Cactus on the Blue is open

Cruz Bay’s newest restaurant, Cactus on the Blue, is now open for business. Sort of.

“We’re open for dinner with a limited menu, but it is cash only right now because we’re still waiting for our credit card machine,” says co-owner Courtney Wright. “But business has been great. The patio has been full and we’ve even had some folks waiting.”

What are they waiting for?

Courtney and husband Nile’s Mexican food, knocked up a notch. The menu right now is short, but hits so far include the shrimp stuffed with cheese and wrapped with bacon and jalapeño, and the flank steak torreados.

“We’re anxious for all the feedback we can get and have been asking just about every diner for a critique, but we haven’t had a bad comment yet,” Courtney says.

The kitchen’s open for dinner from 6 to 11-ish. The bar stays open a little later. (Click menu for larger view.)

14 Responses to “Cactus on the Blue is open”

  1. Susan
    November 16th, 2009 09:22
    1

    Yay! Stuff for veggies to eat! Love it, can’t wait to try it.

  2. mary beth
    November 16th, 2009 10:31
    2

    great, glad to know the space is back in use. see you in april!

  3. iowaguy
    November 16th, 2009 10:38
    3

    Looks like a creative menu—great prices too. Good luck—anxious to try it out in January!

  4. larbo
    November 16th, 2009 14:33
    4

    yea, stuff for carnivores.

  5. Ruth
    November 16th, 2009 17:57
    5

    This menu looks great. I want to taste everything. Can’t wait to try this place.

  6. St. John
    November 16th, 2009 19:47
    6

    Cactus on the Blue looks like it could be my new favorite hot spot – affordable, interesting menu, and a great location with a view!

  7. nancy
    November 17th, 2009 05:00
    7

    great! love to try new places,menu looks awesome. will be going there for sure on the
    next trip down in may !! :)

  8. Marcia
    November 17th, 2009 10:14
    8

    So good to see that location back up and running as a restaurant. We’ll check it out this spring. Good luck to Courtney and Niles!

  9. stj_gal
    November 23rd, 2009 10:26
    9

    We ate there last week and it was pretty good. The shrimp was especially delicious. We will be back.

  10. Mike
    November 29th, 2009 10:16
    10

    They treat their employees very well and with respect too. Creates a wonderful atmosphere for customers, owners, and help. The type of business you want to support!

  11. Joe
    December 12th, 2009 14:31
    11

    does anyone have their number?!?

  12. alec
    January 1st, 2010 17:26
    12

    what is the phone number of Cactus on The Blue

  13. Courtney
    January 2nd, 2010 14:17
    13

    The phone number at Cactus on the Blue is 340-693-8515

  14. Shane and Kim
    February 4th, 2010 17:48
    14

    Loved it!!! Great food and great staff! Great job rick!

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