Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Cayman Islands

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Updated May 05, 2025

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VIVO

4.9

4.9 (180)

$31 to $50

Vegetarian / Vegan

West Bay

About the restaurant

The word VIVO originates from the Latin vīvō and means 'alive' or 'to live'.

Our eco-friendly menu offers vegan, vegetarian, gluten and seafood options.

From farm-to-table we select our ingredients with the greatest care, to serve you organic, natural, healthy and delicious food prepared with passion and positive energy.

This is our mission!

Top review

Mark

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Perfect place for a relaxed sunset supper. Great cocktails too!

NOVA

5.0

5 (63)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

West Bay

About the restaurant

NOVA offers an idyllic and inspired dining experience on the stunning shores of the Cayman Islands. Nestled on the north shore of West Bay, this beachfront gem serves a unique blend of Mediterranean-Japanese fusion cuisine, offering delicious, hearty dishes paired with innovative cocktails. With its open-air setting, NOVA provides the perfect backdrop for a laid-back yet elegant dining experience. Enjoy a refreshing poolside lunch, followed by handcrafted cocktails on the beach, or savor a sunset dinner with picture-perfect ocean views. This dog-friendly restaurant features an outdoor patio by the ocean, making it the ideal spot to gather with friends and family. Whether you're seeking delicious food by the sea or a memorable sunset experience, NOVA offers a one-of-a-kind atmosphere in West Bay.

Top review

JessicaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We celebrated Mother's Day with another couple and their kids. The kids swam while we visited and ate delicious food with lovely cocktails and wine! The seafood pasta was fresh and the truffle fries delicious!!

Rasa

4.8

4.8 (37)

$50 and over

Caribbean

Grand Cayman

About the restaurant

Embark on a culinary journey through international cultures and inventive creations, with a rotating specialty concept. Enjoy a front-row view of our exhibition kitchen as culinary creations come to life. Savor a curated tasting menu reflecting one world culture’s cuisine, paired with bespoke beverages and wines. Our intimate space fosters connections and conversation, creating an unforgettable dining experience.

Menu $135 CI/pp. Add on Discovery Beverage Pairing $60 CI/pp or Vinum Pairing $135 CI/pp.

We require all guests dining at RASA to complete a credit card authorization form and sign our cancellation policy, which will be sent via a secure portal, Sertifi, shortly after booking. Your reservation will be confirmed once we receive these completed documents. The card on file will not be charged unless you fail to show up to your reservation, cancel within 72 hours, or arrive with fewer guests than originally booked without prior notice.

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Tyrone

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Did the tasting menu and was not disappointed! Everything was exceptional!

Sunshine Grill

4.6

4.6 (261)

$30 and under

American

Seven Mile Beach

About the restaurant

The Sunshine Grill Grand Cayman is Trip Advisor’s number 1 rated restaurant in the Cayman Islands. Enjoy world-class casual dining with true Caribbean flair for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. Our colorful poolside restaurant with award winning food at an affordable price has made The Sunshine Grill a favorite for local residents and international visitors alike. Everyday favorites at The Sunshine Grill include the BEST angus burgers, award winning fish tacos and island specialty drinks.

Reservations for parties of 2 to 4 people are easily accommodated at this time, if you wish to call ahead to confirm please feel free to do so or email us from our Sunshine Suites Resort Website.

Top review

Shawn

Dined on Feb 11, 2025

We very much enjoyed our dining experience at Sunshine Grill.

Union Grill & Bar

4.9

4.9 (416)

$31 to $50

Steak

Camana Bay

About the restaurant

Union is the go-to gastro destination for foodies, romantics and families. Located on the waterfront in bustling Camana Bay, Union offers Cayman's finest selection of fresh fish and seafood, Angus steaks, grill classics, as well as a dedicated vegan menu. Union is a classic, lively bistro with a sophisticated flair. We source the finest quality Angus from the USA and grass-fed Angus cuts from New Zealand, as well as local line-caught snapper, tuna, wahoo and lobster.

Union is proud to announce that it won 'Best Restaurant' in The Cayman Islands at the 2022 Travel & Hospitality Awards in London, and has been nominated for 'Best Restaurant' in the 2024 World Culinary Awards.

Union also runs regular music nights with live jazz (Thurs), soul & blues (Sat and Sun), as well as our famous Cocktail Masterclass (Thurs/Fri/Sat).

Please note that if you are unable to make a reservation online we may still have availability so please call 345 640 5660 for special access to unsold tables.

Top review

SandiVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always a treat and one of favorite restaurants on Grand Cayman!

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Ave at Seafire Resort & Spa

4.8

4.8 (416)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Seven Mile Beach

About the restaurant

Come with the whole family or sneak away for a romantic dinner at Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa’s Ave.
Our Executive Chef Massimo De Francesca and his team have created a diverse menu inspired by Mediterranean flavors with local, seasonal ingredients. From fresh catch to prime cuts of steak, the restaurant offers a wide selection of preparations for everyone in the family. The food is delicious, and yet the views are equally compelling. At 24 feet above sea level, Ave overlooks Seven Mile Beach, with seating indoors and on the outdoor terrace. The interior design is open, airy and inviting, with a casual, community vibe that makes you feel welcome before your first bite.
Ave is where eating well is a day well-spent.
Breakfast at Ave operates on a walk-in only basis. For Sunday Brunch reservations please contact us directly on +1-345-746-4111 or restaurantreservations@seafireresortandspa.com

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Kristin

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

The food and service were exceptional. Our server was so friendly and engaged. I wish I remembered her name to give her the credit she deserves! I got the four course tasting menu and absolutely loved everything I had. This is a beautiful restaurant.

The Brasserie - Grand Cayman

4.8

4.8 (447)

$31 to $50

Global, International

George Town

About the restaurant

The Brasserie is the pioneer of the farm-to-table movement in Grand Cayman, setting the expectation for fresh local menus throughout the island. The grassroots establishment produces organic eggs on site, wild raw honey from its 50 hives, coconuts from the 202 palms at Coco Bluff Farm, and catches daily fresh seafood with its two fishing boats, Brasserie Catch I and Brasserie Catch II. Surrounded by an edible garden with flourishing fruit and nut trees, enjoy a unique dining experience outside in the greenhouse terrace or indoors in the elegant dining room or intimate wine cellar. The seasonally inspired and sustainable menu of delicious modern Caribbean cuisine is paired with signature cocktails and an extensive fine wine list.

The Brasserie restaurant is a boutique 65 seat restaurant with bar that warms the soul with its British colonial charm. The restaurant is a hidden gem known by locals for its incredible fresh and interesting modern Caribbean cuisine.

Top review

Dr AlexVIP

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

Outstanding experience with the freshest ingredients. They grow their own vegetables and herbs and spices right in the garden next-door. They have their own chicken farm as well. We did a tour of the garden. It was truly impressive. Each dish impressed with its flavors of freshness and high-quality. Excellent selection of wines ! Our server Bokchoi was excellent with great attention to detail. Simone the Somielier gave excellent recommendation or a mature and crisp French white burgundy! By far our best meal in Cayman . Bravo !

Bella Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (47)

$31 to $50

Italian

West Bay

About the restaurant

Step into our Italian trattoria, where the rustic charm meets modern flair.
The warm ambiance invites you to savor the essence of Italy, with exposed brick walls and cozy seating.

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Leah

Dined on May 3, 2025

The food was incredible! We got the Minestrone Soup, Bolognese & Diavlo Pizza and was very impressed. A great date night spot with exceptional service. We will be back!

Ristorante Pappagallo

4.8

4.8 (519)

$31 to $50

Italian

West Bay

About the restaurant

For parties exceeding 10 people or for additional availability, please contact us at 949-1119 or email us at manager@pappagallo.ky.
Whatever the occasion, Pappagallo provides the perfect setting to satisfy all your senses. From the moment you step onto the wooden bridge leading to the entrance you are transported into another world. We offer several dining options, but it is the spectacular details of our 30-foot Cayman-style, Silver Thatch roof that is truly breathtaking! Under the inspired guardianship of Chef Alex Menegon who demands freshness of food as an absolute priority, the contemporary cuisine at Pappagallo is typified by its simplicity and freshness with Italian daily homemade pastas. Chef Alex uses as much locally caught seafood as is available and only the best of USDA Certified meats are offered; For the sweets-lover, a dessert menu starring only handcrafted desserts. So, sit back, relax and enjoy one of the best dining experiences in Grand Cayman!

Top review

Betsy

Dined 4 days ago

Best dinner! Service was spectacular! Highly recommend!!

Avecita at Seafire Resort & Spa

4.7

4.7 (149)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Seven Mile Beach

About the restaurant

Nestled inside Ave at Kimpton Seafire Resort, you'll find Avecita. It confidently stands out as the center of attention and a truly inventive dining experience - a must have reservation on the island. You'll enjoy a Spanish tapas-style menu featuring modern and traditional dishes perfected on a wood fire grill. An inventive beverage-pairing program that features rare and iconic Spanish wines, along with handmade cocktails that blend in local produce.
The focus of the contemporary space is the Chef's Table, where 10 guests can enjoy the custom tastings as they are created before your eyes.
Whether you’re seated at the Chef’s Table or the communal table, Avecita is a culinary memory you’ll take home as a favorite souvenir.

Top review

LindaVIP

Dined on May 5, 2025

Everything about our meal at Avecita was amazing! Try to get Nico as your server, he’s fantastic!

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