14 Best Restaurants in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

Tucked into a sleepy corner of Spanish Town, CocoMaya has a dreamy waterfront location, a buzzing, Balinese-inspired atmosphere, and delicious Asian fusion fare that makes it a jewel of the island's restaurant scene. Lounge near the crashing waves of Spring Bay with beach games and live music while you enjoy sushi rolls or small plates like shrimp lettuce wraps and spicy pork bao buns. If your group can snag one of the large tables, share a platter of Thai chicken green curry or even a whole, crispy Peking duck. Or sit and swing behind the bar with some of the most creative mixologists in the BVI: the tart, creamy CocoMoon—coconut sake, coconut rum, lemongrass, and lime—is a crowd favorite. Reservations are recommended for large groups.

The million-dollar sunset view is the thing at this simple wooden restaurant perched on a hillside overlooking the North Sound. If the scenery alone isn't enough to make you feel as if you're ready to be singing with the angels, this barbecue joint's succulent pork, local fish, and conch in butter sauce will help.

For an elegant evening, you can't beat dining in this enchanting, candlelight, open-air pavilion, with its always-changing sophisticated contemporary fare and attentive service. The superbly prepared seafood, meat, and vegetarian entrées, most drawing upon Caribbean cooking traditions, including dishes like a Trinidad-style seafood pot, Montego Bay marinated fish with Jamaican spices, and tandoori-marinated lamb chops.

Knots, art from regattas past, and signal flags from the hundreds of vessels decorate the newly revamped Buoy Room at the Bitter End Yacht Club, which serves as a buzzing way station for hungry salts from Virgin Gorda and parts beyond. Raft up—it's only accessible by boat—for all-day brick oven pizzas and shared plates like fresh-caught fish tacos, seared tuna, and shrimp mango lettuce cups.

With a tropical-nautical flair, The Bitter End Yacht Club's open-air waterfront restaurant is a favorite rendezvous for sailors and their guests, so it's busy day and night. Dinner selections include green Thai curry, seared ahi tuna, local lobster, and rib-eye steak, as well as vegetarian dishes and a variety of house-made desserts, including key lime pie. Famed Virgin Island sailor Basil Symonette built the Clubhouse bar from the wreck of Huey Long's yacht, Ondine.

Along the road to The Baths, this small restaurant with pedestrian decor is a local favorite for fresh bread, cakes and pastries, and informal dining. You can always find fresh fish on the menu, accompanied by traditional local sides like peas and rice. A weekly barbecue on Friday nights starts at noon and includes live music and DJs. There's a second, smaller location in Road Town, Tortola.

Piña coladas are the thing at this breezy bar just outside the entrance to The Baths. The menu includes great triple-decker sandwiches, BLTs, and hot dogs.

Dinghy up (or call the complementary launch) to North Sound’s newest restaurant at Blunder Bay Marina, nestled in a massive holiday villa accessible only by boat. You can find a casual bistro-style lunch of crispy bang bang shrimp and lobster rolls, or dinner offerings like blackened swordfish or chicken Parmesan. Grab a table or have cocktails and food delivered to you while you bask in the plunge pool. You can also arrange for a romantic private white-sand dinner on the beach.

Dine seaside at this alfresco restaurant that's open to the breezes and features occasional live music. If pumpkin soup is on the menu, give it a try for a true taste of the Caribbean, although you can also get burgers, pizza, and salads at lunch, and local fish and conch fritters. For dinner, try the oven-baked Caribbean lobster or the panfried mahi mahi with tropical salsa. 

Chef Stanley Ramotar's gourmet menu at this marina restaurant draws cruise ship passengers on tour as well as hotel guests, locals, and mariners. Anegada lobster is a perennial favorite along with rack of lamb and beef tenderloin. For a more casual bite, Jumbies Beach Bar & The Cove, located downstairs, has roti, tacos, nachos, and wings, as well as a popular Friday night beach BBQ featuring fire dancers and traditional Mocko Jumbie stilt walkers, and a one-man, pirate-theme "Happy Arrr" show on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Accommodating staff and congenial patrons make this waterside restaurant, located on a miniscule 1½-acre island sitting in the middle of North Sound, a worthwhile trek by private boat or ferry. Fish tacos and burgers are among the lunch favorites, while seafood and steak lure dinner patrons.

Spectacular island views and gorgeous landscaping round out the romantic atmosphere at this intimate hillside hideaway, creating the perfect setting for an intimate dinner of fresh local fish prepared in a variety of ways. During the day, bring a group and have your food and cocktails brought to you in the pool or on one of the luxurious sofas or loungers, which are available for the diners' use. The conch fritters are the stars on the menu—they're light, fluffy, nicely seasoned, and stuffed with conch. For lunch, try the Angus burger, topped with onions, cheese, or mushrooms, or mahi mahi wraps. Pasta and pizza round out the all-day menu; a boozy Sunday brunch features bottomless Prosecco.

Meals are served poolside under the shade of umbrellas at this casual eatery at the Virgin Gorda Village condo complex. The lunch menu includes salads, pizzas, rotis, and burgers, but the lobster wrap is a must-have.

Perched high above North Sound, with panoramic views and incredible BBQ ribs, this casual eatery earns its name. Friendly atmosphere and down-home cooking includes buttery conch, BBQ and all the fixings, such as fried plantains, potato salad, and coleslaw. Hog Heaven is the perfect stopover during a day of island exploring.