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Reef Grill at Royal Palms

Address: 537 West Bay Rd., Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, KY1-1202
Phone: 345/945-6358

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Cuisine: Seafood
Location: Grand Cayman

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5

Fodor's Review:

This class act appeals to a casually suave crowd, many of them regulars, who appreciate its consistent quality, attentive yet unobtrusive service, soothing seaside setting, top-notch entertainment, and surprisingly reasonable prices. The space is cannily divided into four areas, each with its own look and feel. Co-owner-chef George Dahlstrom gives his perfectly prepared, familiar items just enough twist to satisfy jaded palates: calamari is fried in arborio rice batter with lemon aioli; the tuna spring roll comes with wasabi and ponzu dipping sauces; melt-in-your-mouth braised short ribs have a caramelized onion demi-glace; and sea scallops are pan-seared with corn, smoked bacon, and lobster mash. Dance the calories off to the estimable reggae, calypso, and soca sounds of Coco Red, then adjourn to the cozy lounge for an aged rum or single malt. It's equally enticing at lunch when it exudes a soigné beach bar ambience.

Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Closed: No dinner Sun. in low season, May-Nov.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Millerm23 from NYC on 7/9/08
Reef Grill was recommended for the 4th of July because the outdoor dining would provide us a view of the fireworks on Seven Mile Island. Sitting upstairs, right at the railing did just that. The food and service were pretty good and the live music was a nice addition.

Member Rating: 4.0
Ratings details: Food: 4.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 4.0

Reviewed by rgardner from Savannah, GA on 4/11/07
Great view of the ocean and nice live music, but the food was unmemorable and the service was not great.

Member Rating: 3.6
Ratings details: Food: 3.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 3.0

Reviewed by reefer from Grand Cayman on 12/17/06
Hi there, every now and then I scan the web for reviews of the Reef Grill andI am happy to say that they are normally flavourable. (sorry). I am not sure what we did wrong when Colleen joined us for dinner but it must have been good. All our meals are prepared from only fresh ingredients. All our breads, stocks, sauces, soups and desserts are made in house. We strive to do a great job. On another note I am sorry that Carol misses the old beach bar.After hurricane Ivan when the property was destroyed we felt the need to add seating overlooking the Ocean. This was the one suggestion that we heard the most. It has proved very popular with our diners. I thank everyone for their constructive suggestions and if you wish to contact me directly I can be reached by email at info@reefgrill.com Tropical Regards, Don Loyd