Amy Spurling
We were a table of 8 – 4 of us had the tasting menu and the other four ordered off the menu. Our server was very nice and very knowledgeable. We had wine and cocktails. Both were excellent. The food was pretty, fresh, and tasty. The scallops were simply the best bite I put in my mouth! The steak was good but undercooked, and the wahoo was delicious and a good piece of fish but very overcooked. The desserts were just fine. Nothing that I would order again. We had a couple salads that were excellent! Overall, I would definitely recommend!
… moreKen Cook
We had a great experience at Isla Blue and ended up dining here two nights during our stay. The food was very good both times, and the tasting menu with the wine pairing was a nice experience.
Our waitress was absolutely amazing and really made the experience special for us. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the views are even better.
Service was a little slow at times, but hey that’s island time, right? It didn’t take away from our overall experience.
We would definitely recommend Isla Blue and will be back for sure on our next visit.
… moreTony CastyAshes
I try to keep my reviews as honest and trustworthy as possible. This review will be no exception. To start on a good note, the dining room is absolutely stunning and our group was deeply impressed by the color and grandeur of the restaurant. Our server, a fine server with a flair for entertainment and extravagance, was decent in his attempts to provide good service. Unfortunately, nothing could make up for the elephant in the room, and that is the lackluster food and incompetence of the kitchen staff. Our food took an hour+ to arrive, and what we received was beyond disappointing. Subpar to bland flavors, unsatisfying portion sizes, and inconsistent cooking practices made us appreciate the joys of what we couldn’t receive, a truly satisfying meal. We had ordered the gyozas, the tropical ensalada, seared achiote tuna with rice (separate), and the fish of the day (lionfish). While the pork gyozas were decent, and the only saving grace of the meal, the flavor was very similar to those at other restaurants with a much better price-point. The salad was mediocre, the lionfish meh, and the tuna absolutely abysmal. The tuna was cold when originally received and it’s complimentary rice crunchy. On the kitchen’s second time at a remake (arriving roughly 30 minutes later when the rest of our group finished our meals), they burnt the tuna to give it the flavor of a Japanese child after surviving an atomic bomb; disappointingly, it was barely edible. The restaurant staff did try to correct their mistakes with free drinks and a complimentary (undercooked when received (medium requested – raw received)) steak, thanks in part to our aforementioned lovely server, but nothing could fill the hole in our stomachs which craved a culinary experience of a wonderful meal. In conclusion, I must sadly state that any interested eater seeking good food and filled stomachs should avoid this restaurant. However, should you read this and not heed my advice, I wish you the best of luck on your reckless endeavor; and I’ll enjoy seeing your reaction on the next episode of kitchen nightmares.
… moreKaitlin Saxon
Best food we have had our entire trip. The bartender, Blake, was amazing. Super helpful in suggesting food, drinks and pairing wines. Very attentive, kind and social. We ordered the gyoza as recommended and they were perfect, we started eating them before I could get a picture. The sauce was an amazing compliment to the gyoza. I ordered the spinach stuffed chicken with mashed potatoes and my husband ordered the whole fried snapper. Wow. Amazing. So fresh, delicate, seasoned and portioned so well. Finally, the dessert. Something I set my eyes on when we first arrived on the island- the horchata donuts. Phenomenal. We are coming back tomorrow night for them too. You have to visit this place. Everyone was so nice and helpful. The restaurant was so clean, elegant and well lit.
… moreE H
I had the pleasure of dining at Isla Blue in St. Thomas last week and I can’t say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. The atomosphere is absolutely stunning- sweeping ocean views will greet you as soon as you walk in! Our waitress was Tara and she was wonderful! We ordered the Haus Scallops, the Bonita Roll and the Caribbean Grilled Lobster…the flavors jumped out at you immediately! Everything was excellent and you could taste how fresh all of the seafood and ingreients were. There’s aslo a lovely lounge downstairs called the Sandbar where you can have a cocktail and listen to live music while you wait for your table. Hands down the best restaurant I’ve been to in the Caribbean in years! Can’t wait to go back!
… moreCourtney Owens
Giving this place 3 Stars because of the temperature & flavor of their Chef’s Specials. A grouper tamale was very under seasoned and the lobster bisque soup came out lukewarm, not once but twice. Drinks were great, fried snapper was fried great, not a lot of bones, and the mashed potatoes were cheesy and seasoned good. Our waitress was very friendly and understanding of not liking or accepting of the soup. Her service was definitely 5 Stars but as far as the specials, they weren’t really special.
… moreB Smith
The ambiance and service was so wonderful we ate here 2 nights in a row for dinner. Our beautiful server Rhael was the reason we came back. She was so kind and very welcoming and we definitely enjoyed our time here. Tracy the manager was also very kind and checking in on us and making sure we had everything we needed. The chef needs a lifetime contract. Thank you again to all the staff for making my husband’s 50th one to remember. See you again soon.
… moreToni Jefferson
What a dream! My love took me here as a belated birthday celebration and Chris K. did not miss with the outstanding service. He recommended a delicious dessert as we had wonderful cocktails, and he treated us to birthday shooters. He even sang Happy Birthday to us and put candles on our dessert! Such a wonderful experience at a beautiful restaurant. I cannot wait to come back to this amazing island and visit Isla Blue again. Praying Chris K is still there lighting up the bar guest with phenomenal service!
… moreSarah Leffew
My husband and I love fine dining and this food is disappointing, especially for the price point. We ordered the steak tacos, Bonita roll, scallops, Caesar salad (to add shrimp it was $26 upcharge), and lobster bisque. The lobster bisque was inedible. We were going to order an appetizer for my daughter, however the waitress suggested chicken tenders and fries that were fried with old oil based on the color and taste and when we got the bill were $35 for the kids meal!!! No wonder she suggested that when appetizers were $10 less expensive. The best thing we ordered were the steak tacos and everything else I couldn’t even recommend to anyone.
On a positive note the atmosphere and restaurant are beautiful for evening and sunset. The service was very good too.
I’d recommend going for a drink for the atmosphere and getting your meal elsewhere.
… moreying cheah
This is a must visit restaurant when you visit St Thomas. Period. We came and celebrated a birthday 6 months ago. Nadine the manager and staff made it so special we made it our mission to come back here just to go to the restaurant. We were here the day we landed and the last night here in St. Thomas. This time Nadine made us feel even more special. There were flowers on the table. Everything she recommended was a hit for us. The host Adriana was so so so friendly and welcoming. I would hire her for any hospitality position . The waitress was super sweet. We could come here for dinner every night. We come here often and this is a must for us when we visit St. Thomas. I can’t thank Nadine enough for making us feel so very special every time. She is a gem. Will come back again soon I am sure.
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