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Uncle Buddy

4.0 (44 reviews)
ModerateCaribbean

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Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Roy the owner himself.
Nikita A.

On my trip to Saint Thomas I wanted some Caribbean food, some jerk, chicken, rice, and peas and plantains. This place is located on Coki beach . Boy did this place deliver. The best jerk chicken I have had in a long time. The flavor was very unique. With just the right amount of Spice.. Roy the owner is. Great guy. And really knows how to cook, or should I say throw down in the kitchen. Make a special trip to this place you won't t be sorry

Jerk chicken platter with fries
Mary K.

This spot at Coki beach is perfect for lunch. They don't have any seats, but you can order take away at the window or they'll bring your food to you at the beach. Cash only! We weren't too hungry so we shared the jerk chicken platter which came with 5 wings, a salad and fries. The wings were t too spicy but had a little kick. I'd definitely eat here again!

Jerk chicken!
Christopher T.

Great locally own place! Food is great and the staff are nice! It's cash only! They have local cuisine and American favorites as well!

Hair in food

FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT EAT HERE. We ordered a mahi sandwich and a mahi filet - I could not even bite into the fish from how hard and rubber like it was. My boyfriend took 3 bites of the sandwich and a hair came out of it (see picture). As nicely as human possible, we said we would not pay for the sandwich but we'll pay for the filet since it didn't have hair on it (even though I shouldn't pay for that either) the worker went crazy and started screaming at us and threatening that we will not leave the island or the restaurant and kept getting really close to my boyfriends face. He was saying we ate the food, i literally had one bite and left it and my boyfriend had 3 bites until we saw the hair and he stopped. He later came out with a chair pushed me (a girl) and attacked my boyfriend - everyone around was trying to make him stop and apologizing to us (so we were clearly not in the wrong). For your safety- do not eat here. We of course had to pay as we feared for our safety but this was not okay.

Nin J.

Jerk chicken was fire (literally), the conch was pretty good and the service was littttte, you'll know what I'm taking about when you meet the lady running up and down the beach taking and delivering orders, GREAT BIG PERSONALITY. Don't get it confused with the little red shack next door, they aren't the same. Also, all the food shacks have runners on the beach so make sure you know which one you are ordering from. Our lady was on it. HOT, TASTY FOOD delivered to your lounge chair while you sit in front of the beautiful ocean....That's a GOOD LIFE. Oh, BEWARE of those chickens hanging around, they are savage. Watch your back and watch your food.

Watch out for the chickens that snatch your fries!!!
Jay H.

Uncle Buddy is legit for Coki Beach. Dont settle for the red trailer food. Had the fried conch and jerk chicken and they were fabulous. Fried were solid but they didnt have rice or plaintains so we missed out. Mama was a great server and really aimed to please. You can bring food to the beach if you want, or just opt for this legit spot.

Maho's Special Drink
Rome J.

When you make your way to Coki Beach you have to stop at this place and ask for Maho's special drink. You absolutely cannot leave this island before you've tasted it. While you're there make sure you grab a plate too.

Jerk chicken platter.... spicy!!
Jolena S.

We were spending the afternoon on Coki Point Beach and couldn't have had a better experience for our food and drink than Uncle Buddy's! They've apparently been on the beach 21 years mixing up dangerous frozen rum drinks and fantastic food. We got the jerk chicken platter and the conch fritters platter to share. So delicious and delivered to our chairs on the beach! Part of what made the day perfect!! One point I would note is to walk up and order your food from the counter. People who ordered from the wandering waitresses were complaining of the wait and other reviewers have mentioned some confusion about the prices charged. ***Cash only***

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12 years ago

For local favor with great local service, right on the beach. Vicky and Dawn took care of us and we highly recommmend it

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9 years ago

If you go here ask for a "Horny Turtle". Best drink ever! I used to live there and that drink, ughhhh the BEST!

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De' Coal Pot - Steamed snapper

De' Coal Pot

4.0(96 reviews)
1.4 km

Really hard to find a real taste of the Caribbean that…read moredidn'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.

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!

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The Chicken Fry - My plate

The Chicken Fry

4.9(12 reviews)
7.5 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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