CORAL BAY DINING & SHOPPING . . . Although most modern conveniences have reached Coral Bay it still seems to reside in the past. It is slower, dustier and definitely more peaceful than the busy island's center of Cruz Bay.

The dips and curves on the drive between the two communities accentuate the feeling of truly leaving your busy life behind.Wild goats, free roaming domestic stock, and the occasional deer share the road with you. The tropical forests with dense vines, luscious flowering trees and native shrubs give way, on many turns, to surprising & glorious vistas down into the bays and out over the turquoise water to other islands.

DINING AROUND THE ISLAND | CRUZ BAY DINING | CORAL BAY DINING | CATERING

CORAL BAY DINING & SHOPPING [click on map to enlarge]

"We're all here 'cause we're not all there"
Coral Bay is a fitting destination to such a trip. The restaurants and shops are fewer but the selection and quality are strong and are owned, staffed and frequented by the locals. People of many talents have found their way to this spot and whenever possible find a way to share their passions. You will relax there but you won't get bored and you cannot be a stranger long on this end of the island.

For a start you might come over for an egg-perfect pancake-stacked breakfast plate at M & M's Donkey Diner (check daily schedule). It is in the same courtyard as Sputniks, where you might end up late some evening listening to some true Caribbean vibes. Most of the bars & restaurants have an eclectic and lively music schedule. Island Blues is a music favorite for locals and visitors alike and Skinny Legs is home for the world renowned Skinnies Burgers. Dawdle over a late gourmet dinner at Voyagers of St. John. If you arrive early in the morning join the locals for a coffee at 6:30 am at Coral Bay's deli, Take a Break Cafe, there you can pick up the paper, or watch the news, get a cooked meal to take home or have a generous deli sandwich. Or you can follow the road on out towards Salt Pond for other dining treats.

1 ... Skinny Legs Complex : Various shops & galleries selling local arts and crafts, clothing, shoes, T-shirts, sarongs, books & more... Connections and Skinny Legs Bar & Grill.

... Skinny Legs ~ ( 340) 779-4982, Skinny Legs Complex ... Bar & Grill ... home of the famous Skinnies Burger... hot dogs, mahi sandwiches ... grilled chicken ... horseshoes... events... Monday is video night... weekends often offer music.. book exchange shelf
... Connections East ~ (340) 779-4994
Phone, Fax, Mail and Internet Services. Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Saturday: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Postal Address: 9901 Emmaus, St. John, USVI 00830, Fax: (340) 776-6136

... Sysygys Gallery ~ Mosaic and other locally created art
... Mumbo Jumbo ~ (340) 779-4277, Skinny Legs Complex ... Eclectic gift shop.... clothes... T-shirts .... candy ... fragrances ... beach wear... Open 10 AM - 8 PM

... The Doghouse ~ Skinny Legs Complex ... T-shirts
... Awl Made ~ Skinny Legs Complex... Hand-crafted leather goods... unique island made treasures.

... Tutu Tango ~ (340) 693-5900, Skinny Legs Complex ... Island gifts.
... Jolly Dog ~ (340) 693-5900, Skinny Legs Complex... T-shirts ... cards ... more

2... Crabby Water Sports ~ Boat rentals, Snorkel & Scuba, inexpensive sunglasses & more

3 ... Sputnik Complex

... Sputnik Bar... pool tables... check for music schedule...
... M&Ms Donkey Diner: Breakfast on weekends, Pizza Wednesday & Friday evenings
... JuJu's: Hand painted clothing

4 ... Town & Country Center

... Custom Embroidery ~ (340) 779-4047 ... logos, lettering, monograms, stock and custom designs ... no minimum order
... Videos

 

5 ... Pickles Complex

... Take a Break Cafe ~ opens at 6:30 am for coffee and breakfast ... Deli meals to eat there or take home ... bar... book exchange shelf.. TV
... Aunties Drawers: Gently used clothing open 4-6 weekdays, Saturday during day

6 ... Island Blues ~ (340) 776-8800... Open to the bay breezes on the shores of Coral Bay... Lunch and dinner served ... daily specials ... music most nights of the week during season, call for schedule.

7 ... Voyages de St. John ~ (340) 774-1566, Gourmet cuisine open for lunch and dinner ... casual dining in an elegant atmosphere... music often, call for schedule.

8 ... Love City Market ~ small but well stocked. Vegetables, liquor, frozen meats and sundries.

9 ... Original Table & Jewels ~ West Indian, open most weekends.

10 ... Carolina Coral ~ Horse and Donkey Trail Rides

11 ... Paradise Warehouse ~ (340) 776 0060 Imports from Bali & from around the world ... custom crafted furnishings, accessories and art ... Incense, candles, bamboo ... baskets Mon. - Sun, 11 AM - 5 PM

12 ... Small Market

13 ... Sweet Plaintain ~ Opening soon: Restaurant, Bar

15 ... Sticky Fingers ~ Lunch & Dinner BBQ Chicken, Brisket, Ribs & Fish. Eat there or take to go

East End

... Vie's Snack Shack
... Sloop Jone ~ Handpainted clothing, call first

Shipwreck Landing

... Shipwreck Landing Restaurant & Bar
... Tall Ship Trading ~ (340) 776 6816, T-shirts silk screened on premises.
... Sugar Apple ~ tropical wear, sarongs, local crafts & art, gifts
... Jolly Dog ~ (340) 693 5333, T Shirts, Clothing

On 107 Towards Salt Pond

... Miss Lucy's ~ Lunch and Dinner, Sunday Jazz Brunch, full moon parties.
... Calabash Market ~ Small market with growing selections fresh vegetables, frozen meats, dairy, staples and conveniences. Book exchange shelf.