Caribbean, Seafood, Contemporary, Fusion, International
$$$
Sandy Ground, Anguilla
Closed Now
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
+1 264-498-8392
Smart casual to resort elegant
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Veya Restaurant is one of the most celebrated dining destinations in Anguilla and the Caribbean, open since 2007. Set in a magical treehouse on the second floor above Sandy Ground, the restaurant features an intimate covered wrap-around porch overlooking a lush garden with a koi pond and Sandy Ground bay. The Meze cocktail lounge downstairs is Moroccan-themed with live music every open night from 8pm to 10pm. Chef Carrie's Cuisine of the Sun menu is a fusion of the Caribbean, India, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Signature dishes include Moroccan spiced shrimp cigars with spicy papaya jam, Vietnamese style crispy calamari with nuoc cham, grilled local lobster with passionfruit mustard sauce, rack of lamb with tzatziki and truffled asparagus, vanilla-cured duck breast, tamarind-glazed roast chicken, flatiron steak, and hazelnut mousse bars. All meals begin with complimentary Johnny cakes and banana bread. A 5-course tasting menu is available. Open Monday to Saturday 6pm to 10pm. Closed Sunday. TripAdvisor Travelers Choice, 4.5 rating from 1,037 reviews, ranked #2 Sandy Ground. Free off-street parking. Dog friendly. Takeout available. Wheelchair accessible. Reservations at veyarestaurant.com/reservations/.
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Moroccan Spiced Shrimp Cigars with Spicy Papaya Jam, Vietnamese Style Crispy Calamari with Nuoc Cham, Grilled Local Lobster with Passionfruit Mustard Sauce, Butter-Poached Lobster, Rack of Lamb with Tzatziki Truffled Asparagus and Sweet Potato Gratin, Tamarind-Glazed Roast Chicken, Vanilla-Cured Duck Breast, Grilled Jerk-Spiced Tuna, Flatiron Steak, Steak Wraps with Pickled Red Onion and Avocado Mousse, Layered Salad with Roasted Corn Black Beans Avocado and Shrimp, Hazelnut Mousse Bars with Espresso Creme Anglaise, Complimentary Johnny Cakes and Banana Bread, Veya Tasting Menu (5 courses), Veya Sparkler (Prosecco with Blackberry Peach or Raspberry Liqueur), Award-winning wine list, Signature cocktails, Meze Lounge cocktails, Contemporary
Cuisine
Caribbean, Seafood, Contemporary, Fusion, International
Dining Style
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Price Level
$$$
Parking
Free off-street parking. Located on Reverend Carty Road just before the bottom of the hill down to Sandy Ground, on the right coming from the roundabout.
Beach Access
No
Takeout
Not listed
Accessibility
Not listed
Outdoor Seating
Not listed
Pet Friendly
Not listed
Local notes
A few quick details to help your visit feel smooth.
Reservations
Reservations strongly recommended. Book online at veyarestaurant.com/reservations/. Large parties of 6 or more email veyarestaurant@gmail.com. Phone +1 264-498-8392.
Best Timing
Very popular on weekends and for special occasions. Reservations essential, especially Friday and Saturday. Book early during peak season November through April.
Dress Code
Smart casual to resort elegant
Service Note
No service charge percentage confirmed from official sources. Confirm current gratuity policy before visiting.
Anguilla most acclaimed dining since 2007. Chef Carrie Bogar's Cuisine of the Sun in a magical treehouse above Sandy Ground. Moroccan shrimp cigars, grilled lobster, rack of lamb, vanilla-cured duck, award-winning wines, and live music in Meze lounge nightly.
Anguilla most acclaimed dining since 2007. Chef Carrie Bogar's Cuisine of the Sun in a magical treehouse above Sandy Ground. Moroccan shrimp cigars, grilled lobster, rack of lamb, vanilla-cured duck, award-winning wines, and live music in Meze lounge nightly.
Anguilla most acclaimed dining since 2007. Chef Carrie Bogar's Cuisine of the Sun in a magical treehouse above Sandy Ground. Moroccan shrimp cigars, grilled lobster, rack of lamb, vanilla-cured duck, award-winning wines, and live music in Meze lounge nightly.
Flakey pastry shell enveloping perfectly spiced shrimp, served with spicy local papaya jam. The signature dish of Veya, described as a must-order by Frommers and multiple reviewers.
Crispy calamari served with a sweet-and-spicy nuoc cham dipping sauce. Described by Frommers as a standout starter.
Roasted corn, black beans, avocado, and shrimp served in a layered presentation.
Thin slices of grilled steak with pickled red onion, cilantro, and avocado mousse, wrapped in fresh lettuce.
Chef Carrie Bogar crudo preparation. Confirmed from TripAdvisor photo caption.
Seasonal watermelon salad. Confirmed from TripAdvisor photo caption.
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