About St Croix's Restaurants and Food... Succulent clawless Caribbean lobster, with a tail rich in pure white meat. Fresh caught mahi mahi (which is a fish locally called Dolphin, but is not the porpoise!), served island style with pungent local spices. Today's catch of yellowfin tuna, broiled, baked, or perhaps with the chef's special Caribbean herb and spice mixture. Conch chowder for starters, key lime pie and Cruzan coffee for closers. And of course, aged Black Angus steaks for those who can travel but cannot go without! Dining on St. Croix is a magical whirl of gourmet chefs, local delicacies, open air seaside restaurants, moonlit nights, and no jackets required.
 

Paradise found! Although you can't eat atmosphere, you can drink it in! Some of the island's nicest restaurants are in historic courtyards, overlooking marinas, on the beach, in the finest resorts, and tucked away in places that say "call for directions." From beach bars to those establishments featured on national television, every meal is a highlight of your vacation. For local delights, stop at the food vans selling Roti, sort of a West Indian burrito, and Salt fish Pate, deep fried and great with a cold beer! Be sure to sample the West Indian Pig Roasts and buffets offered at the resorts! Major credit cards are accepted, and reservations are preferred. A word to the wise: ties and jackets are definitely not in fashion for the gentlemen; ladies, it's either casual or casual elegance.

Did you know... Each April, St Croix restaurateurs host one of the most unique and exciting entertainment and culinary events in all of the Caribbean. The event, "A Taste of St Croix", came about as a way to showcase the diverse and wonderful eateries of this spectacular island. For such a small place, St Croix boasts some of the region's finest culinary talent. With over 40 chefs competing for top honors in seven food categories, the event is a gastronomical blast. Click Here for our Taste Of St. Croix Section.

About St Croix's Nightlife... St. Croix's first Casino, at the Divi Carina Bay Resort on the island's southeast shore, features a stunning new gaming casino, with slots, video gambling, craps and blackjack tables. Entertainment abounds, starting in the afternoon and sunset hours and continuing into the night with West Indian buffets, mocko jumbie island dancers on stilts, and music from the best local entertainers.
 

There are hot spots in the towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted, with reggae bands, jazz groups, and popular folk singers. Depending on the timing of your visit, full moon parties at various clubs rock till the wee hours.

For the really adventurous person, looking for unusual night life, there are dives hosted by the local scuba centers -- there's some wild stuff that goes on below sea level at night; and during nesting and hatching seasons, late night turtle watches sponsored by the St. Croix Environmental Association!

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