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Al's Cafe

4.8 (5 reviews)
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The Chicken Fry - My plate

The Chicken Fry

4.9(12 reviews)
0.0 km

Yes! $15 for a tasty dinner. One of the best dinners I had here…read more A dark street, I was the only white person there, I felt a little out of place but I was around locals eating good food so I know I was in the right place!!! I got 2 plates for $30 and it's so much quality food. Macaroni and cheese came out fresh and it was soooooo good. Major hit. The wings both were so good as well as the stewed chicken. The fungi was also so fun and delicious. Tastes like thicker grits.

Small plate and big plate very affordable combos in Charlotte Amelie! But what's more important is…read morethat they serve good Caribbean and Latin comfort food to both locals and tourists. In a place where highly priced restaurant dot the island, The Chicken Fry is a great spot to pick up lunch and dinner (no tables) and fill your beach/work hunger. We had 3 big plate orders of stewed chicken, white rice, and yellow plantains, also comes with a side of beans. The chicken was moist and juicy especially with the savory sauce it was cooked with, the rice wasn't dry, the plantains ripe and well cooked, and the beans were seasoned and spiced just right. Service was friendly, fast even with the constant influx of people coming in. Fresh food was coming from the kitchen even by 745pm. The interior is simple, no frills, and well lit. We parked our car on the street and it took us less than 10 min to get our order. The road may seem sketchy to outsiders especially at nighttime but we had no problems finding the place. Would come back to try more of their food and would recommend! Small plates are around $8-9, and big plates start from around $12. Our big plate with the stewed chicken. Rice, plantains and a side of beans were $12 each. Oxtail big plate is $18 . Cash and credit cards accepted.

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Mafolie Restaurant - Ceviche with a view!

Mafolie Restaurant

4.1(115 reviews)
1.0 km
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Fantastic restaurant! Chef Ronaldo is truly one in a million, a Michelin-star quality chef with…read moreexcellent instincts and high flavor intuition. Food was fresh, everything hand crafted with such simple ingredients, yet incredible complex and delightful flavors. If I could eat here every day, I would! Alas, we live 4000+ miles away. But when we come back to St Thomas (and we will), Mafolie Restaurant will be our first stop! Excellent service with Toovin (top notch), what a delightful staff! Thank you Simone! A++++++. 100 of 10 stars, if that were possible. We'll be back!

If you're looking for one of the best views on the island, this is it. The overlook is absolutely…read moreunreal especially around sunset. Shout out to the manager, Robin. She was incredibly kind and welcoming, and the service overall was exceptional. We started with the Virgin Islands crab cakes. Two flat crab cakes, packed with real lump crab meat. Moist, flavorful, and not stuffed with filler. They came with a sauce that had this cinnamon apple ketchup vibe to it which sounds odd but somehow worked. I was skeptical at first, but I ended up loving it. For the main course, we had the Filet Mignon ($68). The menu mentioned that it was served with honey spiced asparagus but instead came with carrots. It also came with mashed potatoes and a coconut green peppercorn sauce. I asked for the steak to be cooked medium rare and they delivered on that. We also tried the Whole Snapper for $55. It was deep fried and served with peas and rice and carrots. Packed with flavor and very crispy. For drinks, I got the Golden Hour Martini $16. Slightly sweet, citrusy, and refreshing. Easy to sip while watching the sun set over the island. Mafolie is on the pricier side and I do recommend making a reservation prior. But between the view, the quality of the food, and the service, you are paying for the full experience. If you're in St. Thomas and want a memorable dinner with a view that actually lives up to the hype, Mafolie delivers.

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Shama's Specialties - Oxtail, mac and cheese, pigeon peas and rice; rasta pasta with shrimp

Shama's Specialties

4.7(50 reviews)
0.5 km
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Food was amazing! Actually better than the famous Gladys !…read moreService was extraordinary! Will definitely go again when on the island!

Our original choice for lunch didn't work out and as we were wondering around, a kind local led us…read moreto Shama's. It was the BEST accident. We were immediately and graciously greeted by our hostess/server/bartender all-in-one Tiffany. She had the most charismatic personality and smile. I loved her energy! She explained the menu to us first timers and she even brought us complimentary drinks to try! The menu basically featured an array of proteins (chicken, shrimp, wings, salmon, etc) and sauces (jerk, creole, teriyaki, and the special shama sauce) you can pair it with. Sadly they no longer serve curry goat and they were out of oxtail the day we went. Each order also comes with choice of 2 sides. I ordered the jerk salmon with side of rice and peas and plantains. My salmon was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I loved the slightly peppery spice from the jerk seasoning. The plantains were delicious. The rice was a little dry for my taste but went well with my salmon. My fiancé got the wings in shama sauce and this was SO GOOD. Would recommend. He also got a massive portion order of macaroni and cheese. They definitely make sure you don't leave hungry here. My friend got the shrimp and it was nicely seasoned as well. Prices were very reasonable for the portion. Everything was so plentiful! I had enough leftovers for a second meal. The only reason I can't give this 5 stars is the ambiance. The decor is very bare bone and feels like much more of a take out place than somewhere you would go for a nice lunch. There's also two TVs and they blast the sound here which can be very distracting when your group is trying to have a conversation. The bathroom could also use some TLC. Otherwise, the service and food was definitely a 5 stars experience for me. Would gladly return next time I'm in Saint Thomas!

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Shama's Specialties - Jerk Chicken, Steamed Veggies, and Seasoned Rice

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Al's Cafe - caribbean - Updated October 2026

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