Leigh's Guidebook
Food scene
Great mimosas made with local juices. Brian loves the gringo arepa and the pancakes and biscuits and gravy can be ordered in half portions. I love the chicken littles and the tripoleta.
The space quite tight but worth a visit for breakfast.
33 residents recomanen
Toast Diner
81 Queen Cross StGreat mimosas made with local juices. Brian loves the gringo arepa and the pancakes and biscuits and gravy can be ordered in half portions. I love the chicken littles and the tripoleta.
The space quite tight but worth a visit for breakfast.
Get the half chicken(obviously) but also try their pork if it is available. Oooh and the stewed chicken. I love their cruzan stuffing as well.
It is cash only but there is an atm on site.
63 residents recomanen
La Reine Chicken Shack
Get the half chicken(obviously) but also try their pork if it is available. Oooh and the stewed chicken. I love their cruzan stuffing as well.
It is cash only but there is an atm on site.
Try their Mac and cheese as a sharing starter or side dish but definitely save space for rum cake- it is the best on island. So buttery, rich and good!
They also have a great Saturday a la carte brunch. Very interesting use of local ingredients.
We always make reservations, because it is quite small. They have a great cocktail menu too, with epic specials.
20 residents recomanen
40 Strand Eatery
1101 Strand StTry their Mac and cheese as a sharing starter or side dish but definitely save space for rum cake- it is the best on island. So buttery, rich and good!
They also have a great Saturday a la carte brunch. Very interesting use of local ingredients.
We always make reservations, because it is quite small. They have a great cocktail menu too, with epic specials.
This is the closest restaurant to us. Everybody loves the lobster, but the highlight for me is their Lime In Da Coconut cocktail. Yum!
We go here for date nights or special occasions, not just a casual Friday.
42 residents recomanen
Duggan's Reef
This is the closest restaurant to us. Everybody loves the lobster, but the highlight for me is their Lime In Da Coconut cocktail. Yum!
We go here for date nights or special occasions, not just a casual Friday.
Love love love this new island gem. Get the compressor watermelon salad and calamari to share with any of the cocktails they have.
We always make reservations, even for a late lunch. Sunday brunch is always crazy busy. This is generally not a quick lunch, so make sure you have time.
12 residents recomanen
Salt Great Pond
Petronella RoadLove love love this new island gem. Get the compressor watermelon salad and calamari to share with any of the cocktails they have.
We always make reservations, even for a late lunch. Sunday brunch is always crazy busy. This is generally not a quick lunch, so make sure you have time.
I love this hidden character filled house with the most delicious fresh lunch options. Brian loves the croque madame, and I love everything on the menu.
It is cash only. This is not a quick bite, but rather a slow and leisurely affair.
7 residents recomanen
Cafe Christine
6 Company StI love this hidden character filled house with the most delicious fresh lunch options. Brian loves the croque madame, and I love everything on the menu.
It is cash only. This is not a quick bite, but rather a slow and leisurely affair.
Cafe Fresco
5007 King StLove their quiches and hibiscus tea.
Sightseeing
This is an STX institution (and right around the corner from us...) where else can you have a (strong) cocktail in a lean to next to a working gas station under a chandelier? Look out for their community focused charity events, live music or just the chef who pulls up a gas grill. Yes, right next to the pumps...
Hint- maybe ask for your first drink to be ’stateside’.
29 residents recomanen
Ziggy's Island Market, LLC
This is an STX institution (and right around the corner from us...) where else can you have a (strong) cocktail in a lean to next to a working gas station under a chandelier? Look out for their community focused charity events, live music or just the chef who pulls up a gas grill. Yes, right next to the pumps...
Hint- maybe ask for your first drink to be ’stateside’.
This is a beautiful property with historical ruins that is open to the public. Walk around the calm gardens and labyrinth. It is beautiful.
6 residents recomanen
Estate Mount Washington
This is a beautiful property with historical ruins that is open to the public. Walk around the calm gardens and labyrinth. It is beautiful.
It is a hoot! Apparently they also serve a good burger, but we haven’t tried it yet.
Don’t leave without trying the mama wanna.
38 residents recomanen
Mt. Pellier Domino Club
49 Mahogany RoadIt is a hoot! Apparently they also serve a good burger, but we haven’t tried it yet.
Don’t leave without trying the mama wanna.