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Best Restaurant in St. John, VI

Fresh, Casual Courtyard Dining in Historic Mongoose Junction

 Sun Dog Cafe is a St. John locals favorite restaurant since 1994–widely recognized for eclectic menus at brunch, lunch and dinner combining vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients and a casual, relaxing vibe.

Join us in the Historic Courtyard of Mongoose Junction, The Premier Dining and Shopping Destination

 in St. John US Virgin Islands.

 

From St. Thomas, we are a five minute stroll from the

Cruz Bay ferry dock and open 9 am to 9 pm Daily

Closed May 4-7 Sorry!

"An Impressive Menu .... for a Kitchen
The Size of a Volkswagen Beetle..."

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The New York Times said this when they made us a Travel+Leisure for St. John, USVI. Small is beautiful. And it sure does keep the food fresh!

That's Our Kitchen, serving STJ since 1994 ...

the kitchen of the Sun Dog Cafe in St. John, VI

And Here's What Our Dedicated Culinary Team Serves From It....

sun dog is the Best restaurant on St. John and the best food on St. John

Ahi Tuxedo Tuna

Grilled Shrimp Local Greens

Shrimp Vera Cruz

Menus with Something for Everyone
Vibrant flavors • Unique Original Items & Crowd Pleasers
Gluten Free Friendly • Vegan • Kids • Plates to Share 

​Our Bar, the Gecko Gazebo Bar has a life of its own, and where locals and island guests can get to know each other.  No TV's, No flashing lights; a cordial and inviting atmosphere.

 

Overlooking the Center Courtyard of Mongoose Junction, it's the perfect people watching perch, and a great place to relax from a strenuous day of vacationing. 

Happy Hour​    4 to 6 pm Daily

$4 Domestic Beer. $6 Painkillers. $10 Bushwackers

Casual Courtyard Dining in Mongoose Junctiton in St. Jonn USVI
Mongoose Junction, home of Sun Dog Cafe in St. John VI

for St. John in Mongoose Junction

Casual Courtyard Dining

We have just ten tables, with green market umbrellas scattered about in the center courtyard of Mongoose Junction, a casual and comfortable setting amidst timeless colonial inspired architecture, native stone walls, mahogany doors, lush terraces architecture.

Mongoose Junction is the Premier Shopping and Dining Destination in St. John, VI where 30 shops and galleries, all locally owned and operated.  Free Monitored Parking is available for our guests.

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