We are always surprised by reviews of Caribbean restaurants that complain of slow or "inattentive" service, particularly if those restaurants ooze with charm in a romantic tropical setting. It's really all about attitude and expectation, and that was our thinking as we dismissed the couple of recent negative reviews and headed off for our first experience with Barrel Stay. As... more

We enjoyed a week in Anguilla this summer but nothing was better than our evening at the Barrel Stay. A very friendly staff that made sure we had a wonderful dining experience. more

Beautiful location on the beach. The chef-owner and his wife welcome everyone who comes in as VIPS. The service is amazing and the food is outstanding. A tremendous selection of appetizers, it is hard to pick one. (I love the shrimp). Fresh fish cooked almost any way you like it. The desserts do not disappoint. You can not miss out... more

Unexpected 5 star service and cuisine in such a laid back location and atmosphere. Jill was such a wonderful host. The shrimp tempura appetizer was outstanding and could stand alone as a favorite entree'. Our trip has been full of dining surprises. more

Please, let me take a moment to set the mood...Anguilla is a gorgeous tropical island in the Caribbean, surround by the most beautiful crystal blue water I've ever seen. It is an entirely different way of life there, not the rush, rush Rat Race many are used to in other countries. We were on vacation to RELAX and enjoy life.... more

Ignore any negative comments about this restaurant. We ate here twice during our stay in Anguilla, and could not fault it. The food was delicious, and beautifully presented by Graham the chef/owner. Jill his partner works very hard to ensure that everyone is made to feel very welcome and takes time to chat to all their customers. Service was excellent,... more

Re: Stay Away 2 A little confused by your rant. I have been going to Barrel Stay for years and have had nothing but the best service and food, well worth the price. First, email to/from the island has always been strangely spotty. Emails from my car rental place to me have never been able to reach me. Your ISP... more

The food is excellent (and comparably priced to all the other classy restaurants in Anguilla), the view of the "Sandy Ground" bay is fabulous (see attached photo [taken with a 2mp blackberry camera]), and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Highly recommended. Anyone who is unnerved by a 10 minute wait for service in any Anguillan restaurant (particularly on off-season)... more

We look forward to our dinner at Barrel Stay each time we come to Anguilla. We were there last night and were pleased as usual. I tried the Mahi Mahi special which was amazing. My husband had the shrimp appetizer and the lobster off the shell with an amazing puff pastry. The hostess Jill was as gracious as ever. The... more