Tap Deck Bistro and Bar — Restaurant in Frederiksted

DISCLAIMER: We are a group of 5 traveling via a cruise line. St. Croix was one of our stops, and this restaurant was a few yards from the dock. We walked there, so I cannot provide insight on parking. We are from SC, and love to frequent tap houses and breweries/pubs.

OVERVIEW: Server was nice and grill/cook was super cool, but food quality was super poor and NOT worth the price. This may be a beloved spot by locals for the view and maybe nighttime activities, but not as a tourist. If I lived nearby, I would not return. I'd like to note that it was not the price of the food that was the issue, but the quality that followed. I would not have minded paying $17 for nachos, had they been good. See photos for reference. Also, I don't know about the recent review that says the pool is free to play, but we were told that it's $5 per person. The drinks weren't bad and the waitress was nice, which saved the review.

I am going to try and be as polite as possible in this review, as based on looking at past reviews, the person responding as the owner is quite defensive. We were greeted at our table almost immediately and handed paper menus, but never checked on again until we asked for help. While the waitress was nice, we waited nearly 10min for her to come over (again, not until one of us went to the bar and ASKED for help) and take our drinks. We are regular tourists so we understand the pricing of food, but typically it is met with quality. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The burger bun was so rock hard and stale that it had to be removed before eating. Absolutely NO changes could be made to the order (such as adding tomato or lettuce to the plain burger) and no sides could be ordered, according to our waitress. The chicken wrap had stale tortilla and extremely dry UNmarinated chicken. Luckily, the spicy mayo made it edible. The side pasta salad was interesting but not bad. The nachos were mostly crumbs and shredded cheese (see photo). The price for the beer flight wasn't bad, but the Soca Spiked Seltzer tasted like seltzer water. The chicken kabobs were actually pretty good, but not filling at all. The burger itself was cooked well, too, but the accompaniments were disappointing. This tells me that their grill cook was great at cooking, but maybe not the best replacement for the owner, who I learned was not even on the island. Another note: they allowed someone to bring their two dogs into the bar/restaurant, and while I don't necessarily mind pets like others might, I could see why this would upset others.

PLEASE READ: While I understand that businesses came under hard times during COVID and may not have recovered, charging high prices for sub-par or disappointing food is not acceptable. I would happily pay $17 for a good plate of nachos, or the same price for a well made burger. This review is not a slight on your pricing, but your quality of ingredients. I also heard that someone, while we were dining, unfortunately ran out on their tab. Thats extremely sad to me, as I am always one to simply bite the bullet and count a meal as a loss, rather than complain or leave without paying (though a 20% forced gratuity, no matter the size of the party is ridiculous - especially if its added because your standard customers dont tip.) I will also update reviews if I return with a...

Awful experience. Went with family after excursion from cruise ship. Very disappointed. Went here because reviews were good. We're seated fairly quickly, but once seated ordered food then told most of the food ordered was unavailable. Literally the menu was very small to begin with. See photo. We ordered Mahi Mahi, but was not available, then ordered burger, was unavailable, then was told pulled pork wasn't available. Was also yold lobser dip was not available and wings weren't available. Then only menu items you could order were salads, fries or chips and salsa. We ordered drinks, which were delivered. Then we told the waitress, who failed to make eye contact several times that we wanted 3 orders of fries. I had to go up to her and ask for them. We never received any food. My husband ordered a peanut butter pie and was not given silver ware. He had to go to the bar to get a fork. They never brought our salad, but tried to charge us for the salad and a Mahi Mahi sandwich which we never received. The manager was a completely ridiculous. He ignored us and tried to make us pay for things we did not receive. DO NOT EAT HERE! They continued to seat patrons knowing they had no food to serve, yet offering...

This is one of the few places in all of St Croix that actually has air conditioning. It's not even that great, but they also have fans and it is definitely cooler than outside! It offers a great view on their balcony to the fort and the pier. The bartender and chef were very laid back but still attentive to everyone and super personable. The chef came out to make sure he cooked our cheeseburger sliders how we liked them and the bartender kept our drinks full. This place has one pool table that does not cost anything to play, and everyone took turns. They also have foosball and darts. They have lots of outlets so you can charge your phone! It was pretty much an American's dream bar. I'm really happy we came across it. They also have a fun game there where you can roll five dice like in Yahtzee, and if you get a Yahtzee then you win some money. Of course you have to pay a few dollars to play the game, and we all did it, and no one, but it was super fun. They had great food and fun swivel bar stools. Everything was clean and modernized. There's one bathroom upstairs and two downstairs in the courtyard. It is on the second floor and you have to go through the courtyard...