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Estera, St. Croix, VI

Estera

4.7 (52)
$50 and over
International
1102 Strand St, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Estera is housed in the historic district of downtown Christiansted on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our exciting take on classic American flavors filter through the dining experience—from the first bite to the last. Expect to see menu items that are uncategorized, fluid and changeable with consistent dinner specials.

Our open kitchen layout and intimate indoor space embodies an ambiance of clean simplicity, warm neutral tones, and a modern industrial feel. A reservation gets you access to our hand-crafted dining room tables, full kitchen menu, eclectic cocktails, and specialty wines. At estera we strive for perfection in execution, elevation, and approachability.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (340) 692-4639
  • Website
    https://www.esterastx.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dylan Lewis
  • Location
    1102 Strand St, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820
  • Neighborhood
    St. Croix
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Strand St. and Queen Cross St. in Downtown Christiansted
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Estera's Wine Experience

    $100.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Estera for an intimate evening of fine wine and delectable food. Once a month we feature a different theme, ranging from regions of the world to individual vineyards. Our wine experience features four courses of different wine varietals that are accompanied with our Chef's curated food pairing menu. The night will entail an interactive tasting with guest speakers describing the history of the selected wines and Chef's choice of menu. Reservations are required as seating is limited.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 52 people are saying

Estera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Overall

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Food

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Service

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Best Value

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Innovative

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Hot spot

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Neighborhood gem

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Great for fine wines

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Good for special occasions

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Estera delivers an exceptional dining experience with "arguably the best service on the island" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "impeccable service" and "wonderful atmosphere," often recommending reservations due to its popularity. Highlights include the "perfectly cooked pasta" and "authentic schnitzel," complemented by an "outstanding cocktail menu." This restaurant is a must-visit in Christiansted for its "upscale and delicious dinner."
52 Reviews

  1. SCOTT

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner at Estera last evening. From the initial warm greeting upon arrival, to our wonderful waitress, to the food itself and the “thank you for coming” when we departed. The flavoring of the dishes we had was excellent! I would definitely recommend a visit to anyone on St. Croix so that you too can enjoy a wonderful meal/experience here.

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  2. Emmy

    Caribbean1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My dirty tequila martini was excellent. I had the fresh tuna special on a wasabi crème served with arugula tossed in a light sesame soy dressing. The tuna was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Delicious. The key lime pie was ok. Service was great. Too many hard surfaces which makes for a loud space. Definitely a favorite.

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  3. Kara

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely worth making a reservation! Food and ambiance were good and the service was great. They were also very helpful in accommodating my daughter with multiple food allergies. Highly recommend Estera.

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  4. Nancy

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Good food Good service. Very loud could not hear table conversation. Air conditioner was freezing they could not turn it down because of kitchen staff.

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  5. Barbara

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Pasta perfectly cooked al dente; risotto the same! Schnitzel was delicious and authentic, the pesto superb. There is a nice selection of wines available as well as cocktails. Service was impeccable. Although pricey, well worth it. It is popular locally so make a reservation to ensure availability. I highly recommend Estera and will undoubtedly return.

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  6. Brian

    London19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice vibe, excellent menu, nice welcome. The food was excellent and the cocktail menu outstanding. The Service started out very well but then went cold, with a very long, lonely wait for our entrees. We had to ask about dessert options.

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  7. Amy

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal last night. Julie was our server and she was terrific. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more things on the menu. There were a lot of specials and all of them sounded delicious. I had been told that it was very noisy and hard to hear. We went early and it was OK in that regard. I'm definitely looking forward to returning. St. Croix has many wonderful restaurants and this is definitely one of them!

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  8. Mark

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time, but had seen positive Facebook posts. The whole evening was a lovely experience. We will definitely return @

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arguably the best service on the island. Food was delicious.

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  10. Neannie VIP

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, lively atmosphere Service was mediocre

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FAQs

Estera is rated 4.7 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. Virgin Islands (US)
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Make a reservation

Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Estera

1102 Strand St, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the corner of Strand St. and Queen Cross St. in Downtown Christiansted
  • Neighborhood
    St. Croix
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dylan Lewis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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