cooked! The plantains are perfectlycooked! After 15-20 minutes the waitress took my order which came out 20 minutes later. All served in foam takeout containers. We had the whole red snapper, BBQ Ribs, Shrimp and Chicken Alfredoeach were fabulous dishes. I ordered for my familyand got myself the stewed conch. We had the whole red snapper, BBQ Ribs, Shrimp and Chicken Alfredoeach were fabulous dishes. limited parking but it was well worth the trip. As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. 218 Brooks St. We found 2 individuals connected to 218 Brooks St, Paris KY 40361. You get the feeling youre at a neighborhood place!More, Don't be afraid to try this place. 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. and got myself the stewed conch. Atmosphere is totally local, right down to the old guys playing dominos. Get ready to have the best island food you have ever have. They were allvery hospitable and welcoming. 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. Find it on the way to or from Magan's Bay Beach. Bar $$$$. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. ), and potato stuffing. more, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service. 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. There was also a table of men at the back playing dominos. It was not good at all. 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. I had the red snapper and my partner had the mutton. It was cute. Snapper was delicious. The best I had on the island.More. Also, its only cash, which I didnt know so we had to walk in the pitch dark to a hotel atm to pay for our food that had already been ordered. 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. rice, 4 plantain pieces and small serving of broccoli was 40.00. The menu is localfare. Served in Styrofoam container but everything we had was delicious, especially the conch, which was sauted not fried. Very local, very simple, outdoor. Hotels near (SPB) Charlotte Amalie Harbour Seaplane Base, American Restaurants for Special Occasions in St. Thomas, Caribbean Restaurants with Delivery in St. Thomas, Seafood Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in St. Thomas, Restaurants for Special Occasions in St. Thomas, Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in St. Thomas. This is a busy little corner bar. Food was very expensive for what we received. 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. Brooks Bar Unclaimed Review Save Share 92 reviews #35 of 101 Restaurants in St. Thomas $$ - $$$ Caribbean Bar Seafood 6200 Magens Bay Road, 00802 St. Thomas +1 340-777-6871 Website + Add hours See all (40) Ratings and reviews RATINGS Food Service Value Food and ambience Caribbean, Bar, Seafood Dont go with expectations of good ambience, service or water views. Great local place near Magens. All served in foam takeout containers. Food came out in to-go containers, likely because of Covid, and was a little slow to come out, but overall no complaints. Food and drinks were amazing. more, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service. Its not quite as expensive as the nice restaurants but still $100 for 4 people before tip. I'm not sure about that, but the food is great and the drinks are dandy. Hands down. 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 Service was on island time so just relax and have a few drinkswhile awaiting your meal.More, Don't come here looking for a fancy meal and fine cutlery - come here if you want true island cooking with delicious ingredients prepared by talented folks. All seating is covered but outdoors. To be fair all food on the island is expensive but this place is not worth the trip. Huge shout out to Brooks Bar their food was the best on the island. Brooks Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers: Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. We've got a hunch youre thinking about where to go in 2023and to get you started, here are six destinations our traveler community is very into right now. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. There was also a table of men at the back playing dominos. Youll see wandering cats and chickens but they dont bother the diners The ambiance is not why you go there. Small fried whole "old wife" fish (about 1 lb bones and all) few scoops ofrice, 4 plantain pieces and small serving of broccoli was 40.00. limited parking but it was well worth the trip. It was exactly what we were looking for. I would definitely come back!!! Not sure about its name but they said it's very good for heart and blood. I highly recommend this restaurant.More, As others have mentioned, this is a local hangout. Limited but very good menu. It was cute. potato, fried Brussels sprouts and chicken gravy, Pan seared rack of lamb, white cheddar and parmesan It was worth the wait. The owner has a great playlist and the place was lively. Yes, Brooks Bar offers takeaway services. One of the best meals and highly recommended bylocals we encountered on our excursions. My partner's mutton was good but a little greasy. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. The spice combinations may be new to you, but if you enjoy sampling local cuisine, this is the place to do it! MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!! Verify to immediately update business information, respond to reviews, and more! You get the feeling youre at a neighborhood place!More, Don't be afraid to try this place. St. Thomas, USVI The BEST waterfront dining experience in Red Hook Bernice P. I genuinely think this place doesn't get the credit it deserves. All served in foam takeout containers. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our. My husband had roast pork, bean and rice, coleslaw. It's a simple place. It's a simple place. Huge shout out to Brooks Bar their food was the best on the island.More, This a a spot for locals, so don't expect ambience. You get the feeling youre at a neighborhood place! Love Love this place. We ate here for an early dinner on Dec 31 and within a few minutes, a group of locals came by, shouted happy new year and hugged what I assume was the owner, and began dancingwith her. Flights Holiday Rentals Restaurants Things to do St. Thomas Tourism; St. Thomas Hotels; Bed and Breakfast St. Thomas Parking is tight.like really tight but you will manage. The ambiance is not why you go there. 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. Well priced. Fried calamari with banana peppers and carrot relish with a Find it on the way to or from Magan's Bay Beach. I had the red snapper and my partner had the mutton. Connect with travelers that are planning vacations right here, right now. 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! Parking is tight.like really tight but you will manage. Service is not always consistent, but the food is excellent. Btw, cash only. We had $80 cash on us, not expecting to spend $50 there and had to go to the ATM for more cash. Its not quite as expensive as the nice restaurants but still $100 for 4 people before tip. Tremor Lager, Modelo Especial, Excited State Pilsner, Fifty Fifty Capa Pale Ale, Squeezy Rider West Coast IPA, Revision Double IPA. Planning your vacation to St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John and Water Island will be a lot easier with this great packet of magazines and booklets. So we stopped and went in, disregarding the sign saying feeding locals and praying no one would notice how white I am. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway. Food was very expensive for what we received. You choose your meat and three sides and it comes in a styrofoam container. My husband had roast pork, bean and rice, coleslaw. Certainly not fancy but great food, which is what we went for. This is the most amazing food I have ever tasted in my life! Food took forever to be served and it took 40min just to get our check. When traveling we prefer to find the local hangouts because we know they will have the best food. We ordered the oxtails (which our tour guide said is only served on Wednesdays and Saturdays). very hospitable and welcoming. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. very hospitable and welcoming. Also had ribs, salmon andblack beans and rice.More, 5 of us wanted to try some local food. Youll see wandering cats and chickens but they dont bother the diners with her. Nothing fancy. It was exactly what we were looking for. The best I had on the island. I had the conch dinner special and it was a OK. The perfect way to end a day on the island. We had the whole red snapper, BBQ Ribs, Shrimp and Chicken Alfredoeach were fabulous dishes. 340-774-8967 Welcome to Sib's on the Mountain ALL ROADS LEAD TO SIB'S 4 ONE GREAT FOOD AND FUN Call 340-774-8967 Photo Gallery Social Visit Us Special Requests? with her. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway. This is not some fancy restaurant, but straight forward good homemade type food. We wanted to have local island food and this did not disappoint us. Food was awesome. 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! We ate there one night and dinner was good. Sunday Brunch 10-2pm. Not very friendly unless your a usual local. food. Mike's Famous Painkiller and Conch Fritters are the highlights. As it's a local hangout, don't expect pomp. The real deal for local food, local ambience, local drinks, and esp local hospitality. 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. The owner has a great playlist and the place was lively. That was the most expensive dish at $25 - and that was the oxtail. I ate the Conch OMG it was Delicious and Yummy. I had the conch dinner special and it was a OK. Its that good!! with her. Very nice place with a local atmosphere, the fish was fresh caught and very helping amount for the 2 of us, rice, beans, plantain, and broccoli was included with the meal. My husband had roast pork, bean and rice, coleslaw. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. 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. Can't wait to get back there. We had to wait for a while before it came out. I had the conch dinner special and it was a OK. Felt like we were sitting in a car port. All served in foam takeout containers. The spice combinations may be new to you, but if you enjoy sampling local cuisine, this is the place to do it! Nothing fancy. The people were all friendly.The parking lot is small, we were guided in. Great food. Brooks Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers: Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? Restaurant on way to Meagan beach, Great food, casual atmosphere, reasonable prices. In a pinch itwill do.More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Canada. Brooks Bar - great food with a neighborhood feel. Several of us blocking each other, no problem. Plastic tables, plastic chairs, the menu written on a white board that's carried around by the staff. You choose your meat and three sides and it comes in a styrofoam container. We ate chicken there twice (stewed then jerk) and it was so good both times. We come to St Thomas a lot from florida. Thanks, VInow.com. There was a couple eating and a family whose order was being taken when I arrived. We will stick with the green house resturant! Just pick your meat or fish, and the rest just comes with it. very hospitable and welcoming. Huge shout out to Brooks Bar their food was the best on the island. The hot sauce is homemade and excellent.I hope she starts selling it. In a pinch itwill do.More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. Youll see wandering cats and chickens but they dont bother the diners Food came out in to-go containers, likely because of Covid, and was a little slow to come out, but overall no complaints. available market vegetables, Our house made bread served with garlic herb butter, Grilled salmon with baked mac & cheese, green beans, mango It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. 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. I had the red snapper and my partner had the mutton. limited parking but it was well worth the trip. Also had ribs, salmon andblack beans and rice.More, 5 of us wanted to try some local food. Recommend to anyone looking for a great island meal whether coming from the beach or just a lazy day. Services not good but food was ok. Steak was thick tender and juicy!! Food came out in to-go containers, likely because of Covid, and was a little slow to come out, but overall no complaints. Probably the best food we had on the island and we ate at multiple high dollar places. I only wish I could learn their recipes!More, Someone referred this place to me so I adventured there. For parties of 5 or more, please contact 877-401-0666. 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. Get ready to have the best island food you have ever have. Served in Styrofoam container but everything we had was delicious, especially the conch, which was sauted not fried. Copyright 1999 2023 VInow.com All rights reserved. It's a simple place. Huge shout out to Brooks Bar their food was the best on the island.More, This a a spot for locals, so don't expect ambience. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway. 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. The food arrives in styrofoam containers whether youre eating in or takeaway. I hope she starts selling it. Great local place near Magens. We didnt care what the place looked like, we were there for the food. 11:00am - 4:30pm. When traveling we prefer to find the local hangouts because we know they will have the best food. Theres no menus, the options are listed on a write on/wipe off board and changes daily. I'd eat here again. The spice combinations may be new to you, but if you enjoy sampling local cuisine, this is the place to do it! So they delivered on that. Menu is on the board. Brooks is my favorite spot for a delicious, hearty meal of generous portions for $20, hands down. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. It was not good at all. Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our. Our group of 4 were the only tourists there. It was more food than I could eat in one sitting. Certainly not fancy but great food, which is what we went forMore, Maybe. We consider ourselves quite lucky to have stumbled across it. Ask about our Daily Local Specials, Private Parties and Catering Options! The people were all friendly.The parking lot is small, we were guided in. 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. All served in foam takeout containers. I highly recommend this restaurant.More, As others have mentioned, this is a local hangout. Start planning today. 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! Sure glad we took his suggestion and had lunch here. The prices were very reasonable for St. Thomas. Served with a side of Garlic Sauteed Green Beans. There was a couple eating and a family whose order was being taken when I arrived. We went here twice and had old wife fish, stewed chicken, stewed pork, ribs, conch, rice/beans, plantains, cole slaw, potato salad. Food was good and had a hearty homecooked taste. There is a little bar in the corner. Very small, local place with verylimited parking but it was well worth the trip.