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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

Dew Drops Restaurant

Nevis, West Indies

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

It's a home-style vibe, an extension of a family-run kitchen that served fishermen, farmers and early tourists to Nevis.

As tourism increased on the island, this small, Mom and Pop eatery grew as well. Keeping true to their modest roots, you are sure to get an authentic Nevisian meal without the upscale resort pricing.

Offering an expansive view to the sea and surrounded by gardens, Dew Drops Restaurant is a charming local operation.

If you are looking for a bona fide, off-the-beaten-path Nevisian dining experience, be sure to visit Dew Drops Restaurant. 

The front entrance to Dew Drops Restaurant

Our long-term friends who have lived on Nevis "since the old days" offered to pick us up at our Villa and take us here for lunch.

Open air and casual, this beautiful spot captures the laid-back island vibe of Nevis. 

The view of the sea from Dew Drops

From the dining room you can look straight over the Ocean to Nevis's sister Island, St. Kitts, only about 11 nautical miles across the narrows.

Located right at Cades Bay, a quiet coastal area on the western side of Nevis, it's only about 10-15 minutes' drive from the capitol city of Charlestown.

 Another popular spot like Oualie Beach is also nearby, but the feel here at Dew Drops is more local and less touristy.  

The Bar

Dew Drops specializes in classic Caribbean and American-style dishes, with an emphasis on seafood, fried appetizers, and hearty mains. Portions are generous, and most entrees come with a choice of rice or fries. Prices are budget-friendly. 

Visitors rave about cheese balls, salt fish, and fresh seafood like conch - all simple dishes of Island home cooking.

You can order take out to either pick up your meal ahead of time for a beach picnic or take it back to your villa. Apparently, there is a delivery service called CaribEats which you can use from your phone.

John, Juliette, Billy and Akaisha

Here you see John and Juliette whom we've known since when we retired and helped to open the Four Seasons Resort in 1991. 

Dew Drops is not flashy like Sunshine's Beach Bar and is considered to be more of a "hidden gem".

It's affordable, unpretentious and involved in the local community's daily life.

They call this the full local immersion.

Dipping Conch Fritters

Conch fritters are famous throughout the Caribbean islands.

Finely chopped fresh conch is mixed with onions, garlic, Scotch Bonnet (think habanero blazing hot) peppers, lime juice, thyme, salt and pepper. After letting the flavors marry, then the conch balls are rolled in a seasoned flour and deep fried in coconut oil for a couple of minutes each side.

Drained on a paper towel to absorb the extra oil, the fritters are then dipped in a traditional Nevis tartar-style dipping sauce.

White conch chowder

Conch chowder is a favorite of the islanders and Dew Drops makes its own special blend.

Fresh conch, potatoes, clam juice, onions, celery and a floating Scotch Bonnet pepper in the broth.

Surely there are "secret ingredients" that we don't know about which gives this chowder its particular flavor.

It's a local favorite.

Looking out from the dining room onto the gardens

Everything on Nevis is green, green, green.

Tropical flowers, bushes and trees give a unique look to this garden in Paradise.

This was one of the views from the dining room.

Our bill for the 4 of us (in EC pricing)

The total bill for the 4 of us came to about $71USD.

Dew Drops may not be as polished as Nevis's luxury options (like those at Four Seasons or Hermitage Plantation), but that's its charm.

It's the real deal. Genuine island eats without the frills and in a garden setting with an ocean view. Can't beat that!

You could call it a hidden gem.

Poster advertising their hours and Friday night Karaoke

Karaoke is a big deal. when you live on an island and you wanna wail out a song, Karaoke fits the bill.

Nevis spots often shine through word-of-mouth, and Dew Drops has a strong connection to the locals.

You, too, now know of a place where it's authentic and pricing is affordable. Off the beaten path, decent food, a bar, entertainment and a priceless view.

Would we recommend Dew Drops?

Yes!

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Dew Drops Restaurant

Cades Bay, Westbury Road

Nevis, West Indies

Phone: +1 (869) 469-5088

Karaoke nights on Fridays. BBQ specials on Saturdays 

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