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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
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Seven Mile Burger#1 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town
$ | American, Fast Food, Grill, Contemporary23 Lime Tree Bay Avenue #3-104 Governor's Square, George Town Grand CaymanRead More » - #2
Casanova by the Sea#2 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town
$ - $$ | Seafood, Italian, Mediterranean65 North Church Street, George Town KY1-1112 Grand CaymanRead More » - #3
The Brasserie#3 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #4
Blue By Eric Ripert#4 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #5
LeVele Restaurant#5 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #6
Bread and Chocolate Vegan Bistro#6 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #7
Icoa#7 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #8
Kirk Market#8 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #9
Yoshi Sushi#9 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #10
The Lobster Pot#10 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #11
Rackam's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar#11 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #12
Cimboco#12 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #13
Cayman Cabana Oceanside Restobar#13 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #14
George Town Yacht Club#14 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #15
Deckers Caribbean Inspired Grill#15 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #16
The Greenhouse Restaurant#16 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #17
Da Fish Shack#17 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town
$ - $$ | Caribbean, Bar, Seafood127 North Church St, George Town Grand CaymanRead More » - #18
Sunset House#18 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #19
Guy Harvey's Island Grill#19 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town - #20
Eating House 1503#20 of 116 Places to Eat in George Town
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