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On the East End Road, at Teague
Bay, overlooking the beach and Buck Island, you'll find the
renowned Duggan's Reef. Proprietor Frank Duggan first
arrived in St. Croix in January, 1975 after graduating from
the University of Massachusetts, Amhurst. After a brief
stint sailing the islands, he spent the next many years
learning the restaurant business both in St. Croix and the
New England area including working as a bartender at the
Bull & Finch Pub in Boston, which later was made famous in
the "Cheers" Television show. In May, 1983, Duggan's Reef
opened. The name came from the old John Wayne movie
"Donovan's Reef". Now in its 18th season, it has become an
East End institution. Over the years, many celebrities,
sport figures, and political leaders have dined at Duggan's
Reef. Among them are actors Bill Murray, Michael J. Fox,
Steven Seagal, former Connecticut Governor Lowell Wieker,
and Senator Ted Kennedy as well as former President George
Bush. Senator Kennedy and his family always have their first
and last meal here. Former Red Sox (and current Astros)
pitcher Roger Clemens liked it enough to come back three
times. It is an informal, open-to-the-breeze spot famous for
its various lobster dishes, "island style" fresh fish
entrees, steaks and pasta. When asked why the restaurant has
been successful Frank says, "a strong knowledgeable staff
with generous portions of food and drink. Over all-we like
what we do and we hope it shows." It does!
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