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Creative cuisine, an upscale atmosphere, attentive service, and an excellent wine cellar please the star-studded crowd at Blanchards, one of the best restaurants in the Caribbean. Ever changing but always good, the contemporary menu, with items such as the warm Brussels sprout Caesar and the sesame-crusted sea bass, wins over even the most sophisticated palates. Proprietors Bob and Melinda Blanchard moved to Anguilla from Vermont in 1994 to fulfill their culinary dreams. A festive atmosphere pervades the handsome, airy white room, accented with teal-blue, floor-to-ceiling shutters to let in the breezes, and colorful artwork by the Blanchards' son Jesse. No matter what, do save room for dessert---even though choosing will not be easy.
Long Bay Village, n/a Anguilla, AI2640, Anguilla
Known For
- The owners' book A Trip To The Beach which has motivated many to visit
- Exquisite presentation
- Fine dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch. Closed end of Aug. to mid.--Oct., Reservations essential
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The romantic open-air setting of Cafe Celeste on a promontory overlooking Meads Bay sets the stage for a memorable meal. The café's dishes are inspired by Mediterranean seafaring cultures, including seafood spaghettini or conch tiradito made with soursop, peppers, scallions, and lime. Creativity rules the restaurant. At breakfast, there's an extensive selection including salmon eggs Benedict. Dinners include whole fish, beef tenderloin, lamb chops, and scallops, among many others. Keep this restaurant in mind for a special occasion---it absolutely will not disappoint.
Meads Bay Beach, Long Bay Village, n/a Anguilla, Anguilla
Known For
- Malli sunset cocktails
- Grilled crayfish with lemon butter
- The stunning view
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Aug. to Oct., Reservations essential
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Creative dishes are served in this wood-beam cottage restaurant overlooking the water at Anguilla's eastern end. The tables in the intimate dining room face a Balinese-style pool with a fountain, sure to inspire relaxation during dinner. Unorthodox yet delectable culinary pairings—inspired by chef-owners Raoul Rodriguez and Mary Pat's annual travels to Asia—bring new tastes and energy to the tables. Local organic products are used whenever possible. The island's popular crayfish, cooked out of the shell with Asian mushrooms and oven-dried heirlooms is sure to please. The owners' passion for life is expressed through the vibrant combination of setting, art, food, unique tableware, and thoughtful hospitality. A shuttle service, starting from $15 per person, is available, a good idea if you plan to enjoy the stellar wine collection at dinner.
Mary Pat stocks the tiny art gallery here with amazing, and reasonable, finds from her travels.
Harbor Ridge Dr., Island Harbour, n/a Anguilla, AI2640, Anguilla
Known For
- Eclectic dining
- Can't-miss smoked Caribbean fish appetizer
- White chocolate and lavender ice cream meringue cake
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. and from Aug.--Oct.; no lunch except Tues. and Fri., Reservations essential
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A charming owner, a gorgeous oceanfront location, sophisticated and original food, and friendly service are why this stylish restaurant on the beautiful Meads Bay has been in business since the mid-1990s. Whether for breakfast, lunch, late afternoon snack, or dinner, you will find appealing, tasty, and fresh choices to mix up or share. Try the lobster johnnycake benedict for breakfast, the bigeye-tuna flatbread carpaccio for lunch, and the curried goat for dinner. Fish of the day is truly caught that day, and vegetarians and kids find many options, too. The coconut curry cauliflower comes highly recommended. The view of the stunning beach just a few feet away makes it difficult to leave this restaurant after your meal. The good news is that you don' t have to. Take a lounge chair and umbrella and stay for drinks, where the friendly beach service makes sure you won't have to lift a finger.
Frangipani Beach Resort, Long Bay Village, n/a Anguilla, AI2640, Anguilla
Known For
- Beach view
- Mahimahi and shrimp ceviche with plantain chips
- Fairly priced cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sept. and Oct., Reservations essential
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On the suavely minimalist four-sided verandah, stylishly appointed tables glow with flickering candlelight from sea urchin–shape porcelain votive holders. Chic patrons mingle and sip mojitos to the purr of soft jazz in a lively lounge. Co-owner Carrie Bogar's "cuisine of the sun" features ingenious preparations, first-rate provisions, and ample portions that are shareable works of art. Sample Moroccan-spiced shrimp "cigars" with roast tomato–apricot chutney or Indian spiced yellow pea soup. Jerk-spiced tuna is served with poached pineapple, plantain chips and red pepper, and butter-poached lobster is divine, as is warm chocolate cake with toasted almond ice cream. Consider splurging on the exquisite five-course tasting menu. For a relaxing casual evening, head downstairs to Meze at Veya to lounge in an open-air Moroccan tent while you share small tapas-style Mediterranean plates. There's live music nightly and Omari Banks, one of the island's best musicians, plays on Monday and Friday.
Sandy Ground Village, n/a Anguilla, AI2640, Anguilla
Known For
- Veya sparklers
- Moroccan shrimp "cigars"
- Live music nightly
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Sept.–mid-Oct. Closed Sat. in June–Aug. and in late Oct. No lunch, Reservations essential
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Dining at this locally owned, fine dining restaurant on the pristine beach at Crocus Bay is a delight. A semi-open design allows the sounds and smells of the ocean to tantalize your senses while you dine on exquisite Asian-Mediterranean fusion dishes like mushroom and kale risotto and pan-seared miso grouper with lemongrass beurre blanc. Start your evening at the lounge adjacent to the main dining room with tapas and drinks before heading to your table, or make it a fun night of handcrafted cocktails and bites like the lobster spring roll and the "No Long Talk" tequila concoction.
Crocus Bay, n/a Anguilla, AI2640, Anguilla
Known For
- Beachside sophistication
- Tapas and cocktails at the Tamarind Lounge
- Friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. and from Aug.--Nov., reservations recommended
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Serious Italian cuisine and warm and attentive service are provided in a romantic beachside pavilion in Sandy Ground. It all starts with meticulously sourced seafood and freshly made pasta, which stars in classic lasagna, linguine with clams, seafood risotto, and a meatless eggplant parmigiana. A carnivorous quartet can pre-order suckling pig or sample first-quality chops and steaks. Italian wine fans will discover new favorites. There's live music on Friday.
Sandy Ground Village, n/a Anguilla, AI2640, Anguilla
Known For
- Fresh catch of the day
- Italian wine selection
- Beachside dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Sept.–mid-Oct. No lunch, Reservations essential
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Sparkling-fresh fish specialties have starring roles here. Sit in this semi-open-air restaurant on beautiful Barnes Bay and enjoy the salty breeze and sounds of the waves rolling in as you dive into light and healthy dishes like spicy grilled whole snapper and Cruzan rum–barbecued chicken. The warm apple tart and coconut cheesecake are worth a splurge. Sit on the Adirondack chairs overlooking the ocean while you sip on a glass of wine from their extensive wine list. Lunch features sandwiches and salads.
Barnes Bay, n/a Anguilla, AI2640, Anguilla
Known For
- Laid-back but high-end atmosphere
- Fresh fish dishes
- Mango ginger crème brulee
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Aug.--Oct., Reservations essential
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It's nonstop every day from lunch until late at this relaxed and friendly restaurant, great for salads, burgers, grills, pasta, and fresh fish. A couple of times a week there is live music as well as the possibility of dancing with an excellent island cocktail in hand. Take a seat at one of the beachside tables and enjoy the view.
Long Bay Village, n/a Anguilla, Anguilla
Known For
- The "Rumzie," Anguilla's rum punch
- Delicious pizzas and lobster salad
- Beachside tables
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New on the Anguilla dining scene in 2013 is this lively seafood restaurant. Longtime visitors will remember Luna Rosa, formerly in this location, and Axa Seafood brings Abi and Sylvestro back together. There is a lively bar, frequent live music, and a menu full of tasty fresh seafood (and meat) choices including a crowd-pleasing paella, a signature lobster mac-and-cheese, and several daily specials according to the day's "catch." The desserts are a standout, especially the espresso-mascarpone mousse garnished with white chocolate.
South Hill Village, n/a Anguilla, Anguilla
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Dinner at KoalKeel is a unique culinary and historic treat not to be missed on Anguilla. Originally part of a sugar and cotton plantation, the restaurant, with its beautiful dining verandah, is owned and lovingly overseen by Lisa Gumbs, a descendant of the slaves once housed here. A tour of the history-rich buildings is a must. A 200-year-old rock oven is used in the bakery upstairs, and with a day's notice you can enjoy a slow-roasted whole chicken from that oven. Be sure to save room for the incredible desserts. The exceptional 15,000 bottles of wine are are stored in a "cellar" made from an underground cistern. Anguilla's savvy early risers show up here for the fresh French bread, croissants, and pain au chocolat, which are sold out by 9 am. The no-cell-phone rule means quiet conversations. At this writing there is a shuttle service between West End hotels and the restaurant.
Coronation Ave., The Valley, n/a Anguilla, AI2640, Anguilla
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential