Cayman Islands

A short walk from George Town's waterfront commercial district, Brasserie makes a tasty luncheon time-out from a day of shopping. — Concierge

Grand Old House remains one of the island's classiest high-end dining options... Offers white-linen service coupled with a menu of classic Continental and contemporary Caribbean cuisine. — Concierge

The name means "good buddies," and this strip-mall jewel percolates with conversation and good strong espresso. — Fodor's

This is Grand Cayman's premier restaurant, a showcase for the deluxe culinary wares of master chef Eric Ripert. — Frommer's

Beach bars don’t come much more friendly than this boozy refuge, which sets up chairs on the sand. — Lonely Planet

Take a Sunday drive out to the East End of Grand Cayman and stop at Miss Vivian’s house for a meal. — Frommer's

Always busy, this all-day bistro has a showy open kitchen and a breezy charm. Food emphasizes fresh flavors with an Italian accent (but the breakfast hash has many fans). — Lonely Planet

A charming, funky, and slightly psychedelic bar and restaurant that absolutely drips with Creole colors, a sense of whimsy, and even a bold and creative elegance. — Frommer's

A screened veranda reaches over a natural salt-water lagoon on a 14-acre bird sanctuary, creating an extraordinary natural setting for dinner at Pappagallo. — Frommer's

Isolated on Grand Cayman's northern coast, adjacent to a busy marina, this place serves good food in an irreverent and gregarious atmosphere. — Frommer's

This local favorite, right in the heart of George Town, is owned and run by the Crescente family, and the cooks here have mastered the art of Italian cooking. — Frommer's

Minimalist decor means there's nothing to detract from the sweeping beach views here, except maybe the food. — Lonely Planet

This refined eatery glamorously channels South Beach and Santa Monica, with a sexy black bar, an earthy color scheme, and sparkly ecru curtains dividing dining spaces. — Fodor's

Little Cayman's top eat-out option has been going strong since 1986—six years before the island got electricity. — Concierge

There isn't a bad seat in the house at this nonstop fiesta festooned with tiny paper lanterns, Christmas lights, ship murals, model boats, and Mardi Gras beads (you're "lei'd" upon entering). — Fodor's

Located in the center of George Town and surrounded by office buildings and shops, this restaurant does most of its business at lunch and late in the afternoon, after nearby businesses have closed. — Frommer's

Folksy and charming but not quite as delicious or as polished as Hemingway's, Lobster Pot remains nevertheless an island favorite. — Frommer's

Neon lights, a wall of US license plates, a glowing human-size bottle of beer with a saguaro cactus, and the state flag, and you've got a little bit of Texas in the heart of the Caribbean. — Frommer's

This cheerful little joint keeps pumping out gyro-style beef and lamb, and marinated grilled chicken, until 4 in the morning. — Frommer's

On the northern fringe of George Town, at the southernmost edge of Seven Mile Beach, this dining, drinking, and nightlife emporium is fun, tropical, artfully illuminated, and occasionally hip. — Frommer's