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The Refinery, St. John, VI

The Refinery

4.2 (167)
$31 to $50
Caribbean
1-F Cruz Bay, St. John, VI 00830

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Welcome to the Caribbean and St. John specifically. Let us bring you on a culinary tour of the Caribbean with our tropical cocktails and Caribbean cuisine. Chef Jason Maynard has elevated the cuisine beyond that of a bar and now firmly into one of the top dining experiences on St. John.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Cocktail Bar, International
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    St. John
  • Cross street
    We are right up the road from the ferry.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

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What 167 people are saying

The Refinery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Innovative

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Good for groups

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Neighborhood gem

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Refinery delivers a delightful Caribbean-inspired dining experience with "delicious creative food" and "friendly attentive service." Guests praise the "inventive cocktails" and the unique dishes like the Johnny Cake. Despite occasional service delays, the atmosphere is "upbeat and welcoming," making it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting for its flavorful offerings.
167 Reviews
  1. Wilbert

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent, some other parts not so much. They had trouble with the credit card machines, the food was super slow and small things like not bringing silverware, drinks etc… They did make it right with complimentary drinks but long dinner. Island time? Lol

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  2. Richard

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Posted pictures were deceiving. Posts looked posh, in actuality it was quaint

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  3. Joan

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I really hope this restaurant succeeds, and practices a bit more respect for their customers. The food is inventive but what is actually offered at the restaurant is a much smaller menu than the one online. The explanation was that ingredients were not arriving to St. John on time but the greens for one missing item, a salad, are grown on St. John. My husband and a friend both ordered the chicken thighs, probably the best dish on the actual menu. 4 huge thighs, expertly fried and covered with your choice of a hot or a sweet sauce. The hot sauce is really hot! The conch salad was on the tiny side and flavored with a mouth numbing vinaigrette. The mahi was average for the island but our friend said the mango sauce was delicious. Service was amiable, but a bit rushed. I am sure with time they will get the hang of ensuring the table has what they need while allowing time to enjoy the food.

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  4. Scott

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I never leave reviews.. but this place went above and beyond and 100% deserves one. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was excellent and the staff really took it to the next level. I took my wife here for our anniversary dinner and right as I was about to give up and request the food to go because our 2 and 3 year old were losing their minds in the first 15 mins, the staff brought out chalk that they could draw on the table and then provided a chalk board menu stand as the back source of entertainment. They made custom created cocktails and paired it perfectly with a wonderful meal. This place was our hidden gem for so many reasons. You will not be disappointed.

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  5. Carol

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken appetizer was over cooked and dry. Could not eat it. Sauce was good. Cucumber salad was excellent. Shrimp fritters were excellent. Short rib not very tender. Rice was great.

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  6. Catherine

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to “The Refinery “with a few friends last night and everything from our host to the food and ambience was amazing! My host was Mr. Oquendo and he made sure that we selected the perfect drinks and meals. We were not disappointed at all by his recommendations. His customer service was outstanding! The food was perfectly flavored and the drinks were delicious! I would definitely recommend this restaurant. We look forward to another great dinner soon!

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  7. Todd

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly from moment we walked in. Cocktails were terrific. Apps excellent and dinners were unique and tasty. Definitely will return.

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  8. Bruce

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was terrific! The mahi-mahi was delicious and loved the presentation of our plates. Great drinks, too!

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  9. Ani

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both lobster and mahi mahi were overcooked and very pricey. Wouldn’t return.

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  10. Hans

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Restaurant for local island dishes and drinks. The fried Yuca with dipping sauce was to die for. The fried Chicken chunks with jerk BBQ sauce was phenomenal. We had lobster with a spicy jerk seasoned butter that was awesome. Bartender kept the atmosphere lively and made excellent painkillers and mojitos. location is great.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Refinery

1-F Cruz Bay, St. John, VI 00830

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are right up the road from the ferry.
  • Neighborhood
    St. John
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Cocktail Bar, International
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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