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Our
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Dining
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With over 150 restaurants on Grand Cayman,
ranging from simple jerk chicken stands,
pizza and hamburger outlets (no McDonalds
franchise, though), to dining rooms featuring
five-star haute cuisine, there's
a spot for virtually every budget, and every
culinary whim. Gourmets won't be disappointed.
Needless to say, the following is in no
way an attempt to list all restaurants on
Grand Cayman that are worthy of mention,
nor a listing of paid advertisements. The
few, selected restaurants below are simply
those that have become our favourites over
the years and that we feel offer consistent
satisfaction and good value -- considering
their pretensions, price, service, quality
of ingredients and preparation. A couple
are listed simply because they're convenient
for guests. There's no particular order
to the list below, and no attempt here to
rank one against the other. For a more comprehensive
list of Cayman restaurants, you might want
to check out
www.caymangoodtaste.com. |
Tel: (345) 923-1986
Tel: (345) 924-2030
E-mail: n/a
Website: czechinngrill.com
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Jiri
and Dahema (or George and Denise) have just opened the Czech Inn
Grill in Bodden Town, where Chester’s jerk
stand used to be. This new spot promises
to be a real dining attraction for Inn guests.
Close by, offering take-out as well as BYOB
terrace dining, the menu is surprisingly
varied and the food excellent and affordable.
Chef Jiri, who hails from the Czech Republic,
is former head chef at Morgan’s Harbour
and Grand Old House, and aside from many
jerk dishes, and interesting burgers (including
a jerk burger), fresh, local fish, steak
(the most expensive dish at CI$18), on offer
are chicken schnitzel and other Eastern
European specialties. |
Tel: (345) 623-2782
Fax: (345) 946-7112
E-mail: cimboco@cimboco.com
Website: cimboco.com
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This delightful and affordable restaurant just opened a very welcome second location in our area, directly across the street from Countryside Village and open seven days a week. Good caesar salad and bruschetta among starters, excellent pizza and chicken wings and some imaginative sandwiches including a delicious (and filling) Caribbean roti, or rolled sandwich, with jerk chicken and curried veggies in a fire-roasted flat bread. Dine inside or on the outdoor terrace — or order “to go”. |
Tel: (345) 623-2290
Fax: none
E-mail: none
Website: chicken2.com
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This delightful and affordable restaurant just opened a very welcome second location in our area, directly across the street from Countryside Village and open seven days a week. They are known for their very
good and affordable chicken, roasted fresh
in a tropical wood rotisserie, right in
the front window. It also offers a large selection
of vegetables and salads as side dishes.
Apparently, much better for your health
than southern-fried chicken, with substantially
less fat. Eat in or take out, you can buy
just the chicken (quarter, half or whole),
or a full meal, with corn bread and choice
of two sides. A tempting, fast-food option
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Just
added pizza to the menu, from their new
brick oven. It’s an affordable alternative,
and the pizza is one of the best on the
island! Situated in Breakers, just a couple
of minutes east of Turtle Nest Inn &
Condos, this oceanfront landmark is open
for lunch and dinner, and boasts a very
professional serving staff, and a first-class
wine selection. The Lighthouse offers a
creative menu of local seafood, continental
and Italian dishes, a screened patio, a
bar area, and dining on their dock, right
over the water! |
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Tel: (345) 947-2700
Fax: (345) 947-2701
E-mail: contact@tukka.ky
Website:
tukka.ky
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In
place of Portofino, in Gun Bay (just past
East End, about 13 miles east of Turtle
Nest Inn), this new restaurant offers a
few Australian dishes, but many more familiar
Caribbean meat and seafood appetizers and
full course meals. Chef and owner
Ron Hargrave and his capable staff assure
you of intriguing dishes, and fresh fish
from village fishermen. The setting is on
the water and secluded, and the service
informal yet generally efficient. Lunch
and dinner are served, as well as breakfast
on Saturday and Sunday, and a Sunday brunch.
Ever eat a hamburger with fried egg and
a slice of beet? What about kangaroo
or crocodile? |
Tel: (345) 324-5860
Fax: none
E-mail: info@grapetreecafe.ky
Website: grapetreecafe.ky
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If
you're staying at the Inn -- or just passing
through Bodden Town -- this spot is a must!
Fresh fish and the trimmings, expertly fried
before your eyes, just 200' down the beach
from the Inn. Only open on Fridays,
Saturdays, Sundays, and on public Holidays.
You can bring your own wine and beer and
enjoy the delicious food at a table under
one of the thatched gazebos on the beach.
Located just behind Lorna's Texaco station,
the convenience store, and small liquor
outlet. The choice of fish typically
includes snapper, mahi, wahoo, and grouper,
or whatever the local fishermen catch, at
very reasonable prices! |
Tel: (345) 947-9568
Fax: (345) 947-9514
E-mail: overtheedgecafe@yahoo.com
Website: n/a
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Located
on the waterfront in North Side, this lively
and informal beachfront restaurant and bar
serves good and reasonably priced Caribbean
and Cayman fare. Known for delicious fresh
fish dishes, Over the Edge is open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner, offers take-out meals
and a seaside terrace. The menu and staff
are the same as The Edge, which regrettably
closed its doors in Bodden Town at the end
of September 2003. Service is very informal
-- and quite slow at times -- but this is
a fun spot for when you're not in a rush.
A good "pit-stop" on your way
to or from Rum Point and Cayman Kai. |
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The Brasserie
restaurant, hidden in Cricket Square (George
Town), is a sleeper. In spite of the French
name, the menu is eclectic, and includes
affordable snack dishes, weekly "theme
nights", and full, classic dishes.
However difficult to categorize, the cuisine
at The Brasserie is imaginative, and a sure
bet for a pleasant surprise, for lunch or
dinner, is the daily fish/seafood specials
-- and Monday evening's three-course meal
for two with a bottle of wine, at CI$99
per couple, is a great deal. No culinary
sampling of the island is complete without
at least one visit. The tasteful "plantation"
decor is a pleasant visual surprise, as
well. Closed on weekends. |
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Tel: (345) 949-2482
Fax:
none
E-mail:
info@agua.ky
Website:
agua.ky
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Previously located in Galleria Plaza but now located
at Camana Bay,
this spacious restaurant includes a bar,
lounge, dining room, a very pleasant outdoor
terrace, and plenty of available parking
out front. It's open from 11:30am to 1:00am
daily, with food served all day long. Very
good selection of wine, and a menu which
includes ceviches, fish, pasta and meat,
with a number of Peruvian dishes and daily
specials. Excellent service and a very flexible
response to any particular request for modifying
a dish. Excellent salads and a herb-crusted
rack of lamb. But fish is the specialty
here. |
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Located
at the rear of the Shoppes at Grand Harbour, near the Hurley's supermarket. Smokers
can indulge at outdoor
terrace of the sports bar.
The menu has a little of everything that
you would expect at a bar -- nachos, wings,
quesadillas, burgers, and even wood fire
pizza, which is pretty good. Breakfast specials
are available on Saturday and Sunday only.
Conveniently located from Bodden Town --
well before George Town and most traffic. |
Tel: (345) 945-5200
Fax: none
E-mail: ourhousecaymanltd@gmail.com
Website:harbourgrille.com
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Also located in the Shoppes at Grand Harbour and right next to Salty's, this recent addition to the location has a unique offering of local and comfort foods. They have a variety of pastas and pizzas to surf or turf main dishes. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Open seven days a week for dinner. Open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays only. |
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This
gem located in Seven Mile Shops, along West
Bay Road, is primarily a deli and bakery
for snacks and take-out, with the best bread
and croissants on the island. But, it also
boasts a dining room and a couple of outdoor
tables for delicious breakfasts and lunches,
including the very best Eggs Benedict we've ever tasted.
Excellent pastries, chocolates and good
salads, as well as homemade juices and a
number of healthy dishes. |
Tel: (345)949-0168
Fax: (345)949-1168
E-mail: woknroll@woknroll.ky
Website: woknroll.ky
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This
is a very small take-out spot located along
Seven Mile Beach, with a table or two outdoors.
What’s neat is that they’ll deliver to virtually
anywhere on the island – for a price of
course (CI$25 to Bodden Town; minimum order,
CI$20). On offer is an extensive and varied
menu of dishes from several Asian countries
including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia,
Thailand, Mongolia, Vietnam and from the
Chinese province of Szechuan. Included are
many familiar dishes like hot and sour soup,
spring rolls, lo mein, pad thai, tofu dishes,
etc., along with many others for the more
adventurous. |
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Whether
for lunch or dinner, at least one visit
to this terrific and very affordable ocean
front terrace in West Bay is a must! The
very extensive menu offers something for
everyone, from appetizers, sandwiches and
pasta to full meat and seafood dishes. The
pizza is one of the island’s best, and there’s
a decent selection of wine and drinks. Very
limited inside seating (in case of rain),
but much less pleasant than a table overlooking
the Caribbean. Great food at bargain prices
and attentive service by Millie and her
staff. Well worth the trip, weather permitting!
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Tel: (345) 640-0004
Fax: none
E-mail:
info@craftcayman.com
Website:
craftcayman.com
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This
“sports bar” offers indoor and outdoor dining
along West Bay Road, opposite Seven Mile
Beach. Limited but adequate wine list, but
extensive beer selection, including several
craft beers. What sets this dining spot
apart from similar establishments is the
menu, which features many imaginative and
delicious appetizers, sandwiches and main
dishes. Among them is a plate of roasted
Brussel sprouts and chorizo, and various
versions of poutine, a dish which hails
from Québec, with hand-cut fries
covered in BBQ gravy and melting cheese
curds. Recent variations include a jerk
chicken poutine. Menu is regularly updated,
but always includes several salads, as well
as daily specials. |
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Located
in Breakers and just a few of minutes east
of Turtle Nest Inn & Condos, this oceanfront
restaurant offers a relaxing atmosphere
and very good local cuisine at affordable
prices. It’s in fact just a couple
of hundred feet before the Lighthouse restaurant.
This is one of few restaurants with tables
right on the beach, literally at the water’s
edge, illuminated by a gas torch permanently
installed in the water!. There’s also
an indoor dining room and bar. They have
a delicious seared tuna with wakame salad
among their appetizers; tasty lobster tail,
juicy pork chops, as well as a couple of
very good pasta dishes among their entrees,
along with a decent selection of wine and
beer.
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Tel: (345) 949-3948
Fax: (345) 946-6053
E-mail:
dine@calypsogrillcayman.com
Website:
calypsogrillcayman.com
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Located
in Morgan's Harbor, this restaurant has
consistently good food, a varied and fresh
menu, locally caught fish, lively ambiance
and a scenic location. Some favorties are
their Beef Carpaccio and Lobster Bisque
appetizers, as well as their Seafood Pasta
in wine sauce entree. They arguably have
the best sticky toffee pudding dessert on
the island. |
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Tel: (345) 949-4343
Fax: none
E-mail:
casa43@casa43.ky
Website:
casa43.ky
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This
“Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar” is located
along Seven Mile Beach, just off West Bay
Road and across from the Strand, where “Gateway
of India” used to be. They claim to specialize
in regional Mexican dishes and the freshest
of ingredients. Very good food – perhaps
a little more “TexMex” than Agave Grill
– and very reasonable prices. Best bet for
a main course is their wide choice of small
“signature tacos”, less than CI$6 each.
Any two plus perhaps a selection from their
delicious appetizers, ceviches, soups or
salads will fill you up – or just three
tacos. The Mexican green salad was original
and excellent. Other favourites were the
baby back ribs appetizer and, among the
tacos on offer, the Carne Asada and Pollo
Asado. Very pleasant service and ambience. |
Tel: (345)
943-9674
Fax: n/a
E-mail: office@yoshi.ky
Website: eats.ky/yoshisushi.html
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Located in the Cayman Falls Shopping Plaza (opposite the
Westin Hotel),
along Seven Mile Beach, Yoshi offers some of
the best sushi on the island at a reasonable price. Whether you’re
new to sushi or not, the staff is very helpful
and informative, with useful suggestions. |
Tel:
(345) 949-4321
Fax: (345) 946-6491
E-mail:
info@catch.ky
Website: catch.ky
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Excellent
restaurant in Morgan’s Harbour in West Bay,
with a beautiful seaside terrace. A bit
of a drive, but well worth it. You can walk
on the dock and look at the boats after
dinner. Excellent and refined food, Mediterranean
style, serving local fish. Beautiful setting
and friendly service. Same owners and similar
specialties as Agua Restaurant, both take
pride in serving the freshest, best quality
ingredients. |
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Conveniently
located about a two-minute drive from the
airport, this restaurant is a perfect “last
meal stop” for guests with afternoon or
evening flights. Along with the mouthwatering
warm fritters with butter you'll get as
your complimentary appetizer, their lunch/dinner
menu includes a tasty selection of pastas,
sandwiches, and pizza just to name a few.
Their Cracked Conch appetizer is addictive
with the three different spicy dipping sauces
that it comes with. The Oxtail Shepherd's
Pie entree is a unique twist to this long-standing
recipe. If a Mojito is your drink
of choice, you'll be intrigued by their
Mango-Ginger or Dirty Coconut flavor options.
It doesn't hurt that this restaurant boasts
a relaxing, marina/sea view or that they
have an outdoor pool for the kids either.
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Tel: (345)
749-8486
Fax: n/a
E-mail:
info@vivo.ky
Website: vivo.ky
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An
eco-friendly, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free,
dairy free, and organic restuarant located
in the West Bay area. Open for breakfast,
lunch, and dinner. A few notable selections
are their coconut pancakes (made with coconut
flour) and coconut bacon (actual coconut
strips seasoned to taste just like bacon).
They also have a selection of lionfish on
the menu. A unique, ocean-side dining experience. |
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Italian
cuisine in a fun and lively ambiance. The
menu offers a great variety of quality food
at a reasonable price. Beautiful terrace
with views of the George Town Port. The
tables closest to the ocean are best. Warm
and friendly staff. |
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Tel: (345) 946-7049
Fax: (345) 946-7059
E-mail:
morgansharbour@gmail.com
Website: morganscayman.com
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Formerly
Morgans Harbour Restaurant in West Bay,
this favourite of ours is now relocated
to the Cayman Islands Yacht Club; a convenient
location to grab a bite to eat if you happen
to have a catamaran tour in this vicniity.
Their varied menu features something for
every appetite, from sandwiches and an excellent
jerk burger with melted Brie cheese, to
an original chicken schnitzel and the freshest
of fish caught by local fishermen -- all
excellently prepared and at very reasonable
prices. Excluding drinks, it's easy
to get away with a filling meal at around
CI$20, on the seaside terrace or indoors,
both in an intimate and informal atmosphere.
Open daily from 11:00am to 12:00am. |
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This
small and welcoming Mexican cantina is off
the beaten track, but well worth a visit!
Terrific and varied appetizers, sides, and
numerous main courses including burritos,
enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas, tomales
and relleños,
all at bargain prices! Open for lunch and
dinner from Monday through Saturday, with
a small number of tables (a couple outside)
in a cozy and comfortable atmosphere, but
no reservations. The beef enchiladas platter
at CI$9.75 is delicious, with real shredded
beef (not ground meat), as is the chicken
tacos platter (also CI$9.75) and the side
called ragout of sweet peppers and onions
(CI$3.50). The platters are a meal
unto themselves, with refried beans, rice,
salsa, etc. A favourite of ours! |
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Tel: (345) 946-6239
Fax: none
E-mail:
info@cafe.ky
Website:
cafe.ky
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Small
and quaint restaurant in downtown George
Town for those who want to enjoy deliciously
modern and healthy food prepared responsibly
(no animal products are used). Delicious
breakfasts, excellent black bean tacos and
Jerk tofu (island bowl), and a different
soup every day. Terrific chocolate chip
cookies and caramel brownies. They also
make their own ice cream with coconut milk.
Open for breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday
(9am to 4 pm), and Saturday (from 10am to
3pm). A paradise for vegans, but an enjoyable
and intriguing alternative for all. |
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Top-notch,
Northern Italian cuisine with a Caribbean
flair, and an extensive wine selection,
expertly served in your choice of two large
rooms (one with superb macaws and parrots,
the other overlooking the lagoon) or on
their screened, outdoor terrace. Pappagallo
is situated in Barkers (West Bay), at the
extreme northern tip of Grand Cayman, so
count on about a 45-minute drive from Turtle
Nest Inn. But the restaurant's location,
in a bird sanctuary beside a natural lake,
like its thatched roof, is what makes dining
here an exotic experience.
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Tel:
(345)947-8899
Fax: none
E-mail:
none
Website:
none
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Formerly known as Kurt’s Korner, this little local dining spot features only outdoor tables, but all under a canvass cover in case of rain. It’s located on Frank Sound Road, just before the junction with North Side Road leading to Rum Point. The menu includes appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, Cayman specialties and locally caught fish and seafood, along with a vegetarian special and a kids’ menu. Very limited choice of alcohol, so you might want to bring your own wine. Simple, but tasty and inexpensive fare served seven days a week from 11:00am to 10:00pm.
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Tel: (345) 947-3155
Fax:
none
E-mail:
none
Website:
none
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Probably
the best dining value on Grand Cayman --
less than a mile west from Turtle Nest Inn
& Condos, in Bodden Town. Very tasty
jerk chicken or pork. A quarter chicken,
complete with rice and beans, spicy sauce
and "festival" (Jamaican corn
bread), for only CI$5.00! A large portion
is CI$7.00. A nice walk, if you eat at a
picnic table on their lawn. Otherwise, take
the car, carry it back to the Inn, pop open
a bottle of wine and enjoy. Other local
dishes may include oxtail stew, baked chicken,
BBQ ribs, etc. If you're coming to Grand
Cayman to "go native" -- or to
keep costs down -- Rankin's Jerk Centre
is a must! Closed on Sunday.
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Tel: (345) 949-3287
Fax: (345) 945-5749
E-mail: eat@eats.ky
Website:
eats.ky/eats.html
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Eats,
in the Cayman Falls Shopping Plaza (opposite the
Westin Hotel), consists of a more family-oriented
room and a "bar"-type room, and
offers take-out, good and substantial American
breakfast, lunch, as well as reasonably
priced dinners. Very popular for snacks,
sandwiches, burgers and a range of full
meals. No coleslaw but, if you're into avoiding
meat, try the tasty, oriental-style, vegetarian
stir fry, served in small or large portions. |
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Good food and service at a superb, oceanfront location in South Sound. The Grand Old House seems to present itself as a spot for "special occasions", but it's not any more costly than other upscale dining spots -- and more worthy of its pretensions than many. It's a big operation, with dining areas inside and out, and some of its marketing may suggest a "tourist trap", but the food -- continental and Caribbean fare -- is consistently delicious, the service attentive and efficient, the choice of wine extensive, and the ambience most romantic.
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Located
in the Morritt’s Center in the Gun Bay area
(just past East End, about 13 miles east
of Turtle Nest Inn & Condos) this Italian
restaurant has authentic and affordable
cuisine and atmosphere, with a couple of
outdoor tables. Their woodstone oven pizzas
are a delicious alternative to fast-food
pizza and their garlic knots are a unique
appetizer. This is the only Italian option
to the east of the Inn, and definitely worth
the trip. Open only for dinner and take-out,
Tuesday through Sunday. |
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Ristorante
Ragazzi Pizzeria is located in Buckingham
Square Centre, along West Bay Road.
Although the menu features a wide variety
of fish, seafood and pasta -- and there's
a selection of daily specials (presented
on a portable blackboard) -- Ragazzi's claim
to fame are the many varieties of gourmet
pizza baked in a wood-burning brick oven,
one of the best pizzas on the island. There's
also an excellent wine list, including a
number of choices sold by the glass. Just
across the parking lot, the owners of Ragazzi
have opened Azzurro, a caffe pasticceria
offering homemade pastries, Italian coffee,
sandwiches and salads.
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Tel: (345) 949-6141
Fax: (345) 945-7697
E-mail: none
Website: none
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The
best Thai cuisine on Grand Cayman is located
in Elizabethan Square, in downtown George
Town. Superb dishes that compare favourably
with the best Thai food we've eaten anywhere.
A limited but decent wine selection. To
start, there are very good chicken satay
skewers, a small cucumber salad, egg rolls
and cold spring rolls. Among main courses,
try the spicy basil chicken, the crispy
garlic beef, the ginger fish, as well as
the vegetarian Pad Thai noodles. A combination
of clear rice noodles, tofu, bean sprouts,
cabbage, scallions and a dash of peanuts.
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Luca,
recently opened by the owners of Ragazzi
on the ground-floor of the Caribbean Club,
an upscale condo complex along West Bay
Road, offers an impressive selection of
Italian/Continental dishes in a very sleek
interior. There's a snazzy bar section and
several outdoor tables overlooking a pool
and Seven Mile Beach. Very good service
and a superb wine list compliment the cuisine
that already ranks among the island's best.
Recently tried dishes were the prosciutto
e melone appetizer, the spinach salad, and
as main courses, beef stroganoff pappardelle
and the yellowfin tuna -- all excellent.
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Tel: (345) 946-2815
Fax: (345) 946-2816
E-mail: info@gatewayofindia.ky
Website: gatewayofindia.ky
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Formerly
located across from Seven Mile Beach (next
to The Strand shopping centre), this first
Indian Curry house is now located at the
Cayman Business Park (in George Town) for
pick up and deliveries only. The quality
of the cuisine however, has not changed
-- the food here compares well with Indian
fare we've tried in several countries. There
are delicious vegetable samosas and "aloo
dosa" for appetizers, superb tandoori
lamb chops (not to be missed) and chicken
tikka kebab for main dishes, and very tasty
vegetable sides like "aloo giobi"
(sauteed cauliflower and potatoes), "masala
dal fry" (lentil stew), and the mixed
vegetable "korma". Main dishes
are all served with safran rice, raita,
pappadum and Indian "pickles",
and are quite reasonably priced. Free delivery
requires a minimum purchase of two or three
entrees. |
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If
you're from the USA or Canada, no introduction
to this fast-food outlet is needed.
Decent pizza, wings, etc., delivered right
to your apartment or condo door here at
the Inn, typically in less than 45 minutes.
Located in Savannah, pick-up on your way
back from town is also convenient. If you're
in the mood to stay put for an evening of
watching a movie or TV, here's a cheap and
easy dinner option, probably leaving you
with leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. Delivery
seven days a week.
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Tel: (345) 947-1188
Fax: (345) 949-1911
E-mail:
none
Website:
dominoscayman.com
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If
you're from the USA or Canada, no introduction
to this fast-food outlet is needed.
Decent pizza, wings, etc., delivered right
to your apartment or condo door here at
the Inn, typically in less than 45 minutes.
Located in Savannah, pick-up on your way
back from town is also convenient. If you're
in the mood to stay put for an evening of
watching a movie or TV, here's a cheap and
easy dinner option, probably leaving you
with leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. Delivery
seven days a week. |
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