Young Island Resort Restaurant

Frommer's Review

St. Vincent's best dining is on this 14-hectare (35-acre) private island lying off Villa Beach that's reached by a 5-minute scenic ride on the hotel's launch. Even if you're not staying here, we recommend one dinner. An evening at this restaurant, under thatched kiosks near the beach and surrounded by tropical gardens, will be your most romantic night on St. Vincent. If you drop in for a predinner drink, try one of the exotic rum punches. Patrons are treated to lavish and elegant buffets twice a week.

Whenever possible, fresh local fish, fruit, and vegetables are served. We always enjoy their freshly baked bread -- banana, raisin, cinnamon, wheat, coconut, or just plain white with lots of butter. The lunch menu changes frequently but is likely to feature the catch of the day served on rice with roasted garlic and thyme sauce.

Go in the evening for the most glamorous experience and order the five-course dinner, which changes nightly. On our most recent visit we were enthralled by the roasted-red-pepper soup dusted with Parmesan, followed by oven-roasted baby quail on a tropical sweet-potato purée or grilled local lobster with a timbale of pine-nut couscous. A delightful memory lingers of the chocolate espresso torte with caramel sauce.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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