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Restaurants
The Cayman Islands is the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean and these are some of our favourite restaurants, covering a wide range of cuisines and price points.
$$/$$$ Reservations recommended. Ask for a table right on the water and plan to arrive before sunset. Located in Camana Bay on the North Sound side, you won't see the sun dip below the horizon but the colours across the sky are spectacular and the food and cocktails here are always amazing.
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Agua Restaurant
47 Forum Ln$$/$$$ Reservations recommended. Ask for a table right on the water and plan to arrive before sunset. Located in Camana Bay on the North Sound side, you won't see the sun dip below the horizon but the colours across the sky are spectacular and the food and cocktails here are always amazing.
$$ Great food and one of the first places to have 1981 on tap (our first true local craft beer).
Saltwater Grill
West Bay Road$$ Great food and one of the first places to have 1981 on tap (our first true local craft beer).
$$/$$$ Reservations recommended. Hands down my favourite restaurant in the Cayman Islands. Located in an office complex downtown, The Brasserie is the epitome of slow food. They have an apiary and chicken coop, own fishing boats, and employ fishers and gardeners to bring in the fresh catch and produce from the greenhouse and urban garden. If they don't grow or catch it themselves they source from local farmers wherever possible. Check their Facebook page for daily specials and always order the grilled cheese share plate. Note: Closed on weekends.
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The Brasserie
171 Elgin Ave$$/$$$ Reservations recommended. Hands down my favourite restaurant in the Cayman Islands. Located in an office complex downtown, The Brasserie is the epitome of slow food. They have an apiary and chicken coop, own fishing boats, and employ fishers and gardeners to bring in the fresh catch and produce from the greenhouse and urban garden. If they don't grow or catch it themselves they source from local farmers wherever possible. Check their Facebook page for daily specials and always order the grilled cheese share plate. Note: Closed on weekends.
$ Burger Shack is closer and also pretty good, but this relative newcomer to the burger scene has a wide range of delicious and creative options as well as local juices in their grab-and-go.
Seven Mile Burger
$ Burger Shack is closer and also pretty good, but this relative newcomer to the burger scene has a wide range of delicious and creative options as well as local juices in their grab-and-go.
$$/$$$ Tucked away at the back of Seven Mile Shops, Icoa has delightful bakery and pastry offerings as well as a delicious "European Colonial Inspired" menu at the sit-down restaurant.
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Icoa Café
West Bay Road$$/$$$ Tucked away at the back of Seven Mile Shops, Icoa has delightful bakery and pastry offerings as well as a delicious "European Colonial Inspired" menu at the sit-down restaurant.
$$$ Reservations required. The best sushi in Cayman is at the Ritz Carlton. Though you can also find delicious options for a lower price at Mizu or Yoshi Sushi, here the fish is super fresh, the wasabi is real, and the service is exceptional. On Wednesdays, the Omakase menu is available at a reduced price.
Taikun
$$$ Reservations required. The best sushi in Cayman is at the Ritz Carlton. Though you can also find delicious options for a lower price at Mizu or Yoshi Sushi, here the fish is super fresh, the wasabi is real, and the service is exceptional. On Wednesdays, the Omakase menu is available at a reduced price.
$ Woodfire roasted chicken with a wide variety of sides, located right across the street in West Shore Centre. Great for cheap and easy eat-in or take-out.
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Chicken! Chicken!
$ Woodfire roasted chicken with a wide variety of sides, located right across the street in West Shore Centre. Great for cheap and easy eat-in or take-out.
$ Huge portions! Sharing is definitely possible, especially if you get something with a side of Sunshine Scramble. Most famous for their fish tacos and kitchen sink burger. This is a very casual joint that is part of the Sunshine Suites hotel and has both indoor and poolside seating, which makes it a good option if you're in beachwear.
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Sunshine Grill
1465 Esterly Tibbetts Hwy$ Huge portions! Sharing is definitely possible, especially if you get something with a side of Sunshine Scramble. Most famous for their fish tacos and kitchen sink burger. This is a very casual joint that is part of the Sunshine Suites hotel and has both indoor and poolside seating, which makes it a good option if you're in beachwear.
$$$/$$$$ Mouthwatering Venetian-inspired tapas on the canal at the Cayman Islands Yacht Club. The bill can add up with a lot of small plates but everything is delicious.
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Bacaro
$$$/$$$$ Mouthwatering Venetian-inspired tapas on the canal at the Cayman Islands Yacht Club. The bill can add up with a lot of small plates but everything is delicious.
$$ Great gastropub fare and the best selection of beer on the island, though it's mostly bottled.
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Craft F&B Co
West Bay Road$$ Great gastropub fare and the best selection of beer on the island, though it's mostly bottled.
$$ If you love Mexican food and/or tequila, this is a great option for lunch or dinner.
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Casa 43 Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar
43 Canal Point Drive$$ If you love Mexican food and/or tequila, this is a great option for lunch or dinner.
$ Cheap, cheerful and close, they have a Caribbean inspired menu with local favourites and influences.
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Cimboco
Lawrence Bl$ Cheap, cheerful and close, they have a Caribbean inspired menu with local favourites and influences.
$$ Vegan except for the invasive lionfish, this casual joint is located at Lighthouse Point/DiveTech and is a favourite among the divers.
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VIVO Cafe Restaurant
$$ Vegan except for the invasive lionfish, this casual joint is located at Lighthouse Point/DiveTech and is a favourite among the divers.
$$ The absolute best steakhouse on island and also the best value. Great wine and cocktail selections as well as delicious appetizers to share.
The Kitchen Steakhouse
$$ The absolute best steakhouse on island and also the best value. Great wine and cocktail selections as well as delicious appetizers to share.
$$/$$$ Kaibo Espresso has the best coffee on island, the beach bar has great food and drink selections, and Upstairs does a delicious tasting menu with wine pairings at a great price. What more could you ask for?
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Kaibo Beach Bar & Grill
585 Water Cay Road$$/$$$ Kaibo Espresso has the best coffee on island, the beach bar has great food and drink selections, and Upstairs does a delicious tasting menu with wine pairings at a great price. What more could you ask for?
Sightseeing
An absolute must-do! We recommend Captain Marvin's Watersports on Seven Mile Beach or White Sands Watersports for pick-up at Kaibo. Book a two- or three-stop snorkel excursion for one of the most unique experiences in your lifetime.
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Stingray City Cayman-eyjar
An absolute must-do! We recommend Captain Marvin's Watersports on Seven Mile Beach or White Sands Watersports for pick-up at Kaibo. Book a two- or three-stop snorkel excursion for one of the most unique experiences in your lifetime.
Wade through the shallow, sandy areas to see dozens of starfish but please don't touch them, and always leave them completely submerged in the water.
Starfish Point
Wade through the shallow, sandy areas to see dozens of starfish but please don't touch them, and always leave them completely submerged in the water.
The best of the best! We recommend Cemetery Beach at the north end for a long beach day with shade and great snorkeling; the area around the Westin for a long, quiet walk; and Coccoloba at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa for beach-front dining where you can dress up or be casual.
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Seven Mile Beach
The best of the best! We recommend Cemetery Beach at the north end for a long beach day with shade and great snorkeling; the area around the Westin for a long, quiet walk; and Coccoloba at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa for beach-front dining where you can dress up or be casual.