This is the place you want be good food good drink and great service! Get your vanilla rum shoot! The best! read more

This is our second visit to Brooks and we had another great meal. We will be back again too. Great menu selections and we love Ox Tail. We prefer more laid back local places like Brooks as you really get the best meals and good conversations. read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - Stewed chicken. - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

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Very good local hole in the wall. Chicken wings, beans & rice, plantains great. (Plain) broccoli surprisingly great, not over cooked and just enough salt. Snapper not great though, kinda fishy and overpriced ($37 for a whole fried one & sides). Out of a lot of stuff late at night so keep in mind when you go. There's a cute cat that'll mosey on by and chill by the tables too. Wish they had local beers! read more

My son and I shared a shrimp disk and a trigger fish. It was amazing! Make sure to bring cash, as we had to run to an ATM down the street after dinner! No credit cards accepted. read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - Shrimp and Trigger Fish, amazing! - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Have been coming to St Thomas for 20 years and have never stopped at Brooks. My only regret today is that I didn't stop sooner! We popped in after a long morning at Magens Bay. We had a limited amount of cash (no cards) and our server worked with our budget. The service went far beyond good. Our server made us feel like part of her family. The food was exceptional and served up to order. Drinks were strong and delicious, and a complimentary shot of "Mamma Wanna" was served up at the end of the meal. Plan this stop into your visit to the north side of the island. You won't regret it. read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - Tender conch, shrimp and lot of other goodness - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Hidden gem of a restaurant. Looking for local fish? Well head on over to Brooks Bar for a healthy serving of local fish, rice and veggie. It's enough to feed you for at least 2 days. The price is right especially for the portion that you get. By the way, their steak is pretty big, tender, juicy, seasoned to perfection and can be cut with a plastic knife. Did I say tender? Their conch is pressure cooked to perfection, tender and tasty. Their shrimp scampi is flavorful and delicious. This restaurant may look like a hole in the wall on the side of the road but let me tell you that if you want good local food, it's one of the best. Obviously we have eaten here frequently over the years. I highly recommend you add this spot to your list of places to eat at. P.S. parking isn't the best but you will quickly forget about it once you start eating. read more

If you are on the north side of the island this is a hidden gem. Stopped in on the way to Magens and had the salmon with rice broccoli and salad. The rice was THE BEST I have ever tried. Broccoli was steamed perfectly. Salmon was seared to perfection. The menu changes often and is hand written on board. Whatever is local and fresh is what they offer. read more

We saw good reviews and thought we would hit this place for dinner our first night here. Beware that the prices are insane. The food was okay. Steak was trash but rice was great. 2 meals, 2 waters and 2 beers =$71. I know food here is more then the mainland but Jesus. Waitress seemed nice and we were super polite to her. Food took an hour but we get it, everyone is on island time. Our issue came when we paid. I have the waitress a $50 and 2 $20's. She brought back $9. I told her we gave her $90. She said she doesn't handle the bills and would go check. She came back and said no you gave me $80. I said no, I gave you a $50 and 2 $20's. She said we gave her 4 $20's. She came back again and slapped down $10 on the table. She said you gave us $80 but it's okay you obviously need this and we don't. Then she walked away. I said are you kidding me and she put her hand up and went to the back. I'm not cheap and I'm not on vacation to stress over $10 but don't rip people off. We left $15 on the table....that's what I was going to tip her anyways. But I left it out of principle. Beware, they scam tourists and treat them like crap for no reason. Not sure how they are still surviving. read more

This was the best food we had over an entire week in the USVI. In fact I'd say it was the only truly memorable food we had all week. We knew about this place because it's near the Airbnb we rented, but we heard more and more locals recommend it to us, so we gave it a try. This is a no frills place with less than a dozen tables, all outdoors, food served in clamshell containers with plastic cutlery, cash only. Food is cooked to order except for the stews which have obviously been simmering for hours and hours. Cold beer and soft drinks available. Wow -- so much flavor. I had the old wife, a local fish also known as the queen triggerfish. It was coated in a delicious herbal paste and fried, and served with a mildly spicy tomato-y sauce that you can spoon on. Others in my family had the shrimp and chicken wings. All bursting with flavor. The menu varies daily and is written on a whiteboard. Just order; it'll be great. This place is *packed* at night, a boisterous scene of locals and very scarce parking. Better to go at lunchtime when it's much less crowded and you can find a place to park. Hit Magens beach in the morning and come here for lunch when you've had enough of the broiling sun. A must-do on St. Thomas! read more

Hole in the wall place but authentic island food. Def recommend trying it out! They have daily specials based on what they can make. Seems like everything is freshly made and not frozen or anything. The meat is seasoned well and very flavorful but not spicy! read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Hungry after a long day at Magen's Bay and wanted some good local fare. This was easily one of the best meals I've ever had- in part because of the beautiful day but also a meal absurdly packed with flavor. My husband had the ribeye and I had stewed salt fish. OH MY. Both came with three sides (macaroni salad, green banana, rice) and was well-worth the $. Leftovers for dinner. Sweet staff that took good care of us, too. Bring cash- no cards. read more

Maggie is the best with mamawanaaaa!!' Food is AMAZING!!! Had oxtail one night and falling off the bones and salmon amazing!! read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - Salmon, rice and peas, Mac and cheese and plantains - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Amazing food and HUGE portions at reasonable pricing. Probably the best food I've had on the island! Don't judge this book by its cover. Parking sucks and it doesn't look five star, hell its not one star but look past all that. The ladies are great and the food is out of this world. I will be back read more

Date of visit: April 2013 We drove by Brooks on our way to meet our wedding coordinator at Magens Bay Resort. Since it was our last evening on the island, I wanted something authentic, something more of "locals only", and I had been sorely disappointed by Latitude 48, claiming to be some type of "hidden gem." Onwards. Location: 4 out of 5 If you're at Magens, come down to where Route 35 is, and head west. It's not but about a 4 or 5 minute drive from the split. Convenient if you're visiting the area, and like I said - if the locals eat there, it has to be pretty good. Customer Service: 5 out 5 Now, I'm not really quite sure what this means, but the very nice lady that sat us let us sit on the patio, but not only that, she let us sit at what appeared to be the local dominoes' players table (they were not there when we dined, of course). Throughout the meal, she was awesome. Came to check on us every few minutes to make sure we had what we needed, gave me a stern warning on consuming too much of their house made hot sauce oil (oh my goodness), and at the end of the meal, even gave us some fried plantains on the house. I mean...she was in essence, like my grandmother when I would go over to her home. Awesome service, and honestly - it was quick and efficient. Selection and Quality of Food: 5 out of 5 When you ask what's on the menu, and the nice grandmother character says to you, "Well,we only have one chicken left for the day, but we have plenty of fresh fish" and conch," you know you're in the right place. Written and printed menu? Ain't nobody got time for that. Pssst....get the conch platter and the fish platter. The fish that they had on hand when we went was called "old wife", and it was delicious. And well - the conch was just awesomely cooked, now wasn't it? We're talking properly seasoned with indigenous spices, with the flesh of the both the conch and the fish so tender. They were going HAM!!!! Decor: 5 out of 5 Locals only, folks, covered dining style. Why yes, the juke box did have a huge metal cage around it so that no one jacks it in the middle of the night. There's a pool table here, and a few plastic tables and chairs, outdoor picnic style. There's a small area at the bar too where you can eat, but this place is no frills, no pretense. Just the way a locals place should be, hence the five star rating. Alcohol Selection: 4 out of 5 Perhaps not what I would refer to as a full bar in the hotel bars around the area, but sure they have local beer, and the oh so ubiquitous rum punch with nutmeg. Actually, now that I think about it - the local beers (and when I say local, I mean general Caribbean area, not just St. John brewers) really complement the spiciness of the fish that we had. They can also make your standard fruity island cocktails, but like I said, Ain't nobody got time for that! Price: 3.5 out of 5 For the amount and type of food that we got in addition to a few drinks each, I think the total damage was about 60 bucks. You can do it for under 20 bucks a person by either just having one beer, or maybe not having conch AND fish. Not complaining though, since I was on vacation. And plus...this place was REALLY good. Overall: 4 out of 5 Really strong 4 star experience here. Delicious local food, non pretentious decor and atmosphere, and beautiful setting. Don't eat too much of that hot sauce, and you'll be ok. Seriously. Don't do it. read more

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Very busy restaurant with authentic Caribbean food. Enjoyed several sides with our meals.

If you want good food while in St Thomas this restaurant should definitely be on your list. With the dominoes table in the back, there will always be locals helping to create an authenticity to this side of the road restaurant. A perfect spot on your way back to your hotel from Magen's Bay. read more

Local island cuisine in an open air location. This is not a fancy location but the food was delicious albeit a little pricey. We ordered the oxtail, fish, and garlic shrimp. They were all delicious. I would return again however please note that they don't have high chairs or booster seats. read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

If you are heading to Magen's Bay you need to stop and eat at Brooks Restaurant and Bar. This was some of the best food I have had on the island. read more

Not the most attractive restaurant, but we enjoyed the open air. Not a tourist trap - definitely feels like you're dining with the locals. We were a little confused when we got there - it wasn't obvious what to do or what was on the menu. But the lovely ladies working there helped us out. We enjoyed the sautéd conch and the (whole!) fried red snapper. Prices weren't listed anywhere when we ordered and it's cash only, so be ready! read more

Delicious local food! A hole in the wall but absolutely phenomenal. One of the best meals we had on the island.

Our driver told us this was a great spot where the locals go to play dominos and eat great food. She wasn't lying! This place was awesome! If I lived in the island, I'd be getting takeout 2-3 times a week! read more

Holy. Cow. We've been coming to STT for years and have always passed Brooks Bar saying "we want to try there" and we finally did. Everything was perfect. The shrimp are a MUST. Maggie our server was incredible. She got us shots and rum punch. Anddddd she's bringing us shots as I write this.... ok, we will 100% be coming back. Don't be scared about the parking to wait. It's all worth it. Everyone complaining are just "Karen's" being "Karen's". This isn't a Karen bar. You're welcome. read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Great place to stop after leaving Magen's Beach. Ribs. Amazing Steak. Amazing. (As other reviewers have said, yes a bit overdone, but still moist, well seasoned and tender) Al Fredo. Amazing. Menu communication is lacking. Bar is lacking variety. But in spite of this, it's still a 5. Great for an island vacation and a beach pit stop. Locals and tourists rolling in for (limited) sit down and to go. The food is worth the stop. read more

Brooks Bar came highly recommended from several of the local boat operators and a couple from Minnesota who winter in the USVI. Our family of four had the catch of the day, red snapper and the presentation and food was definitely an experience we will not soon forget. Whether boiled or fried, the fish was wonderfully prepared with generous portions of sides including rice and beans, steamed broccoli, and cold beer was a wonderful treat after a day on the beach. Parking is limited so come early and enjoy an experience - few tourist take advantage of during their travels to the island. read more

Good food great service we had a fun time hanging out and eating. Great views and nice breeze staff was attentive and fun

OUTSTANDING meal! We came as a group of 8 and ordered a bunch of stuff. Conch. Red snapper. Shrimp. Stew chicken. Everything was amazing. I devoured my plate and wanted to lick it clean! Wish we discovered this place sooner! Pro tip: ask for the hot sauce! So delicious, spicy, and flavorful! read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - Red snapper - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

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Maggie was amazing!!! The food was phenomenal and worth the stop! Now I see why the locals live it as well!!! I recommend the fish! read more

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Four days ago my bf and I shared a fish plate here and both got severe food poisoning afterward. It lasted for about 10 hours. Besides us both having the runs something awful, I had a high fever with chills, and we both still have muscle weakness 3 days later. No doubt it was from here. It was our first and only meal that day. Clearly they have terrible food hygiene so I would avoid eating here at all costs. Seemed like a cool place to mix with locals and have a drink though. Too bad we'll never come back. read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - This was the culprit that gave us food poisoning. Local triggerfish. Delicious but deadly. - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Simple and very chill place. CASH ONLY place. We got the baked chicken with rice n beans and plantains. It was delicious. The chicken was well seasoned and they will give extra hot sauce. read more

When in St. Thomas Brooks Restaurant & Bar is an absolute MUST!!! Who runs this bars GIRLS!!! Actually 2 sisters are the owners & it's an all female staff that welcomes you like family! Their daily menu is a variety of deliciousness & they open to tweaking some items (if possible) for you in case the ran out of anything which can happen cause they're always packed! The drinks are always on point & if there ask Maggie for a Rum Punch! You'll thank me later! read more

We stumbled in after getting a recommendation from our taxi driver and were so glad we did! My boyfriend got mutton and I got the salmon. Huge portions and delicious flavor! Already talking about going back for a second meal before we leave. read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - Salmon! - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Looks like a locals only hangout and almost turned around and went back to the car. After hearing some voices coming off the deck that were obviously tourists me, my wife and my three young daughters decided to venture in. Food was GREAT and portions were huge. Price was good compared to other island options and service was 8/10. The local feel was a bonus. We will definitely seek this place out if we are ever back read more

I'm giving this place 3 stars for food quality and taste. If you can get past the weirdness of the atmosphere, and you like Dominican food, I think you'll enjoy this place. We had the oxtail stew over rice, the turkey stew over moro rice and the pork ribs over moro rice. Also had tostones with ajo sauce. All was extremely tasty and tender! Like the other reviewers have stated, the menu lacks prices. It is written on a small blackboard by the kitchen door. They seem to have a price for local and a range of prices for vacationers. All the food is the same and the price pay is based on what you negotiate before hand. We had to ask for pricing several time before ordering to get them to give us "options". It helps if you speak Spanish. When we asked, the waitress/owner, told us the stews all came in 3 different price points, $10, $15, and $20. According to her, the difference was the size of the serving. We weren't starving, so went with the $10 servings. To our surprise, we couldn't finish it all. So, if it really exists, I'd love to see what the $20 serving size looks like. I can only imagine the bring you an entire pot of oxtail and a mountain of rice :-). Anyway, our total bill was less than $40, including bottled water. We left or phones in the car, so I couldn't get pics. The food was awesome, but the vibe is off putting, to say the least. If they fixed that, it would be an easy 4 star rating. read more

Great food fun atmosphere, HUGE portions is my only downfall. Service was always good, tasty and enjoyable experiences overall!

Hands down the best local food in St Thomas. I got a steak that was in my opinion better than most of the steakhouses in the states. It is cash only so make sure you are prepared before you go. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is amazing! read more

Great Food!! Just like my abuelitas pollo en espana!!! Great flavor! Get the chicken or the pork. Will come back here again if I make another stop to ST Thomas. Can't find this kind of food in the states. Price had 2 beers 1 mixed drink split a plate all for 25 dollars. read more

Delightful local out-of-the-way jewel of a restaurant that is worth every penny. I would eat here again. Delicioso! read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - Fresh, local red snapper, rice, beans, plantains, salad...delicioso! - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

The best dinner on the island by far. We were a party of 7, & Maggie, (the owner & server), took such good care of us. Great local flare outdoor roadside dining. Very casual. We enjoyed Magens beach all day, & this place was just 5 min away. So happy we came here. Almost cancelled our reservation because it's a cash only place, but there is an ATM machine relatively close. Don't miss out on this local charm. We will definitely be back. I had the salmon & my husband got the chicken. Both were excellent with generous portions. read more

The single best traditional Island cuisine money can buy. It's up in the mountains far away from the tourist areas. The food was amazing. Laid back tropical scenery all around... They are on island time, so don't be in a rush coming here but it is authentic experience which I highly recommend. read more

Brooks Restaurant And Bar - Dominos before an amazing dinner! - Caribbean Near Me - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

This was a delightful find after a local recommendation. This is not a tourist place but a local color establishment on the way to Magen's Bay. We stopped for a late lunch and a drink and had a very pleasant time. The open seating area let in the upper island breezes and the temperature was perfect. We ordered conch stew and found the conch tender and tasty. The salad with it was very fresh. The fried plantains were probably the best we ever tasted. We had a second helping for dessert! They are making seriously good food in the tiny kitchen. This is the sort of place you drive by on the road but this one is not merely safe to stop into, it is worth seeking out for something at the other end of the spectrum from over engineered and over priced resort food. Service was simply pleasant and helpful, nothing over the top or high class, but neighborly and without pretense. Go after you have had a day to slow down to island time and enjoy. read more