Top Dining News in Grand Cayman
Top Dining News in the Cayman Islands
This is a great year for foodies and
the culinary scene in the Cayman Islands. Highlights were Cayman Culinary
Month, which included the Cayman Cookout - a weekend of events celebrating food
that was hosted by celebrity chef Eric Ripert at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
The Taste of Cayman Food & Wine Festival at Camana Bay, which had over 5,000 attendees and over 40 participating restaurants and many other food events over the course of a month. The winner of the Taste of Cayman was Michael's Genuine Food & Drink This was their second year in a row, many passengers attended the event and they said the lion fish sliders were fabulous!
A host of businesses are set to move into the newly constructed Caribbean Plaza including a new bistro-style restaurant and Gino's which the passengers selected this year as a favorite pizzeria on the island.
A new food trend is hiring private Chefs to cater special events. You have the Island's biggest catering company, Mise En Place who does a great job with large and small events. Many folks enjoy Chef Lloyd 's personal touch or Chef Remy, they all do a do a fabulous job according to passenger’s feedback.
The Taste of Cayman Food & Wine Festival at Camana Bay, which had over 5,000 attendees and over 40 participating restaurants and many other food events over the course of a month. The winner of the Taste of Cayman was Michael's Genuine Food & Drink This was their second year in a row, many passengers attended the event and they said the lion fish sliders were fabulous!
A host of businesses are set to move into the newly constructed Caribbean Plaza including a new bistro-style restaurant and Gino's which the passengers selected this year as a favorite pizzeria on the island.
A new food trend is hiring private Chefs to cater special events. You have the Island's biggest catering company, Mise En Place who does a great job with large and small events. Many folks enjoy Chef Lloyd 's personal touch or Chef Remy, they all do a do a fabulous job according to passenger’s feedback.
Notable new restaurants that have
opened over the course of the year include two exciting new additions to Camana
Bay Mizu and The Waterfront Urban Diner, which opened in
April 2013 are getting rave reviews. Mizu is a stylish Asian-inspired restaurant and
bar, offering imaginative creations using local seafood and produce at the open
sushi bar. You can also relax in the sleek dining room or dine on the
waterfront patio. The Waterfront Urban Diner marries city dining and the laid back tropics,
offering quick feel-good food at an affordable price, American classics are
made using the freshest, local ingredients and there are tasty breakfast
options along with their warm hospitality. The Lobster Pot in George Town harbour has reopened with
locals and tourist happily welcoming back one of Cayman's best loved restaurants. With a
newly constructed outside deck, diners can enjoy one of their all-time classic
dishes as well as sweeping views of the waterfront. They are now open for lunch! Da Fish Shack and Cayman Cabana Retro Bar and
Restaurant are new casual dining spot on the harbour in George
Town. If you're in the mood for Asian cuisine, be sure to check out Wok N Roll in Regency Court and,
further afield, Bombay Chopsticks is
becoming a passenger favorite on the East End.
Rackham’s Waterfront Bar and Grill have been taken over and given a face lift and with 3 female managers keeping the vibe very family friendly. As ever, the food and drink scene in Cayman has continued to evolve, giving tourists a smorgasbord of dining options, from high-end restaurants to local Caribbean favorites. For our beer lovers traveling to the island Craft Food & Beverage Co. located right across from the Marriott has opened!. Fidel Murphy’s Irish Pub and Michael's Genuine are passenger favorites when it comes to great hops.
Best Places
to Eat
To view the best of the best restaurants according to frequent flyer's who vacation Cayman often just down load the famous fun fact sheet http://www.passengerpicks.com/subscribe.php. This sheet will not only will give you great information about the island but it will give you 10% off your bill at many of the best restaurants and 10% off on any Tortuga Rum cake voted best cake on island!
To view the best of the best restaurants according to frequent flyer's who vacation Cayman often just down load the famous fun fact sheet http://www.passengerpicks.com/subscribe.php. This sheet will not only will give you great information about the island but it will give you 10% off your bill at many of the best restaurants and 10% off on any Tortuga Rum cake voted best cake on island!
Bakeries, Cafès & Bistros
There are some delicious bakeries on the Island. They are all staffed with professional pastry chefs, and on any given day you can pick up fresh bread, croissants, and an array of cookies and cakes. You can try Icoa Cafè in Seven Mile Shops on West Bay Road and Upper Crust Deli & Bistro in Camana Bay. Established coffee houses include Paperman's Cafe located in the Strand Shopping Centre and the Midtown Plaza, Perk Up Cafe in Governors Square and Cafè del Sol, which has four locations between Camana Bay and George Town serving gourmet coffees, refreshing smoothies and a range of tempting sandwiches and pastries. Their Camana Bay location connects to Books & Books making it a nice place to browse a new book while having a coffee. Upper Crust Deli & Bistro is an elegant evocation of the classic European deli bistro. Chef Wanda Teraguchi serves up daily creations from the in-house bakery, from classic sandwiches and signature salads to hearty soups and homemade pastries. Call (345) 743 1010 for more information. The Brasserie Market in Cricket Square also serves sandwiches and salads that can be customized however you like, along with soups, hot lunches, pastries, etc. Their daily specials are posted on their Facebook page. If you happen to sleep-in, you can always hit Treats Restaurant, located in the West Shore Centre on SMB, which serves breakfast all-day. Lauren's in Buckingham Square serves tasty breakfast treats such as crepes and homemade lemonade as well as many lunch options. Some other great choices are choices George Town Yacht Club, Guy Harvey's Restaurant, XQ's and Icoa. For something a little different, you can check Facebook for the location of Al La Ke-vroom, Al La Kebab's mobile kebab truck - it is often spotted on Humber Lane, Walkers Road, Mary Street in George Town, and Shamrock Road in Red Bay.
Desserts & Sweet Treats
As you might imagine in a warm country like Cayman, we have quite a few places where you can go and get a cold, refreshing ice-cream or frozen yoghurt. Two major brands are represented in Cayman: Dairy Queen (located on the waterfront downtown) and Haagen-Dazs (two locations: Camana Bay and downtown in Bayshore Mall). Haagen-Dazs in Camana
Bay However passengers are raving about
Gelato Creamery in Camana Bay fresh homemade Italian ice cream. Favorite
desserts on Island the Soufflé’s from Osetra Bay, Sticky Toffee pudding from Calypso Grill and Chocolate Walnut Pudding from Tukka is a must!
Smoothies & Juice Bars
Drink Fresh Juice specializes in a mobile juice service and they deliver to homes, condo's and coffee shops. All of their juices are extracted fresh daily using a cold press process and they use local produce. Jessie's Juice Bar Camana Bay serves up freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, nutritious, made-to-order smoothies, fermented loose leaf teas and gourmet coffees. Island Squeeze serving up fresh lemonade right as you come off the ship!
Vegetarian & Vegan Food
There are several good options on the Island for vegetarians and vegans. Bread & Chocolate, located on the corner of Edward Street and Dr Roy's Drive in George Town, opened recently and is quickly gaining a loyal following. Drop in for health-conscious vegan breakfast and lunch options. Island Naturals Cafè in Coconut Plaza, off West bay Road also caters for healthy appetites, offering a range of gluten free and vegan dishes. The Greenhouse Cafè is located at the Lighthouse Point Resort on NW Point Road in West Bay and offers delicious farm-to-table seaside dining with gluten free, allergy friendly and paleo options. Jessie's Juice Bar in Camana Bay serves a range of healthy vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and raw foods including wraps, toasties and salads. They also have a great selection of kombucha, smoothies, fresh juices and healthy kids' treats. The Brasserie Market, located off Elgin Avenue has a wide selection of home-grown produce and many vegan lunch options. Agua has an excellent vegetarian menu. You will also find that most menus on the Island have vegetarian options.
Waterfront Dining
Cayman is lucky to have numerous places to eat while overlooking the water. Every style of dining is catered for, from elegant high-end restaurants to more affordable options. Beach House is new to The Westin Grand Cayman Resort and offers casual yet upscale dinning with incredible views of Seven Mile Beach. www.westingrandcayman.com Grand Old House (Tel: (345) 949 9333) is an all-time favorite dining spot in Cayman overlooking the water in South Sound. This historical landmark offers classic dishes with Caribbean flair in an old world, elegant setting. The Cracked Conch (Tel: (345) 945 5217) in West Bay also offers great views with white tablecloth service, a cosmopolitan bar and alfresco dining on multiple patios. Their signature conch dishes are legendary. There are also rustic and laid back places like Kaibo and Rum Point and Alfresco's in West Bay. The Wharf, Osetra Bay, Lobster Pot, La DolceVita, sport awesome views . Casanovas, Westin and Tukka has seating right on the beach!
There are some delicious bakeries on the Island. They are all staffed with professional pastry chefs, and on any given day you can pick up fresh bread, croissants, and an array of cookies and cakes. You can try Icoa Cafè in Seven Mile Shops on West Bay Road and Upper Crust Deli & Bistro in Camana Bay. Established coffee houses include Paperman's Cafe located in the Strand Shopping Centre and the Midtown Plaza, Perk Up Cafe in Governors Square and Cafè del Sol, which has four locations between Camana Bay and George Town serving gourmet coffees, refreshing smoothies and a range of tempting sandwiches and pastries. Their Camana Bay location connects to Books & Books making it a nice place to browse a new book while having a coffee. Upper Crust Deli & Bistro is an elegant evocation of the classic European deli bistro. Chef Wanda Teraguchi serves up daily creations from the in-house bakery, from classic sandwiches and signature salads to hearty soups and homemade pastries. Call (345) 743 1010 for more information. The Brasserie Market in Cricket Square also serves sandwiches and salads that can be customized however you like, along with soups, hot lunches, pastries, etc. Their daily specials are posted on their Facebook page. If you happen to sleep-in, you can always hit Treats Restaurant, located in the West Shore Centre on SMB, which serves breakfast all-day. Lauren's in Buckingham Square serves tasty breakfast treats such as crepes and homemade lemonade as well as many lunch options. Some other great choices are choices George Town Yacht Club, Guy Harvey's Restaurant, XQ's and Icoa. For something a little different, you can check Facebook for the location of Al La Ke-vroom, Al La Kebab's mobile kebab truck - it is often spotted on Humber Lane, Walkers Road, Mary Street in George Town, and Shamrock Road in Red Bay.
Desserts & Sweet Treats
As you might imagine in a warm country like Cayman, we have quite a few places where you can go and get a cold, refreshing ice-cream or frozen yoghurt. Two major brands are represented in Cayman: Dairy Queen (located on the waterfront downtown) and Haagen-Dazs (two locations: Camana Bay and downtown in Bayshore Mall). Haagen-Dazs in Camana
Bay However passengers are raving about
Gelato Creamery in Camana Bay fresh homemade Italian ice cream. Favorite
desserts on Island the Soufflé’s from Osetra Bay, Sticky Toffee pudding from Calypso Grill and Chocolate Walnut Pudding from Tukka is a must!Smoothies & Juice Bars
Drink Fresh Juice specializes in a mobile juice service and they deliver to homes, condo's and coffee shops. All of their juices are extracted fresh daily using a cold press process and they use local produce. Jessie's Juice Bar Camana Bay serves up freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, nutritious, made-to-order smoothies, fermented loose leaf teas and gourmet coffees. Island Squeeze serving up fresh lemonade right as you come off the ship!
Vegetarian & Vegan Food
There are several good options on the Island for vegetarians and vegans. Bread & Chocolate, located on the corner of Edward Street and Dr Roy's Drive in George Town, opened recently and is quickly gaining a loyal following. Drop in for health-conscious vegan breakfast and lunch options. Island Naturals Cafè in Coconut Plaza, off West bay Road also caters for healthy appetites, offering a range of gluten free and vegan dishes. The Greenhouse Cafè is located at the Lighthouse Point Resort on NW Point Road in West Bay and offers delicious farm-to-table seaside dining with gluten free, allergy friendly and paleo options. Jessie's Juice Bar in Camana Bay serves a range of healthy vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and raw foods including wraps, toasties and salads. They also have a great selection of kombucha, smoothies, fresh juices and healthy kids' treats. The Brasserie Market, located off Elgin Avenue has a wide selection of home-grown produce and many vegan lunch options. Agua has an excellent vegetarian menu. You will also find that most menus on the Island have vegetarian options.
Waterfront Dining
Cayman is lucky to have numerous places to eat while overlooking the water. Every style of dining is catered for, from elegant high-end restaurants to more affordable options. Beach House is new to The Westin Grand Cayman Resort and offers casual yet upscale dinning with incredible views of Seven Mile Beach. www.westingrandcayman.com Grand Old House (Tel: (345) 949 9333) is an all-time favorite dining spot in Cayman overlooking the water in South Sound. This historical landmark offers classic dishes with Caribbean flair in an old world, elegant setting. The Cracked Conch (Tel: (345) 945 5217) in West Bay also offers great views with white tablecloth service, a cosmopolitan bar and alfresco dining on multiple patios. Their signature conch dishes are legendary. There are also rustic and laid back places like Kaibo and Rum Point and Alfresco's in West Bay. The Wharf, Osetra Bay, Lobster Pot, La DolceVita, sport awesome views . Casanovas, Westin and Tukka has seating right on the beach!
Dining On A Budget
Cayman's impressive culinary scene can also be a very expensive dining and entertainment experience. If you are looking to save some money but still want to go out, try one of these budget-friendly Island hot spots: Agave Grill, Al La Kebab, The Burger Shack, and Chicken! Chicken!, George Town Yacht Club at Barcadere Marina, Sunshine Grill (famous for their fish tacos and burgers), Eagle Rays Bar and Grill just opened up on East End folks love their lionfish tacos Café del Sol, Canton Chinese, Eats Cafè, Cimboco, 5 buck breakfast Champion House, Lone Star, Macabuca, Wok N Roll and XQ’s or try any of the Island's fast-food restaurants. Also, Guy Harvey's Island Grill features a CI$9.99 dinner special each evening, which is incredibly popular. On Saturdays and Sundays, order one entree and receive the second entree for just CI$1. Breezes on the Bay $3.00 beers and 65cent hot wings!
Cayman's impressive culinary scene can also be a very expensive dining and entertainment experience. If you are looking to save some money but still want to go out, try one of these budget-friendly Island hot spots: Agave Grill, Al La Kebab, The Burger Shack, and Chicken! Chicken!, George Town Yacht Club at Barcadere Marina, Sunshine Grill (famous for their fish tacos and burgers), Eagle Rays Bar and Grill just opened up on East End folks love their lionfish tacos Café del Sol, Canton Chinese, Eats Cafè, Cimboco, 5 buck breakfast Champion House, Lone Star, Macabuca, Wok N Roll and XQ’s or try any of the Island's fast-food restaurants. Also, Guy Harvey's Island Grill features a CI$9.99 dinner special each evening, which is incredibly popular. On Saturdays and Sundays, order one entree and receive the second entree for just CI$1. Breezes on the Bay $3.00 beers and 65cent hot wings!
Tiping
Tipping is standard practice in Cayman and although server's standard wages here are generally more than in the US, it is still an important part of a server's income. Most restaurants automatically include a gratuity on the bill of 15-18% however; it is always wise to check, as it is customary to leave a tip of approximately 15% and a little more for particularly good service.
Tipping is standard practice in Cayman and although server's standard wages here are generally more than in the US, it is still an important part of a server's income. Most restaurants automatically include a gratuity on the bill of 15-18% however; it is always wise to check, as it is customary to leave a tip of approximately 15% and a little more for particularly good service.
What restaurant is featured in the picture? The dining on the beach picture. It's beautiful.
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