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Beachfront Barbecue & Island Hospitality

Sunshine Shack

Barbecue from the grill, a cool drink, and Garvey Lake’s easy welcome turn a Rendezvous Bay beach day into an afternoon worth lingering over.
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At Home on Rendezvous Bay

A Beach Day Built Around the Grill


Sunshine Shack brings barbecue, beach-bar hospitality, and long views toward St. Martin together on the sands of Rendezvous Bay. Garvey Lake’s relaxed approach shapes the experience: settle at a table, order from a focused menu, and leave time for the shore. Grilled ribs and chicken anchor lunch, with locally caught fish and lobster by request offering seafood alternatives. The setting suits families spending the day at the beach, couples sharing a leisurely meal, and friends gathering over rum punch. Music adds to the atmosphere, while the simple wooden shack keeps the experience closely connected to the island and its people.

Garvey grilling barbecue over smoky coals at Sunshine Shack, overlooking the turquoise waters of Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla.
The Sunshine Shack Story

An Island Family’s Idea, Built by Hand

Garvey Lake and his brothers, Perry and Leon, began planning Sunshine Shack in 2007 and opened it in 2008. Their idea was a casual place to gather on Rendezvous Bay. Garvey built the original wooden structure in his own yard before moving it onto the beach, establishing the simple setting for a business shaped by family, music, and island hospitality.
Meet Garvey

Garvey Lake’s Island Hospitality

Raised in Blowing Point, Garvey Lake developed his hospitality experience at Cap Juluca, Altamer, and CuisinArt before becoming the host, chef, and bartender behind Sunshine Shack. His background brings a personal touch to the welcome and drinks service. In the kitchen, barbecue with his signature sauce sits alongside fish and lobster prepared with Caribbean seasoning.

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Location

Seasonal Opening

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Sunshine Shack Anguilla

Hours of Operation

Monday

10:00 AM

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5:00 PM

Tuesday

10:00 AM

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5:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM

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5:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM

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5:00 PM

Friday

10:00 PM

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5:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM

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5:00 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM

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5:00 PM

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The Experience

A Closer Look at Sunshine Shack


Follow the pace of an afternoon on Rendezvous Bay, from food on the grill to drinks at the beach bar. A glimpse of the cooking, music, and personal hospitality that give Sunshine Shack its familiar island character.

Sunshine Shack sits directly on Rendezvous Bay, between Anguilla Great House and Aurora Resort. Tables on the sand and a covered bar keep the setting informal, with St. Martin visible across the water. A visit fits naturally into a day of swimming, walking the shoreline, and stopping for lunch when the grill is ready.

The kitchen works with a short menu. Barbecued chicken and pork ribs can be ordered separately or as a combination, accompanied by the house sauce. Seasoned rice, green salad, coleslaw, and plantains accompany several mains. Locally caught snapper offers another choice, while grilled Caribbean lobster comes with Creole seasoning and butter sauce. Lobster is available by request, so contact the team beforehand if it is central to your plans.

At the bar, Garvey’s rum punch sits alongside frozen drinks and tropical cocktails. Choices include a pineapple margarita and Banana Bailey’s Colada, as well as alcohol-free versions of a piña colada and banana daiquiri. There is room to settle over a single drink or make the bar part of a longer beach afternoon.

Music contributes to the social atmosphere, with live performances advertised by the restaurant. Confirm the current program if you want to plan around a particular afternoon. Beach chairs and umbrellas are also available; check the arrangements and any charges directly when planning a longer stay.

Lunch service begins at 12:30 p.m. Evening dining is offered by request and reservation, including candlelit meals for birthdays, anniversaries, and other occasions. The venue also accepts inquiries for weddings, vow renewals, and private celebrations. Private parties, events, and large groups are subject to a venue rental fee. Contact the team to confirm availability, event arrangements, menu preferences, and any dietary requirements before finalizing your plans.

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