Local Caribbean in Grand Cayman

Being in Cayman means you're lucky enough to try some of the best Caribbean cuisine. Dishes are seafood and meat heavy but you can absolutely find vegetarian options to suit your palette. You're sure to have heard of jerk chicken, curry goat and rice and peas, but you'll also find unique plates like Rundown, manish water and heavy cake. Much of Caymanian cuisine is inspired by Jamaica, so you'll find many similar flavours to that of our neighbours.

Chicken! Chicken! is famous (primarily) for one thing: their delicious, savoury, overwhelmingly mouthwatering Caribbean wood roasted chicken. It's a home-style Caribbean spot famous throughout Cayman to locals and visitors alike. Whether you're after a tasty lunch on the beach or a family feast for dinner, Chicken! Chicken! is usually the answer. Together with the perfect bird, they offer fresh vegetables, salads, soups and Cayman-style corn bread. Head into their West Shore Centre location and see the roaring fire as the chicken cooks on the spit. Or, opt to order through the Bento app for home delivery. Chicken! Chicken! is arguably the best value dining on the island.

Singh’s Roti Shop & Bar in Cayman has an array of Trinidadian dishes and local favourites. Dhalpouri roti with curry chicken, goat or conch, fish and bake fritter, stew chicken and pepper shrimp are just some of the highlights on the menu.

A quaint little spot in West Bay, Heritage Kitchen is a truly Cayman-style shack with traditional dishes. Choose between fresh fish fry, fritters and all the most popular dishes in Cayman. Sit at their wooden benches and watch the waves.

If you're wanting a beautiful view to accompany your Cayman fare, Macabuca is the spot for you. Their range of conch offerings, including breaded cracked conch, conch fritters and conch chowder, are all good and they have a section of their menu dedicated to the taste of Cayman. Here you'll find smoked jerk pork rib, Cayman-style lobster tails, blackened mahi and more!

Just through Bodden Town, South Coast is a lovely option for a spot of lunch by the sea. With all the usuals, there are dishes like rasta pasta, lobster breakers and local jerk chicken sausage.

Peppers, along West Bay Road, is a hugely popular spot that delivers on some of the tastiest Caribbean food out there. It's also a very lively spot most nights with live music and a bustling atmosphere.