St. John, US Virgin IslandsPerched high atop Caneel Hill in an old stone house, Asolare offers sweeping views of Cruz Bay and neighboring St. Thomas. This open-air restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic dinner for two or an intimate dinner party with friends. From its outdoor terrace, guests are treated to a spectacular sunset view.
Praised for its creative cuisine, Asolare delights diners with a fusion of fresh island ingredients and traditional Asian dishes. The menu changes seasonally, but highlights include Asian barbecued shrimp, grilled scallops with tropical fruit, Thai basil salsa, banana leaf-wrapped salmon with coconut plantain cous cous, and ginger brown sugar pork tenderloin with coconut wasabi jasmine rice. If youre craving dessert, enjoy the house specialty -- a chocolate pyramid of homemade brownie and vanilla ice cream.
Asolare is open daily for dinner. Call ahead for reservations and make sure to request to be seated on the outdoor terrace to catch the best sunset view!
If you cant make it to St. John but would like to enjoy the flavors of Asolare, try these similar recipes at home: