Virgin Gorda, BVI Dining

The Barracuda Restaurant at Olde Yard Village, serves breakfast through dinner, with an afternoon and evening tapas menu. Fresh fish, grilled meats and handmade pasta. The menu changes daily in order to maintain the freshest ingredients possible. Barracuda's focus is on great food with... (more)

The Barracuda Restaurant at Olde Yard Village, serves breakfast through dinner, with an afternoon and evening tapas menu. Fresh fish, grilled meats and handmade pasta. The menu changes daily in order to maintain the freshest ingredients possible. Barracuda's focus is on great food with prompt, friendly service in a comfortable, relaxed, poolside setting. Great assortment of wines from numerous varieties of grapes and regions of the world. Thursday nights is BBQ night with music provided by a local band or DJ. The restaurant is also be available for private parties, held around the pool and cabanas at Olde Yard Village. Barracuda, where influences from New York City, Brazil and Virgin Gorda come together to cook good food, served in a comfortable, friendly setting. (close)

This hilltop restaurant is a longtime island favorite. The panoramic view of North Sound is wonderful The food is first rate. Your taste buds will be dazzled with such delights as five-spice duck salad, followed by a main course of pan-seared salmon wrapped in Parma ham in a lentil-cream... (more)

This hilltop restaurant is a longtime island favorite. The panoramic view of North Sound is wonderful The food is first rate. Your taste buds will be dazzled with such delights as five-spice duck salad, followed by a main course of pan-seared salmon wrapped in Parma ham in a lentil-cream sauce, and grilled grouper with an herb couscous. The chef's special, grilled lobster, is featured Sunday and Wednesday nights. Desserts are prepared fresh, and are likely to range from a chilled green-apple parfait to a choice of sorbets served with a chilled cantaloupe soup. Reservations required - Seatings daily 7-8:45 pm Fixed-price dinner $85 (close)

This is the closest approximation to a New Orleans supper club in the B.V.I. The Creole and or Cajun offerings include conch gumbo, Nassau grouper en papillote, and New Orleans-style strip steak covered with a creamy Worcestershire sauce. Desserts such as apple crostini and crème brûlée are... (more)

This is the closest approximation to a New Orleans supper club in the B.V.I. The Creole and or Cajun offerings include conch gumbo, Nassau grouper en papillote, and New Orleans-style strip steak covered with a creamy Worcestershire sauce. Desserts such as apple crostini and crème brûlée are among the very best on the island. Live music, usually blues or jazz of course, is presented every Friday night on the terrace. (close)

One of the more highly recommended moderately priced restaurants is Fischer's Cove with a great vantage point for sunsets. Known for great conch fritters (the menu brags that they are "Award Winning Conch Fritters"), and they are! They are fresh & tasty and fried just... (more)

One of the more highly recommended moderately priced restaurants is Fischer's Cove with a great vantage point for sunsets. Known for great conch fritters (the menu brags that they are "Award Winning Conch Fritters"), and they are! They are fresh & tasty and fried just till tender You can also get a lovely grilled seafood dinner, offering whatever fish catch is in season, or even steaks if you prefer. (close)

This is the only authentic Italian restaurant on the island, with chefs flown in for the season from Venice, Milan, and Florence. Lying a 15-minute drive north of Spanish Town, the restaurant opens onto a big covered terrace. You can dine on fresh locally caught fish, an array of succulent... (more)

This is the only authentic Italian restaurant on the island, with chefs flown in for the season from Venice, Milan, and Florence. Lying a 15-minute drive north of Spanish Town, the restaurant opens onto a big covered terrace. You can dine on fresh locally caught fish, an array of succulent pastas and such standard Italian staples as veal scaloppine. Pizzas and sandwiches will fill you at lunch. Reservations recommended (close)

This place is a slice of the real local life! Located right around the corner from Fischer's Cove Hotel. A huge grill cooks up whatever Grandma is fixin' tonight, and reggae music keeps the patrons hoppin'. Stop in for a cold beer and a chat with some of the... (more)

This place is a slice of the real local life! Located right around the corner from Fischer's Cove Hotel. A huge grill cooks up whatever Grandma is fixin' tonight, and reggae music keeps the patrons hoppin'. Stop in for a cold beer and a chat with some of the local fishermen, and sample some real traditional Caribbean Island fare! (close)

The newest member of the Leverick Bay resort is the Jumbies beach bar, named after the Mocko Jumbies who make an appearance and dance every Friday night during the Beach Party. Built out of local stone, it is the area's most beautiful and unique beach bar.... (more)

The newest member of the Leverick Bay resort is the Jumbies beach bar, named after the Mocko Jumbies who make an appearance and dance every Friday night during the Beach Party. Built out of local stone, it is the area's most beautiful and unique beach bar. Next to it you will find a series of small private tables going up the hillside, every one with a incredible view out over the North Sound. You also will find at Jumbies all the sporting events showing all season. With two international satellite dishes showing on four displays, you won't miss your favorite teams games. (close)

The continental style menu is simple, featuring grilled fish, chicken, steaks and baby back ribs, salads and Some special evenings you might want to be part of are the Tuesday Night Caribbean BBQ, "an all you can dig into" spread, the Friday Ladies Night with music by Morris Mark and... (more)

The continental style menu is simple, featuring grilled fish, chicken, steaks and baby back ribs, salads and Some special evenings you might want to be part of are the Tuesday Night Caribbean BBQ, "an all you can dig into" spread, the Friday Ladies Night with music by Morris Mark and the monthly Budweiser Full Moon Party. Tune into ZBVI's weather reports at 8.30 am, 9.30 am and 4.30 am for the exact date each month. (close)

It's not what you think! This is not an island clone of the ubiquitous Hard Rock Cafe. The restaurant gets its name from its location amidst boulders like the ones at the Baths. Recessed lighting and boardwalks add theatrical allure at night. All of the... (more)

It's not what you think! This is not an island clone of the ubiquitous Hard Rock Cafe. The restaurant gets its name from its location amidst boulders like the ones at the Baths. Recessed lighting and boardwalks add theatrical allure at night. All of the the dishes well-prepared. You can choose freshly caught red snapper in a tangy marinade, or try the chicken piccata. An affordable wine list with wines from Italy to California. Live entertainment, usually a local band, is a nightly treat. (close)

At the end of the waterfront shopping plaza in Spanish Town sits the most popular pub on Virgin Gorda, packed with locals during happy hour, from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Seating indoor and outdoor courtyard tables. Served up with a smile are mango coladas and peach daiquiris, very popular with the... (more)

At the end of the waterfront shopping plaza in Spanish Town sits the most popular pub on Virgin Gorda, packed with locals during happy hour, from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Seating indoor and outdoor courtyard tables. Served up with a smile are mango coladas and peach daiquiris, very popular with the locals. If you're hungry, you can order fried fish fingers, tamarind-ginger wings, very spicy chili, or daily seafood specials such as conch fritters. There's live music every Wednesday and Friday night. (close)

Sit back at your table at this amiable restaurant overlooking the airport's landing strip and the sea. Potted hibiscus and lots of effigies of iguanas, stuffed and carved, ornament a room that's a celebration of West Indian mystique. Make sure that you order the house drink, The Iguana Sunset, a... (more)

Sit back at your table at this amiable restaurant overlooking the airport's landing strip and the sea. Potted hibiscus and lots of effigies of iguanas, stuffed and carved, ornament a room that's a celebration of West Indian mystique. Make sure that you order the house drink, The Iguana Sunset, a concoction whose secret ingredients change according to the whim of the bartender. Whatever the recipe, you'll love it with the variety of freshly prepared cuisine. Examples are not limited to combinations of fresh fish and shellfish, including calamari, shrimp, scallops, and conch: You'll also find steak, chicken, and lamb, seasoned to perfection! Happy hour is from 4 to 6pm daily. (close)

The Marina at Leverick Bay offers two restaurants, one a beautifully decorated "Old World Caribbean " fine dining, and the second around the pool, right on the beach, a casual "laid-back" casual bar and grill serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the center of the old... (more)

The Marina at Leverick Bay offers two restaurants, one a beautifully decorated "Old World Caribbean " fine dining, and the second around the pool, right on the beach, a casual "laid-back" casual bar and grill serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the center of the old world style dining room is beautiful mahogany bar and next is the lounge with oversized sofas and chairs to relax in before or after dinner with an aperitif. Surrounding the bar and restaurant is a portrait collection of famous Americas Cup and other yachts from the last 100 years. You may also choose to dine at the bar, where the entire dinner menu is also available. At Leverick Bay is a network of local fisherman. They supply the restaurants with a complete variety of seafood throughout the different seasons, so the menu changes on a daily basis. Choices include Lobster (which is held in Salt water tanks until ordered at your table), along with Swordfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, from the pelagic migrations offshore, and Deep Water Red Snapper from the depths of the continental shelf surrounding the islands. The Restaurant at Leverick Bay offers a unique mix of elegant dining, excellent local seafood and the best beach and pool bar & grill including live entertainment, nightly specials & beach BBQ. Daily Serving Breakfast at the "Java Connection" 8 to 11 - Internet All Day Lunch at "The Cove Grill" poolside 12 to 5 Casual Dinner menu served at The Cove Bar and Grill from 5pm to late. Happy Hour at "Jumbies Beach Bar 5 to 7 (Wed-Mon) and 7 to Midnight Tuesdays Fine Dining Upstairs 6 to 10 nightly except Friday BBQ Buffet and Beach Party Friday 7 to Midnight. (close)

The Village Cafe in Olde Yard Village is poolside service. Soak up the reliable Caribbean sunshine while enjoying breakfast and lunch, not to mention the gourmet coffee and a variety of tropical drinks. Sit at a poolside table or enjoy new indoor seating with air conditioning and... (more)

The Village Cafe in Olde Yard Village is poolside service. Soak up the reliable Caribbean sunshine while enjoying breakfast and lunch, not to mention the gourmet coffee and a variety of tropical drinks. Sit at a poolside table or enjoy new indoor seating with air conditioning and a comfy sofa with magazines, books and the latest news such as USA Today and Britain Today. (close)

Mrs. Thelma King, one of the most outspoken grande dames of Virgin Gorda runs this local gathering place for the island community. It's located in a concrete house with a few verandas for casual outdoor seating. Your food choices include steamed and grilled fish,... (more)

Mrs. Thelma King, one of the most outspoken grande dames of Virgin Gorda runs this local gathering place for the island community. It's located in a concrete house with a few verandas for casual outdoor seating. Your food choices include steamed and grilled fish, fish filets, and West Indian stews of pork, mutton, goat, or chicken. Limeade or mauby are available, but many stick to rum or beer. Live music is presented on Saturday nights in winter, and every other Saturday off season. (close)

At the entrance to the Baths is the elegant but casual Top of the Baths restaurant, whose open air verandah has magnificient panoramic views. Relax with a painkiller or other frozen fruit drink in the fresh water pool designed right into the verandah. Favorites include lobster, conch and veggie burgers,... (more)

At the entrance to the Baths is the elegant but casual Top of the Baths restaurant, whose open air verandah has magnificient panoramic views. Relax with a painkiller or other frozen fruit drink in the fresh water pool designed right into the verandah. Favorites include lobster, conch and veggie burgers, lunch specials like grilled wahoo and baked chicken and such varied items as filet mignon, pastas, char-broiled fresh fish such as mahi-mahi, jerk chicken, and broiled lobster. (close)