Smuggler's Cove Bar and Restaurant was the facility on location at Mill Harbour Condos. It's owned and operated by Herb and Paulette Miller who we met our first night. They are both very friendly and welcomed us to St. Croix.
After our late evening arrival on Sunday, we were glad that the restaurant was still open for service. A large party had just been served, so we were told it would be a half hour delay until more food could be prepared. We purchased a drink from the bar and strolled around the pool and beach area until we could be seated.
We all had sandwiches that night which were really good. My wife and I had grilled mahi-mahi and had the side order of homemade onion rings. The food portions were adequate and I was able to get my fill by eating the rest of my daughters' sandwiches.
We ate there again on Friday night for their weekly special. The all-you-can-eat barbecue was $13 and included ribs and/or chicken, salad, bread and several choices of side dishes. There was music and dancing, with many people that must have been "regulars" there for the evening. Dancing was open to everyone. Herb included dancing with one of my daughters and even the barbecue chef was out dancing. The atmosphere was comfortable and friendly.
We were told that Saturday night was also another specialty night with dinner and dancing, although we did not attend because we wanted to try other places too.
The area is divided into two sections, both covered and set up for dining. The first section was open on three sides and more of the smoking group seemed to sit here. The second section included the bar with a large mural. The lady serving drinks on the mural only showed her backside, but she was topless. On the opposite wall from the bar was another mural. The server was discretely covered, but minimal clothing was implied. This section also included several televisions, one above the bar and the other in front of the mural. The ceiling fans kept the area cool and comfortable.
Several evenings, after swimming in the Mill Harbour pool, I had a few drinks and visited with Herb. He had considerable knowledge of the island and his recommendations on activities were on target.
The food was good, reasonably priced for St. Croix, and the service was great. Herb and Paulette, along with all the people working there were extremely friendly and superb at making visitors feel welcome.