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La Plancha del Mar

2nd Floor, Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay 00831, St. John
3407777333
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Ranked #10 of 36 restaurants in Cruz Bay
Price range: S$15 - S$63
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Spanish
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

one of the nicest places on St.John, staff was not very friendly and the food was just ok I expected more for the prices.

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See 3 more reviews by Darcy M for Cruz Bay
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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9 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We have been here several times and the food is always excellent. We were here in the summer for their summer menu and the price was reasonable and all courses very good

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See 4 more reviews by jhembrock for Cruz Bay
Richmond, Indiana
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7 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The Sunflower crusted chicken they served me was not cooked and the salad greens it was served on looked like something was eating it before me, all of my greens were holy. I sent it back once and it was still not cooked. I then could not eat and did not ask for anything else. My son in law ordered... More

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See 5 more reviews by Sharon O for Cruz Bay
Boise, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

This place has really good food and atmosphere. I wouldn't hesitate to take family and friends to this place for a good experience.

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See 6 more reviews by Jeff C for Cruz Bay
Tallahassee, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Located in Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay, La Plancha is well worth the expense. It is located upstairs, there is a balcony with views of the green area near the National Park visitor center, and the service is very good; best of all, the food did not disappoint.

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See 2 more reviews by C56 for Cruz Bay
Rochester, New York
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We enjoyed each of the appetizers we ordered. We savored each and every bite. There is a very nice wine list that is fairly priced. Service was attentive and our waiter offered excellent suggestions. We sat outside on the balcony which was very nice. We wished we had time to return at least once more during our trip to try... More

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Falmouth,Ma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We have been coming to ST. JOHN for about 9 years now. We just returned from another visit and we thought that La Plancha was the best meal we had on this visit. Just delicious food and great cocktails. The service was wonderful as well. We would really recommend having a dinner here !

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

I'm very hard to please when it comes to cocktails. Jason has nailed it. It's almost as fun watching the bartenders make the cocktails as it is to actually drink them. Hand crafted with a lot of house-made ingredients. We went there for dinner once last week, then two more times just for the cocktails. Great spot.

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Philadel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Haven't eaten dinner here yet, but we've enjoyed the great happy hour offerings from the kitchen. The bartenders have a remarkable amount of pride in their drinks; many of their spirits are house-made. The dining room offers some seating on the balcony, overlooking the activity passing by Mongoose Junction. We'll update again soon after we've visited for an actual dinner.

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

What a pleasant surprise! This place is upstairs at Mongoose Junction. We sat on the balcony outside The service was attentive and exceeded expectations. We ordered the pork belly to start. Delicious! For our main course we ordered the paella. It's not the typical paella, but a nice sized portion with fresh ingredients. Good flavors and well presented. The wine... More

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