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Cayman Islands

Caribbean’s Culinary Capital

The Cayman Islands welcome winter visitors not only with good weather but with tasty cuisine. Whether you’re dining at a five-star restaurant or one of the popular seafood shacks, it’s easy to see why the Caymans have been heralded as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean. The best way to get a taste of this sunny destination? Make a point to sample its local specialties.

 

Savor the Local Flavors

The Cayman Islands’ incredible array of restaurants, beach bars, and festivals will feed any foodie’s soul. Don’t miss these six Culinary Must-Dos when visiting.
 
  • Feed the Fish: Dine waterside at either The Wharf or Grand Old House and experience a post-supper fish frenzy. Both restaurants offer the chance to feed the tarpon, a large fish indigenous to Caymanian waters.
     
  • Enjoy Award-Winning Dining: Dine at Blue, the Caribbean's first and only Forbes Five-Star restuarant specializes in the culinary creations of renowned Chef Eric Ripert.
     
  • Taste Local: Experience authentic Caymanian flavors at Miss Vivine’s, the Heritage Kitchen, or Grape Tree Café; fresh-from-the-sea conch, lobber, and snapper is cooked to order.
     
  • Say Cheers to Craft Gin Cocktails: Head to Anchor & Den, home to the island’s largest gin collection and the go-to spot for custom G&Ts and signature gin concoctions.
     
  • Check Out the Food Truck Scene: Try yummy treats like kebabs and chicken tikka from Al La Kebab, or casual American fare from sister truck, Good Mood Food Co.
     
  • Make it a Mudslide: Stop by charming Rum Point for its world-famous Mudslide.

Must-Try Dishes in Grand Cayman

  • Conch Stew: Cayman’s twist on the Bahamian national dish
  • Johnny Cake: small, deep-fried batter bread
  • Jerk Chicken: traditional Caribbean dish commonly seasoned with allspice and scotch bonnet pepper
  • Cayman-Style Lobster: Visit Seven Mile Beach to try some flavorful lobster tails cooked with scotch bonnet peppers and hot sauce
  • Cayman-Style Beef: shreds of beef slow-cooked and tossed with hot spices
  • Coconut Shrimp: deep-fried shrimp dressed with coconut shavings
  • Heavy Cake: made from cassava, coconut, milk, sugar, and spices

Expert Tip

Located just 480 miles south of Miami, the Cayman Islands are easily accessible via non-stop service from most travel hubs in the U.S. and Canada.


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