This place now goes under a new name (Irie Vybz), in the Flamboyan resort. We were staying in nearby Mahoney Run, and decided to check it out -- and boy are we glad we did. The setting is beautiful, the service was terrific, and I had some of the best jerked chicken I've had. The mussels appetizer was also terrific; make sure someone in your party gets fries, so you can dip them in the sauce after. The caprese salad was also excellent. Eating out is expensive on St. Thomas, but Irie Vybz was probably the most reasonable high quality meal we ate on the island. Highly recommended! read more

We were a party of 10 and enjoyed our reservations on the outdoor patio. The wait staff were very helpful and attentive. I had the Caribbean Cookout which included pulled pork, a rib and a side of polenta. Everything was delicious and I ate it all! As a visitor from California I had to try the local ale and found it quite refreshing. As tourists we had difficulties finding this restaurant at night but we made it after passing it ... twice. read more

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We are officially done with this restaurant. We are probably their most loyal customers. Continual issues with to go orders. They finally have some nice people/servers working, Jen and Destiny are great. Having been patrons of this location due to the chef for about 20 years. Tonight however, was insulted by their so called manager. I asked for something g that they make during lunch all the time and not only asked once, Jen went in to reconfirm. Came out missing the most important ingredient and then when it was sent back, I can not describe what they did to it. If you can NOT make it just tell me. We were pissed for they ruined one of our entrees the night before due to staff not paying attention. This nailed the coffin. Slow season is coming and it's a shame there is no kitchen discipline. The manager said "I have other customers". Well, you lost these 20 year patrons of Chefs food. We spend well over $1500 a month. Good luck in slow season with that attitude. read more

Service was ok but the overall experience was a dud..we were there around 7 on a Saturday night and they were out of their bbq plate..well. One serving left of ribs but it what came out was a 2 bone blob of fat. The banhmi barely had any meat. The side salad was a good portion and ok. Fries were decent. Lots of cats all over which we didn't mind at all but fyi for those that do. Given all the choices on the island and assuming you have limited time there I'd recco going elsewhere. read more

This place is awesome, beautiful bar and grill next to waterfall pool and a view of the bay. The Mahi Mahi sandwich is excellent. And they are great at making substitutions i.e. salad instead of fries. It's simple yet elegant fair that is expertly cooked. Coming back for brunch soon! Also doing great with covid 19 practices read more

RooT42 - View from our table looking at the ocean beyond the pool and waterfall - Bars Near Me - St Thomas, Virgin Islands

Good food! Friendly staff, really good location and really convenient to get to with good parking.

Delicious food, good drinks, and great service! Love dining by the pool with a few of the mountainside. So good we came back again for the goat cheese balls! read more

It was actually laughable how awful this place was. Came to this place with a group of 6. All but one of our orders came out incorrectly. Multiple plates missing ingredients. Quality was subpar. Pancakes were hard. Food was cold. Do yourself a favor and eat anywhere but here read more

On the upside, I didn't get sick. But, the food was really not very good-- think school cafeteria--and pretty $$ at the same time. I really, really, wanted to like this place for a whole bunch of reasons but when coupled with nearly an hour's wait, it's doom was sealed. Sorry Route 42. Do better. read more

Went here twice, had their daily special twice which turned out great! It had a local feel because the locals show up with their cups and have a good time drinking there but don't be shy, the food is just as good as the time people were having! Service was also friendly! read more

I wish I could give zero stars. I can't discourage you against this place enough. 1. After waiting 20 minutes to be seated, our waitress did not introduce herself, welcome us, or tell us about the specials. 2. After she came back (she also didn't take a drink order when we sat) we had to ask about the special which was fried chicken on arugula. Not really sure how a salad with chicken is your "chef's special mkt price" but ok. So I ask what the taco of the day (mkt price as well) was beef. I ask what kind of beef.... ground beef. . Again ... how do you advertise a mkt price special next to the ocean and give me hamburger? 3. We got the goat cheese and ahi for our appetizers. The goat cheese crust was thick and rock hard. The tuna was drenched in soy sauce to the point you couldn't taste the overcooked dried out tuna. 4. Then we waited 50 more minutes for our entrees that never came. At no point as our waitress and several other staff walked by were we offered more water or received an apology for the wait or lack of food. Maybe this place caters to the Applebee's/IHOP crowd but if you're looking for fresh food this place is a definite miss. read more

My friend and I found out about this place through our Airbnb host. We were very eager to check it out, because we thought that it was going to be a great local place. Upon arrival, we were told that we would have to wait, but we're nicks on the waitlist. We definitely had no issues with this. But then, after 30 minutes, I walked up to one of the staff members and they said that there were several reservations. This would have been nice to know upon arrival. There does not seem to be a very good system in place for people walking up without a reservation. After we were seated, the waitress was extremely unfriendly and disengaging. She never introduced herself or told us about the specials.Once we asked about the specials, she told us that there were beef tacos. We asked what kind of beef and she politely said ground beef at market price. Being on an island, I expected a lot more than ground beef as the special of the day. We got two appetizers and then we did over 55 minutes to get our entrees. At the 55 minute mark, not having any refills, or any updates about the meal we decided to pay for our appetizers and then leave without receiving the bill. I do not recommend this place if you are in town looking for a nice relaxing evening for dinner.I highly recommend heading over to Brooks bar and grill if you want some thing local, fresh, and friendly. read more

Good food, nice outdoor atmosphere, good price, friendly staff. We had the fried meatloaf that a couple recommended. Would go again.

While on our trip, we met a couple of locals who brought us to this restaurant. Saw a lot of locals eating here so definitely had high hopes of trying some good island cuisine. Ordered the goat cheese balls and fried cauliflower for appetizers. They were delicious. Ordered the fried chicken w/gravy, mash potatoes and green beans. Pretty damn good! GF ordered the mahi mahi special of the night w/coconut rice and veggies. No complaints. The jerk chicken was delicious too. Definitely recommend this place for island cuisine and will definitely be repeat eaters if we ever visit again! read more

I've been to the spot a couple of times. First time the service was a little slow but the server was really friendly and the food was great. My second visit was takeout. The food was ready when I arrived, service was really good also. Will definitely visit on my next trip. read more

This is our second time for dinner here. The first was so bad, and I won't go into details but we said we would we would never eat here again. But, since it is so close and they had steel drums for entertainment we decided to give them another chance. Our food took over an hour to get to us. I ordered the flat bread pizza and my husband ordered the pasta, pretty basic. You wouldn't think that would take that long and they weren't even that busy. The flatbread was just Naan -bread that you could've picked up at the grocery store and the pasta tasted like it had some Ragu sauce poured on it. I don't know what happened back in that kitchen or why it took so long, but something is not right at this restaurant. I would put this restaurant in the category of bar food. It's really sad because this is a good location on the north side. The ambience is nice it has a beautiful pool the grounds are nice. They have a few cute kitties running around just chillin, but they just really need to get it together to be viable. Drinks were ok. Will not return. The only reason it gets three stars because of the entertainment, the atmosphere and the kitties. read more

This place is awesome, food is great, servers are super nice and they have a cat sanctuary. So cute!

Service was good, food was mediocre at best. Soggy pizza , bland chicken. I would go again if I was starving. Otherwise, there are better choices around read more

Food was good and our server was the sweetest but the on duty bar manager and general manager hospitality made us reconsider choosing to dine at this establishment. They were short, Curt and downright impatient. We asked general questions about their Covid protocol and the bar manager, seemed irritated we were even asking. Rolled his eyes and didn't even offer an apology when I informed him he was being an ass. When a meal came out, it wasn't what wasn't expected so we asked to switch it out (which is normal dining protocol) and they acted like it was an issue. I'm not sure what their desk was but hopefully they're not on duty when you visit read more

We ordered the Burger and Spragga's Jerk Chicken tonight through Island Direct delivery and it was delicious. I will definitely be ordering again. read more

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As a visitor, we had a quick beer at Root 42. Root 42 is a hotel poolside bar close to Magen's Bay. We are here on Christmas Day and they have a limited brunch menu that we aren't thrilled with so we're gonna keep moving. The staff was punctual. The beer was cold. The location has a beautiful mountaintop view. The decor is cute. We would probably try it again if we had more days in St. Thomas. read more

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This is nearly a reservation only place. We got there at 5 pm and were lucky most reservations started(marked on the tables at 6pm). They were already set for those reservations or being set after we arrived for 6:30, 7, etc reservations. They were very accommodating tho, set us in the shade. Several of us had the jerk chicken and it was really good! Very nice looking place. (They actually have parking) read more

This place is new since the last time I was on the island. The food was fantastic. We had the burger and the Cuban panini and both were top notch. Service was good. Steel drum player on the patio. Pricing was reasonable compared to some of the restaurants in town. We were pleasantly surprised. Definitely make reservations if it's high season. We ate early, but nearly every table had a "reserved" sign on it by the time we were finishing up. read more

The food and ambience was good. I had the jerk chicken which wasn't very spicy with mashed potatoes and grilled zucchini/squash.

Would not go back. Tried RooT42 on our way back to where we staying after Megan's Bay as there are very limited options for dinner this side of the island. We didn't have reservations but they were able to get us a table. Atmosphere was nice outside by the pool and thought we had lucked out...however service was extremely slow, they were out of several of the entrees and took over an hour to get our meal, and ended with the food not even being worth the wait. Seems like it was all frozen food "cooked" and plated. Added shrimp to Veggie stir fry for $9 and got three shrimp with no flavor. Flat bread pizza mediocre with only 5 pepperoni slices added as an up charge. Pasta was hot on the top and cold on the bottom. Would not recommend for the price and wait. read more

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We love this place and love seeing them recover after the hurricane! The service is always friendly and the food is always very good. We do wish that they would change up their specials because they always seem to be the same. NY strip or Fish. If you want a lovely outdoor venue with live music this is your place. read more

The scene makes this place worth it. But the cats and just above average food for the price brings it down to a three. I had the mahi sandwich that was good, but had a little too much of that fishy taste (ironic right) and not to add a little dry. All while having cats rub up against my legs while I tried to eat. Two main things that would make me come back: -the scene was beautiful if you sit outside. Although you aren't allowed to sit near the view, it was still fresh and great for any party or just two! I recommend going on a sunny breezy day. -the live music. There was a great artist playing a acoustic the day that we went. So I would call ahead to see if there is anything playing that night! It really brought in the great atmosphere. read more

Great apps. Had the seared tuna. Ample portion priced fair and cooked perfectly. Only suggestion is to not hide the wasabi under the tuna. Caprese salad was delicious with fresh ripe tomatoes. Pleasant comfortable setting. read more

We came to root42 on two nights during our stay in St. Thomas. The drinks are good, and the beers are reasonably priced. We had great and friendly service, and the environment is great with the pool and patio right next to the restaurant, we ordered the jerk chicken and chicken sandwich, as well as wings and were happy with all of it read more

Had dinner there twice in the last week as it is very convenient to where we are staying and reservations weren't required. Bryan and Michelle were both great servers. Food is really good! Goat cheese balls for the appetizer were so good, we got them again the second night. All of our entrees were really good. The chicken Parmesan was my favorite, but the grilled cheese panini and the fried meatloaf were also delicious. Nice atmosphere next to the pool at the Flamboyan. read more

Food sucked way over cooked ask for burger medium and came out well done. Watch them try and delivery my food to the wrong table and then bring it to me 15 mins later. Ask Took for every and Service was terrible. read more

I have no idea why this place is flying under the radar. Absolutely fantastic. Been here 4 weeks and by far and away the best place I have been. read more

Great spot! Found thIs on a whim. Poolside bar with great menu (American classics: burgers, sandwiches, mac and cheese) and even better views. Nice vibe. Friendly staff. If you're looking for a casual bite and drink. This is for you. read more

Basic menu , salads , sandwiches, appetizers. Ahi app was great. Their specials are crazily priced ( and they don't tell you). $20 for a bowl of chowder is a little pricey and when they don't have bread or crackers charge $2 for a bowl of wontons. Service has a lot to be desired. The spinach salad was just plain boring. Won't be back read more