First rate establishment. Excellent food with an incredible view on the side. Very thankful for having been steered away from the burger to an absolutely original version of a Reuben... with Grouper. Well done and thank you!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Miss Lucy’s shows up on many people’s “must see” lists for St. John. We went on Thursday night, which is “Open Mic Night,” and I got to play keyboard with the excellent house band! A great evening.
We spent the late morning and afternoon at Saltpond/Ram Head, which meant we were already on the Coral Bay side of the island, where Miss Lucy’s is. The VITRAN bus picked us up at Saltpond, and kindly dropped us off at Miss Lucy’s a bit before dinnertime. The VITRAN bus is a great option, if you can make it work in your schedule, but be sure to check when they’re coming. (The website schedule has almost nothing to do with the actual schedule!)
We were glad we had some OFF insect repellant lotion, as were a few other people who asked to use some of ours! The band was setting up, and new members kept coming, even after the evening started. Apparently, the chef hadn’t shown up yet, but they took food orders, served drinks, and the music got going pretty close to on schedule, 5:30 pm.
It was a great evening! Lots of folks—singles, couples, families—and everyone was into the music. Lauren and Bo Magnie (and their wonderful kids) really make it happen, along with a large cast of friends. The music ranged from reggae to folk to jazz to rockabilly, with lots of folks stepping in for a few numbers. Someone was making balloon animals, someone else was blowing bubbles. There was lots of dancing, and people jumping in with the band. There was even a guy playing spoons.
The food came out incredibly LATE, like over an hour after we ordered it. But to be honest, no one cared very much. Everyone was having a blast, dancing, singing, and playing under the colored lights on a beautiful St. John evening. The place was packed.
Oh, back to the food! We had fried plantains, and kallaloo and crab soup. Presentation was super informal, but the flavor was off the charts “top shelf!” It could’ve been something we got at a fancy place. So good.
One thing: if you’re relying on taxis, make arrangements beforehand. We got stranded, there was no cell service, and the restaurant wifi was down. So we bummed a ride (thank you, new friend!) until we got into cell range, then called our favorite taxi driver for the ride home. But this just added to the wonderful adventure of Open Mic Night at Miss Lucy’s. Don’t miss it!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Great place for lunch. The Reuben was killer and the fries are wonderful.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Grouper Reuben Sandwich
We love Miss Lucy’s and visit at least 1-2 times every time we come to St. John’s. The atmosphere is so relaxing and the food delicious. Love the West Indies fish fry and the Crunchy Fish sandwich.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Recommended dishes
Cobb Seafood Salad
All I can say is that if you don’t go here for the Thursday night bands/open mic night you are crazy or just don’t like hanging around a bunch of fun happy people
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
First, what a stunning location! But I made the mistake of choosing the top menu option for their Thursday dinner, Seafood Kallaloo, and it was a big disappointment. The soup was mainly seasoned broth and kale with just a few small chunks of fish. I was expecting seafood, not just kale & broth for $16, served in a plastic cup that reminded me of a bait container. Thankfully. my daughter liked her chicken tenders and fries, so at least we all didn’t leave hungry.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Excellent waterfront location for brunch, lunch, and dinner (check their schedule though). Open mic most weeks on Thursday is a delight featuring very talented artists on many different instruments with amazing backup band. Highly recommend!
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fried Plantains
Soak in the view from this beach restaurant. Food and drinks were good and definitely captures the essence of island life. In such we spent probably over 2 hours at the restaurant as the pace of island service is a bit slower.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Absolutely lovely setting outside by the bay (if you don't mind the seaweed smell). Choices on the menu were numerous & hard to decide. Be warned...the crowd starts arriving as soon as Miss Lucy's opens, especially if you want a table outside. 6 of us choose a variety of entrees. The special was Roti Mutton with local veggies (yummm), another selected Roti with chicken & 3 of us got the grouper reuben (Yummm). All were delicious but couldn't beat the grouper. Superbly cooked & tasty. Didn't get an opportunity to visit for open mic on Thursday but heard it's a great time. Read the travel columns & websites, all emphasized to not miss a meal at Miss Lucy's. Make sure it's a stop on your trip!
Wonderful lunch here after Ramshead trail hike. Beautiful view with comfortable tables shaded by Sea grape trees that are a couple hundred years old. I did not have full meal here. Wanted the conch fritters which are rumored to be awesome but they were out so I had th e crab soup which I dinged a star because it was a bit watery but the flavor was great. Loved all the ducks and goats running around and our server Mark was very nice and attentive.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
