It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. Submit Restaurant Updates. My husband had roast pork, bean and rice, coleslaw. If you want fresh local food this is the place to go. Its not quite as expensive as the nice restaurants but still $100 for 4 people before tip.More, Eight of us ate our first meal in St. Thomas and it was one of the best. The owner has a great playlist and the place was lively. Best Food and Great Atmosphere with Good service. The hot sauce is homemade and excellent.I hope she starts selling it. Parking is tight.like really tight but you will manage. The best I had on the island. Our group of 4 were the only tourists there. When traveling we prefer to find the local hangouts because we know they will have the best food. It was exactly what we were looking for. Brooks Bar, St. Thomas: See 91 unbiased reviews of Brooks Bar, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #71 of 218 restaurants in St. Thomas. We ate chicken there twice (stewed then jerk) and it was so good both times. Hotels near (SPB) Charlotte Amalie Harbor Seaplane Base, American Restaurants for Special Occasions in St. Thomas, Caribbean Restaurants with Delivery in St. Thomas, Seafood Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in St. Thomas, Restaurants for Special Occasions in St. Thomas, Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in St. Thomas. To be fair all food on the island is expensive but this place is not worth the trip.More, My husband and I got a recommendation to this restaurant from a tour guide and we really enjoyed our experience. This place hit the spot. The real deal for local food, local ambience, local drinks, and esp local hospitality. I had stewed chicken, plantains, Mac and cheese, rum and Coke. very hospitable and welcoming. The spice combinations may be new to you, but if you enjoy sampling local cuisine, this is the place to do it! All served in foam takeout containers. Had the Conch last time I visited. The best I had on the island. your choice. I'd eat here again.More, We LOVED the food here. Wonderful suggestion from a local. food. Great local place near Magens. The food was good. My partner's mutton was good but a little greasy. more, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service. They were allvery hospitable and welcoming. Youll see wandering cats and chickens but they dont bother the diners There was also a table of men at the back playing dominos. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway. Its not quite as expensive as the nice restaurants but still $100 for 4 people before tip.More, Eight of us ate our first meal in St. Thomas and it was one of the best. Served in Styrofoam container but everything we had was delicious, especially the conch, which was sauted not fried. Had the snapper and oxtail with sides and made ourselves overfull wanting to eat every last bit. One of the best meals and highly recommended bylocals we encountered on our excursions. We enjoyed it so much we went twice in a few days. I only wish I could learn their recipes! The oxtail, conch and curry chicken were all great. This is more of a bar for the locals than a family restaurant. Limited but very good menu. I'd eat here again. It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. Recommend to anyone looking for a great island meal whether coming from the beach or just a lazy day. Sunday Brunch 10-2pm. As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. Recommend to anyone looking for a great island meal whether coming from the beach or just a lazy day. very hospitable and welcoming. The owner has a great playlist and the place was lively. I ordered for my familyand got myself the stewed conch. Wish the service was a little faster, One of my Favorite Spots on the island to eat!! After 15-20 minutes the waitress took my order which came out 20 minutes later. locals we encountered on our excursions. The people were all friendly.The parking lot is small, we were guided in. You get the feeling youre at a neighborhood place! I highly recommend this restaurant.More, As others have mentioned, this is a local hangout. Theres no menus, the options are listed on a write on/wipe off board and changes daily. It's a simple place. We ate chicken there twice (stewed then jerk) and it was so good both times. We had the conch (tender and tasty), the stew chicken (fall-off-the bone delicious), and sides of rice & beans, plantains (no place does them better! Food was good and had a hearty homecooked taste. Small fried whole "old wife" fish (about 1 lb bones and all) few scoops ofrice, 4 plantain pieces and small serving of broccoli was 40.00. After 15-20 minutes the waitress took my order which came out 20 minutes later. ), and potato stuffing. Conch Fritters with Cocktail Sauce, Coconut Shrimp, Burgers, and a Variety of Sandwiches and Wraps pair well with The PPR's delicious Painkillers and Rum Punches. Served on the equivalent of a car port. fare. I only wish I could learn their recipes! Plastic tables, plastic chairs, the menu written on a white board that's carried around by the staff. Theres no menus, the options are listed on a write on/wipe off board and changes daily. I highly recommend this restaurant.More, As others have mentioned, this is a local hangout. Dont go with expectations of good ambience, service or water views. sides with each entree. "Good pit stop". Brooks Bar - great food with a neighborhood feel. It's a simple place. Wonderful food. We've got a hunch youre thinking about where to go in 2023and to get you started, here are six destinations our traveler community is very into right now. Food came out in to-go containers, likely because of Covid, and was a little slow to come out, but overall no complaints. I hope she starts selling it. On the plus side the food is very good. Located on the legendary golf course, Brooks Bar & Deck serves up distinguished gastro pub fare and pristine views of the lake and mountains. This Spanish joint is super low key with a bat and a full kitchen where pure magic happens. Two meals and two mixed drinks was $95. Yes, Brooks Bar offers takeaway services. It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. The portions are large - enough for 2 meals for me - and you get to choose 2sides with each entree. Get ready to have the best island food you have ever have. Mark W. We've always enjoyed this location in Red Hook as it's convenient to so many things. We are located at Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas. Youll see wandering cats and chickens but they dont bother the diners I highly recommend this restaurant. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. Does this restaurant offer table service? Huge shout out to Brooks Bar their food was the best on the island.More, This a a spot for locals, so don't expect ambience. I had stewed chicken, plantains, Mac and cheese, rum and Coke. It's a simple place. expensive food served in takeout containers. The staff: friendly and honest. I had the conch dinner special and it was a OK. The owner has a great playlist and the place was lively. 1968- Edgewood Tahoe. My husband had roast pork, bean and rice, coleslaw. fare. They were allvery hospitable and welcoming. This is more of a bar for the locals than a family restaurant. Baked in a Classic Irish Gravy with Ground Lam and Vegetables Topped with a Layer of Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, and Crispy Breadcrumbs. Create new account. I ordered for my familyand got myself the stewed conch. I had the conch dinner special and it was a OK. Plastic tables, plastic chairs, the menu written on a white board that's carried around by the staff. Hotels near (SPB) Charlotte Amalie Harbour Seaplane Base, American Restaurants for Special Occasions in St. Thomas, Caribbean Restaurants with Delivery in St. Thomas, Seafood Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in St. Thomas, Restaurants for Special Occasions in St. Thomas, Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in St. Thomas. Food was good and had a hearty homecooked taste. 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All Rights Reserved, No matter what the mood or time of day, weve got. The portions are large - enough for 2 meals for me - and you get to choose 2sides with each entree. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. The perfect way to end a day on the island. Well priced. expensive food served in takeout containers. It was not good at all.More, This is a place for getting amazingly fresh, authentic Caribbean food. We wanted to have local island food and this did not disappoint us. with her. It's a simple place. My partner's mutton was good but a little greasy. Does this restaurant offer table service? Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. We ate here for an early dinner on Dec 31 and within a few minutes, a group of locals came by, shouted happy new year and hugged what I assume was the owner, and began dancingwith her. Find it on the way to or from Magan's Bay Beach. Probably the best food we had on the island and we ate at multiple high dollar places. The oxtail, conch and curry chicken were all great. I had the red snapper and my partner had the mutton. that will serve you delicious rum cocktails and super cold beer. The menu is localfare. limited parking but it was well worth the trip. Im sure dealing with tourists has to be annoying and Id imagine the residents would want a place to escape us; thanks for having us.More, Went here for "local" food and we appeared to be the only non locals in the place. flower gratin, green beans and gorgonzola cheese sauce, White cheddar stuffed airline chicken breast, roasted mashed To be fair all food on the island is expensive but this place is not worth the trip.More, My husband and I got a recommendation to this restaurant from a tour guide and we really enjoyed our experience. All seating is covered but outdoors. All seating is covered but outdoors. After 15-20 minutes the waitress took my order which came out 20 minutes later. I hope she starts selling it. All served in foam takeout containers. Bar $$$$. Service was on island time so just relax and have a few drinkswhile awaiting your meal.More, Don't come here looking for a fancy meal and fine cutlery - come here if you want true island cooking with delicious ingredients prepared by talented folks. The parking lot can be a challenge, both times we were parked in but no problem, just ask the other folks to let you out. We ate chicken there twice (stewed then jerk) and it was so good both times. Ask about our Daily Local Specials, Private Parties and Catering Options! The hot sauce is homemade and excellent.I hope she starts selling it. sides with each entree. Delicious food. It was amazing. The ambiance is not why you go there. fare. Brooks Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers: Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? All served in foam takeout containers. The red snapper was one of the best meals I had during my 6 night stay, although in hindsight, I later read about ciguatera poisoning and maybe shouldn't have had any fish on the island, but the fish was delicious and I was absolutely fine from it. Service was on island time so just relax and have a few drinkswhile awaiting your meal.More, Don't come here looking for a fancy meal and fine cutlery - come here if you want true island cooking with delicious ingredients prepared by talented folks. Great food. When our excursion was done our guy took us here because we wanted good. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our. Yes. RooT 42 Bar and Grill | Saint Thomas US Virgin Islands It's a simple place. As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. lemon butter sauce, Pan seared scallop and grilled shrimp with white wine garlic I highly recommend this restaurant.More, As others have mentioned, this is a local hangout. We were only there 3 days but ate there twice. One of the best meals and highly recommended bylocals we encountered on our excursions. The owner has a great playlist and the place was lively. Felt very weird, she never served all our food, our beans for rice and beans sat on counter for 20 minutes and she finally served cold. The largest section of Virgin Islands Books & Souvenirs. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. limited parking but it was well worth the trip. Monday - Saturday / Sunday During Season. Yes, Brooks Bar offers takeaway services. rice, 4 plantain pieces and small serving of broccoli was 40.00. The menu is small and hand written, no issue because everything they make is outstanding Also, dont try to change how the food is made if you want that kind of control eat at home. Overpricedoverrated. In a pinch itwill do.More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Singapore. Plastic tables, plastic chairs, the menu written on a white board that's carried around by the staff. butter sauce and linguine pasta, Roasted vegetables and penne pasta with garlic olive oil, 48oz grilled tomahawk steak comes with 2 sides and sauce of Flights Holiday Rentals 2023 Brooks Bar - 6200 Magens Bay Road, 00802, St. tdomas. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Certainly not fancy but great food, which is what we went for. The menu is small and hand written, no issue because everything they make is outstanding Also, dont try to change how the food is made if you want that kind of control eat at home. Verify to immediately update business information, respond to reviews, and more! Very sweet people and the food WAS THE BEST FOOD ON THE ISLAND! There was also a table of men at the back playing dominos. Great food. The ambiance is not why you go there. Brook's Burger $15.00 cheddar | lettuce | tomato | onion | pickle Burger with the Brie $16.00 brie cheese | caramelized onion | roasted mushroom | applewood bacon Prime Rib $18.00 hand-carved herb-crusted prime rib | sweet peppers & onions | fontina cheese | au jus Pork Milanese $15.00 This is a busy little corner bar. The menu is localfare. I had stewed chicken, plantains, Mac and cheese, rum and Coke. The parking lot can be a challenge, both times we were parked in but no problem, just ask the other folks to let you out. So they delivered on that. ), and potato stuffing. To be fair all food on the island is expensive but this place is not worth the trip. Sure, there is a small menu but who cares- this is legit fantasticfood. All served in foam takeout containers. This is not some fancy restaurant, but straight forward good homemade type food. As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. The owner has a great playlist and the place was lively. Food came out in to-go containers, likely because of Covid, and was a little slow to come out, but overall no complaints. It was cute. The hot sauce is homemade and excellent.I hope she starts selling it. Look past the atmosphere because the food is amazing! Maggie the server was nice. It's a simple place. My husband had roast pork, bean and rice, coleslaw. It was cute. Understand this is a local scene so they may charge more for tourists. Theres no menus, the options are listed on a write on/wipe off board and changes daily. Local food but very cheaply portioned, and servedone fish w some broccoli is 28$ and u feel you eat in a garage.. Good food. We enjoyed it so much we went twice in a few days. The menu is localfare. We enjoyed it so much we went twice in a few days. Plastic tables, plastic chairs, the menu written on a white board that's carried around by the staff. It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. Food was very expensive for what we received. There's seating right by the water and the staff is so welcoming. I only wish I could learn their recipes!More, Someone referred this place to me so I adventured there. Youll see wandering cats and chickens but they dont bother the diners The clue's in the name: The Beach Bar, Cruz Bay, St. John. Huge shout out to Brooks Bar their food was the best on the island. This is a busy little corner bar. Loved it. Great local place near Magens. We had $80 cash on us, not expecting to spend $50 there and had to go to the ATM for more cash. sides with each entree. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. Havent even left the restaurant yet! Small fried whole "old wife" fish (about 1 lb bones and all) few scoops ofrice, 4 plantain pieces and small serving of broccoli was 40.00. more, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. with her. The owner has a great playlist and the place was lively. In a pinch itwill do.More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. Copyright Indigo 4 - Website by Mango Media, Donut Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. Served with a side of Garlic Sauteed Green Beans. It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. I had the red snapper and my partner had the mutton. It was exactly what we were looking for. with her. Im sure dealing with tourists has to be annoying and Id imagine the residents would want a place to escape us; thanks for having us.More, Went here for "local" food and we appeared to be the only non locals in the place. Find it on the way to or from Magan's Bay Beach. Came here while on a cruise for our honeymoon. Great food popular. Best stew pork I've ever had and the salmon it definitely in the top 3 we've found. There is a little bar in the corner. So they delivered on that. I had stewed chicken, plantains, Mac and cheese, rum and Coke. Fried calamari with banana peppers and carrot relish with a My partner's mutton was good but a little greasy. "Great cocktails just for the bar". But tasty and cheap. Let us know via email. We ate here for an early dinner on Dec 31 and within a few minutes, a group of locals came by, shouted happy new year and hugged what I assume was the owner, and began dancingwith her. I got the stewed pork w rice and broccoli and my wife got the red snapper, Can't complain, simple easy and okay. Also had ribs, salmon andblack beans and rice.More, 5 of us wanted to try some local food. The menu is localfare. Each meal is between $20-25. I'd eat here again.More, We LOVED the food here. You get the feeling youre at a neighborhood place!More, Don't be afraid to try this place. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Talking about local food, this is where you want to be if you're in St Thomas. 9 reviews Closed Now. Katie L. Greater South River City, Austin, TX 0 14 22 9/6/2021 2 photos Best seafood we had while in St. Thomas! My partner's mutton was good but a little greasy. Its not quite as expensive as the nice restaurants but still $100 for 4 people before tip. The hospitality was great. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. To be fair all food on the island is expensive but this place is not worth the trip.More, My husband and I got a recommendation to this restaurant from a tour guide and we really enjoyed our experience. My partner's mutton was good but a little greasy. There was a couple eating and a family whose order was being taken when I arrived. We've got a hunch youre thinking about where to go in 2023and to get you started, here are six destinations our traveler community is very into right now. Waited at least a half hour before we were greeted. We ate there one night and dinner was good. ), and potato stuffing. The menu is localfare. Good atmosphere. We wanted to have local island food and this did not disappoint us. I ate the Conch OMG it was Delicious and Yummy. Served in Styrofoam container but everything we had was delicious, especially the conch, which was sauted not fried. Brooks' Bar & Deck St. Patrick's Day Menu. I highly recommend this restaurant. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Im sure dealing with tourists has to be annoying and Id imagine the residents would want a place to escape us; thanks for having us. rice, 4 plantain pieces and small serving of broccoli was 40.00. Certainly not fancy but great food, which is what we went forMore, Maybe. I had the red snapper and my partner had the mutton. It was not good at all.More, This is a place for getting amazingly fresh, authentic Caribbean food. Plastic tables, plastic chairs, the menu written on a white board that's carried around by the staff. 11:00am - 4:30pm. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway.