From alfresco dining at the island’s chicest restaurants to cool beers at casual sports bars, the Cayman Islands food & drink scene is lively, diverse & tasty! Year round, Grand Cayman is filled with culinary activities. Whether you are on holiday, visiting the island from a cruise ship, or a resident, there is always something delicious happening. Get inspired for your best foodie experience from our list of top events you won’t want to miss. If you’re visiting Grand Cayman for an incredible culinary event like Cayman Cookout or Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival, be sure to check out this list of the best food & beverage happenings to make it your best possible trip in the culinary capital of the Caribbean.
Seafood sensations
Best restaurant for waterfront dining: seafood by the bay
Ready to dive into a seafood feast in Grand Cayman? Look no further than the Waterfront Urban Diner’s “Seafood by the Bay” event every Thursday from 5 pm! Enjoy fresh seafood features paired with exquisite wines & cocktails on the Crescent in Camana Bay. With the ocean breeze and stunning bay views, this is the perfect evening for seafood lovers. Don’t miss out on the ultimate waterfront dining experience!
When: Thursdays from 5 pm
Event location: The Waterfront Urban Diner
Where’s that: Located by the waterside in Camana Bay, there’s abundant parking throughout the vicinity. When you’re facing the water, you’ll find The Waterfront Urban Diner situated on the left-hand side.
Best restaurant for lobster: all-you-can-eat lobster
Enjoy unlimited servings of freshly cooked lobster every Friday and Saturday from 5:30pm at All You Can Eat Lobster Night. Indulge in the buttery, tender goodness of our Grilled Caribbean Lobster Tails. It’s a seafood foodie’s dream!
When: Fridays & Saturdays from 5:30pm
Event location: Guy Harvey’s Boathouse Grill
Where’s that: Overlooking the harbour, in central Georgetown.
All about the music
Best restaurant for dancing in Grand Cayman: ladies night
It’s ladies night every Thursday at Saltwater Grill! Don’t miss this local restaurant’s top event. Enjoy $5 featured cocktails from the friendliest bartenders & $6 tapas from 4 pm, along with music by the island’s best DJs. Dancing makes this happy hour even happier.
When: Thursdays from 4 pm
Event location: Saltwater Grill
Where’s that: On Seven Mile Beach,in Galleria Plaza. Parking is free! Saltwater Grill is on the left-hand side as you enter the complex.
Best Restaurant for Live Music: White Whale
From 6 – 8 pm every Thursday at White Whale, you can enjoy the best live music in Grand Cayman while savouring comforting classics like fish n’ chips or New York strip steak. Wash it all down with a refreshing local beer! Let Cam Kline entertain you with his impressive acoustic talents spanning the most popular songs of the decades and watch the sun set behind the beautiful harbour dotted with cruise ships.
When: Thursdays, 6 – 8 pm
Event location: White Whale
Where’s that: Overlooking the harbour, in central Georgetown.
Best happy hours in Grand Cayman: so good they (sometimes) do them twice daily
The Best Happy Hour for atmosphere: Lone Star $5 happy hour
Lone Star Bar & Grill’s $5 Happy Hour is so good, you get it twice in one day! Rock up to the bar from 4 to 7pm and/or join a lively outdoor bar for Last Chance Happy Hour from 11pm to midnight. Specials on well drinks, wine, & bottled beer. Pair your drinks with delicious BBQ & Mexican foodie favourites.
When: Twice daily, 4 pm – 7 pm and 11 pm – midnight
Event location: Lone Star Bar & Grill, 688 West Bay Rd, Cayman Islands
Where is that: Seven Mile Beach, across the road from the beach opposite Seascape Villa. Parking is free.
The best happy hour for a weeknight chill: sake maki
Mizu Asian Bistro & Bar is ready to roll (sushi pun!) every weekday from 4 pm to 6 pm with a happy hour with an Asian flair. Try the unique sake cocktails created by Mizu’s talented mixologists & indulge in the handcrafted sushi menu. Choose indoors and sit at the contemporary cocktail bar or enjoy the waterfront breeze on the patio in Camana Bay.
When: Every weekday 4 pm – 6 pm
Event location: Mizu Asian Bistro & Bar, The Crescent, Camana Bay, Cayman Islands
Where is that: Near the water in Camana Bay, ample parking is available across the area. Park in one of the multi-story car parks, then walk towards the water. Facing the water, Mizu Asian Bistro & Bar is on the left-hand side. What’s better that a fantastic happy hour featuring the best mixology on the island? Stay for dinner and enjoy the one-of-a-kind Korean BBQ experience.
Best happy hour for a Friday kickback & relax: high five happy hour
Don’t you love when happy hour is longer than an hour? Join us at The Brooklyn from 4 to 6pm every Friday & enjoy $5 Heineken, Prosecco, Aperol Spritzes, cocktails, pizza, appies, & more! Can’t think of a better way to kick-start the weekend!
When: Fridays, 4 pm – 6 pm
Event Location: The Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta, Camana Bay
Where is that: Situated near the fountain at Camana Bay, when you gaze out at the water, you’ll find it positioned to your right.
The longest happy hour: Boathouse Grill
How can it not be HAPPY when it’s five hours long?!? Join us at Boathouse Grill Monday through Friday from 2pm to 7pm for 2-4-1 Happy Hour where the bartenders have got you covered. Belly up to the bar or bask in the sunset from the upper deck overlooking George Town Harbour.
When: Monday to Friday, 2 pm – 7 pm
Event location: Guy Harvey’s Boathouse Grill
Where is that: As you drive towards South Sound via the harbor, you’ll encounter it shortly after passing Bayshore Mall. Convenient parking is available at the back, and it’s complimentary!
Saltwater Grill happy hour
Where better to spend happy hour after a long week? Join us at Saltwater Grill every Friday. This local restaurant has everything you could want from a happy hour.
When: Fridays, 4 pm – 9 pm
Where’s that: On Seven Mile Beach,in Galleria Plaza, not far from the Ritz Carlton & Westin hotels. Parking is free! Saltwater Grill is on the left-hand side as you enter the complex.
Craft late night happy hour
If you’re feeling like a classy nightcap, the best happy hour for mixologists’ elevated late night drinks is Craft Food & Beverage Co.
When: Daily, from 9 pm
Where’s that: On Seven Mile Beach, in Marquee Place. You can’t miss it. Parking is free!
Romantic Dinners
For a taste of Canada: poutine night
Every Monday, Craft F&B comes alive from 6 to 9pm as we indulge in the quintessential Canadian dish… POUTINE! Opt for a classic poutine or be adventurous & select one of the many mouthwatering variations. Craft has a range of collections
When: Mondays 6 pm – 9 pm
Event Location: Craft F&B, 688 West Bay Rd, Cayman Islands
Where is that: Situated across the road from Bonfire Urban Grill, and Regal Beach Club on West Bay Road. Parking available at the rear in Marquee Place.
Thali dinner night
Thali is a Hindi word that means “a large plate” & Pani is serving up this feast every Tuesday & Thursday evening. Choose from a selection of 3 appetizers, 6 main course dishes, & a delectable dessert.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 pm
Event Location: Pani Indian Kitchen, The Crescent, Cayman Islands, KY1-1207, Cayman Islands
Where is that: Near the water in Camana Bay, a walk away from Seven Mile Beach hotels like the Ritz Carlton, there’s also ample parking available. Park in one of the multi-story car parks, then walk towards the water. Facing the water, Pani Indian Kitchen is on the left-hand side.
Best restaurant for cheese lovers: melting pots features menu
When fondue is fun-do! Every Wednesday Craft F&B brings an always-changing ooey-gooey fondue menu to the table. From classic melts to more adventurous ones, every dip is delectable!
When: Wednesdays, 6 – 10 pm
Event location: Craft F&B, 688 West Bay Rd, Cayman Islands
Where is that: Situated across the road from Bonfire Urban Grill, and Regal Beach Club on West Bay Road. Parking available at the rear in Marquee Place.
Brooklyn pasta & wine
Date night, family night out, girls night… Brooklyn is your place for spaghetti twirling, penne popping, & fusilli fun! Join us every Thursday for Pasta & Wine night. $19 build-your-own bottomless pasta for adults & $12 pasta plus soda for kids 12 & under.
When: Wednesdays from 5 pm
Event Location: The Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta, Camana Bay
Where is that: Situated near the Fountain at Camana Bay, when you gaze out at the water, you’ll find it positioned to your right.
Wednesday is mediterranean night
Experience the amazing and unique mediterranean cuisine flavours at Saltwater Grill every Wednesday from 5 pm. A special mouthwatering menu using only the best ingredients sets the stage for a meal to remember. Host to celebrity chefs during culinary events like Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival, Saltwater is not a restaurant you want to miss out on!
When: Wednesdays from 5 pm
Event location: Saltwater Grill
Where’s that: On Seven Mile Beach, in Galleria Plaza. Parking is free! Saltwater Grill is on the left-hand side as you enter the complex.
Best restaurant for meat lovers: prime rib night
Enjoy mouthwatering prime rib at Saltwater Grill every Saturday starting at 5pm. Pair your meal with Flor de Caña aged rum flights & creative rum cocktails.
When: Saturdays from 5 pm
Event location: Saltwater Grill, Galleria Plaza, West Bay Rd, Grand Cayman KY1-1207,
Where is that: On Seven Mile Beach,in Galleria Plaza. Parking is free! Saltwater Grill is on the left-hand side as you enter the complex.
Best brunches
Saturday & Sunday brunch at Craft
For the tastiest breakfast brunch on island, join us at Craft F&B Saturdays & Sundays. A tasty à la carte brunch menu paired with brunch cocktails is a great start or end to the weekend if you ask us!
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 am – 3 pm
Event Location: Craft F & B, 688 West Bay Rd, Cayman Islands
Where is that: Situated across the road from Bonfire Urban Grill, and Regal Beach Club on West Bay Road. Parking available at the rear in Marquee Place.
Sunday brunch at Mizu
Join us every Sunday at Mizu for all-you-can-eat dim sum & sushi brunch matched with Prosecco, beer, select wine, & liquor… all for only $64. Brunch starts at 11:30am lasting well into the afternoon.
When: Sundays from 11:30 am
Event location: Mizu Asian Bistro & Bar, The Crescent, Camana Bay, Cayman Islands
Where is that: Near the water in Camana Bay, ample parking is available across the area. Park in one of the multi-story car parks, then walk towards the water. Facing the water, Mizu Asian Bistro & Bar is on the left-hand side.
Bottomless bubbles & brunch
Whittle away the weekend sipping on endless bubbles and nibbling on brunch delights. Doesn’t sound too shabby!?! Join us at Saltwater Saturdays & Sundays for our ever popular bottomless bubbles brunch.
When: Saturdays & Sundays from 11 am
Event location: Saltwater Grill
Where’s that: On Seven Mile Beach, in Galleria Plaza. Parking is free! Saltwater Grill is on the left-hand side as you enter the complex.
Sunday carvery
Join us every Sunday from 12-3pm at The White Whale for a delicious brunch experience! Indulge in our $22 carvery and wash it down with $6 Caybrew pints.
When: Sundays, 12 pm – 3 pm
Event location: The White Whale Pub & Ale
Where’s that: As you drive towards South Sound via the harbor, you’ll encounter it shortly after passing Bayshore Mall. Convenient parking is available at the back, and it’s complimentary!
Whether you’re a visitor, planning a foodie trip based on the excellent recommendations of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association, or a local looking for culinary events at the best restaurants in Cayman, the Cayman food & beverage scene has something amazing to offer you! Don’t forget to stop by any of the mentioned restaurants during Cayman Cocktail Week or Restaurant Month, to check out creative deals on mixology specials and meals. Staying in Cayman Brac? Grand Cayman is just a quick flight away and with all these foodie offerings, you’ll certainly want to include the best restaurants in Grand Cayman in your itinerary! The best food in the Cayman Islands is right here.
No matter which of these events you choose, we know you’ll have a great experience at one of the best restaurants in Grand Cayman. You can’t go wrong! What’s more, all restaurants offer 10% rewards as part of Cayman’s most popular rewards program, Bite Club!
Download the app from Google Play Store or App Store and collect points at every visit. The more you visit a participating Bite Club restaurant, the more points you collect, & the more you can save on your next visit.
