5 Best Restaurants in Tortola, British Virgin Islands

The sunset sea-and-mountain views are stunning at this poolside restaurant at the Heritage Inn, so arrive early for the predinner happy hour. Caribbean fusion best describes the fare, with an emphasis on steaks, seafood, and pasta, including shrimp swimming in ginger butter sauce and pork tenderloin marinated in rum. One of the better wine lists on the island and a selection of frozen drinks vie for attention at the bar.

This pretty pastel Soper's Hole eatery serves the best breakfast on Tortola. Omelets, French toast, waffles, espresso, cappuccino, smoothies, and excellent bagels are served at a breezy counter–dining room combo, but the best seats are out back by the marina. Late for breakfast? No worries, it's served until mid-afternoon. The same owners operate Omar's Fusion, which serves delicious West and East Indian cuisine, down the street.  

Partly because it's right on the beach, this bi-level restaurant and bar is hopping day and night for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Chowder made with fresh conch is the specialty here, and the menu includes vegetarian dishes as well as grilled shrimp, steak, and tuna. There's live entertainment every night in winter.

The best of Indian and West Indies cooking traditions mix to create innovative curry and masala dishes alongside steaks, burgers, pizza, and local fish and lobster dishes. The restaurant is located dockside at Soper's Hole with an open-air dining room cooled by ocean breezes.

Yachties navigate their way to the Soper's Hole boardwalk location of this locally renowned restaurant chainlet, guided by the big red Pusser's sign facing the water. From late morning to well into the evening, you can belly up to the outdoor mahogany bar or sit downstairs for sandwiches, fish and chips, and wings. At dinnertime, head upstairs for a harbor view and a quiet alfresco meal. The outdoor deck is a nice option day or night.