Most guests dine at their hotels, but if you want to venture out, try one these suggestions. Note: Many of the less expensive restaurants on the island serve rotis, Indian-style turnovers stuffed with such treats as potatoes and peas or curried chicken.
In Road Town -- Road Town offers the largest concentration of cheap and authentic Caribbean eateries in the B.V.I.
Down Among the Sheltering Palms -- If you decide to navigate the roller-coaster hills of the British Virgin Islands, head to Cane Garden Bay, one of the choicest pieces of real estate on the island, discovered long ago by the sailing crowd. Its white-sand beach with sheltering palms is the epitome of Caribbean charm.
Rhymer's, Cane Garden Bay (tel. 284/495-4639), is the place to go for food and entertainment. Skippers of any kind of craft like to stock up on supplies here, and you can order cold beer and refreshing rum drinks. If you're hungry, try the conch, lobster, black-bean gazpacho, or barbecued spareribs. The beach bar and restaurant are open daily from 8am to 9pm. Main courses cost $10 to $30. On Thursday night, a steel-drum band plays. Ice and freshwater showers are available for $3 per person (and you can rent towels). You can also rent a room here.
