Fresh, Casual Courtyard Dining in Historic Mongoose Junction
Sun Dog Cafe is a Cruz Bay 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 with tables scattered within the courtyard of Mongoose Junction, beneath green market umbrellas.
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. Open 9 am to 9 pm Daily
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve from 4 pm and Christmas Day.
Closed May 4-7 Sorry!
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!
Here's Our Kitchen, which has served over one million meals on Saint John since 1994 ...
"An Impressive Menu .... for a Kitchen
The Size of a Volkswagen Beetle..."
And Here's a Few Examples of What Our Dedicated Culinary Team Serves From It....
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
Dinner
4:30 - 9 pm Mon. - Sat.
Noon -9 Sunday
​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
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.
in Historic Mongoose Junction
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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