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Most of the restaurants on Vieques and Culebra are casual. Because even the most formal restaurants on the islands are on covered terraces or in open-air dining rooms, there's not a single establishment where you'll be frowned upon for wearing shorts. Pack a couple of nice shirts and you'll be set.Seafood is on the menu at almos
Most of the restaurants on Vieques and Culebra are casual. Because even the most formal restaurants on the islands are on covered terraces or in open-air dining rooms, there's not a single establishment where you'll be frowned upon for wearing shorts. Pack a couple of n
Most of the restaurants on Vieques and Culebra are casual. Because even the most formal restaurants on the islands are o
Most of the restaurants on Vieques and Culebra are casual. Because even the most formal restaurants on the islands are on covered terraces or in open-air dining rooms, there's not a single establishment where you'll be frowned upon for wearing shorts. Pack a couple of nice shirts and you'll be set.
Seafood is on the menu at almost every eatery on Vieques and Culebra. The fish is as fresh as you'll find anywhere, since that red snapper was probably splashing around in the Caribbean that very morning. Here you can order your fish any number of ways. Many chefs are experimenting with European and Asian cooking techniques, so you may find your fish smoked or in a sushi roll.
Even if a restaurant focuses on a different type of food, you can be sure that mangos, papayas, and other tropical fruits will make an appearance. Bills often include a service charge; if it isn't included, a 15% tip is customary. Most restaurants are open for dinner from about 6 until about 10.
Overlooking the Caribbean in Esperanza and geared to tourists, this longtime, open-air favorite has playful rain-forest murals climbing its walls. Claim a spot at one of the curvy, teal-colored, concrete tables or under an umbrella out front, and order the red snapper sandwich (popular at lunchtime) or the jerk chicken. Salads are excellent, including the Caribbean (field greens with mango, avocado, and plantain), but be sure to save room for the namesake dish: deep-fried bananas with finger-lickin' hot honey sauce. When the sun goes down, Bananas is one of the hot spots on this side of the island.
142 Calle Flamboyán, Esperanza, Vieques, 00765, Puerto Rico
At some point during your time in Vieques, you should end up at Duffy's, the island's most popular hangout, where customers tend to sit elbow-to-elbow around the bar (the owner is a real character, and locals love to to chew the fat with him). Don't dismiss the food, though: in addition to burgers, fries, and other standards, there are chalkboard specials like conch fritters, scallop ceviche, grilled rib eye, or pan-seared pork loin—all a cut above the usual beach fare. Wraps, sandwiches, and fried finger foods round out the menu.
140 Calle Flamboyán, Esperanza, Vieques, 00765, Puerto Rico
Pull your dinghy up to the dock, and watch the resident iguanas plod past this simple, open-air, tin-roof restaurant on a rough-plank deck beside the Dewey canal. Tarpon cruise past, and the to-and-fro of boaters completes the show at Culebra's favorite watering hole and gringo hangout. Mamacita's menu changes nightly; though heavy on burgers and sandwiches, it includes some excellent seafood. Hours vary by season.
66 Calle Castelar, Dewey, Culebra, 00775, Puerto Rico
The W Retreat & Spa's full-service restaurant is a delight, especially at dinner, when locally sourced ingredients are given contemporary twists by the exceptionally skilled kitchen team. Vegetarians will feel especially well catered-to, with a choice of nearly 10 creative entrées, none of which is the usual meat-free suspect—no veggie burgers or pasta primavera here. Practically every table is alfresco, as even indoor tables enjoy an ocean breeze, thanks to the open wall design. Service is attentive and the wine cellar is extensive.
W Retreat & Spa, Rte. 200, Km 3.2, , Vieques, Puerto Rico
Contemporary Caribbean is the specialty of Chef José Pagán, who serves breakfast and dinner (no lunch) at Club Seabourne's on-site restaurant. Seafood is Pagán's strength, and some less common ingredients, including shark, find their way onto his menu.
It's hard to imagine a more romantic setting than this dining room with unbeatable views of the ocean. Through the open doors are smaller tables scattered around the open-air terrace. An à la carte menu features main courses like lamb chops with a rosemary passion-fruit goat cheese or the yuca mofongo with seafood. In low season, dining is sometimes restricted to the less elegant terrace. Breakfast is also served, both to hotel guests and visitors.
Blue Horizon Boutique Resort, Rte. 996, Km 4.2, Esperanza, Vieques, 00765, Puerto Rico
Local dining reaches new heights courtesy of celebrated chef Alain Ducasse at Mix on the Beach. The multi-Michelin-decorated restaurant at the W Retreat & Spa—Ducasse's first in the Caribbean—puts a French twist on Caribbean-Latino cuisine. And although it's some of the priciest cuisine on the island, it's worth the splurge. The bi-level dining terraces overlook a sensational swimming pool complex that at night is delicately lit to perfection. The rollicking ocean provides the soundtrack to some seriously romantic al fresco dining. To share, the Caribbean paella with local lobster delivers in spades, while server after server can been seen delivering the moist salty cod to neighboring tables. At breakfast, the housemade strawberry jam goes beautifully with flaky, fresh croissants, and for dessert, the Ducasse candy bar—akin to a fancy KitKat—is a must-try.
W Retreat & Spa, Route 200, Km 3.2, Isabel Segunda, Vieques, 00765, Puerto Rico
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