Spend a Luxury Filled Evening at the Finest Cayman Islands Restaurants
In Cayman, there are a good number of restaurants that are considered to be "fine dining" places; nevertheless, there are only a limited few that consistently provides a person with an experience that makes him feel pampered in terms of the cuisine, service, and atmosphere.
Grand Cayman is renowned for its world-class restaurants as well as its fantastic diving. The skilled chefs on this island know how to highlight the region’s in-season produce and freshly caught fish in their creations.
Additionally, if you’re ready to venture outside of your comfort zone, you can discover Caribbean flavors and ingredients in regional meals like conch stew and goat curry.
For dinner, reservations are advised at the best eateries in Grand Cayman. The best nights to try a place out (some restaurants offer theme nights) can be determined by speaking with your WIMCO concierge, who can also book reservations on your behalf. Although reservations are not frequently required for lunch, it is a good idea to do so if you want a table by the sea.
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The Best 5 Star Restaurants in Cayman Island
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This list of the greatest local eateries in the Cayman Islands showcases the best places to enjoy truly regional cuisine. These places—from straightforward food trucks to run-of-the-mill eateries and family-run stalls—serve authentic Caymanian food at affordable costs for the residents.
Caymanian food is hearty and tasty, blending Jamaican elements with long-standing British traditions. Seafood takes center stage, tempting the tongue with delights like lobster and conch. If you enjoy meat, you’ll LOVE the stewed beef, hog belly, and jerk chicken made in the Cayman Islands. The best versions on the island are offered at these prestigious neighborhood Caymanian eateries.
The top local eateries in Cayman Island include Big tree bbq, Island bites, Vivine’s kitchen, Kurt’s korner, Heritage kitchen, Grape tree cafe, Herman’s fish fry, and Barry’s golden jerk.
• Abacus
Abacus offers steak, seafood, and exquisitely presented Caribbean-inspired dishes. A West Indies curry and an appetizer of marinated conch are two delicacies you might want to try out. Having trouble deciding what to eat? Then, order several tapas to split with your fellow diners, such as the oxtail spring roll or the grilled scallops.
Insider tip: Abacus hosts live music every Saturday night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Elegant and contemporary ambiance with both indoor and outdoor sitting.
What we love: The restaurant’s happy hour, which is available Monday through Saturday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and offers 20% off tapas, cocktails, wines, and beers.
Location: 45 Market Street, Camana Bay, Grand Cayman. Phone: 345-623-8282
• Upstairs at Kaibo
Kaibo serves a single a la carte menu that varies seasonally based on the finest and best-available ingredients, including nearby line-caught fish. The food is imaginative and beautiful—definitely Instagram-worthy.
Insider tip: Wednesday through Sunday is the only day this eatery is open. It opens at 5:30 p.m.
Elegant tropical setting in a large plantation home.
What we love: As an alternative to the a la carte menu, the restaurant offers a fantastic six-course tasting menu. This is the kind of encounter that ought to be savored and pondered.
Location: North Side, Grand Cayman, Address: 585 Water Cay Rd. Phone: 345-947-9975
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• Blue Cilantro
This restaurant expertly combines the tastes of France, the Mediterranean, and Asia to produce its own distinctive East-meets-West fusion food. For instance, the menu offers an Asian-inspired fish dish and a Mediterranean paella.
Insider tip: Looking for a brunch? A Sunday brunch is available at Blue Cilantro from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Ambience: elegant, refined, and fresh.
What we love: top-notch service and the vast wine list.
Location: 1 Gecko Link, at the Fidelity Financial Center on West Bay Road, Phone: 345-945-4372
• Ave
Steak and seafood are the restaurant’s specialties, and the menu includes favorites such as ribeye and lobster tail. A number of Mediterranean-inspired items, however, are also included on Ave’s menu, including Moroccan-spiced chicken, scallop and mushroom risotto, and pumpkin ravioli.
Insider tip: Kids under five eat for free if you order the restaurant’s three-course tasting menu.
Ambiance: The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with beautiful views of Seven Mile Beach.
What we love: Carefully considered vegetarian cuisine for any eaters in your group.
Address: 60 Tanager Way, Seven Mile Beach, Phone: 345-746-4111; Location: Kimpton Seafire Resort
• Seven
Locally caught snapper with a lychee escovitch and mango butter sauce is one of the steaks from a ranch that specializes in humanely raised cattle and seafood. As one might anticipate from a Ritz-Carlton institution, the service is first-rate.
Insider tip: On Tuesdays through Saturdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Seven offers a happy hour where you may save money on small plates and specialty drinks.
Ambiance: Elegant atmosphere with excellent Seven Mile Beach views.
What we love: the extensive wine list and the variety of Cuban cigars.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton; address: W Bay Road; phone number: 345-623-7489
• Taikun
If you’re in the mood for excellent, fresh sushi, make a trip here. This eatery offers an excellent selection of nigiri, specialty rolls, and maki. Additionally, a prix fixe sushi meal with dessert is available.
Insider tip: On Wednesdays, the restaurant provides a special 5-course chef’s choice omakase special.
Ambience: a large communal table in the middle, with booths and banquet seats on either side.
What we love: The sushi experience at Taikun is authenticated by freshly grated real wasabi served to your table.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton; address: W Bay Road; phone number: 345-815-6912
• Avecita
The leading tapas destination in Grand Cayman, serving both classic and innovative dishes. The tasting menu is constantly updated, but some of the restaurant’s more distinctive dishes have included fish confit and Spanish octopus carpaccio.
Insider tip: There is a dinner-only establishment hidden inside the Ave Restaurant.
Ambiance: There are community tables where patrons are invited to mingle and get to know their fellow diners in addition to the chef’s station mentioned below.
What we love: The chef’s table, where you may partake in a five-course interactive meal with beverage pairings.
Location: The Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa, 60 Tanager Way, Seven Mile Beach, (347) 746-4111
• Luca
Although this restaurant serves a variety of meat and fish dishes, their pasta is the real selling point. A few dishes from the modern Italian menu served here are gnocchi with chicken and porcini mushrooms, braised beef short rib over pappardelle, and duck breast tagliata.
Insider tip: The restaurant has a kid’s menu, gluten-free lunch and dinner menus, and more.
Ambience: Elegant and contemporary with breathtaking views of Seven Mile Beach.
What we love: Luca’s pasta is freshly prepared on-site.
Location: The Caribbean Club, Phone: 345-623-4550, Address: 871 West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach
• Grand Old House
The Grand Old House’s daily menu changes based on what is fresh and readily accessible because it is a celebration of farm-to-table and sea-to-table meals. An example of food you might encounter at the Grand Old House is a braised goat curry or a stew made with conch shells.
Insider tip: Check the restaurant’s website for its specials
Ambience: The Grand Old House, a former plantation house, has been converted into a charming and upscale waterfront restaurant.
What we love: A wine list with over 2,400 options that have won awards.
Address: 648 South Church Street, Location: George Town, Contact Number: 345-949-9333
• Blue by Eric Ripert
The only AAA Five Diamond restaurant in the Caribbean is Blue. Therefore, when you eat here, you are certain that it will be a memorable dinner. The food is unique and beautifully presented. The butter-poached scallops and Blue’s tuna-foie-gras are two meals that are highly regarded.
Insider tip. Great for larger groups; two private dining rooms at Blue by Eric Ripert can accommodate up to 40 people.
Ambiance: Elegant and secluded atmosphere.
What we love: Treat yourself to Blue’s seven- or six-course prix fixe tasting menu if you’re in the mood for a culinary adventure.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton; address: W Bay Road; phone number: 345-815-6912;
Tips For Fine Dining Out In Cayman Island
Although the U.S. dollar is frequently used, you might also want to convert some of your cash into Cayman dollars.
Make sure the restaurant hasn’t already imposed an automatic 10% to 15% service charge before leaving a tip. If so, you can always leave a bigger tip if you think the service was really good. In Grand Cayman, tips are expected at 15%.
Whenever you see the following meals on the menu, order them if you’re eager to learn more about the regional cuisine:
- Coconut shrimp
- Crab stew
- Fish, meat, and other types of protein prepared in the Cayman manner are often lightly breaded, pan-fried or sautéed, and served with sweet peppers, onions, and tomato sauce.
- Cracked conch
- Fish tea (actually more like a soup or a stew than a tea)
- Goat curry
- Oxtail
KEY TAKEAWAYS ...🛪
In Cayman, there are a good number of restaurants that are considered to be “fine dining” places; nevertheless, there are only a limited few that consistently provides a person with an experience that makes him feel pampered in terms of the cuisine, service, and atmosphere.Â
If you are searching for an elite experience, going on a date, celebrating a special occasion, or just want to try something new, consider one of the restaurants on this list.
