Restaurante Bili is definitely a very popular restaurant, in a bustling part of town; and it tends to be busy each and every day (for dinner) that they are open!! So, I say all this to say - make sure to make a reservation if you'd like to avoid a long wait &/or disappointment with there not being a table available. We were extremely lucky to have gotten a table with a relatively short wait on a busy evening. Likely because it was within the last hour of the restaurant's opening!! Now - on to the best part... the FOOD! The creamy pumpkin soup with an arepa was really delicious!!! Full of flavour, prepared with passion and love and I would definitely go back for more! For our mains, my sister and I decided to both have the seasonal fresh caught fish with Puerto Rican yellow rice - YUMMMM! My only regret is that the fish was not big enough... I would have loved MORE! Overall this was a great dining experience. read more

Bili Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

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We only ordered coffee and a Pumpkin bagel with guava cream cheese. But everything was so delicious and the owners were so nice and welcoming. It seems to have restricted hours and open only until 2 pm. read more

Though we had to wait for a table, it was well worth the wait!! We came for the catch of the day and lobster but oh man, everything we ordered was 5 stars, including the non alcoholic drinks. For starters, we ordered the chicken empanada (that chimichurri was so good we wiped up ever last drop) and the cheese and corn fritters are perfect for corn lovers (though the fruit salsa was more of a marmalade and I was just fine with plain fritters). The catch of the day was yellowtail snapper, and it was deep fried to perfection. The skin had a delicious crispy texture and the meat was so tender. We loved the bed of rice and beans which complemented the fish well. The lobster (Caribbean lobster is slightly different from your New England lobster) had this incredible smoky char flavor and it really let the lobster shine through. We appreciated it was split which made sharing and eating much easier. It comes with Puerto Rican rice (fluffier than your typical Spanish rice) and also beans. The coconut water (comes with chunks of coconut flesh!) and pineapple skin iced tea were soooo refreshing and helped to rehydrate us after a long day in the sun. This is a must visit if you are in Vieques! Put down your name and walk along the water and grab a drink. We promise it's worth your while! read more

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Delicious. Great drink and local (PR) beers. Loved their chicken empanadillas with chimichurri. The fishe with "majado de viandas " was amazing. Great location and nice staff. Sunset across the street was breathtaking. read more

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This place came highly recommended from tour guides. I ordered the seafood paella which was ok but not quite as flavorful as I expected and some of the seafood was a little bit soggy. But the service was fast, the other dishes were tasty, and the ambiance was really great. read more

Bili Restaurant - Seafood paella - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Popular spot, a bit finer dining on the beach strip. Super friendly service, nice ambiance. For the price, food was meh or maybe just off night. Fried cheese app was good - this dish very popular in PR. Then ordered both versions of paella- seafood & vegetarian. Seafood was fine, vegetarian was horrible. - tasted more like curry risotto- just kinda odd, not tasty at all. Their flan for dessert was good but honestly flan is hard to mess up. read more

Bili Restaurant - Flan - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

This was our "splurge" meal on our vacation, and Bili did not disappoint. I ordered the lobster, and it was SO delicious. WOW! My husband enjoyed the risotto with pork. In fact, this dish turned my husband into a risotto fan, so I'm grateful for that. Thank you, Bili. My kids just wanted to eat the empanadas, but I don't blame them. They were cooked perfectly with a tasty chimichurri sauce underneath. I think we ended up getting three orders! The service was prompt and very welcoming. Bili Restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere with warm decor and high-quality, authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Worth the $$! read more

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We stopped by Bili for a quick snack. We shared a pina colada, fruit smoothie with protein powder, and an empanada appetizer. They were all delicious and fresh. One of my favorite things was the sauce underneath the empanadas-it was perfect to dip them in. The protein in the smoothie made it a satisfying and fulfilling snack. We were refreshed and ready for our next adventure. read more

Bili Restaurant - Empanadas, fruit smoothie with protein, and a piña colada - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

This was our favorite restaurant we went to during our entire trip to San Juan and Vieques. The food was delish, unique, fresh, and appropriately priced. The staff was lovely, kind, and efficient. The ambiance was amazing, and the view from the porch was beautiful and peaceful. The sampler plate is an absolute must, and the catch of the day was delicious, fresh, well cooked, and flavorful. I definitely recommend Bili! read more

Bili Restaurant - Outside patio seating - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Had a great dinner here with excellent service on Christmas Eve. We didn't have reservations but we were able to get a table at 8pm. The sampler appetizer, conch salad (similar to ceviche) and paella were delicious. Sitting outside to dine in warm Vieques adds to the fun island vibe. read more

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I came here with my family for vacation. The ambiance was very chill. We came on a Friday afternoon at 3pm. The food was amazing! I had the mahi and sampled the empanadas. I also had two coquitos. The service was attentive-not aggressive. I would absolutely come back! read more

Bili Restaurant - Coquito - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Amazing service. Food is good. We got the sampler and tostones con ensalada de carrucho. Bacalaitos is my favorite. Very flavorful. Then chicken empanadas is my second favorite. I like the chimichurri sauce a lot. read more

Bili Restaurant - sampler and tostones con ensalada de carrucho - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Love! Beach view, good food, fresh fish. What more can you ask for? Whole fresh snapper fried to order in your choice of size. Pictured is the small fish which was good for just one person at lunch time. I added a side salad which was nothing special but much needed greens after all the rice and fried food. On this stretch of street, Bili is definitely the place to go. I say this after going to 2 other restaurants nearby earlier in the week. My fiancé had the paella which was pretty good as well. Go for the fish, stay for the view and people watching. read more

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The location was great to experience the awesome sunset before dinner. The staff was great the mahi mahi was great. The traditional paella and the pork tenderloin with risotto was very salty. Just be warned it was just too overpowering not to mention. read more

Delicious vegetarian option, the staff was also extremely kind. I also had a delicious ginger pineapple tea. My partner had a whole fish he really enjoyed. Highly recommend this spot. Location also near the water so there is a beautiful view. read more

Bili Restaurant - Vegetarian paella - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Food was great. Had the app sampler, which was great. The stuffed tostones were good. The chicken with yuca mofongo (which I wasn't excited about) was excellent, as was the Puerto Rican paella. Food came out fast and service was friendly. Top recommendation! read more

This is a restaurant on the island of Vieques. We were there October 9th and the restaurant had just reopened for the season. Several local residents recommended to us. Great location as the restaurant is directly across the street from Esperanza beach in the Malecón (basically the main area with other bars and restaurants). Dishes are chef curated so menú likely to change. My husband and I shared the lobster, and we shared an appetizer selection of mofongo balls, fish/cod croquettes and corn fritters. Side items were rice and beans (arroz y friojoles). Overall the restaurant ambience is open air on a patio facing the ocean. There is interior seating but in a smaller area. The cost of our meal along with mixed drinks cost about $140 dollars (my apologies I am writing this about 20 days later off memory, but the appetizer was about $20/ each drink $15-20 and the lobster $75 plus tips). While everything was fresh and tasty, we felt the lobster was bland )basically grilled with a side of butter)- yet you know everything is fresh and from scratch. One unique aspect about all the restaurants in Vieques, and Bili is no exception, is that you may have a animal/pet/stray join you for the meal. Bili had a cat. Dogs and horses roam freely on the island so don't be surprise if you get guests at your table. read more

Staff was wonderful, the atmosphere in the restaurant is very laid-back with sandy floors. The food came very quick after we ordered. I had a dark sand beach cocktail, which was delicious. read more

Bili Restaurant - Puerto Rico sampler on the right and conch tostones on the left - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Geezus this place is great! Back to back breakfast and dinner with six , got to try about everything- On the beaches Can get busy with a wait- Service is young,friendly and efficient Paella- perfect,ample Mahi-mahi- seasoned on root vegetables mash-perfect Giant Lobster- simply prepared-perfect Conch salad- perfect And Roast chicken-unsurprisingly perfect read more

Had dinner at this locale. Wonderful service and even more importantly great food. My wife ordered the Pork Loin accompanied by a terrific arroz con gandules and I had the Dorado accompanied by terrific malanga and sweet potatoe puree. I highly recommend this place read more

We were so happy to find this spot in Vieques! It certainly wasn't as packed as some of the others near by but the food was far superior and the prices were fair. We also were welcomed by a very friendly staff and had a great waiter who made awesome suggestions! We loved the whole snapper and paella. And the cocktail with coconut water and coconut milk it was so good. Wish we had enough room to try dessert!! read more

Bili Restaurant - Whole snapper and Paella - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

An excellent late night spot with great daytime views and wonderful evening breezes coming off the ocean! While I was there for a dinner, the fruit smoothie and empanadas appetizer were my favorites! read more

What a fantastic restaurant! Bili is food artistry and pure, sensually delicious comfort combined. We celebrated Karen's birthday with Lobster Bouillabaise and a Lobster Paella de Marisco. If you're looking for the best food in Vieques, seriously, this is the go-to place. Not just chef-owned, this restaurant's chef owner is here all the time and maintains both food and service standards impeccably. So rare these days! read more

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Great food, great service, excellent drinks! We loved tge To Go 750 ml Mojitos. Both Breakfast & lunch options were excellent. read more

This place seemed to be a contender. Slim pickings in the area. Got there and kitchen had just closed to get ready for lunch. Was told return at 12, then return back @ 12:30. Returned &12:30 to be told they were not opening at all. That the staff had had it. Really? read more

Bili Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

I spent nine days in Puerto Rico, and this ended up being one of my favorite spots! Covered outdoor seating next to the water. Ambiance is casual but classy, with live music, artwork, and sunset views creating a great vibe for a date night or outing with friends. The Mahi Mahi was out of this world, and I'm still fantasizing about it days later! read more

Some food was delish, some eye not worth it. Sit in the patio area and watch the bonito sunset while enjoying a refreshing sangria. Cheers! read more

Bili Restaurant - Sit in the patio area and watch the bonito sunset while enjoying a refreshing sangria. Cheers! - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Food was too salty. My girl said best Seafood rice in PR. When many loacal restaurants closed，have to go for it.

Best restaurant in Vieques! The food here is high end delicious. Comida criolla at its best :)

Ordered salad, fried whole fish and paella. Very good seasoning not too salty at all. Definitely very fresh seafood. Recommended by our tour guide who is local. read more

Ate here for bfast and it was delicious! Avocado toast with bacon.... The guacamole was a little brown but still tasted great. Hubs had the pins colada French toast! It was life changing!!! Forgot to take pics! read more

We stopped here for a quick snack and were very impressed with the staff here! They were sweet and so accommodating to our limited time as we were needing something fast before our Bio Bay tour! The two appetizers we ordered were delicious and we wished we had more time to enjoy a full meal! read more

Bili Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Bili's came on the recommendation of a local and fortunately, it met our expectations of a delicious lunch in Vieques. The restaurant itself is cute, by the water of where locals seem to frequent. The service was very accommodating and friendly. We started off with some drinks. I got the Guava Jalapeno Margarita which was delicious. It had a great kick from the jalapeno and the guava tasted so fresh on a hot day. If you do not like spicy drinks but want a guava drink, I would NOT recommend getting this drink without the jalapeno. A few of my friends asked with no jalapeno and unfortunately found the drink to be too sweet so I would recommend just going with another cocktail if trying to avoid the spice. As for appetizers, we started with the mofongo cassava dumplings. SO GOOOOOD. They were fried balls, stuffed with yucca and plantains. The outside was nice and crispy, inside was super mushy from the plantains and yucca. Just amazing. I couldn't get enough of it. The aioli sauce was the perfect complement to the carbtastic balls. I would definitely recommend this as a starter. As for the entrée, I knew I had to get the whole fried snapper. And when they say a whole fried snapper, the mean a Whole. Fried. Snapper. Delicious. It came with yummy rice and beans with chorizo. For $29, totally worth it. The snapper itself had superb crisp skin with tender meat on the inside. Very well fried. The meat was piping hot and moist on the inside which is always a challenge when frying a whole fish. The presentation of the fish was also amazing. Overall, a great lunch spot for a filling meal. read more

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Really good food, drinks & service! We came here for every meal:) The fried yellow tail with rice is my favorite. It's very crispy and fresh. The piña colada is fruity with the taste of rum smoothly infused. The waiter is super chill and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Bili Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Food was pretty good, better than La Plaza in Isabel, but far below Cowui Fire. Service wasn't great , nor were the drinks

The food here is delicious and the wait staff is very friendly. They have a couple of vegan items on the menu, an appetizer and an entree. Both are really excellent. The veggie curry was so fresh and well-seasoned and the plantains were fried perfectly. The drink menu is good (though limited). There's one cocktail with locally made coffee rum and is very good. As vegan-friendly restaurants are not too common, we ended up eating there twice during our stay and really enjoyed ourselves both times. read more

Bili Restaurant - Vegan curry and rice with fried plantains. - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

Delicious meal with attentive service. They were very busy when we got there but the staff were so pleasant and did everything they could to make us feel welcome. We got the appetizer sampler, the mahi mahi, and the Puerto Rican paella and they were all great! read more

Vieques really doesn't have too much dining because it's a tiny island. The restaurants are mostly located on the south (Esperanza) and north (by the pier) end. Though we were there during a non-peak time, we had a 15 minute wait on a weekday - I wonder what the wait would be like during peak times! FOOD: The food is pretty good but not something you'd come back to Vieques for. It's also pretty expensive for what it is. I expected the seafood to be amazing, it was OK. Their house specialty flank steak, was surprisingly tasty and tender. DRINK: Sangria. So delicious. Heard the margaritas were good but did not get a chance to try. Recommend calling ahead for reservations! read more

Bili Restaurant - House specialty: Steak - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Service is excellent! They are truly next level mentioned I was a vegetarian and the wonderful chef made a veggie special on the fly. Manchego croquettes with the guava mustered are a must try, and sweet plantain as well; and well priced, not to many apt. you can get for 6 bucks now a days. Nice patio with view of beach. ..kittens and chickens will be your ground company if you chose to sit outside. Been twice this week and plan on returning soon. Your trip to Vieques is not complete without a stop here. Mark with the awesome curly hair and the very sweet gal with the cute glasses will make you feel right at home and give you great island hospitality. read more

Bili Restaurant - 'Tuxedo' the patio kitten - Caribbean Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Foods are pretty good. Price a little bit high i guess it's a president popular traveling spot so it's understandable. The coffee i have to point out is fabulous! read more