| Restaurants
of Anguilla
For an
island measuring just 16 miles by three miles, Anguilla has more than
its fair share of fine restaurants offering both local and international
cuisine. With every type of eating experience available from beachfront
barbecues and Caribbean picnics to West Indian buffets and romantic gourmet
meals, visitors to this beautiful, relaxed island are spoilt for choice
when meal times arrive.
The
following is a cross-section of the 70 or more restaurants located on
Anguilla:
Altamer
Restaurant - French and Caribbean Fusion
The exclusive Altamer Resort restaurant combines the highest standards
of cuisine and service with a magnificent setting at Shoal Bay West, to
create a unique dining experience. Chef Maurice Leduc, whose experience
encompasses 40 years at Maxim’s Restaurant in Paris, offers a first
class menu featuring delicious 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 Caramelised Bermuda Onions. Guests may view activities
in the kitchen through a glass wall.
The
Barrel Stay Restaurant - Alfresco By the Seashore
Specialising in French and Creole cuisine, this small alfresco restaurant,
overlooking the ocean at Sandy Ground on the west coast, has been serving
first class meals in a relaxed setting for more than 20 years and achieving
rave reviews on a regular basis. Famous for its fish soup, other specialities
include grilled fish prepared with blackened garlic or mustard seed sauce.
Blanchard’s
at Meads Bay
A regular winner of the Wine Spectator ‘Award of Excellence’,
Blanchard’s offers visitors style and sophistication, combined with
an excellent Caribbean menu. 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.
Cove
Castles - 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
Cove Castles resort overlooking Shoal Bay West. Chef Dominique Thévent
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 - Colourful Cuisine
It’s easy to be enticed into this attractive red, yellow and white
building with wooden shutters, located in South Hill. Award-winning chef,
Vernon Hughes, has established a reputation for excellent cuisine and
great value since he opened E’s Oven in April 2000. His 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 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 is both welcoming and easy on
the budget.
Fat
Cat Gourmet - Picnics Prepared to Order
Holidaymakers 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 Fat Cat Gourmet. Salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, patés,
cold meats, cookies and cakes are all on the menu and picnic baskets are
prepared to order.
George’s
at Cap Juluca Resort
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. Regular, lively events,
complete with live entertainment in an informal setting overlooking Maundays
Bay, include West Indian Buffets and Big Beach Barbecues.
Jacquie’s
Ripples Restaurant - A Fun Place To Be
Offering both excellent food and a great atmosphere, Ripples is a lively
spot in which to enjoy after dinner relaxation. 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 some tasty dishes
onto 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. Grilled and barbecued lobster,
kingfish and snapper all feature 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 flavours such as Indonesian
satay, South American ceviche, Japanese sushi and, of course, Spanish
tapas. The average price of a dish is $12.50.
KoalKeel
Restaurant - Dinner & Historic Tours
One of Anguilla’s oldest buildings is the setting in which Chef
Leonard ‘Smoke’ Sharplis creates an array of Euro-Caribe dishes,
using a traditional rock oven dating back more than two centuries. Constructed
in the 1700’s, Koalkeel was originally part of a sugar and cotton
plantation. It has since been home to the island’s doctor, chief
of police and magistrate and the current building has been restored and
extended to incorporate a wine cellar housing 25,000 bottles.
Malliouhana
Hotel and Spa - Five-star Dining
Michelin-starred consultant chef, Michel Rostang of Paris, and Head Chef,
Alain Laurent, have gained international acclaim for the main restaurant
of this luxurious hotel, which continues to be applauded for the excellent
quality of its French cuisine, incorporating subtle flavours of the Caribbean.
The Malliouhana resort provides a sophisticated yet informal alfresco
setting in which to enjoy a special, romantic evening.
Mango’s
Seaside Grill
This open-air restaurant offers casual but elegant dining on the beach
at Barnes Bay, in the island’s south-west corner. Candlelight and
soft music accompany simple cuisine such as Conch Chowder, Barnes Bay
Lobster Cakes and Whole Grilled Snapper, all made from the freshest ingredients.
Oliver’s
Seaside Grill
This beachside restaurant uses an authentic Anguillian rock oven to create
a selection of dishes combining both West Indian and European flavours.
The setting at Long Bay provides a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy
alfresco dining.
Pimms
at Cap Juluca Resort
Said to be one of the finest restaurants on the island, Pimms has created
its enviable reputation with an outstanding five-star menu, featuring
exotic tropical dishes such as Seared Black Sea Bass on Bamboo, Coconut
and Kaffir, and Wok Charred Red Snapper with Pickled Daikon and Ver Jus.
This luxury five-star resort, built in Moorish style, underwent a complete
refurbishment and landscaping programme in 2000, resulting in an idyllic
environment in which to relax and unwind.
The
Pumphouse American Grill
Located in the old salt factory at Sandy Ground, The Pumphouse is described
by some as a ‘rocking roadhouse’. An American grill restaurant,
it is known across Anguilla for its live music, good service and great
value meals.
Sapphire
- A Jewel at Maundays Bay
Created by a team whose pedigree includes a period at the luxurious Cap
Juluca Resort, Sapphire combines a fantastic setting overlooking Maundays
Bay, with an excellent Euro-Caribe menu and moderate pricing. Seafood
plays a significant part in the menu, with dishes created by chef, Rexford
Fleming, including Lobster Ravioli served with a light bisque sauce and
Anguilla Crayfish Salad in a dressing of capers, fresh lemon and tomatoes.
Scilly
Cay - Private Island Lunches
A five-minute ferry ride transports visitors from Anguilla to the private
island of Scilly Cay, complete with open-air restaurant where lunch is
usually preceded by sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling in the beautiful
balmy, clear waters of the Caribbean, followed by a glass of rum punch.
Fresh grilled lobster and crayfish are among the most popular dishes served
on the tiny island, which can also be hired for private parties and wedding
celebrations.
Smokey's
Restaurant
The latest of three restaurants to be opened by Alan and Lisa Gumbs, owners
of KoalKeel and Restaurant Ici, Smokey's offers a relaxed atmosphere during
the day with a volleyball net set up outside on the beach at Cove Bay,
and an interior decorated with colourful hammocks. At night, the restaurant
is transformed into an intimate bistro for romantics, with tiki torches,
candles, fine china and linen.
Straw
Hat - Restaurant on the Water
The Straw Hat is the only restaurant on Anguilla situated above the water.
Built on supports over the sea at Forest Bay, this stylish restaurant
made a huge first impression when it appeared on Condé Nast Traveller’s
‘50 Best New Restaurants in the World’ list in 1999. Conch
Spring Rolls with Citrus Glaze and Pickled Ginger followed by, for example,
Saffron Laced Seafood Stew or Anguillian Spiny Lobster Sautéed
in Pernod Cream Sauce, are just some of the creative dishes which appear
on the Straw Hat’s exciting and varied menu.
Further information regarding Anguilla is available by visiting the official
website of the Anguilla Tourist Board: www.anguilla-vacation.com.
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