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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.
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- #1Seven Mile Burger#1 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (186)$ | American, Fast Food, Grill, Contemporary23 Lime Tree Bay Avenue #3-104 Governor's Square, George Town Grand CaymanRead More » - #2Casanova by the Sea#2 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (2690)$ - $$ | Seafood, Italian, Mediterranean65 North Church Street, George Town KY1-1112 Grand CaymanRead More » - #3The Brasserie#3 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (800)$$ | Caribbean, Seafood, FusionCricket Square 171 Elgin Avenue, George Town KY1 - 1103 Grand CaymanRead More » - #4Blue By Eric Ripert#4 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (695)$$ | SeafoodThe Ritz-Carlton, West Bay Road, George Town Grand CaymanRead More » - #5LeVele Restaurant#5 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (221)$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, European147 North Church St Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, George Town KY1-1110 Grand CaymanRead More » - #6Bread and Chocolate Vegan Bistro#6 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (367)$ - $$ | Caribbean3 Dr. Roy's Drive, George Town KY1-1205 Grand CaymanRead More » - #7Icoa#7 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (384)$ - $$ | Cafe, Asian, ContemporaryWest Bay Road Seven Mile Shops, George Town KY11208 Grand CaymanRead More » - #8Kirk Market#8 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (388)$ - $$ | Italian, American, Caribbean, Spanish, Jamaican413 Eastern Avenue, George Town KY1-1002 Grand CaymanRead More » - #9Yoshi Sushi#9 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (917)$ - $$ | Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian, FusionCayman Falls Plaza- West Bay Road Across from the Westin, George Town Grand CaymanRead More » - #10The Lobster Pot#10 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (1248)$$ | Caribbean, SeafoodNorth Church Street, George Town, George Town Grand CaymanRead More » - #11Rackam's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar#11 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (1517)$ - $$ | Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, International93 North Church Street, George Town KY1-1203 Grand CaymanRead More » - #12Cimboco#12 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (593)$ - $$ | American, Caribbean, FusionHaquel Bypass, George Town Grand CaymanRead More » - #13Cayman Cabana Oceanside Restobar#13 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (443)$ - $$ | Caribbean, Bar, Seafood53 North Church Street, George Town Grand CaymanRead More » - #14George Town Yacht Club#14 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (279)$ - $$ | Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, International606 North Sound Road, George Town KY1-1010 Grand CaymanRead More » - #15Deckers Caribbean Inspired Grill#15 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (793)$ - $$ | Caribbean, Seafood, Grill7 Mile Beach Road, George Town KY1-1203 Grand CaymanRead More » - #16The Greenhouse Restaurant#16 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (190)$ - $$ | Seafood, Caribbean, Grill, Healthy, Street Food72 North Church Street Free Parking is available in our parking lot out back off of Rock Hole Road., George Town Grand CaymanRead More » - #17Da Fish Shack#17 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (928)$ - $$ | Caribbean, Bar, Seafood127 North Church St, George Town Grand CaymanRead More » - #18Sunset House#18 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (274)$ - $$ | Bar, Indian, CaribbeanGrand Cayman KYI-1106, George Town Grand CaymanRead More » - #19Guy Harvey's Island Grill#19 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (848)$ - $$ | American, Caribbean, Bar, Seafood55 South Church Street, George Town KY1-1101 Grand CaymanRead More » - #20Eating House 1503#20 of 120 Places to Eat in George Town
Tripadvisor (81)$ - $$ | Sushi, Caribbean, Seafood, Asian, Hawaiian269 West Bay Road Margaritaville Beach Resort Grand Cayman, George Town Grand CaymanRead More »
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