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 in Isabel II and La Dulce Esperanza in Esperanza) 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 Xandra, at Inn on the Blue Horizon, 787-741-3318, from $12 | MONDAYS- Happy Hour at Bananas 5-7pm, 50cent off beers and drinks, $4 rum punch | TUESDAYS | WEDNESDAYS |
THURSDAYS | FRIDAYS- 6:00PM All you can eat BBQ Ribs at Island Steakhouse, Reservations: 787-741-0011 - 6:00PM Lobster Special at Trade Winds, 787-741-8666 | SATURDAYS- 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 - 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 BBH NEW MENU: Enjoy a burger for lunch or a romantic dinner for two at the restaurant at Bravo Beach Hotel - where fine dining meets your casual experience. On North Shore Road in Bravos de Boston. Reservations recommended (787-741-0490) Barefoot Be'stro NEW RESTAURANT: Chef Nicole Ross of Le Cordon Bleu Las Vegas, serving Hickory smoked BBQ Ribs, chicken and fresh catch yellow tail snapper. $10 & $12 a plate. Open Thursday - Sunday, 6pm-10pm (Bio Bay friendly). No credit cards. Take out available (340-514-0124) Belly Buttons Cafe: Outdoor breakfasts and lunches, as well as window service on the Malecón in Esperanza. Breakfast from $5.25; sandwiches $6.50-$8.95. Sometimes Dinner. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 7:30am-2pm, sometimes dinner. MC/Visa/ATH (787-741-3336) BISTRO ISLENO NEW RESTAURANT: Three young viequense brothers, the Feliciano Chefs, invite you to try their typical Puerto Rican lunches (Monday -Friday 11-3pm) and Caribbean fusion dinners (Tuesday-Sunday 6-11pm). Ask about the lobster and filet mignon specials. Visa/MC/ATH. Located on Munoz Rivera St in Isabel II, corner of Antonio Mellado. Dinner reservations appreciated Bili CLOSED UNTIL JANUARY:
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 The Blue Crab NEW RESTAURANT: Great food, Great service. 11am-11pm. Closed Tuesdays. Call for reservations. In Isabel II, 787-741-1147 Island Adventures Restaurant: 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. KAMA Lounge: Sleek and hip night spot. Opens in November, Isabel II, 787 741-8600 La Campesina: CLOSED, TO REOPEN SOON ON THE MALECON 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 REOPENS NOV 1st: 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: 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 reggae grill nights with live MUSIC and DANCING, 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 NEW HAPPY HOUR:
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. Happy Hour 5-7pm Mondays and Fridays. MC/Visa/ATH.
On the malecón (boardwalk) in Esperanza, 787-741-8700
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: CLOSED
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 NEW CHEF:
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 REOPENS NOV 1st: 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.
Los Pepes: Puerto Rican food. Lunch and dinner. Open Thu-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm. In Isabel II, 787-741-9325
Mr Sushi REOPEN NOV 1st:
Authentic Japanese sushi prepared the right way. Eat in or take out.
Dinner 5:30-10:30pm, closed Tuesday. 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:
CLOSED
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 LUNCH RESUMES NOVEMBER:
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:
CLOSED, REOPENED AS BISTRO ISLENO (see above). Chef Alzogaray is at El Patio now.
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. KAMA is the lounge in downtown Isabel II to open this November.
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