Friends of the National Park Gala

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Friends of Virgin Islands National Park Gala

The Friends of the Park Annual Gala will again be taking place at the Lovango Resort & Beach Club on February 1st, 2025! The 2024 event was an amazing evening and 2025 will continue to see the Gala flourish on Lovango.  

The evening is the non-profit’s signature event each year and is instrumental to the organization’s success. It includes an auction, raffle, great entertainment, delicious food, fine wines, and a cigar and rum bar. All proceeds support the protection and preservation of the national park’s natural and cultural resources.

In partnership with the Friends of the Park, 20% of your room package will be donated to the non-profit to support their efforts. We hope you enjoy the Gala while also enjoying a beautiful vacation from Lovango!

Package Includes:

  • Minimum three-night stay in our luxury accommodations (options include glamping tents, treehouses or villas
  • In-room champagne upon arrival

Enjoy Complimentary Amenities:

  • Resort ferry to and from St. John and St. Thomas
  • Concierge services
  • Breakfast
  • Beach Club membership
  • Snorkeling and snorkeling equipment
  • Trip to Honeymoon Beach on St. John (offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
  • Yoga (Fridays)
  • Exclusive access to our hiking trails
  • Exclusive access to our secluded Crescent Beach

Use promo code GALA when making a reservation.

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FOOD MENU 5

S E A

green onion, grilled bread
$21

AHI TUNA NOODLES

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried capers, Italian chilis, basil
served raw
$26

JERK SNAPPER SANDWICH

remoulade, heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, pickled onion, brioche roll
$28

PRAWNS & CLAWS

chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli
$46

ADD CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SALAD: $24

ADD CAVIAR: $125

S H E L L

ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR SNAPPER: $12

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic,
red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

L A N D

STEAK TARTAR

perisalade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

ANGUS BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$26

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$25

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

hot honey, butter lettuce, pickled vegetable relish, brioche bun
$24

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

Make your overnight, beach club and dining reservations today!

We re-open on December 14, 2024.


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FOOD MENU 5

S E A

BLACKENED SHRIMP & CRAB CHOWDER

green onion, grilled bread
$21

AHI TUNA NOODLES

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried capers, Italian chilis, basil
served raw
$26

JERK SNAPPER SANDWICH

remoulade, heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, pickled onion, brioche roll
$28

PRAWNS & CLAWS

chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli
$46

ADD CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SALAD: $24

ADD CAVIAR: $125

S H E L L

ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR SNAPPER: $12

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic,
red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

L A N D

STEAK TARTAR

perisalade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

ANGUS BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$26

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$25

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

hot honey, butter lettuce, pickled vegetable relish, brioche bun
$24

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

VALENTINE'S DAY

F I R S T

Rock Lobster Velouté

creme fraiche agnolotti, preserved lemon, vanilla sherry

Beef Tartare

truffled mignonette, 63 degree egg, black garlic aioli, lemon cracklings

Baked Patriot Oysters

guanciale, parmesan, verde breadcrumbs

Warm Burrata

artichoke tapenade, blood orange oil, basil, semolina crackers

S E C O N D

Charred Brussel Sprouts

hazelnuts, manchego, brown butter vinaigrette, crispy shallots, dill

Golden Beet Terrine

goat cheese, arugula, almonds, burnt honey lime & vinaigrette

Ahi Tuna Noodles

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried Capers, italian chilis, basil

Grilled Romaine

boquerón’s, parmesan, croutons, lemon caper vinaigrette

T H I R D

Roasted Butternut Squash

sunflower, malabar spinach, caramelized cauliflower, burnt bay rum honey, black urfa crumble

Ballotine Of Poulet Rouge

charred carrots, farrloto, crispy skin gremolata, lime jus

Swordfish

chorizo crumbs, potato, warm white gazpacho, tomato lemon agro dolce

Heart Of Ribeye

potato pave, taleggio mornay, broccolini, italian chilis, sauce robert

Fricassee Of Rock Lobster

boursin gnocchi, edamame, bacon, turnips, herbs, cognac, uni butter

F O U R T H

Trio Of Chocolate

chocolate mousse, white chocolate ganache, spiced chocolate gelato, macerated berries, waffle tuile

Ballotine Of Poulet Rouge

lemon basil angel cake, 50-year balsamic syrup, strawberry macaroons

Warm Monkey Bread Pudding

cajeta ice cream, bourbon caramelized pineapple, macadamia crumble

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

DINNER

S T A R T E R S

CHARRED OCTOPUS

curried hickpeas, sumac, black urfa chili, coconut
$21

AHI TUNA CRUDO

aji lemon, grapefruit, red onion, sweet potato, basil, olive oil
$26

STEAK TARTAR

persillade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

CARIBBEAN LOBSTER CROQUETTE

herb salad, pommes paille, passionfruit turmeric mustard
$24

SEA URCHIN GNOCCHI

caribbean lobster, boursin gnocchi, edamame, fin herbs, lemon zest
$32

WOOD FIRED FOCACCIA BREAD

herb butter, sea salt
$9

OYSTERS, PRAWNS & CLAWS

mkt oysters, chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli, dill pickle mignonette
MKT

G R E E N S

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic,
red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

E N T R E E S

CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SCHNITZEL

apple & fennel slaw, red potato salad, lobster-cognac butter
$65

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN

sofrito, conch peas, cracked olive vinaigrette, navel orange
$39

FRESH MARKET FISH

christophine, peppers, taro, avocado chili crunch, citrus sauce bercy
$48

BUTCHER'S CUT

charred brussels sprouts, cauliflower puree, bay rhum bordelaise, pepita chimichurri
MKT

CHARRED CAULIFLOWER

preserved lemon, almond, poached egg, petit greens, romesco sauce
$34

TAGINE FOR TWO

CARIBBEAN SEAFOOD STEW

lobster, shrimp, mussels, crab, fresh catch, coconut, cilantro, charred corn & lemongrass velouté, sweet potato, grilled bread
$125

MOROCCAN BRAISED OXTAIL

root vegetable, sweet plantain & pepper agrodolce, yellow rice
$89

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

THE SANDPIT

B I T E S

LOBSTER GUACAMOLE

mango salsa, corn chips, cilantro
$26

CAULIFLOWER HUMMUS

roasted tomato, farm vegetables, goat cheese, olive tapenade
$23

GREEN CHILI & STREET CORN QUESO

crumbled Spanish chorizo & tortilla chips
$22

BLACKENED PEEL AND EAT SHRIMP

cocktail sauce, mustard aioli, lemon
$24

DAILY FRESH CATCH OYSTERS

dill pickle mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon
$36

AHI TUNA POKE

pistachio, orange, furikake, pickled fresno chilis, coconut foam
Served Raw
$27

B O W L S

SALMON NICOISE BOWL

seared rare, poached egg, brocolini, roasted red peppers, potato, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, fried garlic & buttermilk vinaigrette, mixed greens, fennel pollen
$32

DRAGON FRUIT BOWL

dragon fruit Greek yogurt, passion fruit syrup, fresh berries, tropical fruit, granola, almond butter, toasted coconut, shaved almonds
$26

TACO BOWL

pico de gallo, chipotle crema, guacamole, tortillas, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, queso fresco

CHOPPED CAESAR SALAD BOWL

romaine lettuce, croutons, green chili casear, parmesan

TACO BOWL

pico de gallo, chipotle crema, guacamole, tortillas, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, queso fresco

Herb & Garlic Caribbean Lobster Mkt

Smoked Peruvian Tempeh 24

Chimi Churri Skirt Steak 32

Blackened Red Snapper 28

Pineapple Jerk Chicken 27

CHOPPED CAESAR SALAD BOWL

romaine lettuce, croutons, green chili casear, parmesan

Herb & Garlic Caribbean Lobster Mkt

Smoked Peruvian Tempeh 24

Chimi Churri Skirt Steak -32

Blackened Red Snapper 28

Pineapple Jerk Chicken 27

B R E A D S

CAPRESE FLATBREAD

san marzano tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olio verde
$26

WILD MUSHROOM FLATBREAD

broccolini, goat cheese, hemp seed pesto, black truffle
$26

PEPPERONI FLATBREAD

asiago, mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, San Marzano tomato sauce, hot honey
$26

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

LUNCH

S E A

BLACKENED SHRIMP & CRAB CHOWDER

green onion, grilled bread
$21

AHI TUNA NOODLES

lemon, green apple, avocado, fried capers, Italian chilis, basil
served raw
$26

JERK SNAPPER SANDWICH

remoulade, heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, pickled onion, brioche roll
$28

PRAWNS & CLAWS

chilled shrimp, snow crab claws, cocktail sauce, jalapeno aioli
$46

ADD CARIBBEAN LOBSTER SALAD: $24

ADD CAVIAR: $125

S H E L L

CARIBBEAN LOBSTER ROLL

caribbean lobster salad, curry, aioli, brioche bun, apple, mint.
MKT

Lobster Guacamole

mango salsa, corn chips, cilantro
$26

DAILY FRESH CATCH OYSTERS

dill pickle mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon
$36

F A R M

ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR SNAPPER: $12

GREEN PAPAYA & TEA LEAF SALAD

shredded cabbage & romaine, crunchy lentil mix, tomato, toasted garlic, red onion, cilantro, tea leaf dressing
$23

CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, wasabi caesar dressing
$21

GOLDEN BEET TERRINE

goat cheese, charred onion, basil, almond, burnt honey-lime dressing
$23

FRISEE & ENDIVES

smoked bacon, pickled onions, gruyere, brioche, poached egg, dill buttermilk dressing
$24

L A N D

STEAK TARTAR

perisalade, cured egg yolk, calabrian aioli, black lime, cracklings
$25

ANGUS BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$26

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

bacon marmalade, pimento cheese, mustard aioli, butter lettuce, cristal bun
$25

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

hot honey, butter lettuce, pickled vegetable relish, brioche bun
$24

PRICES & AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

20% Automatic Gratuity on Parties Six or Greater

The Sandpit

Saturday-Thursday, 10 am – 9 pm

Lovango’s fast-casual experience with wood-fired flatbreads, gourmet bowls and signature cocktails in a casual yet chic seaside setting.

Sand & Stars Beach Party

Friday 5 pm – 9 pm 

With the stars overhead and the sand beneath your feet, enjoy local live music, dancing, signature cocktails and a delicious Caribbean-style buffet.

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Sunset Waterfront Dinner

Monday – Thursday, 5pm – 8pm

Enjoy cocktails before dinner followed by a one-of-a-kind sunset dinner by the water. 

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