St. Thomas USVI · Dining

The Inn at Blackbeard Castle's Restaurant Continental

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Stare off into the distance - as far as the eye can see. When you stay at The Inn at Black beard Castle's Restaurant, you'll take in the same view that Blackbeard once took in - although you'll probably be eating much better than he did.

One of the most exquisite locales for just about anything - lodging, playing, entertaining and more - The Inn at Blackbeard Castle is by far one of the most atmospheric - and delicious - places to engage in fine dining while staying on the exceptional island of St. Thomas. That's because visitors to this Restaurant - that features a delectable array of Continental dishes - are treated to some of the most charming live piano music in the area. On top of this, they get to take in the super-groovy tunes while imbibing the gregarious spirit of the long past Blackbeard - a legend of a pirate - who is said to have kept a swashbuckling vigil from the nearby carved-stone tower more than 200 years ago when he ruled the island of St. Thomas.

What has been now preserved by this fabulous place to dine can safely be described as all of the mystique - the funny vibes of intrigue and excitement, that is - with absolutely none of the crudeness of the pirate days. That's the great thing about progress in the tourism industry; things just seem to get better and better. At least, that's the case here at The Inn at Blackbeard Castle. Unlike so many other restored and historical this-or-thats which try to be quaint but end up being either hokey or dreadfully boring, the hilltop castle setting of this mythic island location has successfully preserved the glorious ambience of the past.

Inside, eager St. Thomas visitors like you will be stunned by the elegance of the interior dining room as well as bowled over by the all-around view of everything which lights up particularly at night. It's worth taking in the view over a couple of fine margarita's - or refreshing white wine - before even looking at the menu. Once you do, however, you'll be impressed by the wide variety of delectable Asian and European cuisine options that are presented to your eager palate here.

One of the dishes served up by the world class cooks is the crab cake that has been seared to perfection in the hot pan. Add this to the slaw of vegetable with a sesame drizzle or the polenta, red pepper and fish of the day combination - mmm hmm! The first thing you will notice is the spice and zest infused lavishly into all of the dishes here. It's as if you suddenly had access to all of the spices of the Caribbean, as if you were Blackbeard himself!

Come visit this fine dining restaurant. Located on a hilltop above the U.S. Virgin Island capital city of Charlotte Amalie, The Inn at Blackbeard Castle's Restaurant can be found simply by locating Blackbeard's Hill. (You won't miss it). In order to make reservations (which I highly recommend that you do) or if you merely wish to find out more information, dial (340) 776-1234 to get the main hotel line.

For More Information

• Find a Hotel in the Virgin Islands
• Book a Cruise to St. Thomas
• Sign Up for the VI Newsletter

See you on the Island, John "Big Hat" Walsh