Dining

Anguilla’s dining scene offers visitors a variety of gastronomic diversions and a choice of dining ambiance and cuisine specialties. With over 70 restaurants, visitors can choose a dining experience based on an appetite impulse, a desire for a romantic or convivial setting, or their pocketbook.

There are as many chef and restaurant cuisine specialties as there are restaurants on this small island, ranging from Caribbean to Mediterranean, French, Continental, Creole, Italian, American and Indo-Chinese. From seafood to Black Angus Steak to Rack of Lamb to barbecued ribs, chicken and hamburgers, there’s a palatable dish for the pickiest of diners and those with a desire for an international oddity.

Anguilla’s 5-star dining establishments boast internationally-acclaimed chefs from every corner of the globe, including those Anguilla-born and bred. International chefs blend their specialty cuisine with Caribbean regional and indigenous Anguilla spices and herbs to create award-winning fare. Still, most visitors don’t leave the island without enjoying a famous Anguillian stalwart – a hearty breakfast of fried fish and johnny-cakes.

Depending on the time of day and dining mood, Anguilla vacationers choose from elegant and intimate gourmet seaside restaurants to casually chic beachfront bistros and festive, affordable beachside and roadside grills. An intimate dinner for two, a quiet table for introspection, an opportunity to meet a convivial group of fellow diners and visitors, dancing to Caribbean beats, or time-out for ribs at a roadside grille are choices for some visitors and a ‘to do’ list for others.

Here are some of Anguilla's popular restaurants:

Altamer Restaurant ~ French and Caribbean Fusion
Chef Maurice Leduc, whose experience encompasses 40 years at Maxim’s Restaurant in Paris, offers a first class menu featuring dishes such as Boned Quail flambéed with Brandy and Calvados Marinated Grapes and Tenderloins of Black Angus Beef flambéed with Brandy, Dijon Mustard and Pinot Noir Demi Glaze presented on a Bed of Caramelized Bermuda Onions. Guests view activities in the kitchen through a glass wall. Found at the exclusive Altamer Resort, this unique dining experience combines the highest standards of cuisine and service with a magnificent setting at Shoal Bay West.

The Barrel Stay Restaurant ~ Alfresco By The Seashore
Specializing in French and Creole cuisine, this small alfresco restaurant overlooking the ocean at Sandy Ground has been serving choice meals in a relaxed setting for more than 20 years, achieving rave reviews on a regular basis. Famous for Chef Marvilla Carty’s fish soup, other specialties include grilled fish prepared with blackened garlic or mustard seed sauce.

Blanchard’s at Meads Bay ~ Stylish Sophistication
A regular winner of the Wine Spectator ‘Award of Excellence’, Blanchard’s offers visitors style and sophistication, combined with an excellent Caribbean menu developed by Chef Melinda Blanchard. Fine china, hand-made crystal glasses and crisp white linen adorn the tables at this classic restaurant, which offers panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea at Meads Bay.

Covecastles ~ An Exceptional Culinary Experience in a Romantic Setting
Booking well in advance is essential if visitors are to secure one of the seven tables at this romantic hideaway restaurant in the exclusive Covecastles resort overlooking Shoal Bay West. Chef Dominique.

Thйvent has compiled a small but unusual menu with several surprises. Highly recommended are the Crayfish Ravioli with Tamarind Broth, Gingerbread Crusted Roast Loin of Lamb and Vermouth-laced Crayfish Choucroute.

E’s Oven ~ Colorful Cuisine
It’s easy to be enticed into this attractive red, yellow and white building with wooden shutters, located in South Hill. Chef Peggy Hughes has established a reputation for excellent cuisine and great value since opening E’s Oven in April 2000. The menu includes a wide variety of meals from sandwiches and salads to sirloin steak and more elaborate dishes such as Blue Fish in Basil Cream Sauce. Nothing on the menu exceeds $15.

The English Rose ~ Capital Dining
Located in The Valley, Anguilla’s capital, The English Rose serves both lunch and dinner at affordable prices. With appetizers such as Chef Floyd Gumbs’ Golden Fried Calamari and Buffalo Wings starting from around $3, plus light meals including Jerk Chicken Caesar Salad, Chicken and Chips, and Cheeseburgers available from $4 to $6, this restaurant pub is welcoming and easy on the budget. Diners enjoy gathering around the large-screen television for a pre-meal news update.

Fat Cat Gourmet ~ Picnics Prepared to Order
Vacationers wishing to take off for the day with a picnic, but not wanting to spend time shopping for and preparing it, can take advantage of the catering services offered by a number of delicatessen’s on Anguilla, including Chef Valerie Banks’ Fat Cat Gourmet. Salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, patйs, cold meats, cookies and cakes are all on the menu and picnic baskets are prepared to order.

Flavours ~ Fun and Excellent Fare
Opened just this year, this convivial restaurant overlooks Sandy Ground Harbour. Chef Rexford Fleming’s garnered his expertise during his twelve years with Cap Juluca’s Pimms restaurant, and his menu features West Indian cuisine with a ‘twist’ of creativity and ingenuity. Favorite dishes for many repeat diners include the pumpkin soup appetizer and Parrot fish entrйe with local style fungi. Another favorite is Flavours’ Punch, a ‘secret’ combination of limejuice, sugar syrup, strong and dark rum stirred together with a dash of amoretto floated on top.

George’s at Cap Juluca Resort ~ Decidedly Casual, Carib/Mediterranean
Award-winning chef, George Reid, has acquired a well-earned reputation with a combination of Mediterranean and Caribbean cuisine at his restaurant located within the exclusive Cap Juluca resort. West Indian Buffets and Big Beach Barbecues are regular events, complete with live entertainment in an informal setting overlooking Maundays Bay.

Hibernia
Guests enjoy peeking at the guest book when visiting this hot spot for the cogno-scenti. This small, intimate and elegant restaurant with 11 tables set in an open air West Indian house by the sea serves a light French cuisine with a far-eastern touch. Owners Raoul Rodriguez (Chef) and Mary Pat O'Hanlon (Hostess) take pleasure in presenting Raoul’s innovative dishes such as Asian mushroom soup served warm and topped with a cream of cauliflower; grilled black angus beef tenderloin with parmesan gratin potatoes and whole shallots, stewed in red wine sauce; and Hibernia’s rum & raisin ice cream with aged rum. Of course there’s always a choice of fresh local seafood; duck and chicken creations.

Jacquie’s Ripples Restaurant ~ A Fun Place To Be
Offering excellent food and a great atmosphere, Ripples is a lively spot where everyone talks to everyone else. Head Chef Kenrick Richardson joined the restaurant in 2001 after gaining a wealth of experience at some of Anguilla’s five-star resorts. He has added tasty dishes to the menu, including coconut soup, jerk chicken with fresh mango sauce and fresh crab wontons.

Johnno’s for Music and Local Seafood
Based at Sandy Ground, Johnno’s is a classic Caribbean beach bar famous for its late night music and delicious seafood selection, much of which is caught by the proprietor himself and prepared by Chef Wesley Thompson. Grilled and barbecued lobster, kingfish and snapper are featured on the menu of this fun nightspot.

Kemia ~ Cap Juluca’s Hors d’Oeuvrerie and Tapas Bar
The third restaurant to open at the luxury Cap Juluca Resort, Kemia – the African word for ‘little tastes’ - features a wide selection of appetizer size dishes from around the world. Open from noon to midnight, its menu boasts a huge array of international flavors such as Indonesian satay, South American ceviche, Japanese sushi and, of course, Spanish tapas prepared by Chef Tomas Bengtsson and his team. The average price of a dish is $12.50.

Le Bistro at Malliouhana ~ Lunch, Appetizers, Afternoon Tea at Meads Bay Beach
Le Bistro restaurant is located poolside next to Meads Bay beach and adjacent to the resort’s adventure pirate ship playground for children. This daytime restaurant’s is open to all hotel guests and island visitors. Le Bistro’s delectable menu choices include lunch, snacks and afternoon tea.

Malliouhana Hotel & Spa ~ Five-star Dining; A Night and Meal to Remember
Michelin-starred consultant Chef Michel Rostang of Paris, and Head Chef Alain Laurent have gained international acclaim for the main restaurant of this luxurious spa hotel, which continues to be applauded for the excellent quality of its French cuisine blended with subtle flavors of the Caribbean. The resort provides a sophisticated yet informal alfresco setting where guests enjoy romantic evenings. From Wine Spectator - “Malliouhana has stacked the deck with stunning views, graceful architecture and some of the best cuisine found in the islands;” and Diversion Magazine - “You’re taken to gastronomic heights rarely attained in this part of the world.”

Mango’s Seaside Grill ~ Casual Elegance on the Beach
This open-air restaurant offers casual but elegant dining on the beach at Barnes Bay, in the island’s southwest corner. Candlelight and soft music accompany Chef David Corbourn’s sumptuous cuisine which includes Conch Chowder, Barnes Bay Lobster Cakes and Whole Grilled Snapper, all made from the freshest ingredients.

Mediterraneo Cafe ~ Mid-Day Dining at CuisinArt, Just a Short Stroll From the Beach
CuisinArt’s Cafe Mediterraneo, located poolside, is a short stroll from the beach. The Cafe is an ideal place to enjoy a mid-day meal from a menu selection of grilled items, pizza, fresh homegrown salads, seafood, desserts, drinks and specialty coffees. CuisinArt Resort & Spa features the first hydroponic farm at a resort, which grows the majority of the fresh fruits, vegetables, edible flowers and herbs used in the resort’s restaurants.


Tasty's ~ Home-Style Anguillian Cooking with a French Influence
Located on Anguilla’s main road, friendly and reasonably-priced Tasty's is a delightful eatery serving indigenous Anguillian cuisine with a European flair gained from owner and Executive Chef Dale Carty’s 13-year tenure with Malliouhana Hotel & Spa. Chef Carty’s mastery of West Indian spices and his training under renowned French Chef Michel Rostang combine with Sous Chef Patrick Carty’s innovative flair to create scrumptious dishes like marinated conch salad, grilled whole snapper with fungi, and trigger fish in island-flavored sauce. Not to be missed is Tasty’s fried fish and johnny cakes breakfast!

Uncle Ernie’s ~ Lively Shoal Bay West Beach’s Famous BBQ Eatery
Good eats, good fun, any day of the week. Sunbathers and swimmers find their way from beach blankets to a table at Uncle Ernie’s and enjoy cold drinks, BBQ ribs, chicken, fish, hamburgers, and lobster or crayfish; or just a Hagen Daz ice cream bar. Everyone chats here – visitors meet local Anguillians and other visitors from all over the world. Live music on Sunday afternoons!