The Willy T

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#2 of 3 Restaurants in Norman IslandAmerican, Caribbean, $$ - $$$

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The Willy T

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American, Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, International, Pub

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Lunch, Late Night, Drinks

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$$ - $$$

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Accepts Credit Cards

Full Bar

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The Bight Bay Norman Island

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NichC

Uniontown55 contributions

Awesome experience & great food!

Aug 2022 • family

We stopped here for lunch on a Catamaran with Aristocat boat tours and is was a pretty cool experience. The fish and chips were delicious and the tuna steak may have been the best I've ever eaten. Then we jumped off of the roof of boat! Highly recommended, although I'm not sure how you'd get there if you weren't on a tour boat or a local who already ew how great it was.

Written August 14, 2022

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fluxy89

Kansas City133 contributions

loved dinner here!

Feb 2022 • family

honestly this was my favorite dinner meal of our 10 day charter. it’s not upscale like oil nut or saba, but their special of the day was yellowfin tuna and it was perfection! the fries were hot and crispy. it was such a satisfying meal. my father in law said he loved his cheeseburger and fries, and he is a harsh food critic! super friendly bartenders and cooks, and a fun and friendly atmosphere. it was a great experience, many thanks to the guys working there!

Written February 6, 2022

Vincent F

Philadelphia105 contributions

This is always a "must stop"

Jan 2022 • none

This place is amazing and always worth a visit. It's got a "bro" vibe a little, but that's no big deal really. This time around we ate food and it was excellent though the portions were a bit small.

Written January 6, 2022

firsttimejamaica

10 contributions

Not worth the money

Mar 2024 • friends

This tourist spot was overpriced with poor service and cranky staff. Six of us had one frozen/melted margarita and one sandwich each and was $194, before gratuity. Though, we had to go get our food when called and get our drinks. Jumping off the end of the boat/restaurant makes a good photo and that is the best of the experience.

Written March 25, 2024

Sally H

1 contribution

Get some better bartenders, send them back to the UK!

Mar 2025 • friends

It’s an amazing spot, who can’t resist a boat in a beautiful cove that sells drinks and food, where you can jump off the boat into beautiful blue Carribean water. Yeah loved that! We came for a fun afternoon with friends, food was good, drinks were great, but the bartenders are letting you down, they were so rude and unfriendly, to the point I thought I might be being punked! I think your can do better, get sone people that care about your brand!

Written March 2, 2025

BVI Traveler

Grosse Ile11 contributions

Underrated Gem for inexpensive eats!

Apr 2022 • none

I know you might not believe this, but when in Norman Island in the BVI’s, consider going to the Willy T’s for a good, but not real expensive dinner. We had the best burger of the week there, and there Mahi mahi sandwich is second to none in the islands! Kyle and Jamie are two hard workers who are doing their utmost to make the Willy T’s a great place to eat in addition to a great place to see the great sights. You won’t go wrong with the food there, and it’s totally casual, comfortable, and not going to break the bank!

Written April 11, 2022

Expattraveler100

Sarasota6039 contributions

Cool spot

Mar 2020 • family

Modern day metal boat tucked in the corner of Norman island. Oddly, there’s no cocktail list. Opens at 12.30pm lunchtime until late and also does food during meal time. Feel brave? Jump off the wooden shelf on the upper level to the water below!

Written March 11, 2020

Duane H

Piper City19 contributions

What a Great Place to Unwind

Feb 2020 • none

We took a 7 day Moorings Yacht Get-away and on our first day we went to Norman Island. What a beautiful bay to spend the night - with the Willy T in close proximity, we ventures over in our dingy in late afternoon and what a blast. Our group of 4 couples relaxed with rum punch and 2 rounds of the famous shot board. This was a fantastic start to our island adventure. After 6 more days & island hopping, we had to end our 7 day adventure with one more day & night on Norman Island so we could go to Willy T's one more time before we had to leave for Illinois the next day. Thank you Willy T for a great ending to our BVI Adventure. We'll be back soon.

Written February 27, 2020

Mike B

Eagan288 contributions

Willy T is back!

Feb 2020 • friends

Willy T is back! Came in for an afternoon of drinking and late night drinks. The new ship is bigger than the old one, and people still jump from the second deck! This is definitely busier during the day because a lot more ferries come over from Road Town from cruise ships that come in. Doesn’t feel as “hole in the wall” as it used to, but still a good time!

Written March 5, 2020

Gary G

Jacksonville37 contributions

Wonderful setting, great food and drinks!

Mar 2021 • couples

We were out snorkeling with Captain Deborah and stopped in for a late lunch. I had the Caesar salad with Mahi, and my wife had the veggie burger and fries, topped off with frozen margaritas. The sun was shining, the breeze was blowing, and the view of the blue waters from the upper deck was phenomenal. Don’t throw any leftovers in the trash. Instead, throw them overboard and watch the huge schools of large and small fish pounce on them. A fabulous afternoon treat!

Written March 25, 2021

Eriggle

Cleveland62 contributions

Ugh. Too old for this sh$@.

Apr 2022 • couples

Moored at Norman late on a Saturday and this was the only place to eat. It is a party boat. Full of young people half dressed and getting loaded. The staff was awful but so what. I was just trying to stave off hunger and needed a drink. Chicken wings were very good. Painkiller tasted like rubbing alcohol with pineapple juice. Don’t bring teenagers here as they will be embarrassed with all the half dressed people.

Written April 18, 2022

Gamma70

Virginia Beach76 contributions

The Willy T has lost a step

Jul 2022 • none

The "new" Willy T is a shadow of it's former self. Perhaps was the time of year but just did not have the vibe. Asked the Bartender if The Family Album survived Hurricane Irma and what was provided was NOT the Family Album. Drinks still proper. We were there later PM and the party vibe was mostly insanely loud music with the bass maxed. Of course would never recommend jumping from the upper deck but in the "old" Willy, was an experience. The "new" Willy makes it more of a step off. So sad. But if you go to the BVI, still got to do it. But if have been before, manage expectations.

Written July 31, 2022

MNViking89

Woodbury56 contributions

Perfect stop for lunch

Mar 2024 • family

We were doing a private snorkeling and boat trip in BVI with family. We asked our captain to take us to a great spot for lunch. He suggested Willie T’s. We are so glad he did. It’s a unique experience. The restaurant is a boat floating in a beautiful cove at Norman Island. You just tie up your boat and hop on. The food and drinks were good and you can’t beat the scenery. As a bonus you can jump off the upper level of the boat into the clear blue water. It’s a fun time for everyone. We highly recommend it.

Written April 9, 2024

CaptDennisMu-Sick

Key West51 contributions

Willy Tigre says they are open, but they are closed

Dec 2020 • friends

We read on Facebook that Willy T's opened on 3 Dec. So, we sailed over and picked up a mooring. But when we went by, the two workers on deck said that they were closed. So, we went to Pirate's Bight. Great Service & drinks there. Then we got a text saying that Willy T's is open. So, we all piled into the dinghy and went over again. Again they said they are closed. So we went back to our boat, only to receive another text apologizing for the staff and re- confirming that they are open, only to see them turn away more customers. Well we certainly are not going over a third time. Recommend you avoid them.

Written December 14, 2020

nikalove

New York City149 contributions

Floating bar with a chill vibe

Feb 2023 • couples

Drinks are great. Food is bar food. Burgers fries and fritters. What’s cool is the dock and dine aspect plus the music and crowd here makes it. We didn’t go when it was crazy busy. It’s known to get crazy. But there was a smaller group there having fun jumping off the top back of boat. We stopped in for lunch and drinks after the baths of virgin gorda. And it was perfect for what it was. We were on board when it started to pour rain. And it was ideal as boat is great when you are on the first floor when it rains.