Prices are per person for a main course at dinner.

On Tortola local seafood is plentiful, and although other fresh ingredients are scarce, the island's chefs are a creative lot, who apply genius to whatever the weekly supply boat delivers. Contemporary American dishes prepared with a Caribbean influence are very popular. The fancier, more expensive restaurants have dress codes: long pants and collared shirts for men, and elegant, casual resort wear for women.

Restaurants on Virgin Gorda range from simple to elegant. Hotels that are accessible only by boat will arrange transport in advance upon request for nonguests who wish to dine at their restaurants. It's wise to make dinner reservations almost everywhere except really casual spots.

Restaurants on Jost Van Dyke are informal but charming. The island is a favorite charter stop, and you're bound to hear people exchanging stories about the previous night's anchoring adventures. Most restaurants don't take reservations, and in all cases dress is casual.

There are between 6 and 10 restaurants open at any one time on Anegada, depending on the season and on whim. Check when you're on the island.