This place was highly recommended by some locals... Was super excited to go here but left feeling really dissatisfied. This was my shrimp scampi and side of Mac n cheese. It was subpar and very pricey. My 5 pieces of shrimp weren't worth the wait, cost, or the rude service. Wouldn't recommend. read more

De' Coal Pot - Shrimp scampi with side of Mac n cheese - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Delish authentic local cuisine, not white washed. True carribean food and flavor. Definitely didn't disappoint

Less than subpar customer service really. From the time we walked in, no one greeting us properly, having the menus carelessly slid on the table like she had better things to do. Never got her name, never got silverware/water *which she stated they don't automatically give out water while waiting to order* The ONLY thing she says to us at the table is they didn't have wings that night, and proceeded back behind the bar on her phone. The BASIC customer service standards were not given to us as a Patron. The Menu looked mediocre at best anyway, glad we didn't eat here. Zero stars on customer service alone. read more

I struggled a bit on this one... On the plus side we were welcomed warmly into the restaurant like long lost friends and our server spent time making sure we understood the menu of this heritage restaurant. Also the food is served in huge portions and at some of the most reasonable prices we've had while dining on the island (($120 vs $200 for our group of 4) Despite all the positives, I just didn't care that much for the food. The menu features unique Caribbean heritage inspired foods like Roti (sort of like a big burrito with meats and veggies), seafood dishes like the red snapper creole that I tried or the seafood pasta that one in our group ordered. Good, hearty food and entries like the snapper come with a choice of three sides (I liked the mac and Cheese best)-so again, a ton of food but for me not something worthy of four stars. FYI: De'Coal Pot refers to a cooking devices from the colonial past-sort of a small wicked-shaped grill fueled with coal. If you want a taste of authentic Caribbean, this is a good choice. read more

We came in at 2pm on a Tuesday. Service was very relaxed. We had to ask for refills to our drinks even though only one other group was in the restaurant. I had the chicken roti. The curry flavor was amazing. I was just surprised by the number of cut up bones inside the wrap. We also had the chicken creole which was the most amazing thing I tasted during our entire stay on the island. It was marinated with love. The pulled pork sandwich was large in size. The potato salad, seasoned rice, Mac and cheese, and sweet plantains were also good. Price for three of us eating was $75 for lunch. read more

De' Coal Pot - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

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Delicious homemade taste of the islands. Really enjoyed the food. Loved the oxtail dish and smothered pork chops. read more

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Amazing, I would say it is a Must do if you love Carribean food. We had oxtails and they were absolutely delicious. Found this little gem on our way off the island. So glad we did!!! read more

De' Coal Pot - Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

After 10 days on the island, we are confident that this is the perfect way to spend a day in St Thomas: snorkel at Lindquist Beach (sea turtles and sting rays, plus a coral reef, all out beyond the bouys a bit) and lunch at De Coal Pot. This was the curry chicken I came to the Caribbean for! Perfectly sweet, savory, juicy, lots of gravy. Plus the best potato stuffing on the island. They also had good fungi. The service was lovely and kind - the locals were the friendliest and kindest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. End your day nearby by getting a snack or dinner somewhere overlooking Sapphire Bay as the sunsets. read more

We enjoyed an excellent dinner. The chicken curry was very good nicely balanced in spicing and the chicken was tender. Sides were 3 choices of fungi(corn meal based), plantains, rice, veg of the day(nice combo; cooked tender crisp), french fries and a fresh small side salad. The creole mahi mahi also got high marks. Wine was pleasant and everything was a reasonable/fair cost by island standards. Service was efficient and friendly. If you want to try the real thing here-where the locals dine- this is the place. read more

The young lady name Elaine, was not courteous and presented with an attitude. She gave us one ticket and we requested 2 separate tickets and she got upset and her demeanor changed. The food was just ok and the prices were ridiculous. This is not the place to go if you appreciate good customer service. read more

Amazing food and friendly staff. I am really a picky eater and my boyfriend cooks well, and we both don't give good reviews to just any restaurants unless it's really good quality food. We really recommend this place. read more

De' Coal Pot - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

This restaurant is not fancy and easy to miss because of its location but it is WELL worth finding. Absolutely delicious Caribbean island fare. Oxtail was amazing as well as the chicken Curry. Please try this place. ​ read more

A must when in St. Thomas. The restaurant is close to the entrance of Lindquist Beach. Its a bit more upscale than most of the local restaurants but still casual. The menu is simple and has all the tasty dishes one would want. I would recommend the chicken roti which was amazing and very filling. Also go for some of the specialty drinks which are made with fresh juices and are very strong. The service is friendly and works on island time so just relax sip your drink and enjoy. Ill be back, again and again. read more

De' Coal Pot - Chicken Roti is amazing - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Off the main strip local cuisine...we couldn't have asked for a better place to cap off a day at Coki Beach and Red Hook. Lamb, chicken, pork chops and fish were all superb. Oh and that creole sauce was to die for. Great family meal of local flavors. read more

This is a must try if you're in St. Thomas. We were staying in a nearby Airbnb and discovered this restaurant one evening. Everything was fresh and delicious. We ate there twice for dinner. Foods we had included oxtails, curried goat, red snapper with creole sauce, salmon, and a variety of sides. Even the provision veggies were great tasting! This is when you know you've landed on an authentic, local, Caribbean restaurant. The sometimes bland tasting provisions were tasty! Don't sleep this place! Go, support a locally owned, real deal spot to eat! Oh, and might I mention, I've been traveling to the USVI for nearly 30 years. I know good local food when I taste it. Don't be turned off by the strip mall it's in it the really poor website. Hopefully, they'll get their website together soon! read more

Very good local Caribbean foods with large portions. Many side dishes to choose from that are very good just by themselves. Nice clean setting. read more

De' Coal Pot - Goat Roti with side of Sweet Potato Stuffing. - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

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This is my favorite restaurant in st Thomas. It's fairly low key but the food is diverse Caribbean and truly authentic and amazing. One of my favorite parts of coming to STT! The chicken soup and the seafood callalou soup are mouth wateringly good. The drinks are delic! The salt fish appetizer is yummy. Just all around good! read more

Excellent food, local, higher end hot spot. We got the oxtail with plantains, rice and sweet potato mash. Devine!!! We'll be back for sure, looking forward to trying the fish. read more

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This restaurant is in an unassuming strip mall that it would be easy to miss, on the side of the road. We were staying at Margaritaville and read the reviews, decided to give it a try. Based on reviews and the recommendation of our server, I ordered the red snapper, creole. It was amazing! Definitely get the mac and cheese as one of the sides; that was exceptional, too. My fiance ordered grilled mahi and wasnt as over-the-top thrilled as I was, but he was also a fan of the mac and cheese and he thought my fish was very good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a yummy meal! read more

De' Coal Pot - Grilled Mahi - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

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Awesome local spot for dinner. Sits in a nondescript strip center next to a pole dancing fitness studio. Lots of parking and lightly trafficked for dinner on a Thursday night. Food was outstanding--my wife had shrimp scampi, I had the herb-crusted pork chop on the server's recommendation. Sides were abundant and delicious (I had seasoned rice, steamed vegetables, and plantains). We both loved our meal. Place is clean, quaint, and (important to us) local. I highly recommend it! read more

De' Coal Pot - Herb crusted pork chops, rice, veggies, plantains. Shrimp scampi in the distance. - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Anyone who doesn't love this place is ridiculous. I dont know where the people who are reviewing come from, but this restaurant is authentic Caribbean food prepared very well. I heard about people talking about burnt, dry mac and cheese..? PLEASE! That's how mac and cheese is supposed to be... it's not wet nonsense with no flavor, it's a casserole with real cheese, crispy top and moist, cheesy pasta. The snapper wasn't big enough for you??? You're outta your mind. Mine was moist, delicious and if you're not full after THREE sides, I'm worried about you. The rum punches were perfect, the service was kind... Go to Margaritaville if you want someone in suspenders serving you jalapeno poppers while pretending to be your best friend read more

The food was very good. We decided to get takeout one night and this was our choice. The waitress was nice and helpful. There was plenty of food with each meal and everything we order was good. read more

Had lunch here - food was good. The service was NOT friendly or inviting. We felt like we were interrupting her day.

We happened to stop by this wonderful restaurant on our first night on the island. The food was absolutely delicious and home made. Every bite was amazing and we had no complaints. Recommend if you are looking for a local place to eat at. read more

Great food and service!! My only disappointment was that this place doesn't have good hours, they're only open for a few hours a day. The ox tail was cooked to perfection! read more

Wow!!' Wish we found this place earlier. If you are staying in the East end this should be a must try place. Not touristy, great local food and flavors, nice environment and very clean. Had the Goat Curry two days in a row and my wife had oxtail and mutton. All winners. No need to drive to Charlotte Amelie and deal with all the traffic and cruise ship people to get proper Caribbean cuisine. read more

We always try to come to 'where the locals eat' when we visit a new place. The ox tail was excellent. The best side was the Mac and cheese. There are six other entrees I'd like to try. My wife had the res snapper which she thought was about average. She thought I made the best choice. We will definitely try this place again if not this trip on the next one. This is their second location. The first one is on St. John's. read more

This restaurant was in a great location right on the water and the staff and service was great. The food on the other hand was just ok at best. My husband and I both ordered fish entrees which came dry and flavorless. Our kids did get chicken fingers and noodles which they both enjoyed but you can't really mess that up. Our Ahi tuna appetizer was great though. read more

It was such a waste of money. The food wasn't good at all, and the service wasn't that great either. I spent $89 and some change on the snapper with Mac and cheese, plantains, and sweet potato stuffing. My fiancé had the veggie delight with the same sides as me. The fish was stale and the sides were terrible. I would try to find a different place if your looking for something tasty and authentic. I was disappointed to say the least. read more

This spot was amazing! I love the sweet potato stuffing which was my all time fav. The grilled salmon and the salt fish were flavorful and tasty. The salt fish however was a bit too salty but I guess it's in the name lol. The food came out quick and the drinks were delicious. Most deff get a piña colada when you come. Sadly I am leaving so I won't be able to come here anymore but if I do come again then I am for sure coming here again! read more

Manage your expectations. Just ok if you're really hungry. Billed as local food but there is definitely better local food on the west side closer to Charlotte Amalie. read more

Authentic Caribbean cuisine and it was delicious! As others have reviewed, this truly is a hidden gem. I'm so glad I found this place instead of a general touristy Caribbean spot. I wanted the real deal and I got it here. I got my food takeout and wasn't in there long but I can say the service is great just from the few minutes I was inside. Will be back! read more

Very good! Authentic carribean food. Definitely would recommend to anyone who wants authentic island food.

Terrible service, edible food. My husband and I were looking forward to an authentic Caribbean dinner, and we each decided on a menu item (conch and whelk) but they were out of both of those entrees. We asked if there was anything else they were out of, and the server pointed out one other item, ribs. When she came back (15 minutes later), we ordered two new entrees and a beverage (oxtail, pork chop, and ginger beer), and they were also out of the latter two items. (We're at 20% success rate so far). So we finally had success ordering an appetizer and two entrees and then 10 minutes later the server came back and said they were out of one of the sides I had ordered (plantains). Come ON. When the food came, it was just "okay". The baccalau bites had very little flavor, and when I asked for a hot sauce, she brought us one bottle of stuff that was melt-your-face-off hot, and we're spicy food kinda people, so that's saying something. The flavor of the oxtail was good, but of my three sides, I only recognized two (one, I think was "fungi", but I had asked for linguine... it was bland and had a mealy mouth feel). The chicken creole was basically just parts of a rotisserie chicken - not much else to say about it. The seasoned rice was basically black beans and rice, and it had a decent flavor. Over the course of the meal, we never had our water glasses refilled and none of the plates were cleared from our table, even after receiving the check. They enforce an automatic 18% gratuity on all checks, and it shows. The server could not have cared less about us. Definitely the most disappointing and awkward meal we've had in a while. read more

Spent a week here and hands down this was the best most authentic Caribbean food on this end of the island. Wish we had tried it out sooner since there were so many things I wanted to try! Mama Norma your hospitality and food was the best! Cant wait til we come back next year. Can't wait to see you next year!! read more

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Hands down the best restaurant we went to in St. Thomas. It is at a local shopping strip and not very touristy. /But they serve the most authentic local food. We went there twice because it is so good. read more

We come here whenever we're in town. Marvelous, authentic Caribbean food. Owner Norma is a gem too!

This place is the bomb their food tastes so good yo herd so everyone please check out the De'coal pot and you can't lose and when you are finished eating you will be very very satisfied believe me and you get your money's worth that's for sure I know because i ate there before and the is out of this world read more

BEST LOCAL FOOD ON THE ISLAND! My family ordered the ox tail, curry goat, mutton and snapper. We all sampled each others plates each one was as good as the other! I am originally from here but raised my family in California. I wanted my family to experience some authentic cuisine and was not disappointed at all. Highly recommended! Our waitress Brenda and the cook Ruby was spectacular! read more

We had a good lunch here, the oxtails and mutton selections were perfection seasoned nicely , tender and flavorful. The steamed Snapper however, needed more seasoning it was bland, the veggies, garden salad and rice were delicious . The potato stuffing was dry and lacked season. The presentation of the dishes was awesome! The selection of local fresh beverages was limited. We had lemonade it was good. We didn't have dessert nothing tickled our fancy. The service was okay , be prepared to pay a whopping automatic 18% service charge added to your bill, this is frowned on in USVI so if your service is below par feel free to challenge & complain, otherwise this may become the norm rather than the exception. There are other local restaurants that do a better job and only add this when your group is 5 or more. Shame on da' Coal Pot ! Don't think this charge is added to take out orders?? Not sure if I'll return to dine in. Hope the management will rethink their tip policy. read more

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