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Mine Shaft Cafe

Road, Virgin Gorda
495-5260
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Ranked #14 of 36 restaurants in Virgin Gorda
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet
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Newark, Delaware
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I just had dinner there today. My wife and I both had Mahi. Fresh fish! It is really hard to find on Virgin Gorda. It seems that all the fishermen have retired and the young people are working in banks (the down side of prosperity). This restaurant is an easy ten minute drive from the main town of Virgin Gorda,... More

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Taunton, Massachusetts
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43 reviews 43 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Ask for "All Out" he brings the place to life...ask him to make the drink with alligator penis....!! We really had a great time here. The view of the Sunset over Tortolla is amazing

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Houston, Texas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We came on a cloudy night when catching a sunset was doubtful. We did see a bit as the clouds cleared briefly. However, it would have been a great spot with no clouds! The staff at the bar and restaurant were friendly and some of the best we have experienced on VG. The chickens roosting on the tree next to... More

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wilmington, de
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Good food, decent value - wonderful setting with beuatiful sunsets (getting there early!) - and watch for the chickens at dusk quite a surprise. Entertainment and specials on some nights...although the music was a bit loud for conversation.

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Toronto
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Great way to end a day at the Baths! Beautiful views, overlooking the Channel Islands. Food was amazing, the kids portions were very generous and well prepared. $100 for a family of 5 with drinks. Choose a table near the eastern railing and be entertained by chickens flying up to roost in the trees for the night!

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Chicago, Illinois
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We returned to Mine Shaft just before sunset, sat at the west side of the dining area, and watched the most colorful sunset and views of Virgin Gorda and the islands. The ladies ordered the house rum drink, which was very good. We debated over the menu options but all eventually decided on the grouper, which was grilled and came... More

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Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We went to the Mine Shaft late in the evening. We had a group of friends and we were looking for dinner and drinks. The food was much better than I remember from the last time I was at the Mine Shaft. It was very good. The drinks were good, including their specialty house drink. I will definitely return on... More

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

My husband and I dined at the Mine Shaft Cafe' for dinner on our last night at Virgin Gorda. I ordered the grouper and it came with a fried plantain, seasoned rice and steamed veggies. The sauce on the grouper was SO amazing!! The service was very good and timely. The best part of the experience was watching the sunset!... More

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Washington DC
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
237 helpful votes 237 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

We love the ribs at Hog Heaven but the Mine Shaft's are even better, and their fries and plantains are better too. Service is casual and chatty. The view of the sunset is pretty hard to beat. Prices are reasonable for what you get. We were first here over a year and a half ago and I think this place... More

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Boston
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

went there for a drink an appetizers. There were three families there. Perhaps more people went at lunch- do not know.

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