{"id":47907,"date":"2014-09-09T15:29:10","date_gmt":"2014-09-09T19:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=47907"},"modified":"2016-04-21T15:33:34","modified_gmt":"2016-04-21T19:33:34","slug":"3-places-to-eat-in-st-john-while-on-your-caribbean-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2014\/09\/09\/3-places-to-eat-in-st-john-while-on-your-caribbean-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"3 places to eat in St. John while on your Caribbean cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you are taking a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/travel\/cruise\/caribbean-cruises.php\" target=\"_blank\">Caribbean cruise<\/a>, one of the best parts of the trip is being able to immerse yourself &#8211; however temporarily &#8211; into the local customs and places of where you are stopping. This is true no matter where you are, or how long you have to spend at each individual area. A great way to spend your time at <a href=\"http:\/\/res.cruiseexperts.com\/destinations\/guide.rvlx?dg_id=14999\" target=\"_blank\">St. John<\/a> in the Virgin Islands is grabbing something to eat, as they are known for offering great dining for tourists. Having a nice relaxing lunch before an afternoon of shopping or other activities is a nice way to kick off the trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are a few places to check out in St. John:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sam &amp; Jack&#8217;s Deli:<\/strong> If you are interested in something that is on the faster side, stopping here is a wonderful option. The sandwiches are renowned around the island, and the bigger portions that they offer will keep you fueled throughout the rest of your afternoon trip!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_47909\" style=\"width: 442px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sam-and-jacks-deli-salmon-salad-08282014.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sam-and-jacks-deli-salmon-salad-08282014-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sam-and-jacks-deli-salmon-salad-08282014-384x400.avif 384w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sam-and-jacks-deli-salmon-salad-08282014-200x200@2x.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sam-and-jacks-deli-salmon-salad-08282014.avif 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47909\" class=\"wp-image-47909 size-full\" title=\"3 places to eat in St. John while on your Caribbean cruise\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sam-and-jacks-deli-salmon-salad-08282014.jpg\" alt=\"3 places to eat in St. John while on your Caribbean cruise\" width=\"432\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sam-and-jacks-deli-salmon-salad-08282014.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sam-and-jacks-deli-salmon-salad-08282014-384x400.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Sam &amp; Jack&#8217;s Deli<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Tourist Trap:<\/strong> Despite the apt name, this is a favorite of people who are visiting the island.\u00a0It is great if you are traveling with children and are looking for something that is relatively inexpensive, as well as offering beautiful views of the surrounding nature.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_47910\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/the-tourist-trap-08252014.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/the-tourist-trap-08252014-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/the-tourist-trap-08252014-400x300.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/the-tourist-trap-08252014.avif 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47910\" class=\"wp-image-47910 size-full\" title=\"3 places to eat in St. John while on your Caribbean cruise\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/the-tourist-trap-08252014.jpg\" alt=\"3 places to eat in St. John while on your Caribbean cruise\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/the-tourist-trap-08252014.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/the-tourist-trap-08252014-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47910\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of The Tourist Trap<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>De&#8217; Coal Pot: <\/strong>This will require some planning ahead and possibly waiting, as they run on reservations. Once you are in, you will be treated to an eclectic mix of all the local foods that the\u00a0island has to offer, as well as standard food for traveling tourists.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_48189\" style=\"width: 442px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/de-coal-pot-08252014.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/de-coal-pot-08252014-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/de-coal-pot-08252014-346x400.avif 346w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/de-coal-pot-08252014-200x200@2x.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/de-coal-pot-08252014.avif 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48189\" class=\"wp-image-48189 size-full\" title=\"3 places to eat in St. John while on your Caribbean cruise\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/de-coal-pot-08252014.jpg\" alt=\"3 places to eat in St. John while on your Caribbean cruise\" width=\"432\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/de-coal-pot-08252014.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/de-coal-pot-08252014-346x400.jpg 346w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-48189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of De&#8217; Coal Pot<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you are interested in booking a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/closeout_cruise_deals.php?page=2&amp;anchor=caribbean\" target=\"_blank\">last minute cruise<\/a> to St. John or any of the Virgin Islands, be sure to check out CruiseExperts.com for the best possible deals!<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #555555;\">Not interested in cruising through the Caribbean? 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