Local Caymanian cuisine is bold, flavourful, and influenced by a delicious blend of Caribbean and international cultures.
Clare-Louise McGrath
For those in search of wholesome comfort food, a friendly atmosphere, and a casual dining experience, look no further than Cayman’s local dining options.
Feast on mouth-watering jerk chicken, deep-fried Escovitch snapper with freshly baked coco bread, and curry oxtail to name just a few tasty options. Whether you're a local or tourist, step inside any of these laidback eateries and be greeted like an old friend as you're shown what it means to be 'Caymankind'.
Enjoy a taste of true Caribbean cuisine in the heart of Cayman's Seven Mile Beach at Back-A-Yard. Boasting a menu of authentic Jamaican and Caymanian cuisine, and the 'Home of the Turtle Burger', they feature daily lunch specials and a fun Sunday ...
With uninterrupted views of the beautiful Caribbean Sea, Heritage Kitchen is a little slice of true Caymanian heritage. Found on the quiet Boggy Sand Road in the West Bay district they serve local fresh seafood and authentic Caymanian, and also offer catering. Some local favourites include the Cayman style grouper, and coconut mahi mahi.
South Coast Bar & Grill serves a wide variety of local dishes, such as Local Stew Beef and Stew Turtle to name just a few. They offer fresh local fish daily and on Thursday nights host a Lobster Fiesta - a five course lobster meal for only CI$36 per person.
Mango Tree Restaurant in Grand Cayman is a large Caribbean style restaurant and outdoor venue. The outdoor Cabana Bar and Lounge Bar serves up freshly cooked jerk chicken and pork daily, and on Friday and Saturday nights the popular full-service bar area is packed with locals enjoying music and drink specials late into the night.
Shop local flavours at Cayman’s weekly Farmers Markets. The Hamlin Stephenson Farmers Market at the Cricket Pitch is open six days a week, from 7.30am-6pm and is served by local farmers, artisans and chefs offering locally sourced and produced products. Local farmers also sell their fresh locally grown produce at Camana Bay’s Farmers and Artisans Market every Wednesday on the Paseo from 10am into the evening. We recommend taking cash as most vendors cannot accept cards.
