When you’re in Anguilla, one thing’s certain: you’re going to eat well. From beachfront bites to elevated dinners under the stars, the island offers a vibrant mix of local flavor and global flair. Here’s a curated guide to where to dine morning, noon, and night — whether you’re craving buttery croissants or grilled lobster straight from the sea.
Uchu (Peruvian Delights)
Cuisine: Chic Peruvian cuisine
Ambiance: Stylish and modern
Highlights: Ceviche, pacha manquero, stylish light bites paired with wine, and live DJs on the buzzing terrace during sunset
Description: Uchu offers guests a discovery of regional Peruvian cuisine through sophisticated dishes sourcing local and Peruvian ingredients.
Pimm’s (Romantic Dining)
Cuisine: Refined Anguillian, Caribbean, and international specialties
Ambiance: Cool and stylish for a romantic dining experience
Highlights: Elevated Anguillian cuisine, Caribbean classics, international specialties
Description: Pimms is one of the most romantic restaurants around, offering Anguillian specialties and the freshest local catch.
Cip’s by Cipriani (Italian Elegance)
Cuisine: Casual Italian
Ambiance: Venetian-inspired with Caribbean sea views
Highlights: Tempting risottos, salads, pastas, carpaccios
Description: Cip’s by Cipriani – an ode to the Venice outpost – offers a casual Italian menu laden with comfort food.
The Cap Shack (Beachside Dining)
Cuisine: Casual beachside fare
Ambiance: Relaxed with Calypso and reggae music
Highlights: Creative rum punches, summer delights, beach barbecue tapas
Description: The Cap Shack is the ultimate place for creative rum punches, summer delights, and even some tapas from the vintage food truck. With reggae music humming in the background, you’ll feel transported to island time with a signature Justin Time jalapeño margarita in hand.
Many of the island’s top resorts include breakfast in your stay, but if you’re in the mood to explore, here are a few can’t-miss morning spots:
Cuisine: Local fare, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Ambiance: Casual beachside
Highlights: Fresh pastries, local breakfast favorites
Description: Enjoy a hearty breakfast with your toes in the sand at Straw Hat on Meads Bay.
Le Bon Pain
Cuisine: French bakery
Ambiance: Cozy and inviting
Highlights: Almond croissant, pain au chocolat, mimosas
Description: Stop by for fresh pastries and a mimosa, the breakfast of champions.
Village Bakehouse
Cuisine: French bakery
Ambiance: Warm and friendly
Highlights: Fresh pastries, coffee
Description: Indulge in a delicious almond croissant or pain au chocolat.
Le Bon Pain or Village Bakehouse – Both serve up flaky, fresh-from-the-oven French pastries. Order an almond croissant or a pain au chocolat, pair it with a mimosa, and you’ve got the breakfast of champions.
Midday meals in Anguilla are all about relaxed vibes, bold flavors, and beachside views. Here are a few favorites worth carving out time for:
Trattoria Tramonto – Right on the beach. Don’t skip the linguine with clams — it’s a house specialty that delivers every time.
Cuisine: Authentic Italian
Ambiance: Beachfront dining
Highlights: Linguini and clams
Description: Savor authentic Italian dishes right on the beach.
Blanchards Beach Shack – A laid-back lunch spot with picnic tables in the sand. Perfect for fish tacos, rum punch, and a chocolate chip cookie to-go.
Cuisine: Casual beachside fare.
Ambiance: Picnic tables with toes in the sand
Highlights: Chocolate chip cookies, rum punch
Description: Enjoy casual dining with your feet in the sand and a rum punch in hand.
Sunshine Shack – Just steps from the water, this local favorite is known for its grilled lobster and casual Caribbean charm.
Cuisine: Grilled seafood.
Ambiance: Beachside, laid-back
Highlights: Grilled lobster
Description: Treat yourself to grilled lobster while enjoying the beach atmosphere.
Jacala – Elevated yet beachy, their lobster club sandwich is a lunchtime dream.
Cuisine: French-Caribbean fusion
Ambiance: Beachfront elegance
Highlights: Lobster club sandwich
Description: Delight in a lobster club sandwich for lunch.
Leon’s – Great for families, with beach games and water sports to keep the kids busy while you sip ceviche-filled coconuts and enjoy their signature burger served on a fluffy Johnny cake.
Cuisine: Local fare with a twist
Ambiance: Family-friendly with games and water sports
Highlights: Ceviches, drinks in coconuts, burger on a johnny cake bun
Description: Known for its fun atmosphere and delicious burgers on a johnny cake bun.
Straw Hat – If you didn’t make it for breakfast, swing by for a laid-back lunch featuring Caribbean-inspired plates and local flavors.
Come evening, Anguilla brings the romance and refinement. From elegant waterfront dining to artistic, globally inspired cuisine, these dinner spots are not to be missed:
Blanchards – Sister to the Beach Shack, this cozy fine-dining spot features tapas-style plates and a warm, personal touch — co-owner Melinda is known for welcoming each table.
Cuisine: Tapas-style small plates
Ambiance: Welcoming with owner Melinda greeting guests nightly
Highlights: Diverse small plates
Description: Enjoy a variety of tapas-style small plates in a friendly atmosphere.
Pimm’s (Cap Juluca) – A top choice for a luxurious night out. Dine on fresh seafood with sweeping nighttime views of Maundays Bay.
Cuisine: Fine dining
Ambiance: Stunning water views at night
Highlights: Fresh local catch
Description: Experience fine dining with a breathtaking view of the water at Cap Juluca.
Jacala – For a refined French-Caribbean experience, reserve a table at Jacala. The crayfish here is a must.
Cuisine: Fancy French
Ambiance: Elegant beachfront
Highlights: Crayfish
Description: Savor fancy French cuisine with Crayfish as the local delicacy.
Hibernia – A hidden gem that combines French technique with Thai flavors — plus a gallery of artwork and antiques to admire between courses.
Cuisine: French/Thai fusion
Ambiance: Art gallery setting
Highlights: Unique fusion dishes
Description: Dine on French-Thai fusion cuisine in an art gallery setting.
Artisan Pizza – Who knew you could find true Neapolitan pizza in the Caribbean? Their brick oven was imported straight from Italy, and it shows.
Cuisine: Neapolitan pizza
Ambiance: Authentic Italian
Highlights: Brick oven pizza
Description: Enjoy true Neapolitan pizza made in an authentic brick oven.
Picante – A lively Mexican cantina with bold flavors, tableside guacamole, and seafood enchiladas that hit the spot.
Cuisine: Mexican
Ambiance: Casual with colorful decor
Highlights: Tableside guacamole, seafood enchiladas
Description: Relish Mexican fare with vibrant atmosphere and tableside guacamole.
Dolce Vita – If you’re craving comfort with a gourmet twist, this is the place. Truffle gnocchi and lasagna stacked sky-high await.
Cuisine: Italian
Ambiance: Cozy and elegant
Highlights: Truffle gnocchi, mile-high lasagna
Description: Indulge in Italian classics like truffle gnocchi and mile-high lasagna.
Veya – Often called the “treehouse restaurant,” Veya blends Caribbean spices with global techniques. Their crayfish is another fan favorite.
Cuisine: Varied, known for Crayfish
Ambiance: Treehouse-like setting
Highlights: Delectable menu items
Description: Enjoy dining in a unique treehouse setting with Crayfish as a highlight.
Salt at the Four Seasons – For a more refined night out, SALT offers an elevated menu with a sophisticated atmosphere — perfect for a special occasion.
Cuisine: Fine dining
Ambiance: Upscale with ocean views
Highlights: Chocolate lava cake
Description: Celebrate special occasions with upscale dining and mouth-watering desserts.
Mango’s
Cuisine: Local and varied
Ambiance: Beachfront with sunset views
Highlights: Lobster prepared two ways
Description: Popular spot for lunch and dinner with excellent sunset views.
Final Bite
Anguilla may be known for its beaches, but its culinary scene is just as unforgettable. From fresh seafood on the sand to elegant multicourse dinners, the island makes every meal a moment. Whether you’re a return visitor or planning your first trip, bring your appetite — you’ll need it.
