The Best Restaurant in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

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Restaurants are spread all over the island, although fewer are found in the west and northwest sections. Most restaurants out of town are easily accessible by taxi and have ample parking. If you dine in Charlotte Amalie, take a taxi. Parking close to restaurants can be difficult to find, and walking around after dark isn't advisable for safety reasons.

Dining on St. Thomas is informal. Few restaurants require a jacket and tie. Still, at dinner in the snazzier places shorts and T-shirts are inappropriate; men would do well to wear slacks and a shirt with buttons. Dress codes on St. Thomas rarely require women to wear skirts, but you can never go wrong with something flowing.

Smoking Rooster BBQ

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House-smoked, hand-rubbed meats with a side of rum are the specialty at this restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Order the sampler platter for a taste of everything, including a choice of two meats like pulled pork and beef brisket, two sides such as potato mac salad (a mishmash of two favorites with a flavor all its own) and brisket beans, plus pickled veggies and Texas toast. There's smoked tofu, too, for vegetarians, and more than 70 choices of rum from throughout the Caribbean.

Rte. 30, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
340-715–2625
Known For
  • Barbecue with house-made dry rubs
  • Artisan craft beer and huge rum selection
  • House-pickled veggie sides

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