Our Top BVI Restaurant Picks for Summer 2018
Our ‘go-to’ staff picks for the best British Virgin Islands’ restaurants this Summer season.
The British Virgin Islands are home to dozens of great beach bars and local restaurants. With so many choices, it can be hard to know to know where to stop each evening after a day of cruising. Those of us in the industry have a list of our ‘go to spots’, that we not only recommend to our guests, but where we eat ourselves when we are out on the water. When planning your next charter itinerary, make sure to add these favorite spots of ours to your list!
Coco Maya | Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda
Coco Maya is the top local favorite when we are looking for an all-around great night out. Offering an elevated dining experience, custom cocktails and the best sunsets in the BVI — you just can’t beat the food and vibe of this Virgin Gorda hot spot.
This Asian/Latin/Caribbean fusion restaurant serves up an amazing ‘small plate’ menu that allows guests a chance to try many of their delicious signature dishes; duck tacos, sushi rolls and twice cooked pork belly. Walking into Coco Maya, guests are greeted by a stunning, contemporary Caribbean decor that perfectly complements the natural beauty of the BVI. With an indoor-outdoor layout, Coco Maya offers guests a one-of-a-kind, ‘beach chic’ dining experience! After dinner, retire to the comfortable lounge seating on the beach with one of the specialty house cocktails; a perfect nightcap after a day of cruising the BVI.
Cooper Island Beach Club | Cooper Island
When industry locals have a day off, you will often find them jumping on a boat and heading to Cooper Island for the day. The Cooper Island Beach Club is a ‘must stop’ location for both guests and locals as it offers everything needed for a great meal!
Cooper Island is an eco-resort that focuses on sustainability; using solar to generate power and sourcing much of their produce from their on-island gardens. Make sure to try any of their fresh salads and vegetable starters, including their locally caught Mahi Mahi or Tuna specials.
In addition to a great ‘farm-to-table’ restaurant, Cooper Island Beach Club is also known for their amazing drink options. The island is home to its own microbrewery, where six different types of beer are brewed. Cooper Island also has a dedicated ‘rum bar,’ offering over 100 different kinds of rum from all over the world, with custom cocktails created to showcase the various rum varieties.
Hendo’s Hideout | White Bay, Jost Van Dyke
While the tourists flock to Soggy Dollar Bar (which is still the best spot to grab a ‘painkiller’), all the locals head next door to Hendo’s Hideout. Whether you call the BVI home or are visiting for the first time, everyone loves to spend a day relaxing on the perfect white sand beaches and turquoise sea of White Bay, Jost Van Dyke.
After a beach stroll and a swim, Hendo’s Hideout is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh, contemporary take on some Caribbean classics. Nothing beats sipping their ‘Delirious Donkey’ cocktail while waiting on some of the best fish tacos in the BVI, or their signature pulled pork sandwich and sweet potato fries. Hendo’s Hideout is also one of only a few BVI restaurants with TV’s at the bar, so it is the ideal place to stop if you need to catch the ‘must see’ game.
Anegada Beach Club | Anegada
There are many amazing restaurants right on the beach in Anegada; perfect to enjoy a grilled lobster dinner on the beach. If you are looking for a great lunchtime dining experience, grab a scooter or safari bus and head to the eastern edge of the island and Anegada Beach Club.
Anegada Beach Club is uniquely designed with multiple outdoor palapa-styled buildings that create the perfect, contemporary island ambiance to enjoy a delicious lunch. The Beach Club Bar and Grill offers delicious, modern takes on classic Caribbean favorites including their must try coconut cracked conch and jerk BBQ ribs. After lunch you can enjoy a swim from their miles of powdery white sand beaches, or the adventurous in your group can try a kite-surfing lesson from Tommy Gaunt Kiteboarding in the perfect Anegada tradewinds.
Hog Heaven | Virgin Gorda
If you are looking for the quintessential Caribbean dining experience then Hog Heaven needs to be at the top of your list!
Hog Heaven is perched on the top of Virgin Gorda, with breathtaking views of North Sound Virgin Gorda, Necker Island, Mosquito Island, and more. Hog Heaven is a casual dining restaurant, with wooden picnic tables outside so you can enjoy the stunning views while dining. The only thing that can top the view is their amazing BBQ! They serve up the best BBQ ribs and jerk chicken in the islands, with delicious homemade comfort food sides of potato salad and coleslaw. Make sure you order a ‘bushwhacker’ while you are there; it is basically dessert in a glass! Locals love Hog Heaven as much as visitors, since it is not as ‘touristy’ as some restaurants and they offer some of the best prices in the BVI!
Check back soon for more favorites as more restaurants open and others move into our top spots for the coming season. Until then, Bon Appetit!
