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Restaurant in Rodney Bay
What should I order at Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant?
What to order
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Snapper (Fried Snapper / Escovitch Snapper)
Snapper was frequently praised for being perfectly cooked, delicious, and well-seasoned. Multiple reviewers highlighted the fried and escovitch snapper as a standout dish with sides that complemented it well.
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Mama’s Chicken
Mentioned as mouthwatering and a dish that guests would reorder without hesitation, indicating its strong appeal and consistent quality.
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Curried Chicken
Recommended alongside Mama’s Chicken, noted as absolutely delicious and a favorite choice of one of the reviewers.
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Macaroni Pie
Mentioned as a great accompaniment to the snapper and praised for its taste, making it a recommended side dish.
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Keylime Pie Cheesecake
Dessert option noted for its flavorful and well-balanced taste, described as a cheesecake-pie hybrid that was very good.
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Chicken Wings (Sugar Cane Wings)
Highly recommended by a returning guest who considers them excellent, especially the sugar cane variety.
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Lasagne
Described as 'perfection' by a reviewer who enjoyed it along with other dishes, highlighting it as a reliably great option.
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Coconut Shrimp
Called tasty by a diner who enjoyed the overall meal, indicating it as a flavorful seafood choice.
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Mama’s Fish Special
Recommended for its deliciousness and filling portions, often enjoyed with sautéed provisions.
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Herb Crusted Lamb
Praised for freshness and excellent cooking, recommended by a guest for those seeking well-prepared meat dishes.
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Vegetable Pasta
Mentioned positively and described as spot on, making it a good choice for those seeking pasta options.
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Chicken Fajitas
Noted for being a bit sweet, possibly catering to an American palate, but still recommended as a flavorful dish.
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Fish Burger
Mentioned as good and served with salad, recommended as a solid casual dining option.
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About Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant
Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant is a restaurant in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, with rooftop seating, outdoor seating, live music, and table service. The menu spans breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with cocktails, beer, wine, and happy hour drinks available. Reviewers consistently praise the rooftop view over Rodney Bay, the relaxed open-air atmosphere, and the local flavors, especially seafood and Creole-style dishes. It is priced at $$ and is described as good value by multiple reviewers.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
Highlights
- Live music
- Rooftop seating
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Crowd
- Family-friendly
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant known for?
It is especially known for rooftop dining with views over Rodney Bay and for dishes like snapper, oxtail, and fajitas. Reviewers repeatedly mention the view, the open-air setting, and the local Creole flavors as reasons people return.
What dishes are most recommended at Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend the fried snapper, escovitch snapper, mahi mahi, oxtail, coconut shrimp, and chicken fajitas. Other specific favorites mentioned include macaroni pie, Mama’s Chicken, Curried Chicken, and the key lime pie cheesecake.
What is the atmosphere like at Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant?
The vibe is relaxed and scenic, with open-air rooftop seating overlooking the bustle of Rodney Bay and a lively sunset feel. Reviewers say it works well for date nights, girls’ nights, and groups, and the restaurant also has live music.
When is the best time to visit Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant?
Sunset and early evening are popular because the rooftop view over Rodney Bay is a big part of the experience. For busier times, one reviewer mentioned waiting over an hour during carnival, while another said a table was available after just a couple of minutes.
Is parking available at Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant offers vegan options.
Is Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Matthew's Rooftop Restaurant is good for kids.
