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KoalKeel

Address: Coronation Ave., The Valley, 2640
Phone: 264/497-2930

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Cuisine: Caribbean
Location: Anguilla

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.8/5

Fodor's Review:

Dinner at KoalKeel is a unique culinary and historic treat not to be missed on Anguilla. Originally part of a sugar and cotton plantation, KoalKeel, with its beautiful dining verandah, is owned and lovingly overseen by Lisa Gumbs, a descendent of the slaves once housed here. A tour of the history-rich buildings is a must. A 200-year-old rock oven is used in the on-site bakery upstairs. With a day's notice, you can enjoy a whole chicken that has been slow-roasted inside. The oven is used to delightful effect in the East Indies meets West Indies menu, which includes treats like tandoori-spiced lamb, spiced vegetable samosa, and tandoori roasted shrimp spring rolls. Be sure to save room for the incredible desserts. Wine lovers take note of the exceptional 15,000-bottle wine cellar, in an underground cistern. Anguilla's savvy early risers show up here for the fresh French bread, croissants, and pain au chocolat, which are sold out by 9 AM.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Scott_Leslie from los angeles on 6/24/07
The coolness of the old plantation with the ceiling fans reminded me of being somewhere in Casablanca.
The menu is an interesting Indian twist on island staples. My wife had an excellent tandori brushed chicken and myself and excellent mahi mahi with a coriander dusting and with the wonderful rice and peas side.
If you're looking for a unquiely situated spot that isn't the usual island fare, try Koal Keel.
A little expensive, but really, what higher restaurant on Anguilla isn't?