Of the many cruise destinations in the Caribbean, few are as classically “Caribbean” as beautiful Grand Cayman. The island boasts excellent snorkeling and scuba, a huge variety of duty-free shopping opportunities, and famous Seven Mile Beach – considered by many to be one of the best beaches anywhere. A variety of fun and interesting attractions unique to Grand Cayman also draw countless cruisers ever year: Cayman Turtle Farm, the jagged landscape of the town of Hell, the historic Pedro St. James Castle, among many others.
What may be less known about Grand Cayman is its amazing culinary reputation. In fact, the island has a handful of spectacular restaurants. Read on to learn about a few of these amazing eateries that are sure to please even the most finicky cruiser’s palate:
For luxurious fine dining…
Given the island’s immense popularity, it’s not surprising that Grand Cayman is home to one of the best restaurants in the world. Blue by Eric Ripert, which occupies the ground floor of the Ritz-Carlton, has earned a great deal of recognition for its elegant seafood dishes and decadent desserts. The only AAA Five Diamond restaurant in the Caribbean, Blue offers an ever-changing selection that includes a popular tasting menu inspired by celebrity chef Eric Ripert’s famous New York City establishment, Le Bernardin.
For fresh, locally sourced ingredients…
For a delicious farm-to-table island eating experience, many cruisers head to Michael’s Genuine. Like its sister restaurant in Miami, Florida, the cuisine here is as exquisitely designed as the dining room itself. The restaurant features locally-sourced ingredients prepared with influences from Asian, Latin, and Mediterranean cuisines.
For authentic island flavor…
Of course, no trip to Grand Cayman would be complete without tasting real Caymanian food. For this, visitors and islanders alike flock to Champion House II, which has been serving locals for 50 years. The eatery offers hearty traditional West Indian fare including curried goat, turtle soup, and Caymanian heavy cake, a dense, sweet dessert made from cassava flour and coconut milk.
