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In our search for a carribean restaraunt we came across this place. We went on a Wednesday night and were the only people in the place. Another couple came in mid meal. Most of the entrees were caribean stew pot style with mests in rich sauces and veggies. This was disappointing because my wife was looking forward to some jerk chicken. She settled for the pork tenderloin, and I had the stewed mutton. The stewed mutton was good but not what I was used to. The pork tenderloin was dissapointing as pork tenderloin is better when not overcooked. They could have used pork shoulder or a similar fatty cut for better results. The sauce was good but not what I expected. Most Caribbean food is heavily spiced and these dishes seemed to be toned down. Maybe for the tourists palate. The prices were definately for the tourists. I could not see the locals paying these prices.
Oxtail stew, plantains and seasoned rice: 5 stars. My husband got their burger and it was pretty good as well. The star of the show was their oxtail stew. We went for lunch and there were about 4 tables with customers, I heard it gets a lot of people at times, so we were pretty lucky. Service is fast and friendly, resto and restrooms were clean and masks mandates are followed, as for the rest of the island as of 1/27/2022. No mask, no service. The police do random sweeps at business establishments and they could be forced to close if the police see customers not adhering to the rules, that's why these establishments are pretty strict.
I'm so excited to find a restaurant from home on Yelp. I was just home a week ago and this was our first restaurant for take out. It's a lot of food and I could eat it in one sitting but, thanks to my sister, I had dinner for 2 days. I got the oxtails with peas & rice, veggies and coleslaw. Everything was delicious. The oxtails were seasoned very well. If you're looking for amazing island cuisine, you won't be disappointed. You just need to be on St. Thomas VI. I think there's a location on St. John ax well. My sister had the stew chicken and she enjoyed it. She's more particular than me so you know the food is good. No pics of her order.
Stopped by for quick lunch. Good choice. My wife and I decided to split the Curry chicken with gravy, sweet potato stuffing and fungi. It was very good. The flavor of the curry chicken was amazing. The gravy was so tasty. Had great service and a very friendly staff. I would highly recommend eating at this place.
Love this place. The scenery is perfect right on the waters edge, with a low light ambience. Perfect to go with friends or date night. The conch fritters should be a must if you decide to go here. For main meal, I got the curry chicken with three sides of coleslaw, plantain and rice. It was delicious, just the right amount of serving sizes and came out timely. I did not get a photo of the conch fritter but like I said, its a must!
Really hard to find a real taste of the Caribbean that didn't cater to the tourists. I was looking for authenticity for that what my youngest asked for. This place was the best we had, compared to many of the upper scale locations. Not naming places. Oxtail was so flavorful. Both my kiddos, picky, just asked for more. Salmon was good but prob better without the accommodating broth. My youngest killed the wings. If you're looking for authentic, try here.
This place is part of a strip mall right off the road, very easy to find and lots of parking. We were recommended to try here from a local, and it was good. The service is slow, but it is island time in St Thomas. The space is small with two levels for dining. The drinks were delicious and the food was pretty good. The steamed snapper was phenomenal and the curry chicken was our favorite from the evening. We also tried the ox tail which was good, the salted fish, curry goat, and creole chicken. The sides were ok, the rice was a little crunchy and the Mac n cheese was dry. The winner was the sweet potato stuffing, don't miss it! Overall, I would recommend but choose wisely.
Great island restaurant. Small and quaint great for spending time with friends for lunch. Good service provided and nice ambience. We all tried different foods so that we food have a good review of some island food. Everything was amazing and so flavorful! I would highly recommend taking a stop here next time when visiting the island!
This place so good we end up going twice!! Was looking for Caribbean food and kept finding only burgers an fries.. I was like wtf! So we Google search and found this by accident. Had this the night we arrived in STT and came back three days later because it's raining and we need some good hearty food in us. Loved it..staff was great..drinks were strong and food was amazing! Priced well for st.thomad so don't expect McDonald's dollar menu.
De' Coal Pot in St. Thomas? What a hidden treasure tucked away in the Crosswind Center plaza on the East End, near Smith Bay and Lindquist Beach, this spot's a bit of a challenge to find, like a secret level in an island adventure game. Bring plenty of cash (it's often cash-only or prefers it), and yeah, it can run a tad pricey for authentic Caribbean eats, but the payoff's huge: think phenomenal steamed red snapper, tender oxtail, creole chicken, and classic roti made with fresh, home-cooked love . The fun starts with the hunt itself out in the middle of nowhere vibes then bam, you're there, often with the place to yourself like we did late one night. Only one other couple rolled in mid-meal, decked out head-to-toe as Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss first-grade ridiculous, but it cracked us up and straight-up made my night. Five-star gem for genuine island flavor, quirky charm, and memories that stick worth every twist and turn to get there! read more
De' Coal Pot serves up good, authentic Caribbean cuisine. Great location Central Cruz Bay! The staff is great.... warm and friendly. The decor and furnishings are basic, but get the job done! We weren't real hungry, but wanted to try this very recommended place. So glad we did! We shared the oxtail entree, with fried plantains, veggies and pasta on the side. Delicious! We'd definitely go back. Recommend De' Coal Pot! read more
We were visiting St. Thomas and looking for a restaurant with authentic Carribean food. We found out about De Coal Pot through Yelp and decided to try it. Located in an out of the way strip mall, the restaurant was a little difficult to find. We were glad we had Google Maps to guide us. The service was great! For my meal, I ordered the Dove Pork Loin. My meal came with three sides. I ordered the mac and cheese, the sweet potato stuffing, and the maduros, which are sweet plantains. Everything was delicious, and the servings were huge! I had plenty for leftovers. My only complaint is that the restaurant was a little pricey. I would, however, on a special occasion visit again. read more
In our search for a carribean restaraunt we came across this place. We went on a Wednesday night and were the only people in the place. Another couple came in mid meal. Most of the entrees were caribean stew pot style with mests in rich sauces and veggies. This was disappointing because my wife was looking forward to some jerk chicken. She settled for the pork tenderloin, and I had the stewed mutton. The stewed mutton was good but not what I was used to. The pork tenderloin was dissapointing as pork tenderloin is better when not overcooked. They could have used pork shoulder or a similar fatty cut for better results. The sauce was good but not what I expected. Most Caribbean food is heavily spiced and these dishes seemed to be toned down. Maybe for the tourists palate. The prices were definately for the tourists. I could not see the locals paying these prices. read more
Oxtail stew, plantains and seasoned rice: 5 stars. My husband got their burger and it was pretty good as well. The star of the show was their oxtail stew. We went for lunch and there were about 4 tables with customers, I heard it gets a lot of people at times, so we were pretty lucky. Service is fast and friendly, resto and restrooms were clean and masks mandates are followed, as for the rest of the island as of 1/27/2022. No mask, no service. The police do random sweeps at business establishments and they could be forced to close if the police see customers not adhering to the rules, that's why these establishments are pretty strict. read more
I'm so excited to find a restaurant from home on Yelp. I was just home a week ago and this was our first restaurant for take out. It's a lot of food and I could eat it in one sitting but, thanks to my sister, I had dinner for 2 days. I got the oxtails with peas & rice, veggies and coleslaw. Everything was delicious. The oxtails were seasoned very well. If you're looking for amazing island cuisine, you won't be disappointed. You just need to be on St. Thomas VI. I think there's a location on St. John ax well. My sister had the stew chicken and she enjoyed it. She's more particular than me so you know the food is good. No pics of her order. read more
3 years ago
Stopped by for quick lunch. Good choice. My wife and I decided to split the Curry chicken with gravy, sweet potato stuffing and fungi. It was very good. The flavor of the curry chicken was amazing. The gravy was so tasty. Had great service and a very friendly staff. I would highly recommend eating at this place. read more
3 years ago
The food could use more seasoning. The curry for the goat was really tasty, but unfortunately more fat and bones than meat. The lentil filled rotis were yummy read more
Love this place. The scenery is perfect right on the waters edge, with a low light ambience. Perfect to go with friends or date night. The conch fritters should be a must if you decide to go here. For main meal, I got the curry chicken with three sides of coleslaw, plantain and rice. It was delicious, just the right amount of serving sizes and came out timely. I did not get a photo of the conch fritter but like I said, its a must! read more
4 years ago
Really hard to find a real taste of the Caribbean that didn't cater to the tourists. I was looking for authenticity for that what my youngest asked for. This place was the best we had, compared to many of the upper scale locations. Not naming places. Oxtail was so flavorful. Both my kiddos, picky, just asked for more. Salmon was good but prob better without the accommodating broth. My youngest killed the wings. If you're looking for authentic, try here. read more
2 years ago
A hole in the wall in a strip mall away from the tourist areas. This was recommended to us by a local and has very, very good local food. We got the oxtail, goat stew, etc. and everything was very, very tasty. Get out of the tourist traps and try this place. read more
3 years ago
This place is part of a strip mall right off the road, very easy to find and lots of parking. We were recommended to try here from a local, and it was good. The service is slow, but it is island time in St Thomas. The space is small with two levels for dining. The drinks were delicious and the food was pretty good. The steamed snapper was phenomenal and the curry chicken was our favorite from the evening. We also tried the ox tail which was good, the salted fish, curry goat, and creole chicken. The sides were ok, the rice was a little crunchy and the Mac n cheese was dry. The winner was the sweet potato stuffing, don't miss it! Overall, I would recommend but choose wisely. read more
This was the first place I ate on the island and I was not disappointed. The flavors were on point. Large portions. The drinks were probably the best ones I had the whole time I was in St. Thomas. The waiter/bartender was really nice and called a taxi for us when we were ready. read more
2 years ago
Great island restaurant. Small and quaint great for spending time with friends for lunch. Good service provided and nice ambience. We all tried different foods so that we food have a good review of some island food. Everything was amazing and so flavorful! I would highly recommend taking a stop here next time when visiting the island! read more
4 years ago
So glad to find this hidden gem in a strip mall in Smith Bay. Food and drinks were delicious. Prices are reasonable. Be sure you arrive well before closing - some items were no longer available when we arrived about an hour of closing. Also - they may close up early! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
This place so good we end up going twice!! Was looking for Caribbean food and kept finding only burgers an fries.. I was like wtf! So we Google search and found this by accident. Had this the night we arrived in STT and came back three days later because it's raining and we need some good hearty food in us. Loved it..staff was great..drinks were strong and food was amazing! Priced well for st.thomad so don't expect McDonald's dollar menu. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
I really wasn't expecting to drive up to a super dark and empty parking lot; the area just looked a little too deserted. But I was pleasantly surprised when we entered; the restaurant was a bit fancier than others we'd already tried at St. Thomas. For our entrees we tried the Crucian Garlic Herb Conch, Chicken Roti, and Chicken Curry. You get to choose three sides per entree so we were able to try the seasoned rice, mac & cheese, sweet potato stuffing, fungi, and steamed vegetable medley (they were out of the sweet plantains... so sad!!). When the fungi came out, I was like whoaa.... is that really all for me?? Like they were really generous with ALL their sides and I was happy because they were all tasty! The chicken roti was freakin' delicious, but I wish the chicken didn't have any bones. I also wished I didn't order the curry because it was basically what was inside the roti; I definitely didn't mind it though when I had it for breakfast the next day. It was the first time we tried conch and it was interesting... it was A LOT and I think I'd prefer it chopped up and mixed with something. Anyway, I was definitely satisfied after that dinner. My faves: chicken roti, sweet potato, and the fungi. So yea, this place is a little expensive, but like I said... they give a lot of food. I wouldn't necessarily come here often just because it's so pricey, but definitely worth checking out for like a date night. read more
9 years ago
I was so excited to hear that a 2nd location opened up on St. Thomas this year! The hubby and I have tried de coal pot on St. John in Cruz Bay and fell in love with their Caribbean food. This location still needs some fine tuning on speed of service but they'll get there. Even though there isn't a lot of traffic for lunch, it does take a while for orders to come out. Next time we'll order to go as the orders seemed to pop out faster that way . I think dine in is slower because the bartender is also the server/food runner/ for the entire place, but he was very nice and helpful with our questions. Each roti entree order comes with a salad and the meal can definitely feed two people. We tried the goat & chicken roti which are like massive curried burritos and for just over $10 this lunch is totally worth it. I also think the freshly made tamarind juice the bartender makes is the best I've tried on island. The parking situation is a synch with loads of it outside and it doesn't look like this place has been discovered yet by the tourist population. Stop by for a yummy local lunch if you're on the east end of the island! #St.Thomas #USVI read more
3 years ago
This was one of the best Caribbean spots we've eaten, that taste like home. Food was amazingly fulfilling and seasoned well. I highly recommend this place for lunch and dinner. Literally had to stop eating to take a pic for the review. So good!!! read more
AMAZING AUTHENTIC CARIBBEAN CUISINE!!! This restaurant is conveniently located near Lindquist Beach, on a small "strip mall" with tons of parking. All food on St. Thomas is pricey, but the portions here were pretty large. We came here for the roti but they ran out! But the food we got did not disappoint. We got the chicken curry, which wasn't like a curry you'd get at an Indian restaurant, or was full of flavor but not too spicy. We picked 3 sides, sweet plantains, mac n cheese, and seasons rice - all were delicious. My absolute favorite dish was the Ox Tail Stew, it reminded me of Ethiopian cuisine, once again not spicy, but the spice had so much flavor! You do have to pick at the bones, but it's worth it! For sides I got the side salad (basic), potato salad and sweet potato were amazing! I would highly recommend you give this restaurant a try! read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
Ambiance, nice customer service great food and drinks. De'Coal Pot located in Carrot Bay, Tortola is a must. Thank you all for a great dinner experience read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
good food but the wait is RIDICULOUS! prior to ordering the meal i asked if the food was made to order (considering there is red snapper, oxtail, pork chop, etc on the menu) i was told no * some are but for the most part the food is cooked and ready to be served. my family and i sat at the restaurant for about 1.45 hours before being served the food. in between this time we were given no follow up to let us know the food is on its way until my sister asked and we were told "it's coming". when the food did arrive it was good as i said - but not great for a 1.45 hour wait. food wise - the oxtail was yummy. the rice was my favorite thing on the plate. the macaroni i didn't really care for too much. the chef could've cut some of the fat off the oxtail before preparing it but it was still good. my sister got the curry chicken and her boyfriend the stew chicken. they both said it was good. overall, it's a great place to get some caribbean food, but if it comes with waiting forever and a year to get it? it's absolutely not worth it! read more
5 years ago
Amazing food!!!! As others have described, the place is a little hidden, but it's a GEM. The fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked and the vegetarian roti, filled with lentils and vegetables, was mouth watering. The staff is super nice. The interior is also very nice. No outdoor seating, but sanitizing station at the door and masks required. read more
7 years ago
This place is absolutely amazing, if you're really looking for food from and the soul of the island this is the place to try it from, i found out about this place from a shuttle van driver, the food is flavorful and colorful, they have more american options like burgers and other basic things but the absolutely best thing on the menu is a battle between the turkey wings and the fish, the wings fall right off the bone and the fish is fresh out of that beautiful crystal clear water, the sides are all absolutely fantastic but the macaroni and cheese is ridiculous, definitely should check this place out, very home like and a special place. read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
I got the chicken stew and it was pretty bland and greasy... Not much else to say about their food since it didn't taste much like anything. The server was also blah. He didn't have much of a personality and when asked what's good, he didn't have much of an opinion either. I think he wasnt in the mood to serve since another customer who walked in questioned if he was gonna serve him or not. Only thing that I can say is they have the BEST FRUIT punch on the island, and trust me, I've been to a lot of places! Their fruit punch didn't taste diluted and it had a more (not sure how to describe it) creamier/thicker texture to their punch? If you come here, PLS try it and write a review! I'm curious how others like it as well! read more
5 years ago
Hidden in a business park, not easy to find. Very close to Wyndham Margaritaville. Ordered the signature drink, and a rum punch, liquor was served in ample amounts. No skimping on the drinks. Great Menu menu with Mutton Stew, Goat Roti, Chicken Rotti. Having ordered the Grilled Salmon it was perfectly cooked with a light oil... just the right spices. The mixed vegetables were absolutely perfect with rice that included black beans. My wife ordered the Mutton with Roti that was also excellent. Spices were more with less and perfectly balanced. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
It was so delicious and homemade! We had the creole fish and oxtails! Drinks were good here also! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
This restaurant came highly recommended so while visiting USVI we placed it on our "places to eat" upon entrance the server seated us and was very cordial. We came as the restaurant was opening for the day. We discussed the food be authentic and made fresh daily. We placed our orders and although not busy, the service was very slow. While waiting for our food I listen and watched an adjacent table discuss and Sen their food back. Finally, our food arrived and it did not look mouth watering... ugh! The fish bites were a frozen appetizer, the sweet potatoes were cold and the mac-n-cheese was definitely not fresh. The chicken was just ok but I've had better at home in Maryland. I was greatly disappointed and unfortunately do not recommend this restaurant. Find a local food truck! read more
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2 Crosswind Center
East End
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802
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