Cayman Islands Travel Guide

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What to Eat in Cayman Islands

Similar to most Caribbean destinations, your trip to the Cayman Islands is not complete without a healthy dose of seafood. Arguably, one of the best places to sample the region's seafood is at Blue by Eric Ripert. The renowned restaurant sits inside Grand Cayman's Ritz-Carlton outpost, and as such it's a splurge, but a worthy one, according to past diners, especially if you're on the hunt for an extensive wine list. For a less formal atmosphere, try Hemingways, also on Grand Cayman. Though the occasional DJ can throw off the fine dining setting, Hemingways still earns high marks from visitors for its fusion of Asian and Caribbean flavors. The Calypso Grill in West Bay is equally lauded, mostly for its wide deck that overlooks Morgan's Harbour. If you're set on dining here, past visitors recommend you make reservations in advance. If you find yourself on Cayman Brac for a daytrip, travelers suggest enjoying lunch at Captain's Table, popular for its tacos and grouper dishes.

Travelers would be remiss if they didn't try conch stew – or conch fritters, conch soup or conch salad – but luckily, during conch season (from November to April), most menus feature this specific sea snail. Johnny cakes, which are deep-fried dumplings, are another mouth-watering specialty, as is the flavorful jerk chicken. For these and other traditional eats, try Big Tree Bbq in Gun Bay.

And if you or your traveling companions are vegetarian or vegan, consider a meal or two at VIVO, which specializes in organic, gluten-free and vegetarian or vegan dishes. Past visitors were particularly delighted by the coconut dishes, including the coconut ceviche, which is made with coconut "bacon," as well as the "calamari," or deep-fried young coconut calamari-style served with a side of spicy tomato.

Find the Best Restaurants in Cayman Islands

#1
Casanova by the Sea
#1 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (2514)
$ - $$ | Seafood, Italian
65 North Church Street, George Town KY1-1112 Grand Cayman
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#2
The Brasserie
#2 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (783)
$$ | Caribbean, Seafood, Fusion
Cricket Square 171 Elgin Avenue, George Town KY1 - 1103 Grand Cayman
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#3
Bread and Chocolate Vegan Bistro
#3 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (353)
$ - $$ | Caribbean
3 Dr. Roy's Drive, George Town KY1-1205 Grand Cayman
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#4
LeVele Restaurant
#4 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (195)
$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, European
147 North Church St Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, George Town KY1-1110 Grand Cayman
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#5
Blue By Eric Ripert
#5 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (663)
$$ | Seafood
The Ritz-Carlton, West Bay Road, George Town Grand Cayman
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#6
Icoa
#6 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (374)
$ - $$ | Asian, Contemporary
West Bay Road Seven Mile Shops, George Town KY11208 Grand Cayman
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#7
Kirk Market
#7 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (372)
$ - $$ | Italian, American, Caribbean, Spanish, Jamaican
413 Eastern Avenue, George Town KY1-1002 Grand Cayman
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#8
The Lobster Pot
#8 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (1160)
$$ | Caribbean, Seafood
North Church Street, George Town, George Town Grand Cayman
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#9
Yoshi Sushi
#9 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (865)
$ - $$ | Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian, Fusion
Cayman Falls Plaza- West Bay Road Across from the Westin, George Town Grand Cayman
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#10
Rackam's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
#10 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (1423)
$ - $$ | American, Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, International
93 North Church Street, George Town KY1-1203 Grand Cayman
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#11
Seven Mile Burger
#11 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (77)
$ | American, Fast Food, Barbecue, Grill, Contemporary
23 Lime Tree Bay Avenue #3-104 Governor's Square, George Town Grand Cayman
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#12
Paradise Seaside Grill
#12 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (1098)
$ - $$ | American, Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, Soups
#96 South Street, George Town KY1-1001 Grand Cayman
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#13
Cimboco
#13 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (572)
$ - $$ | Caribbean, Fusion
Haquel Bypass, George Town Grand Cayman
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#14
Cayman Cabana Oceanside Restobar
#14 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (396)
$ - $$ | Caribbean, Bar, Seafood
65 North Church Street, George Town Grand Cayman
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#15
George Town Yacht Club
#15 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (265)
$ - $$ | Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, International
606 North Sound Road, George Town KY1-1010 Grand Cayman
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#16
Deckers Caribbean Inspired Grill
#16 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (740)
$ - $$ | Caribbean, Seafood, Grill
7 Mile Beach Road, George Town KY1-1203 Grand Cayman
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#17
Da Fish Shack
#17 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (848)
$ - $$ | Caribbean, Bar, Seafood
127 North Church St, George Town Grand Cayman
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#18
The Greenhouse Restaurant
#18 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (176)
$ - $$ | Seafood, Grill, Healthy, Street Food, Caribbean
72 North Church Street, George Town Grand Cayman
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#19
Guy Harvey's Island Grill
#19 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (813)
$ - $$ | American, Caribbean, Bar, Seafood
55 South Church Street, George Town KY1-1101 Grand Cayman
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#20
Sunset House
#20 of 136 Places to Eat in George Town
TripAdvisor (254)
$ - $$ | Bar, Indian, Caribbean
Grand Cayman KYI-1106, George Town Grand Cayman
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