The new Marina Cay Bar and Grill will be open Wednesday-Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, serving lunch and dinner. Photo: Vito Sails/Facebook

The new Marina Cay Bar and Grill will be open from June 30, 2023. Photo: BVI Traveller/File photo

Mainsail Lodging & Development has now disclosed that on Friday, June 30, 2023, Marina Cay, will once again spring to life “in its newest iteration, to the delight of local residents, charter boat crews and island-hopping visitors.”

According to a press release, the new Marina Cay Bar and Grill will be open Wednesday-Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, serving lunch and dinner.

“Managed by Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina, Marina Cay will be accessible to local residents, visitors and resort guests via Scrub Island’s private ferry, as well as charter boats and island-hopping adventurers via 29 mooring balls, which may be reserved via the BoatyBall app,” Scrub Island Development Group stated.

‘Exciting new chapter for Marina Cay’

Julianne Corlew, Vice President & Managing Partner of Mainsail Lodging & Development, said the venture is an exciting new chapter for Marina Cay, which has been a treasured landmark in the [British] Virgin Islands for generations.

“We’re thrilled to reopen the island and the restaurant, once again welcoming our BVI neighbors and visitors from around the globe to enjoy the tastes and sights of the Caribbean on Marina Cay.”

What’s on the menu?

Opening with a limited menu, Marina Cay Bar & Grill will feature starters such as Sweet Potato Shrimp, Greek Salad with marinated olives and feta cheese, Sweet Cane Rum Glazed Wings and more.

Handhelds will include a Crispy Snapper Sandwich and Captain’s Burger, while featured items and chef specialties will highlight Jerk Chicken, Baby Back Ribs, and Mahi Mahi served with a choice of freshly made side dishes.

From the bar, signature cocktails will pay tribute to select island resorts and destinations with items such as the Painkiller (Soggy Dollar Bar, BVI), the Original Mudslide (Wreck Bar at Rum Point, Grand Cayman), and the Hemmingway Daquiri (El Floridita Hotel, Cuba), in addition to its own custom-created Welcome Punch, Crazy Spiced Margarita, and others.

Non-alcoholic drinks, beer and wine will also be available.  In addition to superb culinary offerings, Marina Cay presents spectacular island views and the perfect hangout spot for an afternoon and evening with its collection of hammocks, colorful Adirondack chairs and beach palapas. 

Showers are available on-island to boaters, and the neighboring Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina offers fuel service, ice, trash disposal and other provisions from its fully stocked market at Scrub Island Outpost.