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even a traditional English fry-up. For some island taste, try the chicken
curry.
Ports Of Call Beach Bar
, at The Wharf on West Bay Road,
345-949-
2231, $$. Located right on the water's edge, the open-air bar boasts an un-
interrupted view of the setting sun. A school of huge tarpon usually lingers
below the deck, waiting for scheduled handouts, and live music is offered
most evenings.
Rackham's Pub and Restaurant
, North Church Street,
345-949-
3860, $$. This open-air bar is a great place to start the evening; the casual
restaurant makes the perfect place to move on to dinner, just steps away.
The menu offers everything from burgers to dolphin (not the Flipper vari-
ety), lobster and shrimp. Don't miss the tarpon feeding at 7 pm!
Caribbean
Billy's Place Restaurant
, North Church Street at Eastern Avenue,
345-949-0470, $. Sample local favorites, such as fish Cayman-style, jerk
conch, conch stew, jerk pork, curry chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and stew
beans, at this inexpensive eatery. Start with samosa, an appetizer of flaky
pastry stuffed with peas and potatoes and served with mint and mango
chutney. Jerk burgers, jerk pizza, and Indian favorites, such as curried
shrimp and chicken tikka (chicken marinated in lemon juice, yogurt, gar-
lic and Indian spices), round out the menu. Open for lunch and dinner
Monday through Saturday; dinner only on Sundays. Picnic tables beneath
shady trees offer al fresco dining. Take-out service is available.
Continental
The Brasserie
, Cricket Square, Elgin Avenue,
345-945-1815, $$-$$$.
This elegant restaurant is a favorite with local residents, especially those
who work in the surrounding office buildings. You'll enter through the bar,
with its warm mahogany tones; the dining room lies to the right. The menu
is accompanied by an extensive wine list (ask for assistance from the
knowledgeable waitstaff if you have any questions about the staggering
array of options) then move on to favorites such as tomato and mozzarella
salad, smoked duck breast, or penne pasta with grilled zucchini. This res-
taurant is the perfect choice when you're ready to get away from the hustle
and bustle of beachside dining. Reservations suggested.
Fine Dining
Grand Old House
, South Church Street,
345-949-9333, $$$. Located
on South Church Street, the Grand Old House is one of Grand Cayman's
most lauded restaurants and winner of many awards. It's situated in a
1908 building that was once the centerpiece for a coconut plantation and
