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Candi's Barbecue

cruz bay near the market place, Cruz Bay, St. John
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Ranked #18 of 36 restaurants in Cruz Bay
Cuisines: Barbecue
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Candi's offers a lot of good food for a great price in Cruz Bay. It's a little ways up the road from downtown Cruz Bay (on the way to Starfish market) and tucked in a corner, but it's worth the walk. We went there with a pretty large group - about 8, and she handled it well. She ran out... More

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western NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We start and end every trip at Candie's! I dream about her ribs and slaw-seriously. Easy Parkin, fast and friendly service, best ribs in the world, terrific sides, for $12???? Unbelievable.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We have come to St. John many years and have always sought the best food on the island. After hearing people debate Candi's and Joe's the way locals in Philadelphia debate their cheesesteak favorite spots, we cancelled a reservation at some pricey, fancy joint and did take-out from both Candi's and Joe's....Candi's won by a landslide. The service at Candi's... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Informal in the extreme, with only a few tables. Had the barbecue fish, and I didn't think it was very good. The problem we had was that although it was only about 7:30 when we ate, the place was out of most of the dishes we wanted to try. I have given it a three because given what I have... More

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nashville
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

food was very good. could have been sold in some of the "Finer" restaurants in town. we like to eat in so the dining experience was a little sketchy...but TONS of food for minimal price. will go back!

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Quakertown, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

Best barbecue on the island. Portions are very generous and lots of choices. Fried plantains are the best.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

BBQ was amazing. my family loved it all. Sweet pork ribs and hefty sides made for a quick, cheap and well tasting family fill up.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

Generous portions, great sides Plantains and pasta salad especially, meaty ribs, perfect juicy chicken, good prices, smiling friendly staff all set in a small building with a customer porch wih 3 tables. You have to experiance it. CLOSED SUNDAYS

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

These guys have great barbecue ribs also chicken and corn. We were staying at the Westin and couldn't afford to go out and have a fancy dinners every night. These guys provided wonderful take-out food they were able to bring back to our room at the Westin, and bathe ourselves in barbecue sauce. Highly recommended

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Sacramento, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2012

Loved Uncle Joe's when we were last here, but the service was always lukewarm (at best). After learning about Candi's decided to give it a try this trip before going to Uncle Joe's. Well, never made it to Joe's, because Candi's was just as good (if not better), with very friendly service. But, c'mon, $10 for half BBQ chicken with... More

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