The Smoking Rooster in Charlotte Amalie East

83MH+5QW, Charlotte Amalie East, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands

★★★★☆
(1057 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Website
thesmokingrooster.com
Address
83MH+5QW, Charlotte Amalie East, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Time Zone
America/St_Thomas

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11 AM–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11 AM–10 PM
Sunday
11 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating On-site services Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour drinks Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
1057 reviews

Most Mentioned

brisket (93) mac and cheese (68) smoked (36) ribs (33) pulled pork (33) wings (28) tip (24) platter (23) banana pudding (7) beer on tap (6)
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★★★★★
December 10, 2024

We had Markie Mark as our server and he was FABULOUS. So friendly and energetic. Wait was not long. Food was reasonble priced with average portions. With soda, about $15 a person, hubby had brisket on a bun with fries and i had pulled pork on truffle fries. All outside sitting. Not a huge fan about, but didn't find any one with tree inside seating.

★★★★
December 9, 2024

The brisket Mac and cheese was awesome! I really enjoyed the turkey sandwich too. Skip the Texas toast though...it plain a d we didn't think it was worth getting again. We sat at the bar and David was terrific...top notch service and friendly. The environment was fun, but doesn't have good views of the water. I'm not sure what they normally have for draft beers as the machines were down, but they did have some good speciality drinks and canned beers. I'd definitely return!

★★★★★
November 7, 2024

I did not eat, so I am unable to leave a comment on the food. But everything else was groovy. Drink prices were fare. The bartenders were doing their jobs. I received my drinks quick and easy, maybe because I was sitting at the bar. I enjoyed the live band and atmosphere. Can't wait to visit St. Thomas once more. The Smoking Rooster is a must go to chill spot on the weekend. No complaints other than having to fly back home the next day 😢

★★★★★
November 1, 2024

So happy we went to The Smoking Rooster for lunch during our trip to the VI. We had the best service & the food and drinks were delicious. I had the lemon pepper wings and buffalo wings with onion rings. My husband had the Spicy Sausage sandwich special and we shared loaded tots. Our food was out quickly and our server was so nice. It was a memorable visit!

★★★★★
October 28, 2024

Right off the ship and before you reach the shops is this highly popular tropical bar and smokehouse restaurant. Rustic furniture and interesting decor make for a fun afternoon if you can get a seat. Island life atmosphere and a big menu.

★★★★★
September 14, 2024

We all had a great time. The food was a 10/10. I don't play about my Mac and cheese, and that Mac was good. The fries the freaking garlic parm chicken wings are a must-have. We ate outside, so the only thing I didn't like was the cats just walking around. It was a whole family of them. But the group was hype about them. And they were good cats.

★★★★★
July 6, 2024

Went on a Friday night it was lit live music..outdoor seating. Drink strong, food delicious..my server was an Asian guy..boy he was a whole vibe! Love him!! Sorry I forgot his name. We had the smoked whole chicken( tender andjuicy), half rack of ribs ( I kid you not that half could share for 2 ppl) johnny cakes (heavenly and delicious), natural cut fries, brisket mac n cheese ( so delicious), brisket slices. Nothing was short of flavor.

★★★★★
June 11, 2024

LOVE this place!!! I loved my Mermaid cocktail and the live band was fantastic. I got the pulled pork mac and cheese with smoked corn. Then, there are two different flavors of BBQ on the table to try. I had to alternate between every few bites because I couldn’t decide which one I liked more. I took my friends back a few days later because it was all so delicious. I’ll definitely be returning again soon. 10/10

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

We did a spontaneous stop here and it was a good stop. The onion rings were well done and the mahi sandwich was well done! I would come back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

We joined the group for live entertainment. Have not tried the food, noticed the takeout is very busy. Parking: Live band on Friday nights, GREAT! Kid-friendliness: Seen parents and kids eating and having fun. Wheelchair accessibility: Oh yeah. Wheelchair friendly.

Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Rude owner

★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Food was phenomenal. Smoked buffalo wings were juicy with great flavor and the blue cheese for dipping was obviously homemade. The BBQ brisket potato was also excellent and highly recommended. The negative part is completely the service! Drinks ran empty constantly and had to continuously ask for refills. There is also an extra charge for extra blue cheese. I understand that this is normal at many places, but the charge should be communicated on the menu. I ordered 2 extra blue cheese for my wings and was not informed, until I saw it on the bill, that they charge $1 per dipping sauce even though they were tiny. Again, the issue is that it should have been communicated. It should also be communicated that this restaurant automatically adds gratuity to every ticket. I dont understand why restaurants do this because it incentivizes their servers to not provide great service. This explains why our drinks constantly ran dry. Where this is bad form for restaurants in general, and pretty much always guarantees the servers get a smaller tip than they otherwise would because it is being unfairly forced, it should definitely be communicated before an order is ever placed. Even though the food was phenomenal, I will not return and will not recommend this restaurant to other people, because of the horrible service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

I throughly enjoyed the BBQ here! I wasnt expected STT to have great BBQ but man was I wrong. The sample platter (get the brisket) and jerk chicken wings were both great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

We didnt eat here because they didnt have brisket at that time but please check them out when in St. Thomas

November 23, 2024

The owner or manager here was VERY rude. We were sitting outside on one his picnic tables before it was even open and he came and said I have a business to run here and can t have people sitting at my tables there were over 10 tables with no one there. we for sure aren t buying something now! Saw him do it to 2 other people as well. Makes sense they sell jerk chicken wings here because this guys a jerk!! For sure not buying anything from here now!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Beef brisket!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great place for BBQ. The bar area is open, and the service is great. Really good rustic atmosphere. Cold beer and good meat!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Stopped in for a quick lunch before heading back to our ship. Food and service were great. Wings had a really good, smokey flavor and the Mahi dip was delicious.

Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Food is disaster

★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Decided to try this place due to the nice look from the outside. Had the hot wings, and it was not good at all. Overcooked, it didnt taste good at all the seasoning was even terrible. The drinks were so small for $13 that was ridiculous. Plus they charge gratuity mandatory . Which is totally unprofessional. And on top of that 3% credit card charge. Wow, this place is price gouging for sure. We stop here from a cruise ship. Unfortunately I didnt take a picture but I dont recommend nor would I ever come back here if I did come back to this island. Totally not worth it.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Better than Terry Blacks!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great BBQ, especially the pulled pork, moderately priced, fast service on a slow night.

★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Food presentation was bad, a lot of

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Awesome bbq right next to the cruise port in St. Thomas.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

had an amazing time here the food is to die for it was bussin

★★★★
October 23, 2024

Atmosphere and Patrons very nice not too interested in the menu.a shout out to Sonja

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Amazing bbq and the Mac n cheese was amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Best BBQ on STT.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

I really enjoyed the food at this spot. It was so good, after we ate, I ordered some food to take back to the villa. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Looking forward to going back the next time I visit st thomas.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Everything was delicious and the service was great! I highly recommend the pulled pork mac and cheese and the johnny cakes.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

David was a gem! He was super busy but managed it all very professionally. We stopped for a quick bite as we were exploring the shopping centers at Havensight. Our food was delicious! Cajun wings, mac n cheese, and the avocado blt is what we tried!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

TROPICAL MERMAID was soooo good

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great place, smoked wings and brisket were FANTASTIC

Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The bartender acted bothered by customers, because he was trying to work and hang up his football pool.he put his nasty crock on the bar, 6 inches from a customer. Then had his legs, in shorts hanging by another customer , trying to drill in the football pool poster. I ordered potatoe salad , got.pasta salad, he asked us ONCE how we were, and food was...disgusting, and he didnt want to go to inside bar to gwt us draight beer that was advertised. Disappointed and disgusted.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Sonja our waitress was awesome! She served the inside bar and everyone sitting inside as if it was easy. We never felt neglected or rushed but were in and out quickly. Would definitely stop back here again on our next trip. The food offers an alternative to the usual island/american bar style food. Parking: Parking right next door. But gps did not locate restaurant correctly. Kid-friendliness: Would feel fine bringing a child here.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing food and atmosphere, went to the inside bar and the bartender sonja was amazing and attentive to us the entire time. 5/5

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Had the best night of our vacation at this bar/restaurant. Food was awsome and the service was great (shout out to Doug the waiter). Best of all was Top Notch who shut it down. I lost 20 lbs dancing so much!! If you ever visit, make sure to visit on Friday night. You wont regret it!!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The Smoked Mahi dip is outra this world. I highly recommend the sampler platter as well

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

I had the best time with my family it was nice and a server name Don Don he gives the best service

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Fall off the bone ribs, and juicy brisket/ Mac and cheese, best hand cut fries on the island, better than tap and still. Our waiter was so great as well, great suggestions and pleasant conversation. He was an older gentlemen, I forgot his name. Will definitely come back with my whole family. Kid-friendliness: Laid back atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating ,lots of space

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Food was delicious! Lights were out when we got there but they came back on and we got our food to go. Loved it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Brisket sandwich was Mac & cheese with brisket Banana pudding was decent Food

★★★★
July 23, 2024

The food was great. Had a great smoked taste.

★★★
July 23, 2024

I mean, I dunno if the food was good or not. Showed up at 1:30pm and was told the kitchen wasn t open yet. If you open at 11 and I can SMELL YOU COOKING FOOD why isn t the kitchen open? I was damn hungry too. Certainly won t plan to go here again. Who knows if they randomly won t have the kitchen available for patrons.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Good food. I recommend this restaurant Parking: The parking is a commercial parking Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Their food was wonderful! We tried the smoked turkey and brisket. Mark our server was outstanding. We loved our lunch here!

★★
July 23, 2024

Service was extremely poor.the server ignored our table over and over.half the food came out with no plates to eat from by the time all the food came the first plates of food were no longer hot not impressed

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

A BBQ place that has tofu?! And it was prepared awesome! And they have a local favorite, Johnny Cakes! Mark took awesome care of us, and well be heading back for a few repeat visits before we leave.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great food, atmosphere and most of all, the service. The mac & cheese was to die for and the brisket and chicken were excellent. The best part was our server Mark. He went above and beyond to make our dinner a great experience!

Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Ill never be back. 4 bites into my mac and cheese with with brisket and the bartender tells me to close out. I ask if he was doing shift change and he said no and just looked at me. Not sure what I did by eating at the bar that led to me being asked to leave. I get its cruise ship day but wth? Ive never been asked to leave a bar being sober and quiet before. Also, not real smoked bbq. Just go somewhere else.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Our waiter Mark was amazing. We love him and will be back!! The food was phenomenal !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Looking for a place to fill you up on the island. Get the loaded tots or fries.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Yummy bbq! Great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Came for the Reggae band. Had to hunt for our own waters, super busy. $3 for 3 gulps of iced tea and $4 for the same Sprite. Shameful. But the ambience was on point. Security guy was on point. Good dude.

★★★
June 23, 2024

Bbq pulled chicken sandwich was good along with their pasta potato salad. We wish they had a regular grilled chicken sandwich or salad option. My husband got a salad and added chicken and it was bbq chicken. He wasn t impressed. The root beer from local brewery is top notch. My low star reviews are because there were 3 small bones in the pulled chicken. You can t let that happen; you just can t afford the liability.

June 23, 2024

Probably the most painfully average bbq I ve ever had. Definitely not worth the $33 price tag on the sampler. Go over to the tap and still if you want better food at a better price.

Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Bartender slower than Carnival Cruise bartenders. Expect ten minutes to get a beer.

June 23, 2024

Bartender was friendly and trying to assist server. One server only. No refills offered on any drink. Didn t get my food. My food didn t com out with my husbands. Server did not return to table to check. We asked bartender to check. The order was not submitted. I asked for it to go. Server returned with bill, and charged me a to-go fee, as well as giving himself a $13 tip. Spinach dip was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

This is the real deal bbq. If you find yourself in St Thomas USVI, this is a must stop. The ribs and brisket were so good! Highly recommend checking this place out!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Such fantastic BBQ with so much flavor. We stayed in St. Thomas for 7 days and ate here twice, it was that good. We are major foodies and my hubs knows BBQ well (ATL born and raised) and he said it was some of the best BBQ he s ever had. Pulled pork and brisket with the BBQ beans just go!!

★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

The food was just ok,but the service was extremely slow.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Second visit and we unlocked a new menu item. They have St. Johns rootbeer which is really good, but they also have milkshakes - a bit of milkshake with the rootbeer and you have an awesome rootbeer float. Add some Ponche Kuba or even flavored rum for the adult version of rootbeer float. Also, the baked potato with brisket (sans cheese sauce and add shredded cheese) was awesome. They also have some of the best johnny cake on the island. Wheelchair accessibility: The bathroom unfortunately is upstairs, but the rest is very accessible via wheel chair.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

This place was delicious! We aren t big fish people so we stopped here for some BBQ. We went twice and got the platter, Mac and cheese, and brisket burger. Everything was delicious and service was quick. 10/10 recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Excellent eatery in St. Thomas. Great location, nice atmosphere and wonderful, friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

We enjoyed our BBQ platter. Choice of 2 meats and 2 sides .we had the best BBQ smoked ribs and beef brisket with the macaroni potato salad, and the BBQ beans. Our server was great. I recommend you go try this places Smokey BBQ. Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Great restaurant on St Thomas! Food was out of this world and staff was amazing! One of my top restaurants I have experienced in the USVI!

April 23, 2024

Waiter. Refused to fill our glasses of water after we asked three times and 30We eventually left thirsty and she still got an tip because they included gratuity it s find the ad gratuity if you provide excellent service at your establishment on the other hand, it s unacceptable when you come in and you sit down at the restaurant and they tell you that you can t even order any food for 30 minutes then when you order you ask for a refill on your water your food comes you ask for a refill on your water you re finished with your food you re still asking for a refill on your water and you can t get one you paid your bill and you re still asking for a cup of water and you can t get one unbelievable I do not waste my time or money to patronize a place that treats the customers like that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

The food is very good. Great pork, good brisket, but the Mac and cheese with pork, onion, and hot peppers are why I come here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Right off the cruise ship in St Thomas! Had a great time and a few cocktails! Bartender was great considering how busy it was. All by himself too! Loved the open bar..

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great brisket sandwich

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

The place is very good, just some rowdy people at bar.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Great food and service

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Bartender was over worked and not so friendly but hey it s all tourist and they deserve that. Alcohol is watered down a lot ! Food is excellent! Band was very good ! Food

★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

When we arrived the inside was closed and nobody tells you so us along with everyone thereafter pulled on the door. We guided a few in but it was tiresome after awhile. We sat outside and it was mostly fine minus this cat that seemed to live there wandering around each table and it s just not my preference to eat with animals brushing against me periodically. The other true nuisance was eating and having to swat flies every few seconds. This was my birthday dinner but I m assuming they don t do anything for birthdays a free dessert, song nothing lol. We tried the sampler, the loaded Mac-n-chz, the loaded fries, root beer and lemonade. The food was mostly fine. For me it wasn t seasoned enough Smokey enough but needed more seasoning. The loaded fries were extremely filling, I wasn t a fan of the cheese sauce I m assuming that s what it was it had a peculiar taste but after a drizzle of bbq sauce it was fine! The platter was overpriced for what you got and the brisket baked beans were lacking brisket and it was soupy it had a good flavor though. The loaded Mac was also good, we added brisket which lacked seasoning but salt and pepper did the trick. I really enjoy the root beer over ice it balanced out the sweetness! The lemonade wasn t sweet enough for me but it was nice and chilled. It appeared you could leave your I was here in chalk on the barrels outside but nobody could find us chalk small detail that we were looking forward to. I don t think they were staffed appropriately, we had a very attentive server until a large party came in and then we were kinda forgotten about. It wasn t upsetting seeing he was busy but an area of opportunity as we were paying customers as well. It leaves you with an ill feeling knowing gratuity is built in so it doesn t matter much how they attend to you small or large party they get tipped regardless. Parking: There s a parking lot beside the building as it is in a strip mall. Kid-friendliness: There were plenty of children present

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

very nice

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Stopped by from shopping. Steak fries and drinks were very good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

The Mac and cheese is ti die for. All the smoked meats are delicious .

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

The food was not bad. I ordered brisket with Macaroni salad with potato salad (didn t realize it will be mixed together) and turkey. I also ordered a salad however the waiter brought me tater tots instead. My husband ordered chicken wings and Big Mac and cheese with two add on in it including bacon however waiter messed up again and didn t include bacon. We let him know but he didn t exclude it from the bill. We heard other complaints from other tables too. Overall experience wasn t bad. Make sure you double check your receipt.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great food! Great service!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Located near the shopping block so its easy to reach if you wanted something to fill ur belly and cold beer, Place is a bit small but easy to get table, Food is typical of ol American grill and pub Food : 4/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

The smoking roosternisnalways a good time. They have bands that are good on the weekends. The food is very good. I would suggest the wings and the loaded fries with smoked jalapeno. I dont like mac and cheese, but they have good mac and cheese. Enjoy and have a good time all the time.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Great local eatery!

★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food was delicious but even with the fans was hot outside. Our service was adequate at best.

April 23, 2024

Worst place ever. I m not sure how their food tastes because they stop serving before the sun goes down. The bartender suggested I walk a half mile to a hot dog place. How insulting. I ve traveled the world and this is by far my worst experience. Poor service. Jo alcohol galore but not food. Skip it. Try the Virgin Haven instead

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great bar b que joint open atmosphere great bar b que tasty or hot and saucy just tell how them how ya like it .....you have to get the mac and cheese its damn good

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Happy hour and live music is fantastic. The mac and cheese is to die for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

OMG ITS A MUST. DONT REGRET NOT STOPPING HERE. THIS IS THE BOMB .COM NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE THIS PLACE.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great smoked meats. Had a great bartender today.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Went here 2 weeks ago on our cruise and could not be happier . The cheese tots were heavenly..thick thick cheese ....sitting next to the ships was a cool experience. Thr place is run proper..

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Seriously good BBQ restaurant with outdoor seating. We ate here twice. Its located where cruise ships dock. First time we shared the platter and second time we each got the brisket sandwich. Short on staffing so service takes awhile. Be patient... Its worth the wait.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Amazing amazing BBQ food! honestly so good! Such a laid back and chill atmosphere. Came here cause we were so hungry didnt really look another else but we are glad we came here its so so good!!!! We even got to write our names on the barrel as we came on a cruise ship! Itll be exciting to come back and see it

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Some of the best ribs I have ever had. Loaded tots were amazing and my wife loved the pulled pork. We went here twice on our trip because we liked it so much. The first time I had the wings as well. They were nice and smoky and perfect! Three homemade sauces that were perfect on everything.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Ioved this place .... I had the Mac Cheese three times here and the Garlic Parm Wings.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great fun, lots of excitement

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Gift shop was Fun!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great food and live music

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great stop from the airport to the car barge. Food was delicious and not too expensive.

★★★
March 23, 2024

Food decent but service sucks when it comes to serving they blacks. I went on multiple occasions. If u black don t even waste your time here . It s better bbq on the island ! They get that added gratuity & forgot customer service skills !

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Fun place to eat and wait for your boat, or watch people run to their boat. Food was excellent, brisket in the carribean may be unexpected, but when you see the wood splits piled up, its a good sign.

★★★★
March 23, 2024

Typical island food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Excellent food, tremendous service. We were recommended by our guide for B.O.S.S. underwater tour and very happy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great bque

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Really cool spot next to the cruise port. Drinks were reasonably priced, well made, and came out quickly. The smoked mahi dip really hit the spot. In a cruise port it s hard to compete with free, but the Rooster was great for a change of pace.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

A/C wasnt working. Fountain pop not good. Food was good

★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Everything was great except for the wings! Major let down. Chicken jerky at best.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Super helpful staff and delicious BBQ. The smell from the smoker drew is inside and so glad we followed our noses. The bartender was friendly and made excellent food recommendations. Also was thoughtful and gave us other sights to see and visit while we were on the island.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

What a fun place! We visited off of a cruise ship and the place was happening! Live music, in the middle of the day, brought us in. We sat outside at the bar. Wonderful people and a fun time! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Really delicious bbq! My husband found this place to try while we were in port in St Thomas, and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend the baked potato and the brisket! Bartenders from Texas and South Carolina were great!

★★★
February 23, 2024

The food is average and expensive for what you get. You can go to a better restaurant for the same price.

★★★★
February 23, 2024

My husband and I ended up having light dinner at The Smoking Rooster after a disappointing visit to the Greenhouse. The atmosphere was very nice, sitting was outdoors. I would have given a higher score on service, if it wasn t for the huge delay taking our order and delaying reaching our table outdoors. We noticed andd learned by speaking with other guests that they re short staff and understandable. However, the guests kept coming and that is a clue that the place is good and much more potential to be good! The country music was amazing and kept us entertained while excessively waiting for someone to take our orders. Food and sauces tasted amazing!! Great little spot for sure, but please get more help! We ll return to this little spot!

Local Guide
February 23, 2024

A nightmare ! Placed at 6:30pm we immediately ordered, we left at 8:20pm without eating. Almost 2h waiting for a food that never came, I mean 2HOURS ! A waiter a little desorganised and a manager(?)/young woman very haughty, pushed us to cancel our order, without apologies. Meanwhile other tables around us were served the exact same food we ordered long time (1h30) before them !! No communication between the kitchen and the waiters, it s the basic when you run a restaurant! Save your time and visit other friendly restaurants around !

February 23, 2024

What a mess! Lost 1:30h to get told that they run out of food (ordered they today special at 6:30pm) and saw many other tables around getting this plate during this time. Waited 40min for a 2 drinks (waiter forgot them) Anyway, ended our evening looking for a place that has food at 8pm, so we went to Tap & Still Don t loose your time at Smoking Rooster

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Its good. Consistent. Outdoor seating is nice. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Food was good, service was excellent. Sat inside which is fairly small with a friendly atmosphere.

★★★★
February 23, 2024

Love the variety. Price is reasonable

★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Pretty decent food all around, a little overpriced, but that s typical of the island. Service was pretty good. We liked the brisket the best and didn t love the chicken or pulled pork.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

The pulled pork and Mac and cheese are out of this world! Our server was very busy but never neglectful, would definitely recommend if you re craving good bbq!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Some of the best BBQ I have had outside of Texas. The pulled pork was juicy and flavorful. The chicken was great and the bacon, jalapeno Mac and cheese was the best! The portion was large enough for at least two people.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Our visit was just okay. We visited after a big cruise ship left, so they were out of some items. Also, there wasn t much of a vibe because it was sort of dead in the port area. There was a great happy hour with some good prices on beer and wings. The food and drinks were just okay for the price. If I was in the area, I might go back for happy hour /apps but likely not for a big meal

★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Our experience here was just ok. The food wasnt bad, but it wasnt anything to rave about either. The fries that we ordered came out cold. The server that we had seemed inexperienced and had a hard time hearing us, so we felt like we were yelling our order. We tried the pulled pork, some wings, a sandwich, and the loaded fries. The atmosphere had potential but was not great.

★★
January 23, 2024

Not great, not cheap, service completely average. Walk 30 yards to Agave and have a better dinner

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fine place no burritos

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was just ok, but overpriced.Had a brisket and pulled pork,- brisket dry, pulled pork without any seasoning and teste. Service very poor, bartender was in constant hurry, not even trying to help with the menu. Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best barbecue restaurant EVER!!! We loved it so much we went twice in under a week LOL! I had barbecue a few times since and nothing will ever compare to smoking rooster!

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This is a place with amazing potential, but they seriously missed the mark for flavor atmosphere and service. The BBQ was nothing special. Atmosphere was a tired, overused cruise port theme. The service was lacking in personality and messed up our small order on several things. Then, they added items that should have been included with meals as sides. Dont waste your time money or patients eating here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food! We tried the Sampler plate with smoked turkey & brisket with Texas toast, beans & sauteed vegetables. Definitely worth the $29 Parking: Parking lot shared with other businesss Kid-friendliness: Good place with a nice family atmosphere Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room to roll up to the picknick style tables on your wheelchair or hoverround

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

update April 2023 went during the nighttime..live band was playing..it was a whole vibe...great hang out spot 4yrs ago...Great drinks! Food was ok!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Tried to order takeout but nobody would answer the phone. Theres a chance the food is great but Ill never know.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great place to eat with friends and enjoy the entertainment

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food and service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was great! The service was slow though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I had the brisket sandwich and BBQ beans. Ive had a lot of Texas barbecue and this was every bit as good. Good drinks too.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

It is good. Nice service. Good Mahi dip. Great HOT mac. Good sample platter. Good Roster Rita. Cheers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place to people watch. Bartender was overworked by herself.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

We were pleasantly surprised when our order came out and we received a huge honkin tray of BBQ. Never been to BBQ place so generous with their portions! Definitely try the St. John Root Beer. We ended up arriving near closing time when the kitchen was a bit swamped so our order did take a while, but our server was very friendly and the food tasted great once we got it!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food is good, great place to start crazy conversations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great BBQ and friendly staff

December 23, 2023

Showed up and the bar tender scampered to the back. My wife and I waited 20 mins for someone to come out. No luck. Meanwhile there was a guy with his date kissing up on her feeling up on her and at the same time staring at me and my wife and making other people at the bar uncomfortable. I don t know what kind of business this is but I wouldn t want to come back if that s what goes on there. We are just trying to chill and have food and drinks. Didn t even get that far before the guy was looking like he wanted to get hostile and no staff no manager no one at the bar no one around.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food is fabulous!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Came for Tim Hollohan, but the cocktails were amazing and the wings and ribs were next level. The dry rub on the wings was phenomenal. Right next to the port where Carnival docks. Highly recommended!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very good bbq . I would go back and enjoy the food and the entertainment..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent service and beautiful views even in the rain.

★★
December 23, 2023

I understand the idea of island time but 30 minutes to get menus is over the top. The food took forever and was cold when it came out.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Cute spot with outdoor patio seating! We got the mac n cheese, wings and 2 sampler platters. The platters are definitely enough for 2 people and come with 2 sides Food : 3/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very good food, large quantities. Excellent service!! The only thing I didnt like was that the fries were burnt and the soda or water tasted really bad. 3 dollars for a machine soda that was bad

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Only few times I say that a place is a must, and I have to say that. Smoked meat incredible like the once that could be taken in Alabama. Local beer incredible, suppoted by a super kind an professional bar tender. In summary it is a place that must be visited.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food, live music,

December 23, 2023

Says you can dine in but you can t terrible food choice for us don t get the Mac and cheese it ends up a bad night on the toliet!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice spot. Service great. Food good and varied but not up at the BBQ level Im used to. Mahi mahi sandwich fish a little thin and to much breading. Should be just the fish.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was excellent and service was excellent. Just a suggestion: Please refridgerate the BBQ sauce . Its 85 plus degrees outside the bacteria that will build in that container, sitting on a table is not good and cant be a pass for health safety or switch to packets. I didnt use it and took my food to go because it smelled spoiled.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Barbecue restaurant with great live music every Friday night Wheelchair accessibility: Tables outside wheelchair accessible Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The whole chicken and make Mac is 10 out of 10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Savanah was awesome. Killer food here. One of the highlights of our family trip

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Birdie was the greatest !!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The bbq was fantastic! Don t forget to have some Banana pudding for dessert!

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food and atmosphere were great but for some reason they are serving alcohol in a child s plastic cup which was kind of off-putting and overpriced so we just saved our thirst for tap & still. The brisket was tasty.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very good BBQ joint. Came in for dinner and were very happy with our meals. The food was very tasty, the service was pretty good, and the helpings were HUGE! The atmosphere is outdoor bar vibe. We likely would have preferred to eat inside but the rather small indoor seating area wasn t open when we went in. Outdoors is nice and the night we went there was a light breeze which makes dining outdoors in the USVI pleasant. I would say overall that our meal was good as was our overall experience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent BBQ we had the Sampler Platter, Brisket and Ribs, both meats were tender and flavorful. This is a must stop and enjoy when you are in St. Thomas. You wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Tbh it made me think I was back in Texas. We came here on Tuesday & the food was just perfect. We sat outside enjoyed the sun and ate our food. It s a great vibe

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We have eaten there and love it. The brisket Mac and cheese is so good.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Friday Nights are the best with a live band call The Top Notch Band! Great live entertainment and food!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food at a reasonable price. Had the half chicken and sides. Very moist chicken and tasty slaw.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food their was solid with two choices of sauces provided at the table. Ordered the mac n cheese with added brisket. Mark our server was great kept the drinks coming and was all around entertaining. The atmosphere vibe was relaxing and inviting. I would recommend this place if youre in the area and want to enjoy good bbq with amazing service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good local vibe!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best pla e to eat on the island. Food was excellent and the service was even better. We were there at lunch. Devin was only server and we didnt have to wait for anything. Only gave five stars because it wouldnt let me give 10 highly highly recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Rustic restaurant near the ship pier. Sandwich selection highly recommended. Bottled beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Just had a caesar salad and bushwacker

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Starting in 2023 the quality of food and service at Smoking Rooster has decreased. They no longer have the special mugs (drink sizes have decreased though the price increased). Service is slower than previous years and food quality is no longer the same. Still a great hangout spot!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Unbelievable food and service. If you find yourself on saint thomas you have.to stop here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The platter was one of the best meals I had all week. Ribs, pulled pork was amazing along withe beans and potato salad.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Just use free wifi

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Hands Down the Absolute Best pull pork sandwich Ive ever had.. Awsome place to eat while in St. Thomas

December 23, 2023

Mac n cheese was horrible don t know what kind of cheese they used but never tasted Mac n cheese like that . Chicken was dry no flavor. Sad part waiter didn t even ask about it seeing that we left all the food there. Wouldn t choose as a first choice or last option

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious food especially the brisket and beans oh my God

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was excellent

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I would definitely go back! Service was A-1!!!!

★★★
December 23, 2023

Good food. A tad pricey but its at the port so expected. I was surprised to see auto gratuity for a party of 2 with no alcohol. Check your bill because they decide to tip themselves for you on your bill.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Quite an amazing bartender! He was the quintessential know-it-all on many topics ranging from football to entertainment... the star attraction at this spot is their in-house smoker... long and slow... you can try ANY of their offerings, including the beef brisket, ribs, smoked turkey wings, all of it is amazing... pictured, are two items off their menu: Smoked Mahi Mahi Dip with Scallions The Painkiller you may get lucky and find local businessman Bruce Ball there doing his best barfly impression... hit him up for the scoops on the island; hes built several nightclubs there...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The BBQ was good. Nice place to eat if you are getting off the boat or if you are looking for a chill place to eat after the boat has left. Plenty of parking around.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A great place for a fun night out. Fantastic appetisers. Service was very friendly and attentive.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious food and drinks, dockside to cruise lines, when passengers disembarked they overwhelmed our table. Was not establishments fault was the rude cruisers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had a great time here during our cruise port stop. Wings and BBQ pork sandwiches were excellent. The mac and cheese was amazing and paired well with the various BBQ sauces they have at each table. Didnt know about the large portion sizes before so we didnt get to finish everything ordered and couldnt take leftovers with us on the cruise ship. Great atmosphere and friendly attentive staff make this a gem of a spot to grab a bite to eat. Cant wait to come back for lunch on my next visit someday

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent ribs and brisket. We shared a sampler and it was very good. Full disclosure: I also had a Painkiller.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Made a quick stop for drinks before returning to our cruise ship. Since it was going to be a quick trip we opted to sit at the outside bar. I enjoyed a Bushwacker and the hubs had a Corona. The bartender was cordial and kept the other customers engaged. Its actually very nice sitting outside.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome BBQ and great service. Stopped by after a long day of walking the local area and we were greeted with a friendly face. Food came out quickly and drinks were refilled frequently.