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Norman Island Beach Club
#120467
02/09/2017 04:28 PM
02/09/2017 04:28 PM
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CestLaVie
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A wonderful week in BVI January 26-Feb 2. Our 6th visit, so this was a casual pace visit to favorites at Bitter End, Anagada, Foxy's/Soggy Dollar and last night at Norman Island. The highlight, without question (and yes, better than a great night at Wonky Dog) was our final evening dinner at the Beach Club on Norman Island. If you have not been there, Run, don't walk, there at your earliest opportunity. Without question, one of the top three dining experiences in my years of travel around the planet. A bit pricy, but hands down, the best dining experience in the Virgin Islands.
Sailing is not a matter of life and death-it is more important than that
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: CestLaVie]
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02/10/2017 11:16 AM
02/10/2017 11:16 AM
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stephenr
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Absolutely agree, we ate there on our last night aboard last week... Fabulous food and service and atmosphere. Don't miss Bananakeet on the north side of Tortola, best meal we had in BVI. Banana mango chutney pork was best pork dish I've had.
Steve
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: CottageGirl]
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02/10/2017 09:41 PM
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How is this different from Pirates??
JPH I spent my money on booze, broads, and boats...the rest I wasted.
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: Manpot]
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02/10/2017 11:32 PM
02/10/2017 11:32 PM
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Difference between the Beach Club and Pirates--we had lunch at Pirates. Bright, new building and pricey beach fare that you find at Marina Key, Foxy's, and other similar beach restaurants. The food at Pirates was good, just not exceptional. $18 for a burger seemed a bit overpriced. Prices at the Beach Club certainly not cheap, but the food was light years ahead of any meal we had in either USVI or BVI. The Beach Club is definitely an "experience" that does come with a price tag, but well worth it. Not the place you would eat multiple times a week, but definitely a memorable (in a positive manner) experience for our crew. A number of previous posts have raved about the Wonky Dog on Anagada. We enjoyed that experience as well, but keep in mind that the lobster there is $75. The cost for a couple, including a bottle of reasonably priced wine, was equivalent to the cost of the meal that we paid at the Beach Club, with the overall experience at the Beach Club at another level.
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: CottageGirl]
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02/12/2017 06:41 PM
02/12/2017 06:41 PM
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CottageGirl said: Manpot, I'll one up you there. On our last night, we were out of rum on the boat. We wanted one "final final" to sip on the trampoline of the boat, under the stars. Asked the bartender if we could buy a bottle of rum. Nope. Asked if we could get two shots to go. Nope - they have no "to go" cups. One of our crew then finished off a bottle of water and we asked if he would put the shots in our plastic water bottle (where there's a will there's a way!) - which he did, measuring very carefully as to not overpour. Then proceeded to charge us $40 for the two shots. That kills it for me immediately. We were there a couple times, last one 7 or 8 years ago. It was very nice but none of this nonsense. I don't recall what we paid but it was not outrageous, like 40.- for two shots in an empty water bottle. Too bad, I liked the place.
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: Ernst]
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02/12/2017 06:54 PM
02/12/2017 06:54 PM
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Posts: 6,645 GA/NC
GeorgeC1
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I miss Billy Bones! I go to the WillyT now. Food is reasonable and actually not that bad. The catch of the day can be a bargain and the view priceless depending on your taste!!! G
Last edited by GeorgeC1; 02/12/2017 06:55 PM.
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: sleepychef]
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02/12/2017 08:55 PM
02/12/2017 08:55 PM
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Posts: 2,141 Ontario, Canada
warren460
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I agree with Peter.
In any case, Wonky dog is one of my favorites. It's tied for first in my book. I just don't know what it's tied with. .
Last edited by warren460; 02/12/2017 11:31 PM.
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: Manpot]
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02/12/2017 09:48 PM
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I will second that. Why bother with anything else? I've never been to another planet though.
Jim Sailmoby II
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: captmoby]
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02/13/2017 11:41 AM
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We were there in May. Had a wonderful time, loved the food and setting. Was it expensive, Yes! But what do you expect? You are on a island that has to ship everything in plus they just undertook a pretty extensive renovation. When we were there we drank a bunch of cocktails each during happy hour. Happy hour specials and rates are still expensive but not unreasonable. We are planning on making a stop in June. here is a link to their menu. Seems pretty standard BVI pricing to me for their locations and setting. http://cooperislandbeachclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/All-Menu-2016.pdf
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: Manpot]
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02/13/2017 11:48 AM
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Interesting. According to that menu "house red" is supposed to be $8 for the cab or Malbec or $9 for the pino..
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: tradewinds]
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02/13/2017 12:39 PM
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Whoops!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> Sorry.
Carol Hill
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: UncleLuff]
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02/13/2017 03:06 PM
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UncleLuff
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UncleLuff said:We were there in May. Had a wonderful time, loved the food and setting. Was it expensive, Yes! But what do you expect? You are on a island that has to ship everything in plus they just undertook a pretty extensive renovation. When we were there we drank a bunch of cocktails each during happy hour. Happy hour specials and rates are still expensive but not unreasonable. We are planning on making a stop in June. here is a link to their menu. Seems pretty standard BVI pricing to me for their locations and setting. http://cooperislandbeachclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/All-Menu-2016.pdf <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />....my bad! I have no experience with Norman Island beach club...was pretty empty when I was there last May and we stuck to Pirates.
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: UncleLuff]
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02/13/2017 04:15 PM
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I am amazed how sideways this thread has become. My original post was aimed at expressing our delight with the experience we had at the Beach Club. Having just returned from our trip and looking at our credit card receipts, we were indeed charged $75 per person for the lobster at Wonky Dog. Least we get sideways again, we were delighted with the experience at Wondy Dog and will return again. We had made our reservation over a cell phone prior to arrival and were unaware that we could have ordered a half lobster for $40 (which we discovered only after arriving in person at the restaurant). Clearly, had we know about this option, we would have either ordered half lobsters for each person or split the whole lobster between each couple. In the end, it was not an issue, as we took an ample supply of leftover lobster back to the boat and had an awesome lobster caesar salad the following evening. Now my only concern is that if sleepychef is correct with his pricing, we got screwed by the Wonky Dog with our bill. I have no belief that this is the case, but........
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: CestLaVie]
#120488
02/13/2017 09:13 PM
02/13/2017 09:13 PM
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Posts: 2,141 Ontario, Canada
warren460
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Lobster at the wonky dog is top dog! And I have a photo to prove it. If only I could easily upload it.
Lobster at pirates was considerably more expensive than wonky dog too.
Last edited by warren460; 02/13/2017 09:14 PM.
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: RickinAtlanta]
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02/14/2017 02:08 PM
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...Stopped at the Wonky place on our scooter ride the other day to make a reservation but they had no room for us (2) as "it was supposed to rain" so they didn't have many covered eating seats. Ate snacks on the boat instead. Never rained.
Kirk in Maryland
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Re: Norman Island Beach Club
[Re: Manpot]
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02/14/2017 03:32 PM
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Manpot said: For dinner at " The Dog" I'd happily dine at the bar! Wasn't an option that they offered. Oh well, had a great dinner with Sam at Potter the night before. One out of two isn't bad....
Kirk in Maryland
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