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La Plancha del Mar

2nd Floor, Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay 00831, St. John
3407777333
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Ranked #12 of 35 restaurants in Cruz Bay
Price range: RM38 - RM157
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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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Great scratch cocktails. Don't miss apps . Outstanding service. One of the best meals on the island.

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Dallas, Texas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

We had a wonderful table in the corner of the patio, excellent service, and very good food (the brownie waffle for dessert was amazing), but there was no one else there and I'm afraid it was because it was expensive. But I have to recommend it because everything was so pleasant and I hope they have more customers soon.

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New Kensington, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

My husband and I and two of our friends had an incredibly memorable gourmet meal at La Planch in mid May. We had stopped in one evening for happy hour to enjoy a bottle of their sangria at $10 a bottle, we ordered some delicious appetizers & I was thrilled when Chef Andy came out to see if we enjoyed... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

We were told by a local couple to go here to eat. They could have not been more wrong. The food was so so at best and the prices were fine dining We have eaten at several fine dining places and this place is not one of them They need to read up on how to "serve" their customers in... More

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See 4 more reviews by Jerry D for Cruz Bay
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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4 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

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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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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15 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
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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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
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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Boise, Idaho
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5 restaurant reviews
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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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54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
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
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
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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