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Elite Island Resorts

The Verandah Antigua

Willikies, Long Bay, Antigua (northeast coast), Antigua and Barbuda

Dining Guide for The Verandah Antigua

Ten dining and bar venues cover the full spectrum from a $50-per-person fine dining surcharge restaurant to a beach grill with your feet in the sand. Reservations are required at Nicole's and Portofino — book both for at least one night each when you arrive. Seabreeze handles all three meal periods as the main buffet. The beach venues (Sails & Tails, Papa Ricco's, The Beach Grill) are the most consistent performers based on guest feedback.

10 Dining Venues

9 Included

1 Specialty

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Quick Reference

Restaurant	Meals	Reservations	Pricing
Café 17 61°	Day, Afternoon Tea	Walk-in	Included
Lazy Pelican Beach Bar	Day	Walk-in	Included
Nicole's Restaurant	Dinner	Required	Additional charge
Papa Ricco's Pizzeria	Lunch, Dinner	Walk-in	Included
Portofino Ristorante Italiano	Dinner	Required	Included
Sails & Tales Bar & Grill	Lunch, Dinner	Walk-in	Included
Seabreeze Restaurant	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner	Walk-in	Included
The Beach Grill	Lunch	Walk-in	Included
The Pool Bar	Day	Walk-in	Included
The Wavy Wicket Pub	Evening, Late-night	Walk-in	Included

Included Dining

Portofino Ristorante Italiano

Included

Modern Italian-style

Included a la carte Italian restaurant, fully renovated and one of the better dinner options on the property. Classic pastas, risottos, and the wine pairing program make this the best no-surcharge evening option. Reservations required; smart casual dress. Dinner only.

Dress code: Smart casual (no beachwear or gym wear)Spacious Italian-themed indoor settingDinner only (hours vary seasonally)À la carteReservations requiredAdults only (16+ years)

Dinner

Signature dishes: Classic Italian dishes, Specialty wine pairings

Seabreeze Restaurant

Included

Caribbean, International

Main buffet covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Caribbean and international spread — quality varies by meal period, with breakfast drawing the most consistent praise. Themed dinner nights rotate through the week. No reservations needed. Smart casual in the evenings; relaxed for breakfast.

Dress code: Holiday casual (Breakfast), Smart casual (Evening)Table-style indoor seatingBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner (hours vary seasonally)Upscale buffet with cocktail serviceNo reservations neededAdults only (16+ years)

BreakfastLunchDinner

Signature dishes: Wide selection of Caribbean and international cuisine, Themed dinner buffets

Papa Ricco's Pizzeria

Included

Pizza, Casual fare

Made-to-order pizza from a wood-fired oven, situated overlooking Lover's Beach. A reliable choice when you don't want a sit-down meal — the beachfront position makes it work for lunch or an early dinner. No reservations. Dry bathing suits acceptable.

Dress code: Holiday casual (bathing suits must be dry and covered)Casual sit-down beachfront seating overlooking Lover's BeachLunch and Dinner (hours vary seasonally)Made-to-order pizzas with a full menuNo reservations neededAdults only (16+ years)

LunchDinner

Signature dishes: Fresh made-to-order pizzas from a new oven

Sails & Tales Bar & Grill

Included

Casual seafood, Ocean-inspired dishes, Cocktails

Outdoor seafood grill with views over Lover's Beach. The lighter, seafood-forward menu is one of the more popular midday options on the property. Order at the bar or table service — the fish dishes consistently outperform the meat options. No reservations.

Dress code: Holiday casual (bathing suits must be dry and covered)Chic outdoor setting overlooking Lover's BeachLunch and Dinner (hours vary seasonally)Bar & grillNo reservations neededAdults only (16+ years)

LunchDinner

Signature dishes: Casual seafood dishes, Ocean-inspired specialties, Crafted cocktails

The Beach Grill

Included

Casual fare, Beach grill

Lunch only (11 AM–3 PM) on Rasta Beach. Casual grill menu eaten on the sand — the most relaxed dining experience on the property. No reservations, and the casual atmosphere means no dress code friction.

Dress code: Holiday casual (bathing suits must be dry and covered)Feet in the sand, full-service beach bar and grill on Rasta Beach11:00 AM – 3:00 PMCasual fare, bar menuNo reservations neededAdults only (16+ years)

Lunch

The Wavy Wicket Pub

Included

Bar bites, Classic bar fare, Cocktails

Sports bar with flat screens, craft beers, and bar bites open until 1:30 AM. Karaoke nights, billiards, and a shallow adjacent pool make this the evening social hub for guests who want activity after dark. Smart casual dress in the evenings.

Dress code: Smart casual (no beachwear or gym wear)Lively indoor bar and lounge with comfortable seating5:00 PM – 1:30 AM (approximate)Bar menuNo reservations neededAdults only (16+ years)

EveningLate-night

Signature dishes: Bar bites, Hand-crafted cocktails, Cold beers

The Pool Bar

Included

Drinks, Cocktails, Snacks (implied)

Bistro tables steps from the main pool, serving the signature rum punch and standard cocktails throughout the day. The rum punch here is the property's most-recommended drink — worth ordering at least once.

Dress code: Resort casual (bathing suits must be dry and covered during the day)Bistro tables and lounge seating, steps from the main poolDaytime hours (vary seasonally)Full-service barNo reservations neededAdults only (16+ years)

Day

Signature dishes: Rum punch

Lazy Pelican Beach Bar

Included

Drinks, Tropical island vibes

Newly renovated beach bar directly on Lover's Beach. Straightforward drinks menu, ideal for staying hydrated without leaving the beach. No food service here — pair with Papa Ricco's or Sails & Tails if you're eating.

Dress code: Holiday casual (bathing suits must be dry and covered)Renovated beach bar directly on Lover's BeachDaytime hours (vary seasonally)Full-service beach barNo reservations neededAdults only (16+ years)

Day

Café 17 61°

Included

Classic coffees, Made-to-order drinks, Afternoon tea, Homemade pastries

Coffee shop serving classic espresso drinks, made-to-order specialty coffees, homemade pastries, and an afternoon tea service. The most useful venue for early risers who want coffee before the main breakfast rush at Seabreeze.

Dress code: Resort casualChic island coffee shop with casual sit-down seatingDaytime hours (vary seasonally)Coffee shop menuNo reservations neededAdults only (16+ years)

DayAfternoon Tea

Signature dishes: Classic coffees, Made-to-order drinks, Homemade pastries, Afternoon tea selection

Specialty Dining

Nicole's Restaurant

Extra cost

Fine gourmet, Caribbean-inspired, French, Italian

The resort's flagship fine dining option, with a menu spanning Caribbean-inflected gourmet dishes alongside French and Italian preparations. A $50 per person surcharge applies — not included in the all-inclusive rate. Smart casual dress code (no beachwear). Reservations required and worth making on arrival day. Dinner only, hours vary by season.

Dress code: Smart casual (no beachwear or gym wear)Upscale, contemporary indoor settingDinner only (hours vary seasonally)À la carteReservations requiredAdults only (16+ years)

Dinner

Signature dishes: Caribbean-inspired gourmet dishes, French cuisine specialties, Italian cuisine specialties