Restaurants in Vieques

This may be the only restaurant in Vieques to offers a gluten free menu, but we think it’s the laid back vibe and great views across the bay that bring in the crowds. As for the food, it consists of tasty burgers, sandwiches, and salads, as well as more sophisticated fare like…

A favorite with locals and visitors alike, this spot serves flavorful comida criolla in a homey, friendly atmosphere. The menu is short, the selections straightforward, but the delivery dead on. Red snapper, breaded chicken, churrasco: These are the type of expertly done, simple…

This upscale deli/cafe/market, run by amiable hipster ex-pats from the East Coast of the U.S., is the spot for a quick breakfast (eggs to crepes and burritos); you can also grab a light meal to go for later at the beach. There’s a fine coffee and tea selection, plus soups and…

This restaurant is one of the finer spots in Vieques to dine, with cuisine worthy of the fabulous setting (it’s in the Inn on the Blue Horizon’s main building, and looks over its gorgeous grounds). The French cut pork chop and herb curry shrimp are excellent, as is the rosemary…

Duffy’s is a pleasant pub in Esperanza, with great bay views, solid food, fine music and a friendly staff. The burgers, daily specials and catch of the day are usually the best choices, but some of the sandwiches and other pub faves do rise to their level. Swell house specialty…

Dine by candlelight at Esperanza’s most romantic restaurant, which is blessed by sea breezes and a view of the bay. The spiny lobster and ahi tuna are impressive plates as are the amarillo wrapped tenderloin in an almond baklava crust and dorado wrapped in pancetta. If you spend more…

It’s easy to overlook El Yate, with its old-school bar in front, and modest dining room out back. But we think the local food served here (and always sided by ice cold beers) is topnotch, especially the tasty, fresh seafood turnovers. Plus, the prices are easy on the wallet and the…

Surprisingly good pizza and pub fare—fish [‘]n chips, burgers, and pulled pork sandwiches—in a colorful casual spot right on Esperanza’s breezy malecon are what keeps Lazy Jack’s bustling. The hand-rolled, thin crust pizza is light and crispy, and the homemade sauce flavorful. All in…

The presence of Next Course on the country road linking Isabela Segunda, on the north coast, with the village of Esperanza on the south, has given birth to a nascent but growing culinary scene along the very pretty, winding Route 201. The restaurant offers diners global cuisine, a…

Located in the bucolic heart of Vieques, these two separate restaurants, run by the same owner and management team, share a lot backed by tropical jungle. They also boast the same rustic chic vibe, great music, and inventive cuisine, which uses fresh herbs and produce grown on…

The W’s marquee restaurant is named after an archaeological dig in south Vieques that uncovered artifacts from La Hueca indigenous peoples dating back to 160 B.C. One could say the chef here is “archeological” in his approach, too, concentrating on local recipes passed down through…

Authentic Italian fare with a light touch, right in Isabela Segunda. On offer here: shrimp scampi, fresh fish picatta, veal marsala, and an incredible linguini with clams in a white wine sauce. Raves extend to the homemade pastas and delicious thin crust brick oven pizza. Taverna’s…

We love this place for breakfast, when it offers a mouthwatering range of omelets, French toast and pancakes, and other specialties (like the breakfast burrito and vegetarian egg white frittata). Beyond the meal quality, the view of Esperanza’s quaint waterfront is at its most…