The Dove (67 Main Street, Road Town, Tortola) — featuring Asian and French fusion haute cuisine in a 1912 “gingerbread” cottage, The Dove Restaurant offers Thai curry prawns, delicious Dove Steak and great Chilean sea bass. As a warm-up, diners can enjoy the complimentary amuse bouche (a single, bite-sized hors d’oeuvre such as fennel topped […]
The Clubhouse Steak and Seafood Grille (Bitter End Yacht Club, North Sound, Virgin Gorda) — The Grand Dame of North Sound , and the favorite rendezvous spot for visiting boaters and resort guests alike is the Clubhouse Steak and Seafood Grille — offering both a la carte and generous buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner. […]
Chez Bamboo (Lee Road, Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda) – this restaurant is a cultural cornucopia of food, drinks and atmosphere. The interior décor is European chic, while the terrace is a magical tropical garden. The tapas bar and menu feature the flair of Mediterranean cuisine, spicy favorites from New Orleans, exotic Asian flavors, and of […]
Brandywine Estate (Sir Francis Drake Hwy., east of Road Town, Brandywine Bay, Tortola) — this restaurant truly has ambiance. It has a garden, lounge setting with stunning views and a beautiful breeze, while its friendly staff serves Mediterranean Bistro cuisine. Sample dishes are: Moules a la mariniere, lobster and fennel salad, chevre chaud, tuna tartar, […]
William Thornton Estate (Pleasant Valley, Tortola) – located just off of Sir Francis Drake’s Highway, this one-time estate (now in a state of ruin) belonged to the architect who designed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Low stone walls are all that remain of the home.
Virgin Islands Folk Museum (Penn House, Main Street, Road Town, Tortola) — Located on Main Street just past The Sir Oliva Georges Plaza, the Virgin Island Folk Museum has some Arawak and Carib pottery and stone tools, including a decorated spindle, wreck of The Rhone and H.M.S. Nymph artefacts, plantation items and reef conservation information. […]
The Dungeon/Fort Purcell (Pockwood Pond, West End, Tortola) — this fort was first built during the 17th century by the Dutch, and expanded by the British in the mid-18th century. It housed a garrison of soldiers responsible for protecting the islands, and was named for Governor James Purcell, who oversaw the fortification of both Tortola […]
The Baths (North Shore, Virgin Gorda) — the centerpiece of this dramatic area on Virgin Gorda’s north shore is The Baths, a geological wonder comprised of awe-inspiring granite boulders, which form sheltered sea pools on the beach’s edge. The protected area also includes Devil’s Bay, which can be reached from The Baths by a series […]
Soper’s Hole (West End, Tortola) – this area of Tortola has a popular marina, where boat owners pass through to stock up on provisions and fuel. There is also a variety of bars, restaurants and shops in that area.