Beware of the Automatic Gratuity…read more We stopped at Hook'd USVI during our visit to St. Thomas. The location is great, the marina views are nice, and the food was okay. We ordered the Fish Tacos, Jerk Smashed Burger, and a Frozen Rum Runner. What future customers need to know is that Hook'd automatically added a 20% gratuity to our bill, even though we were not a large party. Then, at the bottom of the receipt, they included another tip guide suggesting 18%, 20%, and 22% tips. In my opinion, this is misleading. Many people are used to adding a tip when they receive the receipt and may not notice that a 20% gratuity has already been added. It's easy to accidentally tip twice. I have absolutely no issue rewarding good service, but restaurants should be upfront and transparent when gratuity is automatically included. Customers shouldn't have to carefully inspect the bill to avoid paying an extra 20% on top of an already-added 20%. The food was decent, the atmosphere was pleasant, but the billing practice left a bad impression. Before you sign your check, review it carefully and make sure you know exactly what has already been added. Bottom line: Decent food, nice location, but check your receipt closely. The automatic 20% gratuity and additional tip suggestions can easily lead to double tipping if you're not paying attention. I've attached a photo of the receipt so customers can see exactly what I'm referring to.

While touring the USVI I had the pleasure of trying several different types of places and Hook'd is…read morean was an absolute pleasure of mine. I ended up showing up early so I was only able to see and try the breakfast menu and drinks, so those are the only items I can rate Ambiance: 5 stars. It's an open floor plan right on the dock. We were able to sit right next to the water and get some fresh air. The place isn't too loud, but very inviting. They have a bottomless mimosa option and this place feels like it would be a great brunch vibe Service: 4 stars. Staff was super nice and waitress was helpful in regards of what to order. There was an issue with steak being overcooked and they were able to replace it, but it did take taking to 3 different people, which I thought was weird Drinks: 3.5 stars. The Rum away with me was absolutely wonderful, but the White Russian was not good at all Food : 4.5 stars Steak and eggs was fantastic. We had to get the steak recooked, but when it was made well, it was a top shelf steak. Crab cakes: also would recommend! No notes here Breakfast burger:,really loved the fact that the patty was smashed. I was worried that there was too much going on but everything combined quite nicely. I got the breakfast potatoes and they weren't really anything special. Overall this place was a 4.5 stars, but I'm rounding up to 5 because the vibe and views were immaculate

We ate dinner here our first night on St. Thomas as it was just minutes away from the condo we…read morerented. The ambiance is great with wonderful views of the ocean. It's an open air restaurant so all the seats have views but we were ocean front. Our server Michele was friendly and pleasant. Service was very good from start to finish. The restaurant is not inexpensive but we managed to get out for less than the $200 I predicted when we sat down. I started with a very pleasant local IPA which was just perfect after a day of travel. The wife had prosecco and the kid had sparkling water. For an appetizer we had fish bites which tasted a lot like chicken. There was a spicy sauce that was a very nice accompaniment. For entrees, the wife had a papaya salad and the kid had Caesar salad. Both were excellent. I had the ceviche which was fresh with no fish smell or taste. The fish was "cooked" perfectly so it was tender. The homemade plantain chips were perfect. Overall, a very pleasant meal with killer views and great service. It was a very nice way to start our vacation on St. Thomas.

The restaurant is absolutely beautiful with stunning views! Our waiter Drew, was extremely…read moreknowledgeable and personable! He was awesome. As far as the food goes it was honestly just ok. The pork chop didn't have much flavor to be honest. I would go back here for cocktails but I wouldn't eat here again

We were on the island a week, and had dinner here twice. The prices for a decent burger can't be…read morebeat. I had the double cheeseburger for $12, and you can add almost any toppings you want for free. I had sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes and a couple other things for no extra cost. The small cup of fries for $4 was tasty and enough. The service was mediocre and setting is dive bar. It took close to 45 minutes for our food to be prepared, and when it came out, my wife's chicken tenders were warm, not hot. Like any restaurant, avoid the drinks and you can manage your bill. This was a great option for our family.

We stopped by Tap & Still for happy hour and it was such a fun, laid-back spot. They have $4 drinks…read morefrom 3-6pm, which is honestly hard to beat. We kept it simple with Tito's and pineapple juice and it definitely hit the spot. The place itself has a really cool, casual vibe; dollar bills all over the walls and ceiling, open-air feel, just a great island bar atmosphere. The staff was super friendly and made everything easy and relaxed. We didn't try the food this time, but the menu looked really good and we'd definitely come back to check it out. Perfect place to hang out, grab a drink, and just enjoy the vibe.

I heard so many positive things about this place I wanted to to be great. Sadly the food wasn't…read moregreat at all. Mid at best. Poor at worst. The crab cakes were TERRIBLE! Some of the worst I've ever had. My waitress Julia tried to say everyone has particular crab cakes tastes, but I told her these crab cakes were burnt and objectively bad. I will note that the mussels and soup were good. The Grouper and Wahoo were just okay. Overall this is a spot that you come to enjoy happy hour at as the drinks were good, but don't come expecting delicious food. That's not this! **Please follow me on Instagram & TikTok @NickEatzWorld and check out all my reviews and travel recommendations**

While vacationing in St Thomas we had a free night. Took a ride to Red Hook. Had a couple of…read morecocktails at Magies and took a shot at XO Bistro. We got a table. Our waitress was very nice place has a chill island vibe. We ordered ceviche with fried wantons. And some Rum punch cocktails. Outstanding. Catch of the day was Wahoo. Yummy and great lamb chops. Bill was reasonable. Wish i could go tonight. Highly recommend

Nice menu and ambience Reasonable prices for St Thomas…read more Accommodated 9 grand kids and 8 adults with short notice

We went here for a late lunch and drinks after a day of doing tourist stuff. The vibe is totally…read morelaid back. It's the type of place you can sit and drink and chill for hours. There is no view of the marina or ocean, but the seating is all open air and they play great classic rock. The drink menu is limited but they have a full bar so you just need to ask for what you want. I started with the Reef Island IPA which is a very tasty and smooth IPA. The wife had a rum punch which she said was weak. For food, the kid had a burger but did not like it because it needed seasoning. I tried a bite and agreed. The fries were crispy. For entrees, the wife and I each had fish tacos: mine, blackened; hers, grilled, Mine were much better. Both were tasty and hit the spot. For $19, it was reasonable. I would order them again. Service was very attentive and friendly. They automatically add 20% tip to the bill, plus 4% for credit cards. So you don't have add any tip unless you want to. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the restaurant and the relaxed atmosphere.

IMPORTANT: This review is for "The Patio at Sunset Grille," which is different from the more formal…read moreSunset Grille restaurant. I couldn't find the Patio as a Google Maps option, so here you go. For the record, this was a find, and we are so glad we chose to eat on the patio. The Patio is outside, so be aware. However, the prices are half of the restaurant and are more of a simple meal than the restaurant. Lexie was our server and, honestly, one of the best and more memorable servers I can remember having in a long time. She was professional and yet down to earth and conversational. We threw her questions, and she was honest about her recommendations. PLUS, she was right in her opinion! So, we ordered three items off the menu with the Ahi Nachos, Grilled Mahi Sandwich, and Mudpie being the items suggested. All three were great, and the nachos were a highlight until the HUGE Mudpie stole the show. Cold coffee ice cream with Oreo crust and chocolate drizzle hit the spot watching the sunset. At the end of the day, The Patio is spacious with a full bar and sits right on the beach. It can get warm, and when the sun went down, the bugs came out; however, it didn't take away from our meal and our incredible service from Lexie.

Before I start talking about my experience, let me say that I have been coming here to 3 years now…read moreand they never disappoint. Their food is amazing!!! I recommend any of the appetizers, the pork chop, sea bass, red snapper, and filet mignon. Any dessert is so good ! The service there is phenomenal!!! Everybody is so nice and respectful. They are attentive so you can easily have what you need. Great people, great food, and great VIEWS. If you get lucky enough to be seated by the ocean, which just about everyone is, the views are just incredible!!! You can get great family pics and I even decided to take a photo of the view so you can see for yourself what it looks like from where I was sitting. Such a great place Definitely 5 Stars

This one is really difficult to rate. We went here twice. Once for lunch, when we met with the…read moreowner. The second time for dinner, no owner. For lunch we tried several different sliders: conches, beer battered fish, ahi tuna, and jerk chicken. The conch and fish were to die for. If we only went here for lunch, I would have given them 5 stars. It was literally the best fish-n-chip I'd ever had (slider form). For us celiac patients, he offers them in bowls. It was awesome. We liked is so much we decided to go back one nigh for dinner. We were so excited. We were so tired. We swam all day. We both ordered the fish-n-chips. It was awful. Asked on this experience I would have given them a 2. The fish wasn't fully cooked so the outside of the batter was crispy but the batter wasn't fully cooked so the batter closest to the fish was still raw. The inside of the fish wasn't fully cooked either. They rushed it. We weren't in a hurry. We were just enjoying the evening. I would still go back. I'm sure this was a one mistake. These fish and chips were out of this world good. The service was excellent. The people were very friendly, polite, and fun. We had a good time.

One pub is a classic bar, reasonably priced for St Thomas with pool tables, great view of the…read morestreet action and upstairs where it captures a breeze. Conveniently located next to the market and east place to hang while waiting for the ferry, or the rain to stop. Chico the man behind the bar, is living the life and serving up good karma! Come hang where the locals go...

4 stars for multiple visits throughout the week we stayed at the resort…read more 1st visit - I've realized I'm not made for Island Time life. We had dinner our first night due to a long day of traveling. While our server was great, there was definitely a laid back approach to the meal. There just wasn't a hurry at all (which was where my overtired mind struggled). Food was great. Drinks were amazing and the view was beautiful. I think I just wanted sleep more than anything after traveling all day. Remainder of visits were the bar area. We loved that it overlooked the stage, where there was something going on nightly. Drinks were always good. Service for the bar area was outstanding.

Decided since our meeting spot for our snorkeling tour was at the Margaritaville resort we would…read morehave breakfast there beforehand. We had plenty of time before our check-in time. Or so we thought!! We were seated immediately but it took awhile for a server to come over. We were ready to order once we finally got a server so we ordered right away. Then that seemed like it was also taking forever and we were getting worried we might be late for our check-in time. Luckily we finished quickly. BUT then we couldn't find our server so we could get the bill and pay. I had to ask another employee to have her bring the check to us. Does get me wrong, our server was very nice and had apologized because she had a table that apparently was quite needy and was taking up a lot of her time. Which, hey I am on vacation and wasn't in a rush until it was cutting it close to miss our check-in time for snorkeling. Now for the food. We had breakfast so I ordered the breakfast sandwich with bacon. It was mediocre at best. It was like scrambled eggs on a bagel with bacon. So quite messy and not the easiest to eat. Because by the time we got our food we were rushed I unfortunately did not remember to take a photo of my breakfast sandwich. Overall, it was just "meh"! Nothing completely bad but not great either.

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!

Fast, friendly service! Cute little place with plenty of parking, walkable from the resort. Large…read moreportion size, great value for the money. Come here!

True local place just steps from the Margaritaville resort in St Thomas. Got lunch here (oxtail…read moreand fried snapper). It was so good we came back for dinner! Only outdoor seating - some on a covered porch. You have to be patient as food is cooked when you order.