This is more of a bar for the locals than a family restaurant. One of the best meals and highly recommended bylocals we encountered on our excursions. To be fair all food on the island is expensive but this place is not worth the trip.More, My husband and I got a recommendation to this restaurant from a tour guide and we really enjoyed our experience. flower gratin, green beans and gorgonzola cheese sauce, White cheddar stuffed airline chicken breast, roasted mashed Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. The menu varies daily but they always have my favorite: the salmon plate with a giant piece of salmon on a bed of rice topped with grilled onions and peppers. season pepper aoili sauce, Crab cake with a roasted pineapple salsa and three-island sauce, Sauteed mussels with onion, garlic, tomatoes, thyme, white wine, I'd eat here again. Forgot account? Recommend to anyone looking for a great island meal whether coming from the beach or just a lazy day. This is a busy little corner bar. expensive food served in takeout containers. 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. Youll see wandering cats and chickens but they dont bother the diners Find it on the way to or from Magan's Bay Beach. The spice combinations may be new to you, but if you enjoy sampling local cuisine, this is the place to do it! This is usually accompanied by a side of fried plantains and baked mac and cheese with a side bowl of the most flavorful beans you'll ever have in your life!If you're going to Magens Bay beach this spot is right on the way and around the corner from the beach, you absolutely MUST stop here! My coworkers say the food is great. Food was good and had a hearty homecooked taste. Limited but very good menu. locals we encountered on our excursions. ), and potato stuffing. ), and potato stuffing. available market vegetables, Our house made bread served with garlic herb butter, Grilled salmon with baked mac & cheese, green beans, mango I had stewed chicken, plantains, Mac and cheese, rum and Coke. Let us know via email. St. Thomas offers over 100 restaurants to choose from including casual favorites to fine dining, and air conditioned with a view to open air on the beach. The parking lot can be a challenge, both times we were parked in but no problem, just ask the other folks to let you out. Here sits the iconic and simply named: The Beach Bar. Wish the service was a little faster, One of my Favorite Spots on the island to eat!! Dont go with expectations of good ambience, service or water views. The best I had on the island. Great local place near Magens. There was a couple eating and a family whose order was being taken when I arrived. It was cute. 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. Its not quite as expensive as the nice restaurants but still $100 for 4 people before tip. We enjoyed it so much we went twice in a few days. The ambiance is not why you go there. After 15-20 minutes the waitress took my order which came out 20 minutes later. That said, I do not reccomend and will not return due to the fact that they price gouge tourist/visitors. Email or phone. Very small, local place with verylimited parking but it was well worth the trip. Theres no menus, the options are listed on a write on/wipe off board and changes daily. There was also a table of men at the back playing dominos. The oxtail, conch and curry chicken were all great. They were allvery hospitable and welcoming. Very limited menu. The owner has a great playlist and the place was lively. Felt like we were at an aunts house after having a hard time getting a taxi one of the workers gave us a ride. I had the red snapper and my partner had the mutton. food. lemon butter sauce, Pan seared scallop and grilled shrimp with white wine garlic The food and drinks were good and large portions. Hands down. So again 3 stars for decent food but bad service. I only wish I could learn their recipes! It was cute. My partner's mutton was good but a little greasy. I ate the Conch OMG it was Delicious and Yummy. Brook's Burger $15.00 cheddar | lettuce | tomato | onion | pickle Burger with the Brie $16.00 brie cheese | caramelized onion | roasted mushroom | applewood bacon Prime Rib $18.00 hand-carved herb-crusted prime rib | sweet peppers & onions | fontina cheese | au jus Pork Milanese $15.00 Conch Fritters with Cocktail Sauce, Coconut Shrimp, Burgers, and a Variety of Sandwiches and Wraps pair well with The PPR's delicious Painkillers and Rum Punches. sides with each entree. Brooks Bar & Restaurant- (L,D) Caribbean, Local Specialties Famous Delite- Milkshakes, Adult Milkshakes Hull Bay Hideaway- (L,D) Beachside Bar & Grill, Daily Specials Magens Bay Pizzeria- (L) Quick Bites at Magens Bay Northside Bistro- (D) Continental & International Cuisine, Brewery Old Stone Farmhouse- (D) Seafood, Steak, & Vegetarian Fine Dining Food came out in to-go containers, likely because of Covid, and was a little slow to come out, but overall no complaints. Mike's Famous Painkiller and Conch Fritters are the highlights. No frills side of the road place. Please note, it is cash only! Baked in a Classic Irish Gravy with Ground Lam and Vegetables Topped with a Layer of Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, and Crispy Breadcrumbs. I had the red snapper and my partner had the mutton. When traveling we prefer to find the local hangouts because we know they will have the best food. We tried the conch, salmon, & shrimp. Note: The portions are hefty and hearty! RooT 42 Bar and Grill | Saint Thomas US Virgin Islands cooked! Seasonal and refined Caribbean cuisine at Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas open Tuesday thru Sunday for dinner. I'd eat here again.More, We LOVED the food here. I highly recommend this restaurant.More, As others have mentioned, this is a local hangout. 9 reviews Closed Now. Brooks Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers: Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? more, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service. Great food. that wasn't a tourist stop so he took us here. I literally made my husband take me 4 days of the 7 we were there. I hope she starts selling it. My man is word traveled, and Im a down home girl. My partner's mutton was good but a little greasy. It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway. It must have been braised for two days.Parking can be a bit precarious, but if you're looking for some good, home cooked food, this is the place. One local, Danny, bought out dinner and shared island secrets, and many locals (including our friend Mafia) bought us drinks. They were allvery hospitable and welcoming. Everything was delicious, highly recommend coming here. Start planning today. All seating is covered but outdoors. All served in foam takeout containers. We ordered the oxtails (which our tour guide said is only served on Wednesdays and Saturdays). When traveling we prefer to find the local hangouts because we know they will have the best food. Food was good and had a hearty homecooked taste. The parking lot can be a challenge, both times we were parked in but no problem, just ask the other folks to let you out. It's a simple place. I'd eat here again.More, We LOVED the food here. There was a couple eating and a family whose order was being taken when I arrived. more, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service. My husband had roast pork, bean and rice, coleslaw. To be fair all food on the island is expensive but this place is not worth the trip. || Current Kitchen Hours || MONDAY: 4 PM - 9 PM | TUESDAY-THURSDAY: 11 AM - 9 PM | FRIDAY + SATURDAY: 11 AM - 10 PM | SUNDAY: 11 AM - 8 PM KIDS MENU GLUTEN FREE MENU There's seating right by the water and the staff is so welcoming. Great local place near Magens. There is a little bar in the corner. Monday - Saturday / Sunday During Season. Services not good but food was ok. Steak was thick tender and juicy!! You get the feeling youre at a neighborhood place!More, Don't be afraid to try this place. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway. Thanks, VInow.com The best I had on the island. Overpricedoverrated. Came here while on a cruise for our honeymoon. 5. Very sweet people and the food WAS THE BEST FOOD ON THE ISLAND! sides with each entree. 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! Food came out in to-go containers, likely because of Covid, and was a little slow to come out, but overall no complaints. There was also a table of men at the back playing dominos. So we stopped and went in, disregarding the sign saying feeding locals and praying no one would notice how white I am. We all enjoyed our food and some Coronas. Plastic tables, plastic chairs, the menu written on a white board that's carried around by the staff. Great local place near Magens. There was also a table of men at the back playing dominos. Menu Brook's Kitchen & Tap Menu OUR MENU CHANGES SEASONALLY. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. Glad we we chose to go to Brooks bar. No chance someone cooks better than this woman on this island. All served in foam takeout containers. Local food but very cheaply portioned, and servedone fish w some broccoli is 28$ and u feel you eat in a garage.. Good food. Does this restaurant offer table service? So they delivered on that. The parking lot can be a challenge, both times we were parked in but no problem, just ask the other folks to let you out. ), and potato stuffing. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway. We enjoyed it so much we went twice in a few days. Yes, Brooks Bar offers takeaway services. this restaurant should definitely be on your list. We wanted to have local island food and this did not disappoint us. banana mash, burnt broccoli, bernaise sauce, Grilled 14oz New York strip with coconut ginger mushrooms, 3,375 were here. Its not quite as expensive as the nice restaurants but still $100 for 4 people before tip.More, Eight of us ate our first meal in St. Thomas and it was one of the best. As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. We know all too well that a parking lot packed so full people cant back out, and cars lining the road outside, is a sure sign of quality food on the inside! My partner's mutton was good but a little greasy. You get three sides with each choice. We enjoyed it so much we went twice in a few days. 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. Good atmosphere. The ambiance is not why you go there. I only wish I could learn their recipes! To be fair all food on the island is expensive but this place is not worth the trip. We had the whole red snapper, BBQ Ribs, Shrimp and Chicken Alfredoeach were fabulous dishes. They only make it on Wednesdays and Saturdays so I made sure to book my vacation to be able to go BOTH of those days! As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. Youll see wandering cats and chickens but they dont bother the diners The food is amazing, everything is fresh and flavorful, I highly recommend it. You get three sides with each choice. Updated information dedicated to Moving and Living in the Virgin Islands. 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. The hot sauce is homemade and excellent.I hope she starts selling it. Ambiance: exactly what is should be. Sure, there is a small menu but who cares- this is legit fantasticfood. There is a little bar in the corner. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. In a pinch itwill do.More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. 6200 Magens Bay Road, 00802 St. Thomas +1 340-777-6871 Website + Add hours. It's time to turn east, past Magens Bay and St. Thomas' east end and across Pillsbury Sound to Cruz Bay, St. John. The spice combinations may be new to you, but if you enjoy sampling local cuisine, this is the place to do it! Recommend to anyone looking for a great island meal whether coming from the beach or just a lazy day. The Ox Tail is EXCELLENT! It was exactly what we were looking for. Each meal is between $20-25. This place hit the spot. As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. Limited but very good menu. Harry's New York Bar. You get the feeling youre at a neighborhood place! locals we encountered on our excursions. Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our. It was not good at all. We ate chicken there twice (stewed then jerk) and it was so good both times. There was a couple eating and a family whose order was being taken when I arrived. The plantains are perfectlycooked! Yes, Brooks Bar offers takeaway services. cooked! The ambiance is not why you go there. Loved it. My husband had roast pork, bean and rice, coleslaw. After 15-20 minutes the waitress took my order which came out 20 minutes later. Great food. sides with each entree. Understand this is a local scene so they may charge more for tourists. Super super helpful and thankful for that! You get the feeling youre at a neighborhood place! I highly recommend this restaurant. The best I had on the island.More. Food was very expensive for what we received. This is more of a bar for the locals than a family restaurant. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. rice, 4 plantain pieces and small serving of broccoli was 40.00. Dont go with expectations of good ambience, service or water views. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway. The spice combinations may be new to you, but if you enjoy sampling local cuisine, this is the place to do it! The best I had on the island. Sunday Brunch 10-2pm. There is a little bar in the corner. To be fair all food on the island is expensive but this place is not worth the trip.More, My husband and I got a recommendation to this restaurant from a tour guide and we really enjoyed our experience.