Top Ten Cayman Restaurants According to Passengers 2014
Top Ten Dining Experiences in Grand Cayman
Agua
www.agua.kyMap
2012 Taste Of Cayman winner! The combination of a unique and truly international menu, a casually elegant setting and attentive service has made Agua a firm favorite among many passengers. A team of chefs hailing from all corners of the globe - Peru, Italy, Austria, India, Malaysia, Mexico and Spain - have worked together to create a diverse menu with an emphasis on the freshest of seafood. Passengers rave about the different ceviches – available by the spoonful for those who can’t settle on just one Agua is well known for its exceptionally fresh seafood and they certainly do not skimp on this or for their famous brunch featuring such items as shrimp, calamari, smoked salmon; you take your pick. Here is just a sample of what Agua does best; spicy beef, fish Cayman style, luscious lasagna, Beef Wellington wrapped in flaky pastry and the ubiquitous golden paella, served with all the traditional ingredients (chorizo, seafood, peas, you know the score). (345) 949 2482
Check out Agua Restaurant & Lounge, a recent Passenger Pick of the Month.
Luca
www.luca.kyMap
Luca has uninterrupted, breathtaking views of the beach and the Caribbean Sea and its position on Seven Mile Beach is unrivalled. The brainchild of the highly successful team that brought us Ragazzi – one of the Island’s busiest and most popular eateries for the last eleven years. They pride themselves in having anexquisite menu as “Italian-based, fused with international flavours”. It has been fine tuned to perfection by their young and creative chef, Federico Destro from Venice, formerly head chef at Ragazzi and the results are amazing and speak for themselves. Everything is made fresh daily in LUCA’s kitchens, from breads to pastas to desserts. Federico’s culinary philosophy is pure and simple: Source the best quality, freshest ingredients possible and don’t mess with them. Freshness of product and simplicity of presentation pretty well sum it up. Daily specials highlight the team’s ongoing creativity. Passengers LOVE their Sunday Brunch and their incredible wine list! Luca’s fabulous glass-encased wine ‘cellar’, holds several thousand bottles, representing a choice of over 650 different varieties. A wine lovers paradise.
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
www.michaelsgenuine.com/grand-cayman
2014 Taste of Cayman Winner, for the 2nd year is a row! Passengers and locals alike love Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink! Located in Camana Bay, which quickly is becoming the setting for some of Cayman's finest shopping & dining, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink has a lot to offer. Friends & families love to dine outside to enjoy the view of the water or to watch their kids play in the beautiful Camana Bay fountain. Open since June of 2010, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in Camana Bay has offered local residents as well as international visitors to Camana Bay a taste of the fresh, simple, pure, and sustainable cuisine that has made James Beard Award-winning chef/owner Michael Schwartz's Miami Design district restaurant one of the hottest dining destinations in the United States. With leadership on-island from their Chefs, the restaurant has both supported and grown with the local economy by prominently featuring ingredients from local farmers, fishermen, and other producers on the menu. In addition to daily changes to dishes based on what's available and in season and boasting an extensive selection of beers and bourbons at its bar and lively happy hours, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink is a member of Cayman Sea Sense, hosts Farm-To-Table Dinners with Slow Food Grand Cayman, and works with local divers who hunt the invasive lionfish to offer this delicious predator in myriad preparations on its menu.(345) 640-6433
Check out Michael's Genuine Food & Drink, a recent Passenger Pick of the Month.
Osetra Bay
Passenger Pick for “Best Sophisticated Ocean Front” Dining!www.osetrabay.com
Passengers are loving the "new" Osetra Bay, especially their new English Sunday Lunch! Tobias' (Tobi) Larcher, their new lead chef, has created new menu's for all to enjoy. Tobi has worked in award winning European kitchens for 15 years and was most recently the lead chef for VIP's attending the 2012 London Olympics. Luxuriously casual, relaxing and simply elegant waterfront restaurant and lounge Osetra Bay, sets a high standard for Caribbean dining in Grand Cayman. Nestled in the picturesque, tranquil West Bay district of Morgan's Harbor, expect an evening of unrivalled ambience, food, service and views. The spectacular outdoor dining room boasts a moonlit setting out across the bay whilst in view, local fisherman unload their daily catches straight to the kitchen. The billowing white decor is Miami beach chic fused with St Tropez panache that eschews calm and relaxation. The pace is smooth and efficient, as romantic couple's or even families with children enjoy the cool breeze at the water's edge, under the stars. Choose from the outdoor setting under several cabanas or indoor, more private seating in one of several lounges. Open for a family style lunch on Sundays." Phone (345) 325 5000 or (345) 623 5100. Check out Osetra Bay, a recent Passenger Pick of the Month.
Ortanique
Passenger Pick for “Best ethnically diverse cuisine” on Island!Ortanique Cayman website
Passengers love Ortanique, located at the most popular Camana Bay! Many passengers intentionally plan their vacations around the Full Moon Caja China Pig Roast event. It was voted the #1 foodie event on the island. What passengers love about this restaurant is that it offers ethnically diverse cuisine by concentrating on the wonderful taste combinations of fresh fruits, fish, vegetables and traditional tropical seasonings. Choose from spicy to fruit-infused and everything in between. Whether dining in or outside on the deck under the stars and canopy of sea grape trees, Ortanique is fine dining at its best. Award winning chef/owner Cindy Hutson will dazzle and delight your palate by creating dishes using traditional Caribbean ingredients in an innovative way. Pair your meal with a bottle of wine from Ortanique's Wine Spectator Award Winning List, or perhaps a unique cocktail or top shelf rum. Ortanique offers diners authentic Caribbean cuisine with a fresh, light attitude. Reservations are recommended. Phone (345) 640 7710.
Check out Ortanique, a recent Passenger Pick of the Month.
Guy Harvey’s Island Grill
Passenger Picks for “Best French and West Indian Cuisine” on Island!www.guyharveysgrill.comMapCoupon
Guy Harvey’s is a great mix of West Indian and French cuisine in a beautiful waterfront setting in downtown George Town. Passengers love to spend the morning shopping in George Town then have lunch at Guy Harvey’s. Locals have shared with me that Chef Bruno carefully picks by hand the best fish to be prepared at his restaurant. Which always guarantees the freshest seafood entree’s on the island. They have some wonderful feature nights with specials on Crab Cakes, Lobster or NY Steak and Fries and for those interested in other dishes; their menu is full of tantalizing flavor combinations as well as some great classic dishes. The décor is enhanced with an exclusive collection of artwork from renowned Marine wildlife artist, Guy Harvey, whose influence is further felt in the menu selections. Guy Harvey’s pride themselves on their commitment to the long term improvement of fish stocks. You will not find any seafood choices on the menu whose stocks have been over-exploited. You can also try their new Caribbean style Sunday Brunch which is served from 11am to 3pm. Dishes include ackee and codfish, Cayman style snapper, jerk chicken and more. Guy Harvey’s is a must do! Make it your Cayman tradition. Phone (345) 946 9000.
Check out Guy Harvey’s Island Grill, a recent Passenger Pick of the Month.
Lobster Pot
Passenger Pick for “Best Lobster” on the island!www.lobsterpot.ky Map
Lobster Pot reopened June 14th! Huge new deck, fresh interior, larger kitchen, new entries to compliment some of the great classic dishes. It is awesome!
Passenger Pick for the best lobster on the island… where every table overlooks the sea, in Cayman’s longest established and favorite steak & seafood restaurant. Passengers enjoy the spectacular sunsets and views of George Town harbor while dining in casual elegance. Here, the catch of the day has a whole new meaning – right from their dock, the chef prepares signature dishes after decades of proven recipes & and he always comes up with some new favorites, which are highly regarded throughout the world and their strong local following. Their cozy wine bar invites you for a pre-dinner cocktail, or settle in at the bar for the evening and sample some of the many wines from a very well selected list including their own imports from Austria with popular and award winning wine makers. Ask Gunter - the Manager, and he would be happy to let you sample one of his favorites. A “must have” is one of his delicious Dessert Wines – what a treat! (345) 949-2736The Wharf Restaurant and Bar
Passenger Pick for “Best Sea Side Atmosphere” on islandwww.wharf.ky
Passengers have enjoyed the Wharf Restaurant and Bar for years. Celebrating 25 years of excellent dining under the stars and on the waterfront located on the edge of the Caribbean Sea, marking the beginning of Cayman Islands' famous 7 Mile beach. Folks love to enjoy some of Cayman’s most famous cocktails at their beautiful seaside bar – “Ports of Call’. Sip on your Cayman Lemonade as you watch the spectacular sunset rippling over the calm ocean waters. Enjoy ‘happy hour’ 7 days a week from 4pm until 7pm with free hors D’oeuvres every Friday. At the Wharf you will enjoy impeccable service and a unique and unforgettable waterfront ambience enhanced by its amazing seaside view. They also have a great air-conditioned inside dining room with the same breath taking views of the Caribbean Sea. Their International chefs prepare a vast array of Caribbean influenced mouth-watering specials, including a great kid’s menu. Compliment your ocean view dinner with a perfect bottle of wine selected from our extensive wine list featuring 420 different vintages/labels from around the world. All of their wines are stored in a climate controlled and “Spectator Magazine” (2002 to present date!) wine cellar. Some special evening events are: Salsa Tuesday every Tuesday with free Salsa lessons from Kirk plus DJ Flex starting at 9:30 pm; Eugenio Leon “Harpist Extraordinaire” serenading table side every Friday starting at 6:00 pm;“The legendary Barefoot Man” performing every Saturday starting at 8:00 pm; “Boogie Nights” old school dance party last Friday of every month starting at 9:30 pm. (345) 949-2231Tukka
Passenger Pick for “Best Restaurant on the East End” of island!www.tukka.ky Map
Located just footsteps from one of the most gorgeous ocean views, looking out on the Wreck of the Ten Sails. Watch the playful seagulls wait for Chef Ron to throw them a surprise! Passenger’s rave about the friendly and fun atmosphere created by Chef Ron and his wife Lana. The lucky passengers staying on the quiet East end enjoy his Sunday Brunches and great breakfasts. Chef Ron Hargrave, who hails from “Down Under”, has created a mouth watering menu, combining the freshest local seafood with an authentic Australian flair to create an amazing dining experience for the whole family. So many passenger's love his Walk-About Wednesdays! Enjoy an Australian themed 4-Course dinner with culinary delights to tickle the taste buds! Includes in this $42 dinner is a complimentary glass of wine or beer of your choice, Ala-Carte menu also available! Return transfers can be arranged with our courtesy vehicle for the Morritts Tortuga & Reef Resort as well Compass Point Dive Lodge. Just ask your concierge or front desk for bookings. Do not end the evening without ordering his famous Date & Walnut Pudding, served warm with butterscotch sauce & ice-cream. Phone: 345 947 2700.Check out Tukka, a recent Passenger Pick of the Month.
Calypso Grill
Passenger Pick for “Great Seafood” on the Island!Blue French doors open out on to the wide deck overlooking Morgan’s Harbor. Soft breezes flow in from the Sound. Views of fishing boats lazing back to their docks, with frigates soaring above, are your accompaniments to leisurely lunches and delightful dinners. Chef George Fowler, the heart of the restaurant, is aided by his excellent kitchen staff in producing consistently delightful menus. The fresh fish comes in daily from the next door dock and is prepared grilled, blackened or sautéed. There are specials daily with additional selections of Tuna Sashimi, Crab Cakes, Mussels, and Fresh Shrimp, to name a few. For those more Turf orientated, Fillet of Beef, Rack of Lamb, and Veal Chop are available. Desserts are wonderful with the Chef's Sticky Toffee Pudding famous on the island. My husband and I had their crab cakes they were outstanding - they were as good as Maryland’s Eastern Shore! We were so impressed! Do not leave without the pudding! Phone (345) 949-3948.
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