Hog Heaven

For the best view on Virgin Gorda, make your way all the way up the road to Hog Heaven, a casual hilltop joint beloved by locals and tourists alike. Don’t expect anything fancy; the restaurant is essentially a blue shack that sits on the side of the road on the island’s highest peak, with a wrap-around porch for the express purpose of tossing back piña coladas and admiring the panoramic view, which is to die for; you can see North Sound, Saba Rock, Necker Island and even Anegada on clear days. Barbecued pork from organic meat supplied by a local farmer (a rare thing in the import-heavy BVI restaurants) is the focus and the hearty fare includes ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ chicken, conch chowder, potato salad and fried plantains.