The Dove Restaurant, Tortola
The Dove Restaurant, Jazz and Wine Bar can be found in one of the original buildings on Main Street in Road Town; a quaint 1912 gingerbread-trimmed cottage. One of the few restaurants where we can’t eulogize about the view, The Dove makes up for it by having fabulous food, a terrific atmosphere, good service and some top quality jazz. You can enjoy your pre-dinner aperitif under the shade of a mango tree and then retreat to the bar and finish the evening listening to some mellow jazz. And between pre-dinner drink and post-dinner jazz – you can be sure of some exquisite food. The Dove Restaurant is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants around when it comes to haute cuisine. The small menu changes weekly to reflect what produce is available but you can always be sure to see inventive dishes prepared from locally grown and imported ingredients. The food could probably best be described as Asian and French fusion but The Dove certainly has its own style. You will often find delicious sushi, Asian style dumplings or softshell crab appetizers amongst the starters and the main courses include such delicious and inventive dishes as prawns seasoned with vanilla and jalapeño peppers; five-peppercorn steak; Thai green curry with prawns; spanakopita with a red pepper concassé; seared scallops; rack of lamb and a breathtaking Chilean sea bass, all served with imaginative accompaniments. As can be seen from these tantalizing examples, you can be sure there will be something for every person in your party at The Dove. It’s also worth saving something so that you can enjoy some of the chef’s home-made ice creams or sorbets – that’s if you are not tempted by the fantastic chocolate soufflé that people always enthuse over. An added bonus is that The Dove has an incredible wine list, featuring over 100 different wines- 20 or so of them available by the glass; again reflecting the care that the owners have taken to ensure that things are always perfect for their guests. The bar and restaurant are popular places for the locals – the younger ‘yuppie’ crowd from the Trust Companies often come in for a glass or two of bubbly during the daily Champagne Happy Hour, from 5 until 7. There is also a very popular Saturday Hangover Brunch, from 10.30 through to 2.30. This is elegant dining at its best and is highly recommended by almost everyone who goes there – its popularity with the locals speaks volumes for its quality and value for money. You really need to make reservations at The Dove, which is closed on Sundays and Mondays. The restaurant can be contacted on 284 4940313 or via the website www.dovebvi.com.
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