Fodor's Expert Review Over the Edge

$$$ North Side Caribbean

This fun, funky seaside spot brims with character and characters (a soused regular might welcome you by reciting "the daily lunch special: chilled barley soup . . . That's beer"). Expertly prepared local fare (Cajun chicken to conch steak to Cayman rock lobster escoveitch, served with rice and beans, plantains, and fried festival bread) is a bargain, especially at lunch, though the chef also surprises with such gussied-up fare as shrimp in Pernod sauce and turtle steak in port. The nutty nautical decor—brass ships' lanterns dangle from the ceiling, and steering wheels, lacquered turtle shells, and fishing photos adorn the walls—contrasts with cool mirrored ads for Gitanes and Mumm Cordon Rouge and the trendily semi-open kitchen with fresh fish prominently displayed. The jukebox jumps (country music rules the roost), and the tiki-lit terrace offers stunning views and fresh breezes.

Caribbean Casual Breakfast Lunch Dinner $$$

Quick Facts

312 North Side Rd.
North Side, Grand Cayman  KY1-1601, Cayman Islands

345-947–9568

Known For:
  • Delectable local fare
  • Island insiders' hangout
  • Appealing semi-enclosed patio

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