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    Bili Restaurant

    4.0 (270 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken empanada and corn fritters
    Rosa C.

    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!

    Wanda T.

    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.

    Seafood paella
    Justin W.

    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.

    Flan
    Terri D.

    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.

    Lobster
    Jennifer F.

    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 $$!

    Empanadas, fruit smoothie with protein, and a piña colada
    Jessica C.

    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.

    Outside patio seating

    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!

    Seafood paella and fried sweet plantains
    Joretta W.

    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.

    Coquito
    Leta H.

    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!

    sampler and tostones con ensalada de carrucho

    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.

    Fried cheese!
    Courtney E.

    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.

    Vegetarian paella
    Jess C.

    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.

    Puerto Rico sampler on the right and conch tostones on the left
    Martin G.

    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.

    Whole snapper and Paella

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    Got food poisoning from their pork paella that they were advertising on the Prix fix. Threw up five times. Now I'm 10 lbs lighter.

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    I always come to this restaurant when I go to Vieques. Try the vegetarian paella. It's fantastic!

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    Food was outstanding! Freshest lobster I've ever eaten, perfectly prepared. Service was amazing. A must!

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    Tin Box - Roasted chicken with watermelon and sweet potato fries

    Tin Box

    4.1(177 reviews)
    2.3 km
    $$

    We went without a reservation on Xmas eve. Tin box was recommended by a local. Suchi and slow…read morecooked meats don't typically go together and here they are actually separate kitchens. We were seated right away with friendly staff . We ordered fruit juice (mango and watermelon) and got them right away. They were excellent and super cold (maybe too much ice and not enough drink). Boxsalad--one of the few salads we saw on a menu in the island. It was outstanding. Fresh greens and perfectly toasted pine nuts and a mango vinaigrette. We don't eat a lot suchi but we thought both the rainbow rolls and Buddha rolls were solid. BBQ platter-ribs were outstanding!!! Mac and cheese was okay, I would not order again. Slaw was good and pulled pork was great. Corn is a hard no. Chicken was okay (best we've had in the island). Pork taco plate was very good. Excellent tacos, and fries were solid We would definitely return!

    The sushi was good however the BBQ i recommend you stay away from it had poor portions, was hard…read morewith no taste & took forever to arrive. This place was short staffed big time, ambiance was subdue early evening. Food took forever to arrive. Pretty good parking. 1 bathroom of the 2 was unusable. Nice people working there though. This is a tin metal construction structure in pure 100% rural location with chickens, roosters, iguanas around place. Pictures would not help this place so none provided.

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    Bili Restaurant - caribbean - Updated May 2026

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