I came here with my bf and some new friends as a nice last meal on the island. We met our friends here after the bioluminescent bay. Unfortunately, not too many restaurants are open after 8:45pm. Drinks were good. They were fun and fruity - Rum punch and sangria. I ordered the mofongo and tilapia. It was my first time wth the mofongo and I thought it was a bit dry. I'm sure I can find more authentic mofongo elsewhere. The tilapia was good, not amazing...just decent. My bf ordered the curry with quinoa. I thoguht it was good but it could have a lot more flavors. As for our new friends, they seemed to enjoy their meal very much. I believe one ordered the steak and the other ordered the veal piccatta. Overall, for the price, I don't recommend this place. read more

Trade Winds was our first stop on our first night in Vieques and we came back a second time on our trip there. My rating ended up being a 3 because my first evening there was amazing and the second time we went was barely average. Try and get patio seating outside as the restaurant does have great views. We ordered the pasta, thai red curry, the quinoa, lobster . The food that was great on the first night was barely average on the second. The dseert we had was bread pudding which was quite nice. I would still recommend to go there as I am hoping that i was on the wrong end of the law of averages. read more

Horrible. Ordered steak no idea what it was but it was gross. Two pieces of broccoli that were steamed w no salt and all of the staff has nasty attitudes read more

Average food, higher prices, and terrible staff! I'd go for an extra star but in my book an extra serving of bad service always makes food taste extra bad! We were greeted with a curt and unwelcoming "you want a table?" Right after asking and waiting for a balcony edge table we were taken to one indoor, in the center ... everything else went downhill from there--I honestly don't think the staff really gives a damn! If you want minimal service staff effort sprinkled with a little rudeness, average food, and high prices this is your place! read more

Caribbean Spiny Lobster and the Key Lime pie, a must. Lobster caught daily. Key Lime Pie is almost like a frozen custard. The view alone makes this a five star. Enjoy! read more

Trade Winds - Seafood Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

I honestly wanted to like Trade Winds more. The hostess and server were really wonderful. The setting is lovely. The food, however, is another matter. Everything started off well with good conch fritters and tender calamari. It was all downhill after that. The mufongo that two in our party ordered was dreadful. I'd like to know if the chef has actually tasted this? It had the consistency of paste and absolutely no flavor. The lobster I ordered was a little better, but overcooked. The desserts were a mess. The key lime pie arrived frozen. Seriously. The flourless chocolate cake was dry and like chewing through a brick. Trade Winds needs to step it up in the kitchen. They have everything else going for them. read more

We had the most fabulous dinner here on out last night of a two week visit. We had the specials. The cheese tortellini with salmon and lemon cream sauce and the ribeye with sundries tomato mashed potatoes. It was amazing read more

Trade Winds - Specials menu - Seafood Near Me - Vieques, Puerto Rico

We stopped in for "Sunday" brunch and it did not disappoint! Fluffy pancakes. One of the best Cubans and nice friendly service.

We accidentally stumbled upon this place while looking for Bili, down the road. Nonetheless, the bartender and waiter promised us a good meal. The food and service was good, not great, just good. I had the swordfish with a pineapple salsa. The fish was grilled and wasn't too over seasoned. The salsa was okay but needed some more heat to contrast the sweetness of the pineapple. Overall, I was impressed by the warm and friendly service. Our waiter, along with everyone else, were more than happy to answer questions and check in on us. We visited at night, but the vista was great. I am giving Trade-winds three stars for the service, atmosphere. It is a bit overpriced for food that was just okay. The drinks weren't too bad and also overpriced. Go try it for lunch if you are in town. The views of the sea from the outside patio is breathtaking. read more

Very friendly staff, tastey seafood and GREAT key lime pie!! I will be looking for their recipe. Thanks !! Its cold here in Boston. Keep smiling. DP read more

Mediocre food at best, and indifferent servers each time we've been here. It's just not worth it for the money that you pay. Try Bili's down the street, much more worth the price. read more

Laura is right, Tradewinds is tan mediocre and caro.

Meh, Tradewinds. It's trying a little too hard to be fancy, and the prices were especially steep ($24 for the fish of the day). Service was kind of brusque too, perhaps because we were by far the youngest people eating there the night we went. The food was fine, but I'd choose a place with a more relaxed atmosphere next time. Of course, with 5 days in Esperanza, you end up eating at every restaurant at least once... but if you're only around for a day or two, I'd say go somewhere else. read more

There stars are really for the waitress and the location. She was sweet and polite in every way. Now for the food. 12 bucks for 3 fried shrimp. Good size and nicely done but not worth 12. 12 bucks for approx 8 steamed clams. Too salty and not much flavor. 20 bucks for shrimp curry. The rice was so hard. Perhaps they think this is how basmati rice is supposed to taste. 25 bucks for grilled mahi. It wasn't bad but this piece of fish was really not generous. This second version of rice was soggy and flavorless. After taxes and tip it was 88 bucks for two people. You can find much better meal for way less than that on this island. read more

We stayed here and dined here several times. The rooms are cool and kept clean. Conveniently located right at the end of the crazy "strip," we loved our location and the price. Breakfast is included every morning of your stay and it was delicious. You can't beat the view either! Everything we ate (and drank) there was delicious. The wait staff was so friendly and fun! No complaints about this place! read more

We were surprised that this beach front restaurant didn't serve local seafood. The specials included salmon and tilapia, neither of which were fresh. We had a fried seafood platter and shrimp with pasta. The seafood platter was mostly French fries. The pasta was very oily and the shrimp were completely overdone. Very expensive for cheap bar food quality. read more

Came here for two meals, and will start with my breakfast impressions. Had a party of four who dined on a Sunday morning around 10:30. Very laid back island vibe...serve yourself breakfast and coffee, which was fine by me. Food took at least 30-45 minutes but I can say was pretty worth the wait. I got huevos rancheros, which were banging and topped with more cheese, scallions, corn, and beans than I could eat. Husband doubled down with a combo of French toast (just ok) and an egg/bacon breakfast sandwich on a croissant (delish). San Patio/deck was well-ventilated and offered a great people and ocean-watching perch. Was impressed enough to plan for a future dinner. Ok, so dinner. Obviously, stakes and prices are higher, folks. Location is still almost perfect. Except for the douche monger locals blasting their radios and using the corner to 3-point turn....island staple. Started with white wine and pain killers plus a complimentary basket of garlic bread, which went down real nice. For an app got the fried conch in a cilantro aioli, which, frankly, just tasted fried and mayo-ey, but not sure if that's how they are supposed to taste. Husband got the monfongo, which is a PR specialty consisting of (I thought) a sweet plantain bowl filled with a meat of your choice. Opted for chicken, and came with a serving of chicken, peppers/onions, and plantains. Tasted good, but more basic than I expected. I got the mahi mahi, served piccata-style with lemon, butter, capers, with broccoli and pasta. Really enjoyed it though the pasta was a tiny bit rubbery. Bill with tip was $100, which is what I expected, but didn't blow me away like El Quentempo's flavorful combos and upscale dining experience. My advice would be stick with breakfast or lunch, which play to their strengths. Still, more positives than negatives. read more

The breakfast here came recommended by many. The deck has a beautiful view in Esperanza. The menu was very much like something you'd see in the mainland. The food was good, but nothing stellar. The service was just alright. read more

More like a 3.5... First breakfast was a 4, second breakfast a 3. Came here only for breakfast because there aren't that many places open for breakfast. We tried the lobster eggs benedict which was actually quite good. The portion of lobster was quite large which was nice, and the eggs were cooked perfectly and runny. Another morning I had the fast Freddie (egg and bacon on a croissant) and my friend had the omelette Florentine. This breakfast was okay, the description for the sandwich said scrambled egg, I didn't realize it was scrambled with green peppers, I'm not a huge fan of green peppers. My friend said his omelette was okay, hoped for more spinach. This is one of the few places open for breakfast and early too so it is a good option. Very American which I guess isn't a bad thing because they are open I think the earliest on the strip for breakfast. Good selection of items, tastes okay to good. read more

This place is great for desserts and drinks. I love the decor and the view of the sunset. You have to check this place out if you are nearby. read more

We stopped in for dinner our first night on the island. This spot is definitely popular with the older tourist crowd. The service and menu were great with lots of local options and fresh seafood. We had the Dorado (mahi mahi) and shrimp mofongo. The food was okay but didn't have much flavor. For the price I recommend checking out Next Course or El Quenepo. read more

Very disappointing - we stopped in with my sister and brother in law, expecting a good dinner based on their past experience. The decor and ambiance is nice; the sangria was good although it had a harsh (bitter) aftertaste. Unfortunately every dish we ordered was disappointing. The calamari was flavorless and slightly overcooked (making it a little rubbery). My whole fish was, well, just a nicely presented but thoroughly bland fried fish. The seafood scampi special was bland (and overpowered by the garlic - we had some as leftovers, which I salvaged with a lot of salt, pepper, and a bit of habanero the next day... still pretty bland). Everyone else had a similar experience. We unanimously agreed we won't be going back to Trade Winds. A shame as, at least according to my brother in law, it used to be quite good. Bottom line: Expensive and very bland food, though well presented. read more

Didn't stay here, but grabbed a drink here. Owners/staff were really nice. Open air dining room with random decorations (kinda like a classier Applebee's). Maybe the grass is just greener, since the place I did stay at was kinda gross. read more

If you want non bar food, this is the place to eat. More of a classy restaurant with amazing food. Staff is very nice and service is great. You have to try the goat cheese and crackers. Amazing! ! read more

We went here the first evening of our week long stay, and are about to visit again tonight. The food is fresh and delicious, with good vegetarian options. The staff were very friendly, made us feel at home. I had the seafood soup, it was just what I hoped for. It is a little pricey, but not the most expensive place to eat. The upstairs patio with the view of the ocean is just fantastic. read more

Review of the Restaurant: The food we ate was average, compared to the other local establishments. The best dish: french fries! I've never had such amazing french fries in my life! If you just want some fries, this is THE place to go. The other dishes: we ate lunch her and had a decent meal, but it was nothing really to write about. The tilapia is above average but the salad that the waitress recommended was not. The coffee was mediocre, the service was good. There's just nothing that particularly stands out besides the french fries. read more

Came by for dinner on paella night. Service was decent enough, my husband enjoyed his paella, but my dorado was awful. I ordered it broiled with lemon and garlic, and it had the taste and texture of overly dry chicken, with absolutely no moisture. (I had dorado at other places on the island over the rest of our stay, and it was delicious.) I've never sent a dish back, but I considered it with this. The saving grace was the delicious rice (saffron) and broccoli. Not worth the price. read more

We had dinner at the Trade Winds yesterday for a special occasion. We had reservations and asked for a table with a clear view of the water. When we arrived our waitress Patti had our table waiting for us. Drinks and meal were the best in town! Patti our waitress really took care of us.. so warm and quite efficient! She made our evening a beautiful and memorable event! Thank you, Patti! read more

Service gets the stars Jessie you were great thank you for that s ! The food was not that great and we come here whenever we come down ! Yucca appetizer was cold , the pasta vegetable dish I had was too saucy and watery and my husbands fish dish was ok ! I'm shocked this is normally a great place to eat , I am hoping it is just a bad night ! read more

Great location in Esperanza near the water. We both had Mofongo, and I was rather disappointed compared to the one I had the day before from San Juan. It was a okay dish, but nothing special. The service was not too great, definitely not making up for the quality of food. The waitress did not respond to our questions attentively, and the signature cocktail drink was not good at all. For the price, I wish I had rather gone to somewhere else to eat. read more

We were told this was the best breakfast on the island, it probably is. Everything was as expected.

Probably the most interesting menu on the strip, well prepared food, includes seafood, lobster and diverse American fare. If you're on Calle Flamboyan strip this restaurant is a must stop. Somewhat less of a party place and more of a "normal" restaurant, a bit pricier and worth it. Service friendly and fast. read more

The stars are for the waitress and service. This seemed to be the only early breakfast spot in Esperanza. The food was bland American fare. If you are looking for American diner food for breakfast, come here. read more

I went to this place probably 4 years ago already, but there is hardly a day that goes by that I don't think about it. This hotel is not for those that want luxurious resorts, etc. This is simple. When we visited there was no tv, alarm clock, or phone in the room...perfect for a couples vacation. The rooms were nothing special, but very clean and pretty spacious. The staff were so nice. One woman spent a good half hour trying to get a cab that would take us to the fairy boat at 4am, and she found one. We ate in the restaurant they have, omg, probably some of the best food we had all trip and a SPECTACULAR VIEW. We ate and watched the sun go down over the ocean...oh yea, it is right across the street from the ocean. For my boyfriend and I, we were about 21 and 23 at the time, but wanted a nice quiet get away this was perfect. We were the youngest people there by about 20 to 30 years, and there was no families with screaming kids, very romantic. We would go back in a heart beat. read more

Great food and drinks ! i am a vegetarian and simply enoyed what they had to offer in their limited but very good veg options. my husband ordered a tuna sandwhich and he also enjoyed his meal. also i became a fan of thier bloody mary ..the best ive had so far ! good location, good service, reasonably priced and yum food :). read more

Bad service, staff is rude, slow and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. The only thing nice is the balcony, nice view.

Great view and friendly staff. The food was bland and mediocre at best. The decor had a VFW vibe.

Great fresh seafood. Love their menu and the fish cake appetizer is phenomenal. Keep an eye on the specials menu because the panko oysters are to die for along with their mojito. The fish is to die for cooked with West Indian spices. read more

My friends, husband and I were here last year and it was the only place that we could find that served mofongo on the island. We were a group of 6 and 4 people ordered the mofongo while the rest of us ordered seafood. The 4 that ordered the mofongo were so disappointed with it that they didn't bother eating the whole dish. They just ate what they could because they were hungry. Their impression of the mofongo was that it was bland and "didn't taste like real mofongo". I was overall disappointed with the service because I had to get up several times to order drinks for us from the bar. It seemed the waitress kept forgetting about us. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the food and the service so I will never return there. read more

Best dinner we had on the island. Fish was delicious and fresh and the view of the ocean from the patio was gorgeous. Earlier during our stay, we had dinner at the "number one" restaurant in Vieques *hint, hint* a few doors down from Trade Winds, and we were not impressed. Thankfully, after surveying the locals for where to go for freshly prepared fish, we were steered toward Trade Winds. read more