlic butter sauce, puerto rican rice and beans

What 664 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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diningdoc
Jacksonville
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As good as we remember from many years ago. Food spot on and an atmosphere unique to the islands. Really enjoyed our visit
CS
ChristyS
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and the service was even better. The only problem we had is that after three courses we were too stuffed for dessert. So we had key lime pie for breakfast!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely experience. The food was fantastic and the staff was wonderful! Will definitely recommend to others and hope to make it back someday. Our favorite dinner on the island during the whole trip.
RM
RobinM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service, fabulous menu selection (4 course was filling!) and great atmosphere!! You won’t be dissatisfied.
KD
KathleenD
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful place, wonderful service. I make sure I dine at Lime Inn when I'm staying in St. John.
JM
JennyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and food. Great value for the amount of food. Nice open air restaurant and all of the wait staff was fantastic! I am gluten free with a shellfish allergy and had many things to choose.from as well as a great desert I was able to eat!
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oucables
Dallas
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend the 6 course
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service is outstanding. Our server is Tommy and he is personable, warm and the service is outstanding from h!m.. He suggests wine and food pairings and will make things go well on your special night!
NB
NancyB
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food and staff at Lime Inn. It’s always delicious every time we dine there. A must do when on St John
C
Caroline
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food. Great service. Manager was very engaged and friendly. Sat in the bar and it was just perfect. Lovely evening and incredible meal! Thank you.
TH
TomH
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Food has gone down hill - unfortunately
SS
SueS
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely atmosphere. Tables well-spaced for privacy. 4 course meal option supplied plenty of food - good portions. A special place for that special meal on St. John!
SP
SP33
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful dinner as part of a large group. Because of our size, we were required to do the 6-course selection, but we would have likely selected that anyway. Service was amazing and food was quite lovely.
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Scott
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a great meal. The ribs fell off the bone!
AS
AliciaS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bubu was amazing. So was our waitress (unfortunately I can’t remember her name. She’s English. She was fantastic!) We did the 6 course tasting. It was great getting to taste all the different food options. The soups were fabulous. I will never find a better New England clam chowder in my life. The primary (I got the basil pasta, someone else got the ribs and someone got tuna) all great. I got one of the cocktails on the menu (or 4) and it was delicious. They do warn you the 6 hour tasting will take around 2.5 hours so be prepared. We were actually there closer to 3.5 hours.
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Funfoodie
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent! The staff were so helpful and really helped us pick the best dishes. The wine pairing was spot on too. Highly recommend!
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Lili
Miami
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Lou our waitress was amazing. The large plate chop was not appealing. The lamb chops were cold and the quinoa was salty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Had a great time. Had the 4 course tasting which was recommended for the 2 of us for 75$ per person. Everything was delicious, plenty of food and nice selection off the menu. A bit pricey, but we are on St John, then there’s inflation and the pandemic, so things cost a little more now. Nice ambiance, feel like you’re in a garden, but protected from the rainy evening under a roof. Lou, our server was fabulous!! Thank you. Tim and Tamra
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Stina
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and amazing service - a fun way to celebrate our 11th anniversary! Lou, our server, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and she provided great suggestions. Our favorites were the pigeon pea soup, ribs and key lime dessert, but everything we had was great. They have a small parking lot out front - we were lucky to get a spot by arriving a little early for our 6pm reservation. We left very full and satisfied with our 4 course meal!
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Lisa
Pittsburgh
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best tacos I have ever had, especially from a boat on the water in the USVI! We ordered ahead while on a boat charter, they delivered the tacos and drinks right to our boat! You can also sit at floating tables and eat around the boat!
M
Michelle
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
I liked the tasting of a variety of foods. They were a very nice quality. Our server was not great. She seemed like she was in the wrong line of work to interface with people. She could not recommend anything on the menu. I was having a hard time deciding and she was like “everything is good”. So….she seemed depressed. Nonetheless I think the menu and good options were good. The steak that my husband got had an off taste to me but he liked it.
SW
SarahW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the four course dinner. It was a fun experience and the food was delicious. Our server was great and she was very helpful answering any questions we had about the selections for each course. We highly recommend the Lime Inn!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING FOOD!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Love the Lime Inn. Don’t love the Prix Fixe. Would much rather do the a la carte menu but not available.
MB
MichaelB
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and wine pairings Tommy was above and beyond in service
JL
JamesL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ate here on April 25,2022…. Was truly an outstanding meal from start to finish….. every course and every dish that the four members of our party chose was excellent!! Highly recommend!!!!
JM
JohnM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Impeccable service. The salt content of the mashed avocado in the tuna tartare over powered the tuna. The garlic in the couscous in the lamb chop plate overpowered the lamb. Frozen key lime dessert was amazing.
JM
JMbbbbbbnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
New York Area
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Lime Inn- not what it used to be. Disappointed. Was always a favorite but no longer.
DM
DaveM
Indiana
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent service. Sat at the bar food was good. Of the other places we ate I’d give it a 3 rd place. But, would definitely go again on next trip! Lime Out was fantastic a must do! Great time on St. John.
EW
EricaW
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been to Lime Inn multiple times over the last 20+ years and it’s always one of the best dining experiences! No complaints. The appetizers were all spectacular and we all loved our main courses.
CD
CliffD
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down our favorite place on St John. The tasting menu offers something for everyone and you can tell they prepare everything from scratch. The service was top notch. We’ll be back next year
HS
HelenS
Montreal
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic and wonderful service and ambiance. The only drawback was we had a party of 8 and had to do 6 courses. We would have like to do 4 courses. It was too much food for us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible dinner last night at Lime Inn. Our amazing server Greba guided us through the menu and paired our meals with the perfect wines. The food was delicious, every dish was our favorite. Lime Inn is a must if you are in St. John
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lou is the BEST! And food is amazing. Highly recommend
JB
JenniferB
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
We were a group of 6 for a 4 course tasting menu. The food was average, but the service was incredibly poor. After having been there 2 hours, we had only received the first 2 courses. We had wine pairings, which were being served well before the food, and thus warmed up considerably in the case of the white wines. Overall a disappointment.
DG
DewayneG
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunset sail over to ST John. Had a reservation for the first time at Lime Inn. The service along with a very friendly and helpful hostess “Chelsea”was the best I have experienced. Food was timely which helped with our tight turn around sail back to ST Thomas. Food was prepared beautifully and was very delicious. We will be back! Thanks you Lime Inn Tex
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Skytop
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food, the staff and the owners...simply amazing
TM
ThomasM
Dallas
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The four course tasting menu dinner was excellent. Every dish had amazing flavors and components and the coconut tembleque for dessert was delicious. Our server, Lou made the evening perfect!
C
Curiousdiner
Chicago
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative menu, and all the dishes were well prepared and served promptly. Dessert which is often a “throwaway” was divine- the brownie sundae, key lime pie and coconut custard (vegan) - all yummy. As a family who lives in Chicago and NYC, we know good food and we’re really happy to find it here at Lime Inn!
CM
CherylM
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food choices and great service! Second time here and will definitely return for more!

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
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

Lime Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 664 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

11:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

2D Cruz Bay Quarter Cruz Bay, VI 00831

Additional information

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

Website
http://www.thelimeinn.com/
Phone number
(340) 776-6425
Private party contact
Chelsea Baranowski: (340) 514-7110

Lime Inn

Make a reservation

Additional information

Taste of Lime Inn, a 6 Course Tasting Experience

4 Course Tasting Menu

Semi-Freddo Key Lime Pie

Rum Ribs

Bubu Salad

First Course

1984 Original Recipe Clam Chowder

Sopa de Coco y Gandules

Second Course

Bubu Salad

Wahoo Tiradito

The Tartare

Third Course

The Hog + The Buffalo

The Spaniard

Curried Spaniard

Fourth Course

Parsnips + Pumpkin

Camarones Nocturnos

Fifth Course

Choice of Entrée

Sixth Course

Fudgy Brownie Á La Mode

Semi-Freddo Key Lime Pie

Coconut Tembleque

Small Plates

First Course

1984 Original Recipe Clam Chowder

Sopa de Coco y Gandules

Bubu Salad

The Tartare

Wahoo Tiradito

Second Course

Parsnips + Pumpkin

Camarones Nocturnos

The Hog + The Buffalo

The Spaniard

Curried Spaniard

Large Plates

Third Course

The Kiwi Filet

Basilica del Mar

Rum Ribs

Tuna Mediterraneo

The Chop

The Rainbow Spread

The Peppered Chick

Caribbean Lobster Risotto

Caribbean Lobster in The Shell

The Whole Fish

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