The British Virgin Islands are a true boaters paradise and with beautiful weather year-round, the place to visit if you are thinking about renting your own luxury yacht. Whether you prefer motor yachts or sailing, Boatsters Black will assist you in finding the yacht that is a perfect fit for you and your guests. Wake up to a new adventure everyday while moving around the British Virgin Island on your own yacht. After spending the day enjoying the crystal-clear, azure water, have the steady trade winds keep you cool while you arrive in style at one of these restaurants to discover the local cuisine. Reflecting the fusion of African and European heritage, the local dishes combine fresh seafood with spices and tropical fruits. Dine on fresh Caribbean lobster and seared pork belly at one of these top restaurants across the islands. The culinary scene is far more diverse than what you would expect, mixing Caribbean influences and local ingredients in a colorful, multicultural melting pot.
Brandywine Estate Restaurant - Tortola
Your captain will set sail to Brandywine Bay, a secluded and swell-free bay on the south side of Tortola. This wonderfully calm and secure anchorage with a white sandy beach offers easy access to the little slice of paradise named Brandywine Estate Restaurant. An institution on the fine dining scene in the British Virgin Islands, chef Regis serves delicious French cuisine with beautiful views across the channel. Only a minute walk from the dinghy dock, the refined ambiance of Brandywine marries beautiful views with outstanding food. The owners go to great lengths to make you feel relaxed and at home. The fine dining menu offers a good selection of seasonal French and Mediterranean inspired dishes, using only the freshest and finest ingredients. While the menu will give an indication of what is available, the restaurant has daily specials and will always go the extra mile to accommodate your specific culinary wishes and dietary requirements.
Start off with a pre-dinner cocktail on the terrace, where sunset pictures with a backdrop of the Sir Francis Drake Channel and the nearby islands are almost mandatory! Then make your way to your candlelit table in one of the cozy nooks of the shady garden, to settle down and order from the excellent menu. How about the grilled kingfish, paired with a chilled white wine? Save some room for one of the mouthwatering desserts or finish your meal with a delightful cheese platter before you make your way back home to your yacht, patiently waiting for you in the bay.
Tradewinds – Peter Island
Open for breakfast and dinner, you will have another excuse to stay at this island for at least a full day! Tradewinds, Peter Island’s signature restaurant, features Caribbean cuisine at its best. Enjoy coconut-crusted French toast, traditional Caribbean Johnny cakes, banana pancakes or your favorite eggs from the live omelet station for breakfast, then try some grilled octopus, ahi tuna, or beef tenderloin later that day for dinner. The renowned chefs at this delicious slice of heaven serve both bistro and Asian-Caribbean cuisine in a stylish setting. Try to visit the Gala Buffet, on Saturday night, featuring Caribbean dining twists on everything from salads, vegetables and fruits to fresh seafood and meats featured at the live carving stations. Stay for the out of this world variety of homemade desserts, including Peter Island’s famous Bananas Foster.
At Tradewinds, they know extraordinary food and premier wine go together like sun and sand. This is why they have added a wine room to Tradewinds, complete with a mahogany banquet table, floor-to-ceiling wine cases and precise climate control. The variety and quality of wine offered in the Tradewinds Wine Room are reflected in more than 300 selections, including the Caribbean’s most exclusive collection of champagne, wine, cognac, Armagnac, grappa and eau de vie.
CocoMaya – Virgin Gorda
Sip on craft cocktails as the sun slips into the ocean at CocoMaya, an idyllic, white sand location overlooking the turquoise water all the way to Tortola. Just minutes away from the famous Baths and the beautiful beach of Spring Bay, CocoMaya, in the heart of Spanish Town, boasts an exotic, fresh, vibrant and above all delicious menu. Fusing delightful flavors of South East Asia and Latin America with a touch of Caribbean, local produce is sourced and used where possible. Designed to be served family or tapas-style, the chef combines favorite ‘street food’ dishes with exotic flavors alongside contemporary creations that are sure to tantalize and delight.
About those craft cocktails! Favorites like the Lemon Basil Passion Margarita, or their take on a Coco Sour will refresh you. A best seller, the Cojito, a playful twist on the classic mojito that features coconut water and a coconut rim, will help you relax with your feet in the sand. Or perhaps you would like to try one of their excellent wines as you sit on one of the swings at the bar. Then dine with your loved ones surrounded by slate tiles, twisted Leani vines, exotic timbers and bamboo accents, topped with a Thatch roof, creating a chic, Balinese feel. Start your culinary journey with their signature dishes such as Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, CocoMaya House Ribs, or the deep-fried CocoMaya Roll with Tempura Shrimp, Avocado, and Spicy Mayo. Every dish is plated in a delightful way that will conquer your eyes and then your palate.
The Dove Restaurant - Tortola
Is your luxury yacht charter coming to an end and bringing you back to Tortola? Have one more excellent dining experience here, at The Dove Restaurant. Housed in a recently renovated historic West Indian cottage in the very heart of Road Town, the Dove Restaurant offers a casual fine dining experience that is a must try when visiting the British Virgin Islands. Sip on perfectly blended craft cocktails on the patio under the mango tree or take in the ocean breeze on the upper deck next to the stylish Dragonfly Lounge, before moving down to the chandelier-lit dining room for dinner.The contemporary cuisine is truly world class, with the seasonal menu showcasing creatively delicious dishes featuring the finest, internationally sourced ingredients alongside fresh, local produce. The well-stocked cellar ensures a wine for every palate. Don’t want to leave the Caribbean? Over dessert, you will have time to plan your next charter with Boatsters Black to explore more stunning destinations!
