Locally Sourced. Globally Flavored.
At 1756 Grotto, we believe that great food and great company go hand in hand. Our St Croix restaurant’s mission is to create memorable dining experiences by providing exceptional service, delicious farm to fork cuisine with exceptional rum and wine. Dine in our historic building circa 1756 or outside in our lush garden grotto.
About 1756 Grotto | St Croix Restaurant
Chef Stephen Coe
Patron Chef Stephen Coe, is the creative force behind our menu. With a strong focus on supporting local farmers and fishermen, Chef Coe and his team create worldly dishes that feature Caribbean ingredients grown and harvested locally on St Croix.
Stephen Coe is a nationally recognized and award-winning chef, best known for his victory against celebrity chef Bobby Flay in “Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay” on the Food Network.
Along with his partners at Keep Left, LLC hospitality management, they are excited to add their skills to the St Croix restaurant scene with 1756 Grotto, St Croix Wine Cellars, and Ciba Matta (opening soon).
Should you ever find yourself on the island of St. Croix, do not miss this small gem of a restaurant. The food was excellent and inventive. Try the Goat Bolognese and the 1756 Burger, a twist on an old favorite with bacon jam—Yes, it’s a thing.—aged Gruyere, a special sauce, and yucca fries. As someone who spent a number of years working in a restaurant back when being personable was a huge part of the job description, it was refreshing to see how much the employees at the 1756 Grotto care about a diner’s experience. There’s also a lot of history, since the building that houses the restaurant was built, you guessed it, in 1756, back when Alexander Hamilton was a young man walking the streets of St. Croix. I can’t wait to go back.
This restaurant is INCREDIBLE! My wife and I were looking for a romantic dinner and they delivered... Or should I say the owner himself delivered. He went out of his way to find us a seat and from there on our the evening only got better. The drinks were perfect, and the food blew our minds. We consider ourselves pretty well traveled and we enjoy dining out, this was easily in our top 5 food experiences. The owner and the employees are all very proud of their establishment and they absolutely should be. If you make it down to St. Croix, this should be in your plans for a great evening with upscale dining. There's a ton of history in the building as well adding to the charm and ambiance. I could go on and on to be honest...
We spent my husband’s birthday at Grotto tonight and we had an amazing time! Our server was wonderful and the food and atmosphere were perfect for a date night! We were welcomed and treated like a friend the moment we walked in. If you haven’t yet, you have to check it out! 100% recommend! Thank you for making our night perfect!
The sangria for 2 and the mushroom risotto was excellent. Also tried the Grotto Salad. Well done 👍
Pop up live music was a real treat. Food is over the top delicious. A must stop in St. Croix.
Really happy with our experience. Got the fish special and was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had
Y’all. This place is phenomenal! The owner was so warm and welcoming, and the staff equally friendly and charming. The roasted garlic focaccia is an absolute can’t miss, with the roasted garlic head, local goat cheese, local gooseberry spread, and freshly baked bread. The succulent flavors of the seafood grotto make it the best I’ve ever had, and the extraordinary key lime pie cheesecake was an unbeatable end to a fantastic dinner. I cannot recommend this place enough!
We had an amazing time here. All the staff and the owner were extremely friendly and welcoming. This is a 10 out of 10 must go for delicious locally sourced food.
Wow!! We have been coming to St Croix for years and it seems like there's always a revolving door of restaurants downtown. Some good, some bad.
1756 is a smash hit. This place is going to be impossible to get a reservation at in a year, I promise you. We had the island fried chicken, the rum sangria and the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake.
My wife was licking the plate clean!
We cannot wait to come back next time we're on- island!
1756 is a smash hit. This place is going to be impossible to get a reservation at in a year, I promise you. We had the island fried chicken, the rum sangria and the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake.
My wife was licking the plate clean!
We cannot wait to come back next time we're on- island!
Great location, the outside seating area is awesome. The food was very good and the staff were very attentive, only thing was our appetizer and meals came out at the same time, made our experience seem a little rushed.
WOW. Hands down one of the best places I have been in the USVI territory and maybe even stateside. Food was SO SO SO SO GOOD. Attentive and courteous waitstaff, really cool chill ambiance, and GREAT FOOD. The entire KEEP LEFT RESTAURANT GROUP is fabulous and this may be the crowning jewel.
My mouth is watering looking at these pics already!
My mouth is watering looking at these pics already!
I can’t rave enough about the food!! I’m from New Orleans so I like to pretend I know a thing or two about food. This place was spectacular! We had the Brie and garlic appetizer and the risotto and lobster and everything was fantastic. Our bartender, Victor, was so friendly and accommodating. The owner was so fun and sweet! My husband and I come to the island every April and this place is absolutely going to be our top place to dine from now on.
Outstanding food and atmosphere. Staff was very helpful. Best meal out my wife and I have had in a long time. If you are visiting St. Croix, you need to add this to your list
Very cool vibe when you walk in. Beautiful old building with wonderfully preserved historic touches throughout the restaurant. Stopped in for drinks and got talked into staying for dinner by the owner! Awesome service, great drinks, and delicious food in a beautifully unique space. Food portions do run on the smaller side but their menu items are reasonably priced for the quality, service, ambience, and location. Highly recommend!
Celebrated my birthday with a big group. Our first of many times to come. Delicious food, excellent service, beautiful courtyard & decor. STX has a new hot spot!
In all earnestness, downtown Christiansted has a lot of misses. This place is definitely a hit. The staff is attentive and friendly. The food is wildly excellent. And the ambiance is fantastic. All ingredients I had were locally sourced. Tempura lobster and okra with a scotch bonnet salsa were sublime. Goat bolognese was comfort food for the ages. Give the place a try and you won't be disappointed.
Should you ever find yourself on the island of St. Croix, do not miss this small gem of a restaurant. The food was excellent and inventive. Try the Goat Bolognese and the 1756 Burger, a twist on an old favorite with bacon jam—Yes, it’s a thing.—aged Gruyere, a special sauce, and yucca fries. As someone who spent a number of years working in a restaurant back when being personable was a huge part of the job description, it was refreshing to see how much the employees at the 1756 Grotto care about a diner’s experience. There’s also a lot of history, since the building that houses the restaurant was built, you guessed it, in 1756, back when Alexander Hamilton was a young man walking the streets of St. Croix. I can’t wait to go back.
This restaurant is INCREDIBLE! My wife and I were looking for a romantic dinner and they delivered... Or should I say the owner himself delivered. He went out of his way to find us a seat and from there on our the evening only got better. The drinks were perfect, and the food blew our minds. We consider ourselves pretty well traveled and we enjoy dining out, this was easily in our top 5 food experiences. The owner and the employees are all very proud of their establishment and they absolutely should be. If you make it down to St. Croix, this should be in your plans for a great evening with upscale dining. There's a ton of history in the building as well adding to the charm and ambiance. I could go on and on to be honest...
We spent my husband’s birthday at Grotto tonight and we had an amazing time! Our server was wonderful and the food and atmosphere were perfect for a date night! We were welcomed and treated like a friend the moment we walked in. If you haven’t yet, you have to check it out! 100% recommend! Thank you for making our night perfect!
The sangria for 2 and the mushroom risotto was excellent. Also tried the Grotto Salad. Well done 👍
Pop up live music was a real treat. Food is over the top delicious. A must stop in St. Croix.
Really happy with our experience. Got the fish special and was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had
Y’all. This place is phenomenal! The owner was so warm and welcoming, and the staff equally friendly and charming. The roasted garlic focaccia is an absolute can’t miss, with the roasted garlic head, local goat cheese, local gooseberry spread, and freshly baked bread. The succulent flavors of the seafood grotto make it the best I’ve ever had, and the extraordinary key lime pie cheesecake was an unbeatable end to a fantastic dinner. I cannot recommend this place enough!
We had an amazing time here. All the staff and the owner were extremely friendly and welcoming. This is a 10 out of 10 must go for delicious locally sourced food.
Wow!! We have been coming to St Croix for years and it seems like there's always a revolving door of restaurants downtown. Some good, some bad.
1756 is a smash hit. This place is going to be impossible to get a reservation at in a year, I promise you. We had the island fried chicken, the rum sangria and the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake.
My wife was licking the plate clean!
We cannot wait to come back next time we're on- island!
1756 is a smash hit. This place is going to be impossible to get a reservation at in a year, I promise you. We had the island fried chicken, the rum sangria and the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake.
My wife was licking the plate clean!
We cannot wait to come back next time we're on- island!
Great location, the outside seating area is awesome. The food was very good and the staff were very attentive, only thing was our appetizer and meals came out at the same time, made our experience seem a little rushed.
WOW. Hands down one of the best places I have been in the USVI territory and maybe even stateside. Food was SO SO SO SO GOOD. Attentive and courteous waitstaff, really cool chill ambiance, and GREAT FOOD. The entire KEEP LEFT RESTAURANT GROUP is fabulous and this may be the crowning jewel.
My mouth is watering looking at these pics already!
My mouth is watering looking at these pics already!
I can’t rave enough about the food!! I’m from New Orleans so I like to pretend I know a thing or two about food. This place was spectacular! We had the Brie and garlic appetizer and the risotto and lobster and everything was fantastic. Our bartender, Victor, was so friendly and accommodating. The owner was so fun and sweet! My husband and I come to the island every April and this place is absolutely going to be our top place to dine from now on.
Outstanding food and atmosphere. Staff was very helpful. Best meal out my wife and I have had in a long time. If you are visiting St. Croix, you need to add this to your list
Very cool vibe when you walk in. Beautiful old building with wonderfully preserved historic touches throughout the restaurant. Stopped in for drinks and got talked into staying for dinner by the owner! Awesome service, great drinks, and delicious food in a beautifully unique space. Food portions do run on the smaller side but their menu items are reasonably priced for the quality, service, ambience, and location. Highly recommend!
Celebrated my birthday with a big group. Our first of many times to come. Delicious food, excellent service, beautiful courtyard & decor. STX has a new hot spot!
In all earnestness, downtown Christiansted has a lot of misses. This place is definitely a hit. The staff is attentive and friendly. The food is wildly excellent. And the ambiance is fantastic. All ingredients I had were locally sourced. Tempura lobster and okra with a scotch bonnet salsa were sublime. Goat bolognese was comfort food for the ages. Give the place a try and you won't be disappointed.
