Virgin Gorda
Off-the-beaten-path Hog Heaven is located way up on a hill that unfurls spectacular views. Tender, tangy, ginger-touched barbecue ribs are the house…
Must-see restaurants in British Virgin Islands
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British Virgin Islands
Lobster Trap's grilled version of the namesake crustacean approaches perfection on a menu that includes the usual seafood suspects. The chef pulls the…
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Tortola
The cozy, French-flaired Dove, set in a historic house, is pretty much the top address in town. The menu changes, but you might see pistachio-crusted duck…
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Virgin Gorda
Slick CocoMaya seems more suited to the city than the beach. But on the sand it is, creating dishes with an Asian and Latin twist. Small plates include…
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Tortola
This delightfully quirky art-filled cafe (the bar is made from an upcycled Tata truck, the light fixtures from mason jars) creates plates based around…
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British Virgin Islands
The Wonky Dog is a class act, with candlelit tables on the sand, bartenders who know how to mix, and a beyond-the-norm menu that ranges from Thai red…
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Tortola
D'Coalpot's casual outdoor tables under strings of lights are a local favorite. Spicy jerk meats, curries, rotis, grilled fish and other West Indian…
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British Virgin Islands
This festive, open-air bar-restaurant features lobster and barbecue ribs, but most folks come to drink the day away at a picnic table in the sand or a…
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Virgin Gorda
Sure, you can sit properly at a table and dine on shareable plates with friends. But you can also sip a tropical cocktail in a plunge pool overlooking the…
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Virgin Gorda
Come to this beautifully manicured hilltop property above Nail Bay for chic poolside dining and Instagrammable features such as curvaceous sun loungers…
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British Virgin Islands
Foxy Callwood teams up with daughter Justine at Foxy’s Taboo to serve breezy dishes such as Greek salads, lamb kebabs and pepper-jack cheeseburgers for…
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Tortola
Mod Caribbean concoctions such as creamy lobster ravioli and coconut-crusted chicken with lime chutney hit the Sugar Mill's polished tables. It's hard to…
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Cooper Island Beach Club Restaurant
British Virgin Islands
This casual restaurant is a premier gathering spot for boaters. Curried-chicken rotis, jerk pork tenderloin and greenshell mussels in white-wine sauce all…
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Tortola
Stop in for all-day breakfasts, such as pancakes, omelets, porridge or English-style, baked-bean-laden plates; or for West Indian dishes, including…
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British Virgin Islands
Diane Levons’ tiki-esque restaurant-bar is on the beach at Loblolly Bay’s western end and always packs a crowd. It specializes in island recipes for…
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Tortola
Ruby may well cook the best roti on the islands at her cute little five-table restaurant above Serendipity Books. Fiery hot sauce sets off the chicken-,…
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British Virgin Islands
Potter’s is the first place you stumble into when leaving the ferry dock. Potter lived in Queens, New York, and worked in the restaurant biz there for…
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Tortola
The newer (and nicer) sister of nearby Omar's Cafe, this more upmarket eatery specializes in a fusion of Caribbean and Indian cuisine that goes well…
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Virgin Gorda
Virgin Gorda has a strong Dominican community, and this family-run open-air cafe on the road leading away from the ferry dock offers dishes that reflect…
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British Virgin Islands
Hendo's is a bit more refined than its competitors, starting with its handsome, reclaimed-wood decor. Bite into rum-and-Coke-marinated pulled-pork…
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British Virgin Islands
Pam cranks out loaves of fresh bread, cinnamon rolls, brownies and other baked goods. This is a terrific breakfast stop for egg-stuffed sandwiches or…
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Tortola
Even though Mac's is located by the cruise-ship dock, it still draws heaps of locals grabbing island dishes (saltfish, rotis, macaroni pie, lentil rice)…
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British Virgin Islands
Foxy’s son Seddy owns this reggae-blasting beach bar. He’ll wow you with his magic tricks, and certainly magic is how he gets the place to hold together –…
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British Virgin Islands
The island's most popular bartender (the eponymous Sid) finally has his own place at isolated Pomato Point, where the sunsets are epic. Gather around the…
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Virgin Gorda
Expatriates and tourists alike gather at this airy little pavilion set among the rocks where the road ends at the Baths. They can’t resist the toasted…
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British Virgin Islands
After you finish snorkeling the waters out front, climb onshore to Flash of Beauty's bar-restaurant, where owner Monica awaits with spicy rotis, curried…
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Tortola
Set on the porch of a classic West Indian house across from the ferry dock, this Italian cafe draws both locals and travelers. Breakfast includes pastries…
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British Virgin Islands
The specialty here is lobster (US$50 to US$60), but Sidney’s serves up plenty of West Indian fish dishes, along with burgers and barbecue. Pour your own…
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Virgin Gorda
In a large courtyard near the ferry dock, this casual eatery cooks up burgers, wraps and wings but also dabbles in sushi and other more ambitious Asian…
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Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill
Tortola
Sit at the lime-green picnic tables and dine on jerk pork, grilled pig tail, lobster pasta or a veggie roti at this popular beachfront dive. By night the…
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Virgin Gorda
Yes, it sits above the Baths and yes, it's touristy. But the hilltop view kills and the comfort food (such as Amaretto French toast for breakfast or…
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Tortola
What more can you ask for than stellar Caribbean and international cuisine, a refreshing breeze and soaring views across three Tortola bays? Try the jerk…
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Tortola
Mingle with the boating crowd at the East End's top restaurant, which deftly manages a world of cuisines from pad Thai to chicken schnitzel to plantain…
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Tortola
Good coffee, heaping English breakfasts and freshly baked treats make this cute cafe one of the most popular morning spots in Road Town. Located in the…
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Virgin Gorda
Pop in on your way to the Baths and pick up a fat chocolate-chip cookie, pineapple tart, raisin roll or other treat. There are also cheap sandwiches at…
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British Virgin Islands
Amiable Cynthia Jones runs this harborside pavilion known for its barbecued pork, ribs and chicken. Oh, and lobster, too! On Monday night, feast on all…
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Tortola
Real-deal rich, creamy gelato, plus soy flavors for vegans, in a bright and cheery parlor.
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Virgin Gorda
Formerly Mermaid’s Dockside Bar & Grill, this island stalwart moved inland after the destruction of Hurricane Irma to a more sturdy concrete home. While…
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British Virgin Islands
Corsairs provides a variation on the usual theme by featuring lots of pizza, pasta and calzones on its menu. Most dishes incorporate seafood in some…
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Tortola
Midtown is a locals' diner that looks like it came right out of the 1950s. Johnnycakes, pancakes, eggs, bacon, toast and coffee make a bountiful breakfast…
