Restaurants in Anguilla

Whichever restaurant you choose in Anguilla, there is a good possibility of being confronted with a staggering wine list and cuisine that rivals that of any prime international restaurant. Vacationers should certainly take the opportunity to dine at a number of locations during their stay.

Although Anguilla is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom, cuisine in the island's restaurants is more reflective of diverse international influences such as French, Asian, and Caribbean. The Caribbean love of rum and the European love of wine are both clearly evident in Anguilla.  Learn about Anguilla's eats when you read the Culinary Styles article. 

The island has a range of restaurants, from roadside barbecues to casual eateries to elegant and refined dining experiences.  Because there are more than 70 restaurants on the tiny island, you can bet you'll find a suitable locale to dine at regardless of which part of the island you're visiting that day.  Many vacationers like to stick to hotel restaurants to ensure there will be something familiar on the menu.  You should note that in Anguilla, many of the hotel restaurants serve gourmet food and are on the more expensive side.  Still, you can learn about hotel restaurants at our page discussing the Best Hotels for Dining Options.  Further, if you want to know which restaurants are located in the vicinity of local hotels, check out the A to Z: Hotels in Detail page.  Here, you can search for hotels that you have interest in, you will be given a listing of the nearest hotels, as well as details about the hotel itself, and any dining possibilities on site.

The appropriate attire for each of these establishments will be different. Many travelers will spend their days in beachwear and other revealing clothing. These articles are not considered appropriate in shops, towns, and restaurants. Day time dress in restaurants is casual, and travelers may even wear shorts. Dinner is another matter, however, and travelers should plan on being neat and sharp but comfortable. Men should wear dress pants and a collared or button down shirt, while women should wear informal dresses. Some of island's ritziest restaurants may require more formal attire. Diners who plan to frequent these nicer establishments or who will have business meetings may wish to pack more formal attire, such as a jacket and tie. Click here to read more about clothing and attire in Anguilla.

Although there are a number of restaurants to accommodate travelers and residents on this small island, some have as few as seven tables. Reservations will be required at any of the nicest or most popular restaurants, especially during the high tourist season from mid-December to mid-April. A significant number of restaurants in Anguilla will close for two months in September and October, so a call to ensure the restaurant of your choice is open may be a good idea as well.  You can find contact information for any restaurant that interests you in our Restaurant Directory, which lists the island's dining facilities by name.  The opportunity to search by the type of cuisine they serve also exists when you click here.

MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, and American Express and Discover have limited acceptance. Restaurants may include a service charge of 10 to 15 percent, and there may be additional charges for the use of credit cards. Travelers should tip 15 to 20 percent if a gratuity is not included in the bill.

With so many culinary choices, travelers should sample a number of restaurants in Anguilla to enjoy some of the Caribbean's finest cuisine.