De' Coal Pot in St. Thomas? What a hidden treasure tucked away in the Crosswind Center plaza on the…read moreEast 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!

De' Coal Pot serves up good, authentic Caribbean cuisine. Great location Central Cruz Bay! The…read morestaff 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!

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.

The service and beach stand vibes were great! No tables but trays and chairs available to eat there…read moreor take to go to the beach or Coral World has some seating before entering the park. We were the first to order on a Thursday and our party of 4 ordered two fish meals, pork stew meal and shrimp meal. That hot sauce was spicy but great flavor! The fish was super good though! If you are checking out Coki beach and/or Coral World Ocean Park this is the lunch spot to hit up!

This place had the most AMAZING food! We haven't had a lot of good food in the island, but this…read morewas delicious. We ended up with an order of conch and an order of chicken. The rice, corn, and meat were perfectly flavored and the chicken fell off the bone. The spices were spot on! My family devoured it. Our only regret...not ordering more! The owner was a pure soul and was amazing. The best part, however, was the rum punch! So many different "ways" to order your rum punch and it was BY FAR the best I have ever had. This place may not look like a place to stop, but do it! You will NOT regret it!!!!

Located inside the Bunker Hill hotel, don't get thrown off by the signs that read "hotel guests…read moreonly past this point" or something along this way. We were able to find street parking right upfront, but it can get tricky. We were greeted by a friendly gentleman and by a beautiful view of the houses on the hills. The view and vibe alone deserve 5 stars. The issue we had was the wait time. We waited close to an hour for our food. If we weren't so hungry and tired after a day of exploring, we would have just cancelled the order and left. We tried the shrimp appetizer and it just didn't up meeting expectations based on the menu description. My friend had the mahi sandwich while I had the mahi entree with mashed potatoes and plantains. The mahi in the sandwich was a bit dry, but my entree was pretty good. However, definitely not worth the one-hour wait or the cost. Overall not a bad experience and worth a try, but go there with lots of patience hahaha. Also, note that 20% gratuity is included regardless of group size.

We stumbled upon this place and are so glad we did! We absolutely loved the food. The jerk chicken…read moreskewers and mussels were incredible and amazing steak. The ambiance was nice and our waitress Laverne was amazing! Definitely recommend, a true hidden gem

Excellent food and ambience! My wife is GF and there were…read moreplenty of options Highly recommend

Pangea came highly recommended in all of the travel groups, and we were able to snag a reservation…read moreon our last night. I'm so glad we did, and we will absolutely come back on our next trip to St. Thomas. The restaurant itself is such a magical space, beautifully decorated and it feels so secluded, but is easily accessible from Red Hook. We appreciated how thoughtful the menu was, crafted around local fresh ingredients. We even saw the staff bring in a massive fresh caught fish while we were dining. Cocktails were delicious and well made, food was delicious - do NOT skip the poke appetizer!

Visiting Coki beach and was lounging out and was approached by different vendors. We decided to…read moreorder here. We started with drinks. Which were heavy pours and they'll even offer to top off your drink! Very friendly service. We also ordered food jerk wings and fried snapper. Jerk wings were SPICY!! Seriously hot but overall good if you can handle that type of heat 4/5. The fried snapper was good but a little dry 3.5/5. All the food came out hot and fresh. Great meal while enjoying the beach !

This is one of my favorite restaurants in St. Thomas because it's authentic Caribbean cuisine…read more I was excited to go here on my recent trip to the Caribbean as I had found it on Yelp previous to my arrival plus it was walking distance from the resort we were staying at. One day we were over at Coki Beach catching some rays and swimming while enjoying some drinks on the beach when we both got hungry. I said, "Let's go try Uncle Buddy's! It's literally 50 feet away." It's such a vibey little open aired space right on the water with beautiful views. The lady and her son who own the place were super friendly and welcoming. She had her son whip my gf up an amazing cocktail which we both shared and loved plus I had to enjoy a Presidente beer as well. When in Rome :) We ordered a platter that came with fried plantains, rice and beans, fried shrimp, and salad. We also ordered a fish sandwich. All of it was to die for! Excellent! Chefs Kiss :D I love this place and I love hard working people who go out of their way to make sure you are happy. I'll come back again and again while in St. Thomas. Thank you for the amazing food and drinks :) Enjoy!

My friends and I came to the Easterly twice during our stay in St. Thomas. Our service was AMAZING,…read moreour servers name was Kiki. One of my friends is gluten free and she was so attentive to her restrictions and she actually followed us out of the resturant to give us a credit card we dropped. Food was so good and the vibes were unbelievable. This is a must visit during any vacation.

We had such a great dinner at The Easterly, definitely more of an upscale dining experience but…read morestill felt really relaxed and welcoming. We made a reservation, but honestly it didn't seem totally necessary when we went. From the moment we sat down, the staff was on top of everything and so friendly. You could tell they really care about the experience, and everything flowed perfectly without feeling rushed. For drinks, we ordered the Vessup and the Carib and both were so good. The Vessup especially stood out, the cream on top was so smooth and delicious and just made the whole drink. They brought out fresh bread to start and it was so good (always a win in my book). For dinner, we went with the lobster with potato and broccolini and it was incredible. Everything was cooked perfectly and the flavors were just on point. Between the food, drinks, atmosphere, and service, this was easily one of our favorite dinners on the trip. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for something a little nicer but still with that island feel.

If you want a true local St. Thomas experience, Brooks is it. Maggie, the cook, was incredibly kind…read moreand welcoming from the start. You can tell this place runs on heart and soul. We ordered the whole fried trigger fish for $50, and it did not disappoint. Perfectly fried, well seasoned, and full of flavor. It came with rice and beans, mac and cheese, and a side salad. Maggie even gave us a bottle of their homemade habanero hot sauce to go with the fish, and wow....it had the perfect heat and flavor. They have a full bar, parking on site, and limited seating. There's also a house cat casually roaming around, which just adds to the charm. This is a very local establishment. If you're looking for authentic island food and genuine hospitality, Brooks is absolutely worth the stop.

You will not leave here hungry unless you choose too. The serving sizes are huge. It's an open air…read morerestaurant/bar. Wait to be seated. The service was good and the rum punch was one of the best I had on the island.

We overnighted on St. Thomas to be able to dine at Blue 11 on our way to St. John and the BVIs. It…read morewas THAT good last year! It was THAT good again this year! As noted in my last review, our plan going in was to not eat all day so we could enjoy the 11-course chefs tasting menu. So glad we did! 11 perfectly executed small plates, each one fantastic on its own, but as an almost two-hour presentation, heaven on a plate! The restaurant itself is very nice, cool bar area in the back. Nice dining area. But, counter seating is where it's at for a front row seat into the kitchen. Staff is first rate, fun, happy, on the ball! IGNORE reviews complaining about prices and portion sizes! Those are simply IGNORant folks who didn't check out the place before dining there. Blue 11 is foodie, gastro perfection. Pricey yes, small portions yes, but for those who truly appreciate fine dining and expecting a chef's talent, this is a must do in St. Thomas. Easily one of the top two or three restaurants in the USVIs! Simply outstanding! Highly recommend!

Hands down best meal of the trip. Incredible service. Local flavors. We were VERY full after the 7…read morecourse. Nothing compares to eating here. Do it.

Amazing place with incredible view, and food! Don't let the exterior put you off, it's the…read moreislands, Mon! Wait in line if you have to or get there when they open at 4. Worth it! Especially for parking... Inside is a huge bar and "porch" with views of the islands from this lofty perch! Their fish is fresh and well prepared, and specials are inventive. Many go here for the raw fish with your chose of toppings. We had a wonderful fresh piece of Wahoo, a prized white sport fish not seen often on menus. It was a sandwich on a Japanese milk bun. The bun was soft with a hint of sweet, and with the grilled thick fish piece, was heaven. I wish I'd photographed it but alas, we ate it instead. Rounding out our meal was a cold noodle salad (different and also delicious), and their chocolate cake. The chocolate cake was more like a really dense cheese cake with a crunchy bottom cookie like layer and intense chocolate flavor. Get it!!!

Food here was delicious. Lobster Mac & Cheese was one of the best we've ever had and we've had a…read morelot. Parking is not the best so I would recommend carpooling.