Brooks Bar in St. tdomas 4.5 / 5 50 reviews Caribbean Restaurant Caribbean Seafood 13407776871 Restaurant Open 6200 Magens Bay Road, 00802, St. tdomas, St. tdomas View larger map Overview Cuisine Caribbean Seafood Features Takeout Seating Waitstaff Wheelchair Accessible Good for Families witd children Restaurant Hours Monday 08:00 - 17:00 Tuesday Very small, local place with verylimited parking but it was well worth the trip. We've got a hunch youre thinking about where to go in 2023and to get you started, here are six destinations our traveler community is very into right now. Seasoned perfectly. We enjoyed it so much we went twice in a few days. We ate chicken there twice (stewed then jerk) and it was so good both times. I'd eat here again. Had the snapper and oxtail with sides and made ourselves overfull wanting to eat every last bit. We ate here for an early dinner on Dec 31 and within a few minutes, a group of locals came by, shouted happy new year and hugged what I assume was the owner, and began dancingwith her. I hope she starts selling it. The red snapper was one of the best meals I had during my 6 night stay, although in hindsight, I later read about ciguatera poisoning and maybe shouldn't have had any fish on the island, but the fish was delicious and I was absolutely fine from it. The locals playing dominos are cool. Maggie the server was nice. MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!! and got myself the stewed conch. Thanks, VInow.com your choice. Very sweet people and the food WAS THE BEST FOOD ON THE ISLAND! See all (40) All served in foam takeout containers. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Each meal is between $20-25. There was also a table of men at the back playing dominos. That's all you need to know. I had the red snapper and my partner had the mutton. The best I had on the island.More. RooT 42 Bar and Grill | Saint Thomas US Virgin Islands The ladys that run this are so sweet and make sure you are satisfied, portions are big and I can not express enough how great the food is! No chance someone cooks better than this woman on this island. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. It was not good at all.More, This is a place for getting amazingly fresh, authentic Caribbean food. that will serve you delicious rum cocktails and super cold beer. Tremor Lager, Modelo Especial, Excited State Pilsner, Fifty Fifty Capa Pale Ale, Squeezy Rider West Coast IPA, Revision Double IPA. Mark W. We've always enjoyed this location in Red Hook as it's convenient to so many things. We got fried chicken wings, chicken Cesar salad, old Wife fried fish, chicken and shrimps Alfredo, and half lobster. We had the conch (tender and tasty), the stew chicken (fall-off-the bone delicious), and sides of rice & beans, plantains (no place does them better! limited parking but it was well worth the trip. Huge shout out to Brooks Bar their food was the best on the island.More, This a a spot for locals, so don't expect ambience. My partner's mutton was good but a little greasy. Its not quite as expensive as the nice restaurants but still $100 for 4 people before tip. Sure, there is a small menu but who cares- this is legit fantasticfood. You get the feeling youre at a neighborhood place!More, Don't be afraid to try this place. SIB'S ON THE MOUNTAIN BAR & RESTAURANT 33 Estate Elizabeth, St. Thomas Virgin Islands OPEN DAILY 1PM - 11PM SERVING FOOD UNTIL 9:30 PM with her. To be fair all food on the island is expensive but this place is not worth the trip. I'd eat here again.More, We LOVED the food here. This is not some fancy restaurant, but straight forward good homemade type food. 5. 6. Its not quite as expensive as the nice restaurants but still $100 for 4 people before tip. We had the whole red snapper, BBQ Ribs, Shrimp and Chicken Alfredoeach were fabulous dishes. Yes, Brooks Bar offers takeaway services. It was cute. Also had ribs, salmon andblack beans and rice.More, 5 of us wanted to try some local food. Find it on the way to or from Magan's Bay Beach. Small fried whole "old wife" fish (about 1 lb bones and all) few scoops ofrice, 4 plantain pieces and small serving of broccoli was 40.00. We had the conch (tender and tasty), the stew chicken (fall-off-the bone delicious), and sides of rice & beans, plantains (no place does them better! The best I had on the island. The oxtail, conch and curry chicken were all great. It's a simple place. I had the conch dinner special and it was a OK. The menu is small and hand written, no issue because everything they make is outstanding Also, dont try to change how the food is made if you want that kind of control eat at home. The food and drinks were good and large portions. There was also a table of men at the back playing dominos. I had stewed chicken, plantains, Mac and cheese, rum and Coke. This is the most amazing food I have ever tasted in my life! After 15-20 minutes the waitress took my order which came out 20 minutes later. The owner has a great playlist and the place was lively. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Find it on the way to or from Magan's Bay Beach. We had the whole red snapper, BBQ Ribs, Shrimp and Chicken Alfredoeach were fabulous dishes. The food was pretty good here however I do not think the service was good. Our group of 4 were the only tourists there. The Pump Room is open from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday-Saturday and on Sundays during season. food. Flights Restaurants Things to do St. Thomas Tourism St. Thomas Hotels St. Thomas Bed and Breakfast St. Thomas Vacation Packages Flights to St. Thomas I'd eat here again. Does this restaurant offer table service? locals we encountered on our excursions. Hotels near (SPB) Charlotte Amalie Harbour Seaplane Base, American Restaurants for Special Occasions in St. Thomas, Caribbean Restaurants with Delivery in St. Thomas, Seafood Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in St. Thomas, Restaurants for Special Occasions in St. Thomas, Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in St. Thomas. The prices were very reasonable for St. Thomas. Certainly not fancy but great food, which is what we went for. ), and potato stuffing. Local food but very cheaply portioned, and servedone fish w some broccoli is 28$ and u feel you eat in a garage.. Good food. Same prices as eating in a regular restaurant but hole in the wall atmosphere would i go again? My husband had roast pork, bean and rice, coleslaw. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. 9 reviews Closed Now. So they delivered on that. Personnel is bilingual. Food came out in to-go containers, likely because of Covid, and was a little slow to come out, but overall no complaints. The prices were very reasonable for St. Thomas. Verify to immediately update business information, respond to reviews, and more! and toast, Classic caesar salad with croutons and caesar dressing, Market salad with mixed greens and passionfruit vinaigrette, The spice combinations may be new to you, but if you enjoy sampling local cuisine, this is the place to do it! Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Brooks Bar, St. Thomas: See 91 unbiased reviews of Brooks Bar, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #72 of 218 restaurants in St. Thomas. Highly Highly satisfied and recommend! Brooks Bar, St. Thomas: See 92 unbiased reviews of Brooks Bar, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #73 of 215 restaurants in St. Thomas. Great local place near Magens. Get quick answers from Brooks Bar staff and past visitors. with her. It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. In a pinch itwill do.More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. Recommend to anyone looking for a great island meal whether coming from the beach or just a lazy day. Only a quick drive from Magen's Bay, Brooks Bar is a great place for local flare and a more traditional experience. As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. Huge shout out to Brooks Bar their food was the best on the island. It's a simple place. When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. The staff: friendly and honest. Yes, Brooks Restaurant And Bar has outdoor seating. Very small, local place with verylimited parking but it was well worth the trip. There is a little bar in the corner. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Great food. Food came out in to-go containers, likely because of Covid, and was a little slow to come out, but overall no complaints. You choose your meat and three sides and it comes in a styrofoam container. Once the order was in, it was in excessive of an hour before the food came out. Theres no menus, the options are listed on a write on/wipe off board and changes daily. and got myself the stewed conch. For parties of 5 or more, please contact 877-401-0666. It's a simple place. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Parking is tight.like really tight but you will manage. Open for dinner from Tuesday thru Sunday 5:30pm-10:00pm. 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We ate here for an early dinner on Dec 31 and within a few minutes, a group of locals came by, shouted happy new year and hugged what I assume was the owner, and began dancingwith her. Theres no menus, the options are listed on a write on/wipe off board and changes daily. It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. Its not quite as expensive as the nice restaurants but still $100 for 4 people before tip. Prob nah. Food was very expensive for what we received. ), and potato stuffing. We ate there one night and dinner was good. They were allvery hospitable and welcoming. We enjoyed it so much we went twice in a few days. It was exactly what we were looking for. Service was on island time so just relax and have a few drinkswhile awaiting your meal.More, Don't come here looking for a fancy meal and fine cutlery - come here if you want true island cooking with delicious ingredients prepared by talented folks. The food is always good n the customer service is outstanding, We wanted anauthentic local meal for dinner. Food came out in to-go containers, likely because of Covid, and was a little slow to come out, but overall no complaints. Local Bar with amazing food, juke box, and pool table. Certainly not fancy but great food, which is what we went for. First experience here: exceptional: seconded experience:really good etc. There is a little bar in the corner. It was exactly what we were looking for. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. Food was good and had a hearty homecooked taste. Im sure dealing with tourists has to be annoying and Id imagine the residents would want a place to escape us; thanks for having us. I highly recommend this restaurant.More, As others have mentioned, this is a local hangout. I had stewed chicken, plantains, Mac and cheese, rum and Coke. The people were all friendly.The parking lot is small, we were guided in. Please note, it is cash only! and got myself the stewed conch. Brooks' Irish Coffee . I only wish I could learn their recipes!More, Someone referred this place to me so I adventured there. Get quick answers from Brooks Bar staff and past visitors. There was a couple eating and a family whose order was being taken when I arrived. Food was good and had a hearty homecooked taste. Had the best local food experience. The best island vibes you can ask for! limited parking but it was well worth the trip. The portions are large - enough for 2 meals for me - and you get to choose 2sides with each entree. We ate there one night and dinner was good. No frills side of the road place. Yes, Brooks Restaurant And Bar offers takeout. The owner has a great playlist and the place was lively. Small fried whole "old wife" fish (about 1 lb bones and all) few scoops ofrice, 4 plantain pieces and small serving of broccoli was 40.00. Brooks Bar - great food with a neighborhood feel. When traveling we prefer to find the local hangouts because we know they will have the best food. We wanted to have local island food and this did not disappoint us. Food came out in to-go containers, likely because of Covid, and was a little slow to come out, but overall no complaints. It's a simple place. Great local place near Magens. Hands down. Felt like we were sitting in a car port. It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. more, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service. I highly recommend this restaurant.More, As others have mentioned, this is a local hangout. Several of us blocking each other, no problem. I had the red snapper and my partner had the mutton. Find it on the way to or from Magan's Bay Beach. All seating is covered but outdoors. I had the conch dinner special and it was a OK. expensive food served in takeout containers. Great food, large portions, generous drinks and great service. Deeeelicious food! sides with each entree. It was not good at all. It was exactly what we were looking for. We ate chicken there twice (stewed then jerk) and it was so good both times. The ambiance is not why you go there. more, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service. It was exactly what we were looking for. We ate there one night and dinner was good. As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. Can't wait to get back there. Facebook. We tried the conch, salmon, & shrimp. The best I had on the island.More. I ordered for my familyand got myself the stewed conch. Havent even left the restaurant yet! As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. Probably the best food we had on the island and we ate at multiple high dollar places. Let us know via email. The plantains are perfectlycooked! Brooks Bar - great food with a neighborhood feel. The plantains are perfectlycooked! I felt a bit lost when I got there as I wasnt sure if I was supposed to seat myself, I didnt know where to order or if they came to the tables to take our order and everyone who worked there that I asked seemed annoyed at me. rice, 4 plantain pieces and small serving of broccoli was 40.00. It was exactly what we were looking for. It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. that wasn't a tourist stop so he took us here. After 15-20 minutes the waitress took my order which came out 20 minutes later. But tasty and cheap. Served in Styrofoam container but everything we had was delicious, especially the conch, which was sauted not fried. food. Parking is tight.like really tight but you will manage. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway. You get the feeling youre at a neighborhood place! We tried the conch, salmon, & shrimp. After 15-20 minutes the waitress took my order which came out 20 minutes later. Aside from the Exumas its my favorite place, this trip, not so much. Food was good and had a hearty homecooked taste. food. Im sure dealing with tourists has to be annoying and Id imagine the residents would want a place to escape us; thanks for having us.More, Went here for "local" food and we appeared to be the only non locals in the place. One local, Danny, bought out dinner and shared island secrets, and many locals (including our friend Mafia) bought us drinks. Planning your vacation to St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John and Water Island will be a lot easier with this great packet of magazines and booklets. Youll see wandering cats and chickens but they dont bother the diners Served with a side of Garlic Sauteed Green Beans. We've got a hunch youre thinking about where to go in 2023and to get you started, here are six destinations our traveler community is very into right now. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. fried Brussels sprouts and mango chutney, Local lobster tail with roasted potatoes and vegetables with There was also a table of men at the back playing dominos. Get quick answers from Brooks Bar staff and past visitors. The stew beef was fall-apart tender: no fat, no gristle. The clue's in the name: The Beach Bar, Cruz Bay, St. John. The menu is small and hand written, no issue because everything they make is outstanding Also, dont try to change how the food is made if you want that kind of control eat at home. Our group of 4 were the only tourists there. Ambiance: exactly what is should be. We had the whole red snapper, BBQ Ribs, Shrimp and Chicken Alfredoeach were fabulous dishes.