Seven
This fine dining restaurant is well-known for its excellent drinks and cocktails, seafood, and luxe ambiance.
Turks & Caicos Restaurants
A Hub for Great Dining
There's no shortage of opportunities to enjoy an incredible meal in the Turks and Caicos Islands. More than 60 unique restaurants and cafés are found in this small archipelago, with offerings ranging from timeless and fresh local seafood dishes to international favorites.
You will find a range of cuisines, ambiances, and settings, from breezy beach bars that are perfect for getting drinks to upscale gourmet establishments ideal for date nights or special occasions. The vast majority of restaurants are found on the island of Providenciales.
Best Turks and Caicos Restaurants
Gourmet Tastes
Fine Dining
While you can find gourmet dining on a few of the other main islands, Providenciales (also known as Provo) offers the best variety of gourmet restaurants. There’s always a great trattoria or bistro to explore and new dishes to try.
Several fine dining restaurants are led by award-winning international chefs, who combine their unique dining backgrounds and culinary experiences from around the world with Turks and Caicos tastes.
Unbeatable View
Beachfront Dining
Beachfront dining is a must during your trip, whether you're looking for a relaxed lunch or a romantic dinner. One of the best places to eat beachfront is world-famous Grace Bay Beach, which boasts sparkling turquoise waters and miles of white sand.
Some fine dining restaurants are more casual, serving bar and grill fare and local cuisine, while others offer a more upscale atmosphere and gourmet menu. Ever-present is the peaceful Turks and Caicos breeze that blows year-round.
Coffee and Treats
Cafés and Bakeries
Fresh coffee is easy to find, whether you want a simple drip coffee to start the day or a fancy cappuccino or foam latté. Most cafés are in Grace Bay, with the earliest opening from 7:00 AM.
This area is also home to two bakeries that serve fresh bread and artisanal sourdough loaves, croissants, muffins, chocolatines, and baguettes. These tend to sell out early, so it's best to go in the morning.
Morning Indulgences
Breakfast and Brunch
There's a nice selection of breakfast and brunch spots to try, whether you're looking for a light meal of a croissant and coffee or a full continental brunch with a mimosa. Several beachfront restaurants offer weekly breakfast specials, allowing you to enjoy your omelette, eggs Benedict, or bagel and lox with a view.
Breakfast is typically served until 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM. You can also find themed brunches held throughout the year, which often feature live music.
Eat Like a Local
Authentic Turks and Caicos Restaurants
The favorite dishes and foods of the Turks and Caicos have traditionally been prepared from freshly caught seafood, local greens and produce, and imported rice and grains. The most popular seafood is queen conch, a giant sea snail prepared as fried conch fritters, conch salad (ceviche), cracked conch, and more.
The local Turks and Caicos restaurants and weekly Fish Fry are worth a visit to try conch, lobster, and traditional dishes like fish stew, pan-cooked fish with peas n' rice, and seafood chowder.
Great Turks and Caicos Restaurants
Casa Nonna
Casa Nonna is a beachfront Italian restaurant located at The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos on Grace Bay Beach. The restaurant offers a casual elegant dining experience, with a menu of dishes crafted from fresh seasonal ingredients.
BLT Steak
BLT Steak at The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos offers a contemporary take on an American steakhouse, with a full complement of 100% naturally raised and certified Black Angus, as well as fresh seafood, salads, and a premium wine list that represents the world.
Stingrays Social
Stingrays is a sports bar, social lounge, and games venue located at the Regent Village in Grace Bay. It is the largest sports bar in the Turks and Caicos, and has a range of activities to keep guests entertained, from simulation golf to billiards.
Terra Mar Restaurant
Terra Mar is a chef's table restaurant that hosts five-course dining experiences in Grace Bay. With a menu that changes every three months, this gastronomy restaurant always has something new and exciting to offer.
The Taproom
The Taproom is a brew pub and restaurant located within the Turk's Head Brewery. This laid-back bistro has a cool speakeasy feel, as you must cross through the brewery to get there. Open for lunch and dinner, it serves great craft beer, Neapolitan pizzas, and a range of comfort foods and cocktails.
The Marine Room
The Marine Room is a fine dining restaurant that specializes in fresh seafood and ingredients, with a Mediterranean influence. The restaurant overlooks the Bight Beach, and is located on the western side of Grace Bay.
Castaways Bar & Grill
Castaways is a seafood and Caribbean restaurant and bar in central Grace Bay. The restaurant features live music several nights per week, and its location in a coconut grove offers a unique ambiance.
Lua Beach House
Lua Beach House is a gourmet fine dining restaurant located in the South Bank area of Providenciales. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant overlooks a beautiful waterfront lagoon.
Coralli Restaurant
Coralli is a beachfront restaurant located on Grace Bay at The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos luxury resort. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch, and offers both outdoor and indoor air-conditioned seating.
Noori
Noori is an elegant bar and sushi restaurant located in the Lobby Lounge Bar of The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos at Grace Bay. Enjoy a range of Caribbean-inspired cocktails, sushi, raw options, and more.
Convenient and Renowned
Resort Dining
If you're looking for a resort that has great dining choices onsite, a few properties stand out. The Ritz-Carlton offers four excellent restaurants and several bars. There’s BLT Steak, the fine Italian Casa Nonna with its extensive wine list, Coralli, and Noori, which offers sushi, raw foods, and light fare. The resort also has an elegant lobby bar, a beachfront bar, a café, and the Beach Buggy food truck, which serves refreshments in a retro Volkswagen van.
Seven Stars also has nice dining options, with Seven, The Deck, and The Farm located on the grounds of the resort. Just down the road is The Terrace, which serves everything from conch salad and nachos to juicy burgers.
Turks and Caicos ResortsMore Popular Restaurants
Seeking a unique and tropical dining ambiance? There are some great places to explore, from beachfront dining under coconut palms, to elegant courtyard settings.
Infiniti Restaurant & Raw Bar
The open-air Infiniti is right on the beach, and offers fine dining and a luxurious beachfront atmosphere.
The Farm on Grace Bay
The Farm is one of the only restaurants in Turks and Caicos specializing in vegetarian cuisine, and even grows some produce onsite.
Da Conch Shack
One of the most popular Turks and Caicos cuisine restaurants, da Conch Shack is beachfront in the old community of Blue Hills.
The Deck
Dine overlooking the beach and ocean at The Deck, located at Seven Stars Resort. This casual and chic eatery offers a varied menu.
Lemon 2 Go
Discover a full menu of coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, and more in this central Grace Bay café. Both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Coco Bistro
Coco Bistro has long been a popular gourmet restaurant and is uniquely located under a coconut palm grove in Grace Bay.
Types of Cuisine
A wide array of cuisines and countries are represented in the local dining scene. Whether you're in the mood for European flavors (Italian, French, Mediterranean, and contemporary fusion cuisine), Asian cuisine such as traditional Japanese sushi, Thai, and Indian—or even just the classic burger or pizza—there's a large selection of cuisines to choose from.
Featured Dishes
BLT Steak
Wagyu cowboy bone-in ribeye steak
Mangrove Bay Restaurant
Steamed local snapper
Casa Nonna
Saffron risotto with scallops, asparagus, and piccata sauce
Simone's Bar and Grill
Conch salad made from fresh local conch
Las Brisas Restaurant
Local lobster with baked potato and vegetables
Terra Mar Restaurant
Glazed Wagyu short rib with sweet potato pave
The Deck
Tacos with local wahoo and seasoned fries
Baci Ristorante
Wahoo with side salad
Noori
The nigiri
Turks and Caicos Restaurant Locations
While most restaurants in Turks and Caicos are located in the Grace Bay area within walking distance of many resorts, several other areas have eateries worth visiting. Driving distances between these locations are typically 30 minutes or less, with Five Cays being the farthest from most resorts and hotels.
Grace Bay
Grace Bay is the center for fine dining and has many popular restaurants, such as Caicos Café, Coco Bistro, Cocovan, and Bay Bistro.
Long Bay
Several luxury resorts are located in Long Bay and have onsite fine dining options spanning Japanese, Peruvian, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisine.
Turtle Cove
You can find a variety of cuisines and the popular Mango Reef restaurant at Turtle Cove, which is just 10 minutes by car from Grace Bay.
Five Cays
This historic fishermen's settlement has Omar's Beach Hut, which serves conch, lobster, fish, jerk chicken, and more right on the beach.
Blue Hills
Blue Hills is where you'll find Da Conch Shack, which serves its famous cracked conch in a colorful beachfront setting.
Turks and Caicos Restaurant Prices
Dining prices tend to be higher than equivalent restaurants in much of the United States, yet are on par with cities such as London, Toronto, and New York.
It's common to pay 22% or more in tax on your meal. Some restaurants in Turks and Caicos charge additional fees, or an additional gratuity for large parties.
Exclusive Dining
Private Chef Services
The Turks and Caicos attracts top-tier talent when it comes to chefs, and many of them offer their services for private dinners. A private chef is an excellent option if you're staying at a luxury villa or vacation rental, want a unique dining experience, or have dietary restrictions or allergies.
Collectively, the private chefs have a large range of specializations, from local cuisine to European and Asian. It's also possible to hire a private bartender, who can concoct tasty cocktails that incorporate foreign spirits or the local Bambarra rum.
Events and Weddings
Catering
Whether you need a caterer for a destination wedding or a corporate event, many Turks and Caicos restaurants offer catering for special events.
These establishments can work with you to plan the perfect menu, overseen by their executive chef team. You can also find dedicated catering companies that can create just about any menu for your event, from a local buffet with fresh-caught grouper and fish tacos to plated fine dining dinners.
Saving a Seat
Making Reservations
Reservations are recommended for dinner at most fine dining restaurants (Coco Bistro, for example, often books tables several weeks in advance). During the winter high season, seating availability may be limited at popular establishments, so it's best to book well in advance.
A great experience is going deep-sea sport fishing on a local charter and having a restaurant expertly prepare your catch. It’s difficult to surpass fresh tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo when it’s cooked right. Charter companies may organize this service for you, or you may need to inquire with a restaurant yourself ahead of time.
Where to Eat
Wondering where to eat? Looking through the local Dining Guide magazine published by the editors of Where When How magazine is one way to narrow down your search. This thorough guide has a listing of all restaurants on Providenciales and includes a sample menu with prices. It’s also free. You can find the Dining Guide at your hotel and at many local businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How expensive is it to eat out in Turks and Caicos?
The cost of eating out in Turks and Caicos depends on your choice of restaurant and meal. Dining can cost anywhere from $60 per person per day to upwards of $250 per person per day. The Turks and Caicos Islands imports the vast majority of its food. Considering the additional government taxes that apply to most meals—22% for resort restaurants—dining in Turks and Caicos is expensive.
What is the minimum drinking age in Turks and Caicos?
The legal drinking age in Turks and Caicos is 18. Servers or bartenders may ask for an ID before serving you.
Is the food safe to eat in Turks and Caicos?
Generally, the food throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands is safe to consume. Most of the country's food is flown in directly from the United States. Compared to destinations such as the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Bali, the risk of contracting a foodborne or waterborne illness in the country is fairly low.
Can Turks and Caicos restaurants accommodate dietary restrictions?
While most restaurants are able to accommodate special dietary requests, it's recommended that you call ahead to ensure the kitchen can source the appropriate ingredients. Numerous restaurants on Providenciales offer vegetarian options, and an increasing number are offering vegan dishes too. It's possible to organize kosher meals through certain private chefs.
Do I need to make reservations?
It's generally best to make reservations before visiting a restaurant in Turks and Caicos. Some restaurants require reservations, while others (such as the more casual beachfront restaurants) do not. It's recommended to book your table in advance if you plan to dine at one of the fine dining establishments. Some restaurants can book up several days in advance.
Do Turks and Caicos restaurants take credit cards?
The vast majority of Turks and Caicos restaurants accept payment via major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) as well as cash. If you plan to visit the other islands, it's recommended that you travel with cash. These islands may only have a few, or no, ATMs present. A couple of restaurants only accept credit cards and not cash (such as Shay Café in Grace Bay), while some only accept cash as payment.
Do restaurants in Turks and Caicos split the bill?
Some restaurants allow you to split the bill evenly among members of your party, but rarely do sit-down Turks and Caicos restaurants accommodate separate bills.
Are there any hidden fees or taxes?
The Turks and Caicos Government charges a tourism tax of 12% on all tourist stays in the islands (except for Beaches and Club Med, which charge 7.5%), which applies to resort restaurants. All Turks and Caicos hotels must also charge a 10% service fee. Expect to pay at least 22% tax if you're dining at a resort restaurant. Some restaurants may charge additional fees for larger parties.
Do I need to tip?
A tip of 15% is standard and expected for service in the Turks and Caicos. Most restaurants charge a 10% service fee, which is split among the server, chefs, and service team. It's not required to tip at the all-inclusive resorts.
When should I visit Turks and Caicos?
The best time to visit Turks and Caicos is during February, March, or April. These months typically offer the best weather, and it's when virtually all tourism businesses are open. It's common for restaurants to close during the September and October slow season (or silly season, as it's locally known). Visiting during this time typically means fewer dining options.