Where to Eat & Drink on Vieques
This section includes information on where to Get Caffeinated in the mornings, which Restaurants are open for Lunch or Dinner, where to get Take Out for an evening at home, as well as where to Toss One Back (be it a cold Medalla® beer, a specialty Rum Punch or a tropical juice).
Get Caffeinated
Roy’s at the pink house in Isabel II 787-741-0685 serves delicious coffee specialties during the day. In the afternoon and evening, it transforms seamlessly from coffee bar to cocktail lounge. On the South side, Belly Buttons Cafe in Esperanza offers coffee and breakfast.
Other spots for java include local panaderias (bakeries La Viequense and Lydia, both in Isabel II and La Dulce Esperanza on the south side) where black coffee is served strong in demitasse cups and cafe con leche (with steamed milk) is a delicious tradition.
Special Menu Nights
Some restaurants have special Happy Hours or menu nights, please see the chart below. Below the chart you will find a complete listing of restaurants on the island.
SPECIAL EVENTS- DAILY 11AM-5PM New Lunch Specials by Chef Fuentes, at Inn on the Blue Horizon, 787-741-3318, from $12 | MONDAYS- Comfort Food Night at the Island Steakhouse. Enjoy the likes of Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Sauteed Liver and Onions and Roasted Turkey Pot Pie, 787-741-0011 | TUESDAYS | WEDNESDAYS |
THURSDAYS | FRIDAYS- 6:00PM Lobster Special at Trade Winds, 787-741-8666 | SATURDAYS-5-8PM Live Music by Kiwi Kim at Bananas- 6:00PM Date Dinner at Island Steakhouse, four course dinner and a bottle of wine for two, $59. Reservations: 787-741-0011 | SUNDAYS- 11am-3pm Sunday Brunch at BBH Restaurant -5-8PM Live Music at Bananas, Manuel Silva's Steel Drums - 6:00PM Paella Night at Trade Winds, 787-741-8666 - 6:00PM Prime Rib Night at Island Steakhouse, Reservations: 787-741-0011 |
Restaurants
ArenaMar Café: Snack bar at Sun Bay serving hamburgers, quesadillas, etc. From $5.75. 11am to 5pm daily. Visa/MC/ATH. 787-741-0200 The Blue Macaw: Great food, Great service. 5:30-10:30pm. Call for reservations. In Isabel II, 787-741-1147 Island Adventures Restaurant. NEW LISTING Mexican and Puerto Rican specialties. Ask about daily specials and homemade deserts. Open Daily 5:30-11pm, except on full moon nights and for four or five days prior to full moon. Best mofongos and burritos on the island. BYOB. MC/Visa/ATH. Located just west of Esperanza on Road 996 at Island Adventures Bio Bay complex, 787-741-2544. Island Steakhouse:
Fine “al fresco” dining surrounded by lush vegetation, providing impeccable service, specializing in Certified Angus Beef®, fresh lobster and many daily specials, including prime rib on Sundays and “comfort food” on Mondays. Extensive wine list available. Don’t miss the island’s most popular happy hour on Tuesdays from 5 – 7 pm at El Jardín. Visa/MC/AmEx/ATH. Open Fri-Tue 6pm-9:30pm. Located in Florida. 787 741-0011. Palms Lounge: Chill after a hard day at the beach with a frosty cold one at the bar next to the Palms pool at Bravo Beach Hotel. Take a dip while you sip or just hang out with strangers on the verge of becoming travel mates. If you look for local color when you visit off-the-beaten path destinations, drop by the Palms Bar on Friday or Saturday evening for music and happy hour with our exceptionally colorful expatriates. At BBH, 787-741-0490 Panaderia la Viequense:
Twenty-five deli-style sandwiches with a Latin touch. Also daily lunch
specials. Open 6am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, 6am-2pm Sundays and holidays. In
Isabel, 787-741-8213 Peter's Restaurant: NEW RESTAURANTNow Open! Global eclectic cuisine, including pierogies, jerk chicken, creole shrimp & grits and roasted duck. Open for dinner starting 6pm, closed Wednesdays. MC/Visa. In Isabel (787) 741-0269 Richard’s Cafe:
Criollo-style appetizers and dinners. Open 11am-11pm. Specializing in
mofongo, rice and seafood. Located in Isabel II, 787-741-5242 Taverna: NEW RESTAURANT March opening! Classic and creative Italian cuisine. Delicious international takeout. Open five days per week. Visa/MC/AmEx. Just off the Plaza in Isabel II, 787-741-7760 The Shack:
A treehouse in the Pilón mini rainforest with menu varying according to
the chef’s interests. Monday grill nights with live music, 787-741-2175
NOTE: All restaurant information
is subject to change. call before going or ask your hosts. December
through April and on holiday weekends it is advisable to call ahead and
make dinner reservations. 
Bananas:
Open-air “beach bar and grill” Sandwiches, light bites, salads, burgers, wings
and more. Lunches from $7; dinners from $12. Kitchen open every day
from 11am to 10pm Two bars with frozen drinks, open late. MC/Visa/ATH.
On the malecón (boardwalk) in Esperanza, 787-741-8700
bbh:
Restaurant at Bravo Beach Hotel. A taste of tapas with a Caribbean flair. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at bbh - where fine dining meets your casual experience. Our walk-in wine gallery has the best selection of wines on Vieques. The restaurant is open for dinner Monday for dinner 6pm-10pm, and Wednesday through Saturday. Lunch is served from 11am–3pm and dinner is served from 6pm–10pm. Brunch is served on Sunday from 11am-3pm. On North Shore Road in Bravos de Boston, 787-741-0490; 787-741-1128
Belly Buttons Cafe:
Window service and outdoor breakfasts and lunches on the malecón in
Esperanza. Breakfast from $5.25; sandwiches $6.50-$8.95 Open Wed thru
Sun, 7:30am-2pm. MC/Visa/ATH. 787-741-3336
Bili:
Offering fine food with Puerto Rican flavors by Chef Eva Bolivar,
recently selected one of top 4 chefs of Puerto Rico by Food & Wine
Magazine. Serving gourmet dishes from Land & Sea in a casual
atmosphere, eat in or take out. Lighter side for Lunch. Open daily from
11am to 11pm. MC/Visa/ATH/AmEx. On the malecón in Esperanza,
787-741-1382
Blue Moon Bar & Grill:
Lunch grill, appetizers and cocktails in the bar at the Inn on the Blue
Horizon. Open daily 11am-11pm. MC/Visa/AmEx. 787-741-3318
Cafe Media Luna: NEW MENU Innovative Italian Cuisine. Open Wed-Sun 6-11pm. Located in Isabel. Call for information, 787-741-2594
Carambola: Formal dining at the Inn at the Blue Horizon. Open Thu-Sun, 6-9pm. MC/Visa/AmEx. Reservations 787-741-3318
Chicken King & Ice Cream:
Fried chicken and sides plus ice cream. From $5. Open Mon-Thu
10:30am-10pm, Fri and Sat to 11pm, Sun to 10pm. MC/Visa. In Florida,
787-741-5464
Coqui Fire Cafe at Cafe Violetta:
Authentic Mexican food. Dinner Tue and Thu, 5-9pm, $7.50 - $10.00, ask
about specials. MC/Visa/ATH. Located close to the airport. Reservations
appreciated, 787-435-1099
D’Cano’s Cafe:
Specializing in shrimp. Also offering deli-style sandwiches, salads,
fruit shakes and ice cream. Open 10am-10pm Mon-Thu, 10:30am-11pm Fri,
11am- 11pm Sat. Road 201 in Barrio Florida, 787-741-7578
DUFFY's:
Hot food, cold drinks, plenty of late night fun. Serving food 11am-11pm
every day except Monday. To go orders welcome. MC/Visa/ATH. On malecón
in Esperanza, 787-741-7600
El Patio:
Seafood and other typical criollo dishes served out of doors. Open for
breakfast ($3 - $6) Mon - Fri, 7 - 10 am; Sat, 9 - 11 am. Lunch and
supper ($5.75 - $20), Mon - Fri, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm; Sat, 11 - 4 pm.
MC/Visa/ATH. In Isabel II, 787-741-6381
El Quenepo: Fun, funky island food. On the malecón in Esperanza. Hours; 5:30pm to close. MC/Visa. 787-741-1215
El Resuelve:
Traditional local food. Reasonable prices. Open Wed-Thu 9am to 8pm,
Fri-Sat 9am to 11pm, Sundays 9am to 8pm. Located on Rte. 997 just
outside of Isabel II, 787-741-1427.
La Campesina: Fine Dining. Thu-Mon 5:30-9:30pm. Visa/MC/ATH. In La Hueca, no phone number yet
Los Pepes: Puerto Rican food. Lunch and dinner. Open Thu-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm. In Isabel II, 787-741-9325
Mr Sushi:
Authentic Japanese sushi prepared the right way. Eat in or take out.
Dinner 5:30-10:30pm, closed Wednesday. On North Shore Road in Bravos de
Boston, Bravo Beach Hotel, 787-741-2828
Pasta Rasta:
Pasta and island munchies. Thu-Sun 11am-6pm. First Sunday of each month
come to the fair: music, artisans, food and refreshments. Located at
entrance to eastern preserve, 787-235-7099
Roy's:
Delicious coffee specialties throughout the day, cocktail lounge at
night. Serving breakfast and lunch. In Isabel, 787-741-0685
Scoops:
Pizza, sandwiches, breakfast, pasta, calzones and ice cream. Open 7
days; Mon to Fri 10am to 10pm and Sat-Sun 10am to 11pm. Visa/MC/ATH. In
Isabel II, 787-741-5555
Shauna’s: Reasonable lunches, starting at $6. Open Mon to Fri 10:30am-1:30pm. In Isabel II, 787-741-1434
Tito Bloque: Seafood, shellfish, lobster, rice and beans, chops and more. Open Thurs. to Sun. 11 am to 8 pm. In Esperanza, 787-741-2142
Topacio:
Caribbean seafood restaurant. Open for lunch 11am- 3pm; dinner 6pm –
9:30pm, until 10pm on weekends. Main courses $9 to $30. Visa/MC/ATH.
Located on Rte 200, Pueblo Nuevo. Reservations, 787-741-1179
Trade Winds:
Dine alfresco on lobster, fish and pasta specialties; nightly 6-9:30pm.
Homestyle breakfast (8-11am) and popular lunch (11-2pm) every day but
Wednesday. On the malecón in Esperanza. Visa/MC/AmEx/ATH. Dinner
reservations 787-741-8666
Uva:
Asian Caribbean Fusion Cuisine. High-end dining and creative cocktails
in downtown Isabel II. Open 6-11pm. Closed Tues. MC/Visa/AmEx. In
Isabel II. 787-741-2050
Wai Nam:
Chinese and criollo dishes from $4.50. Open from 10:30am daily. Closes
9:30pm except Fri and Sat at 10:30pm. In Isabel II, 787-741-0622
William’s Pizza:
Small pizzas from $9; large from $9.99. Open Mon-Wed 10:30am-10pm,
Thu-Sat 10:30am-11pm, Sun 4-10pm. ATH/MC/Visa. Deliveries. In Isabel
II, 787-741-8396
Take Out
Pizzeria, Brooklyn-style pizza and lasagna across the street from the Green Store in Esperanza (787) 741-0908, Closed Tuesdays.
Toss One Back
When it’s time for something cold, Vieques offers lots of options. Most resorts and restaurants have liquor licenses and can serve you the beverage of your choice. Other locations skip the food. Particularly popular and distinctive bars include El Sombrero Viejo near the post office, The Palms at Bravo Beach Hotel, Al’s Mar Azul with its spectacular view of Isabel’s harbor and La Nasa in Esperanza.
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