Cayman has an enviable number of places to eat while overlooking the water, and every style of dining is catered for. Here are some of the best waterfront dining options in Grand Cayman.
Seven Mile Beach
Grand Cayman's newest beach club, Bonny Moon, is located along the famous Seven Mile Beach. With fresh local seafood, a wood-fire pizza oven and open-air bar, you can arrive for a morning coffee and stay for lunch, dinner and dancing at sunset. With beach chairs and day beds, live DJs and toes-in-the-sand dining, your Bonny Moon experience will be one to remember for a lifetime.
West Bay
Bàcaro's breezy waterfront terraces that overlook the passing sailboats of the Cayman Islands Yacht Club are the perfect spot for sipping on a handcrafted cocktail and sharing a selection of their seasonally changing cicchetti (nibbles) and small plates. The Island's only authentic Italian tapas restaurant and wine bar, Bàcaro is open six days a week for lunch, dinner and drinks. Its prime canal front position boasts an airy avant-garde dining room and spacious bar area. Enjoy happy hour drink specials between 5pm and 7pm Tuesday to Friday.
West Bay
Cracked Conch Restaurant and Macabuca Oceanside Tiki Bar boasts the most enviable waterfront positions on the Island. Located on the northwest point, Cracked Conch offers oceanside dining with fine Caribbean and international dishes in a relaxed, yet formal setting. Macabuca is open all day, every day and offers a wide selection of island-style food, Caribbean cocktails plus their famous All-You-Can-Eat BBQ for CI$22 with Happy Hour prices from 5pm-10pm on Mondays and 5pm-7pm Tuesday-Sunday. With some of the Island’s best shore diving and a dive shop on site, Cracked Conch and Macabuca have it all for a day of fun in the sun and winding down to watch the sunset.
Camana Bay
Along Camana Bay's waterfront, Agua is a longtime favourite of residents and visitors alike. During the day, sitting along the harbour is a great way to while away the afternoon, enjoying refreshing Aperol Spritzes and a glass of chilled wine in the shade of the trees. In the evening, the outdoor terrace is illuminated with warming lights and beckons you to dine in the breezy night air. The ever-evolving Italian-Peruvian menu continues to wow guests with innovative and delicious food. Their freshly caught seafood is always good, and their regularly changing specials should not be missed.
West Bay
Up in West Bay, located on the docks of Morgan's Harbour, Tukka West chefs create mouthwatering dishes as you take in the stunning views of the North Sound. Watch fishermen clean their catch before tasting the Australian-Caribbean cuisine, made with fresh yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi and more. Make sure to take advantage of Tukka's courtesy shuttle service along Seven Mile Beach and West Bay Road so you can sample all the handcrafted cocktails in Tukka's outdoor 'Bobo's Bar'!
George Town
George Town Yacht Club (GTYC) is located on the waterfront at The Barcadere Marina and offers stunning views out over the North Sound. There is plenty of docking space for those wishing to arrive by boat. Savour your breakfast, lunch or dinner on the patio and enjoy the refreshing breeze. Families will love the shallow swimming pool which is perfect for kids to splash around in. GTYC offers a delicious menu centred around fresh seafood, plus a wide selection of sandwiches, salads and flame grilled dishes. Their breakfast (Saturday and Sunday) is very popular and an excellent way to start the weekend. Conveniently located near the airport, GTYC is a great pitstop before a flight – they even offer a free shuttle to and from the airport.
West Bay
Morgan's is an elegant restaurant, located on the tranquil waterfront of Cayman Islands Yacht Club. Whether you dine indoors or out, the panoramic views of Governors Creek are always in sight and the sound of local jazz is carried on the island breeze. Sample their extensive ocean-to-table menu and indulge in a classic or contemporary cocktail as you watch the sun go down over the horizon and breathe in the magic of Morgan’s.
West Bay
Blue French doors open out onto the wide deck overlooking Morgan's Harbour as a soft breeze flows in from the North Sound. Views of fishing boats lazing back up to their docks with Frigates soaring above, are your accompaniments to leisurely lunches and delightful dinners. This is the Calypso Grill experience in West Bay, and what a charming and delicious experience it is. Old favourites include the Peppered Tuna Carpaccio, Crispy Mango Shrimp,Wahoo Escoveitch and, of course, Sticky Toffee Pudding. The latter of which has gained such a following that a road has been named after it.
George Town
Walk into the oceanfront Casanova by the Sea in Grand Cayman and you wander into an Italian piazza where the food delights your soul and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Tony Crescente, owner and true Italian, prides himself on offering the authentic taste of his enchanted homeland as they are devoted to using family recipes handed down through generations.
Cayman Kai, North Side
On a palm fringed beach front, in secluded Rum Point on the North Side of Grand Cayman, Kaibo boasts two luxe restaurants, with delightful menus and pretension-free service. Unique and authentic, this is Cayman’s favourite playground, with a breathtaking sea view and the promise that you’ll forget your worries upon arrival. Kaibo’s plantation house with remote beach, stylish décor, beach games, coffee shop, honesty library, free WiFi, giftshop, watersports, rum bar, and two destination restaurants (Upstairs at Kaibo and Kaibo Beach Restaurant) ensures there is something for everyone to find their personal cloud nine. Jump on the ferry for the quickest journey over, and escape to Kaibo for a carefree Robinson Crusoe getaway.
Seven Mile Beach
Situated on the most expansive stretch of Grand Cayman's Seven Mile Beach, Tortuga Beach Grill & Bar offers an unparalleled alfresco dining experience in a casual setting. Their lunch and dinner menus are bursting with flavour and diversity, featuring foodie favourites such as delicious fish tacos, fresh tuna poke bowl, and truffled flatbread pizza. Evenings at Tortuga offer an unforgettable atmosphere. With the sunset as your backdrop, enjoy a daily happy hour 5pm-7pm with two for one on local beers and selected cocktails.
East End
Tukka, located in the East End of Grand Cayman, serves fresh local seafood with an authentic Australian flair and a Caribbean twist. This waterfront restaurant serves fresh local seafood with an authentic Australian flair and a Caribbean twist. They host an Australian night on Wednesdays and also a Fresh Fish Friday, where you can watch the fish being prepared by the chef. Their endless-bubbles Sunday brunch is always busy.
George Town
Cayman's Grand Old House's award winning chefs expertly prepare Caribbean-international classics using the freshest local ingredients and whatever the fishermen and local farmers have brought in that day; people can enjoy a wonderful dinner, with great wine, followed by a glass of Armagnac and a cigar from their extensive collection.
Seven Mile Beach
Saint June is a Cayman beach bar located at the famous Seven Mile Beach luxury hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. They serve light bar fair, including sharing platters, tacos, quesadillas, burgers and fresh salads, and are known for their creamy, freshly made Pina Coladas and incredible sunset vantage point. Their casual alfresco atmosphere is the perfect place to settle after a day spent splashing in the pool or sunbathing along Seven Mile
George Town
Cayman's Seaharvest Restaurant and My Bar are located at the famous Sunset House Resort; both are an essential Caribbean experience. My Bar is overlooking the Caribbean Sea and has a huge open-sided, thatch-roofed cabana with the largest, and at times the liveliest, outdoor bar in Grand Cayman. This ‘Best of Caribbean’ award winner has been a favourite for tourists and locals for the past 50 years. The Seaharvest Restaurant is only a few steps away from My Bar. It offers a spacious outdoor patio on the water’s edge with amazing views of George Town harbour and Seven Mile Beach. Here you can dine and indulge, breathe the fresh evening air under the stars, listen to the waves and watch the sunset.
Seven Mile Beach
For something extra special, reserve your told on the beach for a toes-in-the-sand experience with some great food. Beach house at The Westin is the perfect place for a romantic evening or when you fancy listen to the sound of lapping waves as you dine. To get your spot in the sand, there is a charge for this, make sure to call!
West Bay
The newly renovated NOVA in West Bay is a beautiful oceanside spot to spend the whole day. Enjoy their Mediterranean-Japanese inspired menu and delicious cocktails to match. They also have a pool where you can cool off.
Seven Mile Beach
For over 30 years, The Wharf in Grand Cayman has been regarded as one of the top oceanside restaurants on the Island and offers an excellent dining experience overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea at the start of Seven Mile Beach. Known for their unsurpassed cuisine, impeccable service and beautiful setting, Executive Chef Christian Reiter of Austria and his team prepare an array of delicious specials in addition to their international à la carte menu.
Seven Mile Beach
LUCA, on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, has uninterrupted views of the beach and the Caribbean Sea and the location is unrivaled. Everything is made fresh daily in LUCA's kitchen, from breads to pastas to desserts. The chef sources the freshest locally grown produce possible. He even catches the fish for his delicate seafood dishes on his days off! Freshness of product and simplicity of presentation sums up the dining experience at LUCA. The daily specials and a six-course tasting menu (on request) also highlights the team's on-going creativity.
Camana Bay
Karoo is located by the Crescent, overlooking the sea and the majestic fountain in the heart of Camana Bay, the culinary and shopping destination in the Cayman Islands. Karoo is an entertainment destination with no preconceived notions, where cosmopolitan urbanism meets the charm of the Caribbean. Enjoy a crisp designer cocktail paired with a 'Tapas/Small Plate' as a snack, or create a journey with multiple small plates. Karoo is a dining experience where a multitude of culinary creations, with their own unique tempo, create a delicious dinner, one small plate at a time.
Camana Bay
Union Grill & Bar sits on the canalfront in Camana Bay's bustling town centre. Set back from the water, you can dine or drink on their terrace, feel the cooling breeze on your face and enjoy delicious plates of food.