Grand Cayman Hidden Gems

Here at Morritt’s, we are all about offering you the best experiences. When it comes to food and drink, we’ve got it covered. There’s David’s restaurant with its fresh, modern menu and spectacular sea views. There’s Mimi’s unique dock bar amid the lapping waves and balmy breeze. For hearty pub fare, you have Ivan’s Sports Bar, while the Grand and Premier Pool bars offer handy snacks.

However, we know it’s also fun to explore and enjoy the local districts of East End, North Side, Bodden Town and Kaibo or Rum Point in search of delicious options. With that in mind, here are some suggestions of great places to eat within easy reach of the resort.

Italian Kitchen 

Right across the street in the Morritt’s Shopping Centre, the Italian Kitchen sources its ingredients from local farmers and fishermen for the freshest tastes. Don’t be put off by the exterior architecture – the elegant dining room is friendly and smells great!  

TRY: Excellent wines, antipasti with a Cayman twist, tempting brick-oven pizzas and a selection of pasta mains that will have you ordering con gusto!  

Kaibo Beach Restaurant  

Around 20 minutes by car from Morritt’s, you’ll find both luxury and casual beach dining at Kaibo. The a la carte beach menu (12.00-7.00pm) draws heavily on the surrounding sea and local produce, but for special occasions you need to try Kaibo Upstairs which also has an extensive rum selection (reservations recommended for Upstairs). Breakfast and/or coffee? Drop in at Kaibo Beach Espresso.  

TRY: Almond and white bean hummus with garlic flatbread, crispy coconut fried fish with a curry sauce, and a triple-chocolate brownie for dessert. Why not? 

Blue Rock Restaurant Bar & Lounge 

If you also like to play pool or carrom, this place is just a 12 minute drive from Morritt’s at Health City Cayman. The cuisine is international drawing on influences from Colombia, Jamaica, India, Mexico, Italy and even the UK (fish and chips!). Drinkers will enjoy the huge array of spirits, cocktails and wines. Beers are both bottled and on tap. Don’t miss discounted drinks during the daily happy hour. 

TRY: The blackened shrimp quesadilla, a slow cooked biryani curry, a classic burger or a sinful sticky toffee pudding accompanied by a Shellshock IPA on tap or a mango mojito. 

Rum Point Club 

Rum Point on the tranquil North Side is the perfect place to chill out 20 minutes away from Morritt’s. The shallow water is great for families, while couples can simply get a hammock and relax. The Wreck Bar and Grill is perfect for a hearty lunch, while the Rum Point Club Restaurant offers an elegant dinner choice with magnificent views. 

TRY: The mudslides (invented here!), the renowned Caybrew-battered fish and chips, the traditional jerk chicken, seafood hotpot, or the notorious Rum Point Challenge: 16oz of flame-grilled beef stuffed with pickled jalapenos and topped with Swiss cheddar.  

Tukka  

Australian cuisine with a Cayman twist is just a three minute-drive south if you’d like to try yellow-fin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, snapper, lionfish and (seasonally) the Caribbean spiny lobster pulled fresh from the ocean. Watch the frigate birds and tarpon from the shady terrace as you enjoy food from an award-winning chef and menus that change from week to weekend. 

TRY: Coconut panko prawns, lobster bisque with cognac or a steak–and–mushroom pie followed by date–and–walnut pudding Mon-Thurs. Fri-Sun, try the black Angus filet mignon or Thai bouillabaisse. 

South Coast Bar & Grill 

Enjoy Caribbean cuisine on the sand, on the seaside patio or inside the air-conditioned dining room just 16 minutes away from Morritt’s. 

TRY: Caribbean classics such as ackee and codfish, jerk chicken, curried goat or stewed conch.  

Over the Edge Café 

On the North Side 10 minutes’ drive from Morritt’s, Over the Edge offers truly authentic Caymanian dining and a real island experience. They grow all the vegetables on their own farm and their seafood is locally sourced from daily catches.  

TRY: Caymanian classics such as turtle steak, lobster with garlic, conch steak and grilled tuna. 

Vivine’s Kitchen  

Four minutes south brings you to the sea-grape shade and rustic charm of Miss Vivine’s, where the menu and ambience is authentically Caymanian. How authentic? The restaurant is literally Miss Vivine’s house and she cooks in her own kitchen. The jerk chicken on your plate was probably running round the yard the previous day.  

TRY: The salt beef and seafood come recommended, as do the turtle, conch and whelk stews. Reports of the fresh mango juice are stellar. 

Big Tree BBQ 

If you like grilled stuff, you’ll love Big Tree BBQ close to Miss Vivine’s. Let father and son team Arvid and Henry feed you some of the best home-cooked Caymanian food hot off the BBQ and aromatic with smoke and spices. Fans of ribs have said it puts Texas to shame. NOTE: cash-only payment. 

TRY: Ribs! You also can’t go wrong with Cayman-style lobster, turtle stew and the amazing sides such as the coleslaw, corn on the cob, fried plantains and momma’s corn bread.  

Captain Herman’s Fish Fry 

Eight minutes down the coast takes you to the Captain’s green-and-blue shack surrounded by palms and with the sound of the surf close by. Known for its fresh local fish (he’s a real captain!) and local flavour, this is a great place to relax with an island vibe. 

TRY: The famous oxtail soup, curried goat, sweet–and–sour shrimp and the classic Cayman  cassava cake. 

Czech Inn Grill  

If laid-back and informal is the atmosphere you seek and no-fuss, excellent food your goal (and if eating off a surfboard is not a significant etiquette problem for you), welcome to the Czech Inn! Reasonable prices, local food and a friendly welcome is what you can expect a 20–minute drive along the south coast from Morritt’s. 

TRY: The lauded chicken schnitzel, burgers, tacos and quesadillas 

Wherever you go, bon appetit! We’ll be waiting for you back at Morritt’s with a cocktail by the pool or a night cap for sweet dreams.