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.

Great ambiance Great friendly servers…read more Beautiful place for bday dinner Pricey per portions Seating area requested was given to another couple Hard to park depending on time Event: Vacation for birthday

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!

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!

ROADSIDE TREAT As…read moreyou travel around the island of St Thomas you will encounter roadside restaurants hidden everywhere. This is one of those places. It is located east of the Food Center grocery store. This is a place where the locals eat. As you drive up in your rental car, they will totally know you're not a local. Do not be afraid and miss out where the locals eat. You will see a bunch of outdoor tables and a food truck that is now a non moving kitchen. There is a wooden staircase located at the back door of the truck. As you make your way up the stairs you will see a glass case with already cooked food. It will totally be hard to see the food past the steamy glass but the owner is brilliant. She uses a window squeegee to clean the steam off the windows. You will now have a totally clear view of all the food she has. It is typical Caribbean stewed meats like chicken, goat & fish. A plate of chicken with rice costs only $10. If you want goat or fish with rice it will set you back $12. You can also add on a Johnny Cake for just $1. Two sisters make all of the food and they have been in business for seven years which means that they are doing something right. So next time you find yourself on a winding road in St Thomas keep your eyes open and stay on the left side because these hidden culinary adventures exist everywhere. Everything doesn't have to be twenty bucks a plate and this place is a perfect example.

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!

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!!!!

Came here a few years back when I visited Coki and I still think about this place often. They had…read moresome of the best jerk chicken, Mac n cheese, and plantains I've ever had in my life. I didn't take a picture because it was so good and I ate it too fast. I would plan another trip just to eat here.

I was @ Coki beach in St.Thomas where this little restaurant is a short stroll away. A stroll I…read moredidn't know until after the fact. Instead, I ordered from 1 of the beach waitresses on the beach which sounds fancy & convenient until you learn there is an automatic 18% service charge. Beware! I mean I usually tip that & more but only when the service is actually you know service.The waitress only drops off your food to you & vanishes like a beach ninja.No clean up or check in on you. Just here you go & poof they're gone. To make matters worse there was a trash can on the beach but it was overloaded & garbage was falling out of it everywhere unfortunately. Anyhoot, I ordered the jerk chicken meal which came w/ rice & peas,sweet plantain,& what was Mac & cheese I was told by the waitress. It wasn't Mac & cheese but some sort of tuna cheese salad. It was kind of weird but not bad. I was hoping for the Mac & cheese though. The jerk sauce was ultra spicy which I loved! The chicken was pretty good everything else was mediocre. Rice was kind of soggy. I can't stand soggy rice. I tried the conch in sauce which was delish! Overall,not awful not amazing but the jerk chicken saved the day!

Excellent Dominican food lunch counter in the back of a grocery store behind KFC next to a bar…read morecalled Caribbean deli across from Fort Mylner plaza. A few tables to sit at inside. Very good pork ribs and excellent spices and flavors on everything. Very similar to Puerto Rican food but the spices are stronger and more flavorful in my opinion She also had stewed beef, stewed chicken, viandas, guineos, yucca, white rice, arrow con moros. I'd eat here daily if I could.

We stopped at Vinny's on our way back from Coki beach. I've been looking for some good jerk chicken…read moreand I found it at Vinny's! The jerk chicken and rice and peas had the PERFECT amount of seasoning and heat. Doesn't take long to get your food either :) I will 100% be back to try the curry chicken/oxtail/fish dishes. I cannot wait There's not a whole lot of parking but you can park just up the road to the right of the truck. Also Vinny is a super cool+friendly guy who likes talking about sports! I believe they're closed on the weekends too so make sure you get there during the week. Promise you will enjoy it!

We ended up coming here because we met a nice lady at the red hook car ferry who told us if we want…read moregood fish, her husband owned a food truck right by Coki beach! We were planning to go to Coki beach anyhow and we love good Caribbean fish so we came here on our way home from the beach. We were told to call ahead and tell Vinny what we wanted so he could start making it because it's made fresh - it takes at least an hour to make. We wanted red snapper, he only had yellowtail snapper that day but it was still really good! We ordered two meals which come with the whole cooked fish, rice and peas, and plantains. We took it back to our airbnb and had it with some cooked vegetables - it was enough for two meals for each me and my mother, and this was $70 in total, so not a bad deal! If it puts things in perspective, I read online that Brooke's bar has the best food on the island. I tried Brooke's a couple days after I came here (also ordered snapper there) - genuinely I did not notice a difference between here and the food from Brooke's, it's all just tasty! And if anything, I actually preferred Vinny's because he had the food ready when he said it would be ready, whereas when we called Brooke's 2 hours early and they said the food would be ready, it was NOT. There was a little picnic table here if you wanted to sit and eat, but we didn't. Otherwise there isn't a whole lot of ambiance, it's just along the road that leads to Coki beach.