Tipsy Shark
Experience exceptional seafood in the British Virgin Islands. This highly-rated restaurant offers a delightful beachfront dining experience. Discover fresh flavors.
About Tipsy Shark
This charming establishment in the British Virgin Islands offers a truly memorable dining experience, boasting an impressive 4.9-star rating from over 130 guests. Known for its fresh seafood, the menu also features outstanding vegetable accompaniments. Diners appreciate the inviting atmosphere, with a lovely garden leading to tables situated right on the beach, perfect for enjoying a cocktail as the sun sets. While the location is idyllic, a gentle reminder to use insect repellent is offered for evenings. This is a fantastic spot for groups looking for quality food and a relaxed, beautiful setting.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Tipsy Shark
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
Best fish I’ve had in the islands, and the veggies and other items were outstanding as well. Great atmosphere, nice flower / succulent garden out front, and tables on the beach if you wish. My only recommendation to use bug spray as this area of Great Harbour is sheltered and the bugs tend to accumulate here. This can be said of any of the open air beach restaurants in this area, though. Fish bites were rather dry .. seemed like Kingfish.. The conch fritters seemed to be without conch and lots of banana. Strangely .. the waitress said there was no banana in there. No doubt in my mind or my wife’s mind. I think we were mistakenly served Johnny Cakes instead of conch fritters.. The food here is amazing!!! We had the best shrimp cocktail I have ever had. The grouper with coconut curry was amazing as well as the mashed potatoes. We will return on our next trip to JVD!
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Recent Reviews
Jason F.
June 1, 2025
Best fish I’ve had in the islands, and the veggies and other items were outstanding as well. Great atmosphere, nice flower / succulent garden out front, and tables on the beach if you wish. My only recommendation to use bug spray as this area of Great Harbour is sheltered and the bugs tend to accumulate here. This can be said of any of the open air beach restaurants in this area, though.
Rankin B.
July 27, 2025
Fish bites were rather dry .. seemed like Kingfish.. The conch fritters seemed to be without conch and lots of banana. Strangely .. the waitress said there was no banana in there. No doubt in my mind or my wife’s mind. I think we were mistakenly served Johnny Cakes instead of conch fritters..
Jess G.
December 24, 2024
The food here is amazing!!! We had the best shrimp cocktail I have ever had. The grouper with coconut curry was amazing as well as the mashed potatoes. We will return on our next trip to JVD!
Jason S.
December 7, 2024
We skipped the more "popular" restaurants in this area and are thankful we did. Great liquor and wine selection. Staff was friendly and quick. We split the coconut curry kingfish and it was fantastic. Menu is small but the fish was locally caught. Would definitely dine here again.
David M.
April 8, 2024
We were anchored in the bay. Dingy to the dock and walked in no reservation. Smaller spot but they offer indoor and outdoor seating. Picnic table type seating. They actually apologized for not have a table set outside because the possibility of rain. Anyhow, it was a quiet night here. Drinks came out right away followed by Conch Fritters. We have tasted at several places since being here and I vote Thea as my favorite. We had the pork shoulder and snapper/ creole sauce. Both great but I would prefer the creole sauce to be a bit spicier. We enjoyed this place until the mosquitos got hungry at sunset. The restaurant brought out some OFF for us and all was good.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Tipsy Shark special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Accessibility
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