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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.
This elegant yet unpretentious spot (the owners, Scott and Kate Cole, don't mind if you show up in anything from a dripping wet bikini with a cover-up to a ball gown) brings fine dining and a touch of class to the Esperanza waterfront. Local herbs and fruits, such as quenepas and breadfruit, appear in artfully prepared dishes that the Coles call "fun, funky island food." Scott is the chef, known for seafood specials highlighting the daily catch, as well as dishes you're unlikely to find elsewhere in Puerto Rico, such as braised goat masala. Kate is the consummate hostess. The wine list is large (note: there's a $25 corkage fee) and the cocktail menu is small but but inspired. Six stable doors open to ocean views. Lucky walk-ins can grab a seat at the more casual high-bar tables, but for the full experience, make a reservation.
148 Calle Flamboyán, Esperanza, Vieques, 00765, Puerto Rico
This casual spot is one of the most popular eateries on Culebra. Chef Jennifer Daubon uses only the freshest local produce and catch of the day to inspire a menu heavy on appetizers, light bites, and sushi. The menu changes daily—check the chalkboard—but chicken wings at happy hour and a variety of unique sushi rolls are most popular. Order at the bar, and grab a seat inside or on the back patio to witness the the sights of Culebra.
Hotel Kokomo, Calle Pedro Marquez, across from the ferry dock, , Culebra, 00775, 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
The beautifully decorated dining rooms at this local favorite are consistently packed. The menu, billed as "cuisine inspired by travel," is literally all over the map, drawing inspiration from both European and Asian traditions, yet it all works. The menu is an amalgam, from balsamic drizzled mozzarella to sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna with seaweed salad to baby-back ribs. This seemingly incongruous assortment comes together beautifully in well-executed dishes. Use Google maps for navigation, or you may be led astray.
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