Every year the Virgin Islands Daily News awards outstanding Virgin Islands business with a “Best Of VI” award. The Virgin Islands most popular activities, shops, attractions and services vie for top honors and the ability to display the Best Of VI banner. While businesses may not win every year – the best businesses are usually multi-year winners. Here are the highlights of this years winners!

Best of St John 2014

Best Beach

Best Beach: Cinnamon Bay

Best Bars

Best Beach Bar: High Tide Restaurant
Best Bar: Woody’s
Best Bar with Live Music: High Tide
Best Happy Hour: Joe’s Rum Hut

Best Food

Best Breakfast: Jakes Restaurant
Best Coffee Espresso: Sam & Jack’s Deli
Best Deli: Starfish Market
Best Bakery: Baked in the Sun
Best Bread: Sam & Jack’s Deli
Best Hamburgers: Shipwreck Landing
Best Lunch: Ocean Grill
Best Barbecue: Candies BBQ
Best New Restaurant: Virgin Fire
Best Family Restaurant: Miss Lucy’s
Best Gourmet Dining: La Tapa
Best Dining View: Chateau Bordeaux
Best Creative Cuisine: Morgan’s Mango
Best Dessert/Sweets: St John Scoops

Best Liquor Store

Best Retail Liquor: Pine Peace Market

Best Charters

Best Charter Boat & Day Sail: Wayward Sailor
Best Day Sail: Calypso

Best Water Sports

Best Water Sports: Cruz Bay Watersports

Best Dive Excursion: Low Key Watersports

Best Stand Up Paddle-boarding: Arawak Kayak Tours

Best Kayak Tours: Arawak Kayak Tours

Best Ecotours

Best Ecotourism: Virgin Islands Ecotours

Best Tourist Activities

Best Tourist Activities: Virgin Islands National Park

Best Catering

Best Catering: Katilady Catering

Best Local Band

Best Local Band: Inner Visions