Anguilla Food

Fine food and restaurants are ubiquitous on this small island

Gastronomical Delight
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Anguilla has over 70 restaurants serving various types of Caribbean and international cuisine. The island is well known for a number of restaurants, and internationally recognized wine cellars and chefs provide travelers with some of the region's finest culinary experiences.

Although Anguilla is noted for a number of international restaurants that have received prestigious accolades, these are not the only dining options available to vacationers. Small bakeries and cafes can be found alongside fast food and Chinese restaurants. Diners can enjoy some of the island's nicer establishments as they overlook a beach sunset. Fine French and Italian cuisines are combined with Caribbean flavors with delightful results in some of the finest restaurants on the island, and diners can select from wine cellars that have tens of thousands of bottles.

Although the island boasts a number of fine restaurants, budget travelers also have options for quick and inexpensive meals. The island's barbecues, fast food restaurants, and unpretentious restaurants and bars serve meals ranging from $5(USD) to $15(USD). Meals at moderately priced restaurants will cost between $15(USD) and $30(USD), while the island's most prestigious restaurants have entrees that run from $30(USD) to $50(USD). Three course meals can easily cost $40(USD) to $60(USD) and up, depending on the quality of the restaurant. Some restaurants also have food and wine tasting menus. Numerous courses and fine wine will significantly increase the overall cost of a meal.

Dining options are diverse in Anguilla, and travelers should choose restaurants and cuisines that appeal to them. Travelers who are wine connoisseurs should certainly take advantage of the restaurants that boast extensive wine lists. Other travelers who wish to grab a quick bite can indulge in barbecue and fast food. Vacationers may also wish to relax at an unpretentious beach bar while sipping on a rum cocktail and watching a sunset, a favorite Caribbean pastime.

The options are numerous, and the choices are yours. Choose a restaurant and cuisine that excites and entices you. Like Anguilla itself, your dining experiences are likely to leave you satisfied long after you leave this small island.

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