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We had the most delightful dinner at a restaurant at Simpson Bay Resort called Bovin. The space itself is very pleasant, sophisticated too without being pretentious. Service was top notch. Our waiter Isiah was great!!

We had really not heard very much about the place and we really had no great expectations. Boy, were we wrong!

We began with libations. A delightful red wine and a perfect martini. We were served a warm crusty roll with 3 different butters, thyme and rosemary, coffee, and lightly salted. This was followed by our chosen appetizer, calamari with arrabiata sauce. Yummy!

For our entrées we chose the filet mignon and a New York strip. They were served perfectly medium rare as requested. The seasoning was excellent!!! They brought salt and pepper mills but they were totally unnecessary. Wonderfully tender as well. Couldn't have asked for better steaks. For sides we selected creamed spinach and grilled asparagus. Both were excellent. The asparagus has a great char and was wonderfully seasoned.

We were really blown away.

Now, truly, the prices are not at all cheap, but we really felt it was worth it.

Good review. We may have to try this restaurant. The last time I had calamari on island I was a little disappointed but that picture was what I thought it should look like. I would definitely include calamari with my dinner at Bovin.

We were there last year on our last night on the island and again this year for Valentine's and BOTH times the food and service were wonderful. Last year we dined outside and this year was inside. Like you said the prices are not cheap but as is the at home too, if the food is great and the service too for that matter, it's well worth it. We will definitely be back next year and highly recommend this place if you want to treat yourself to a fine upscale meal.

Glad you were blown away by your Bovin experience. Will definitely be on our list for next trip.

Thanks for the review. The beef certainly does look wonderful. What time did you dine, as the restaurant looks empty. I haven't looked at the menu recently, but that was always the 'rub' about this place, from when they opened, that the prices were out of whack with the island.

Carol, we ahd reservations at 6pm. We were the only inside diners which was great. no noise and very nice soft piano music. By the time we left every outdoor table was full. The waitstaff was Great. We interacted with a number of them.We even got to talk with the chef and thank him for an excellent meal.

Total priec wasn't actually that bad. With 1 appetizer, two mains, two sides, 3 martinis and 3 glassed of red wine, the bill was just under $300. Service was not included.

OK, that is earlier than many people eat, so not a surprise that it was empty. Glad you enjoyed it.

That looks really good. I took a look at the menu when we did a trip out of Aquamania. I need to give them a try, but it is hard to get away from Jax. Very convenient for your location. Thanks.

That bone in New York looks like the ones I cook at home. Glad you enjoyed your meal.

Good pictures; thanks for the report.

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