Is there anything to eat in GC that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

[erinmarie424]

We'll be in Grand Cayman from 7-4 a week from today and have an excursion planned that ends at 12:30. We want to walk around the area for a while before heading back to the ship. We'll be eating a big breakfast, but will need something to tide us over until we get back on board. I've read that food prices are significantly higher than they are here. Any suggestions for places where we could get a "cheap" snack - we're obviously not looking for a sit-down restaurant or anything fancy, just someplace with a more affordable option than a $10 hot dog.

 

I know that tendering back to the ship is an option, but we'd rather not spend our limited time doing that.

 

Thanks!

Erin

[TurtleTagger]

Arthur Treacher's has a $3.00US Hot Dog...http://www.caymangoodtaste.com/restaurants_menu.asp?restaurantID=101&menu_headingID=193

 

Check out the listings under George Town for other options by the tender area:

http://www.caymangoodtaste.com/restaurants_results_list.asp?restaurantID=0&locationID=3&cuisineID=0&c=1,4&Submit=Search

 

Just remember to add 25% to the listed prices to covert to US$, or for the time being CAD$.;)

[crewsweeper]

We'll be in Grand Cayman from 7-4 a week from today and have an excursion planned that ends at 12:30. We want to walk around the area for a while before heading back to the ship. We'll be eating a big breakfast, but will need something to tide us over until we get back on board. I've read that food prices are significantly higher than they are here. Any suggestions for places where we could get a "cheap" snack - we're obviously not looking for a sit-down restaurant or anything fancy, just someplace with a more affordable option than a $10 hot dog.

 

I know that tendering back to the ship is an option, but we'd rather not spend our limited time doing that.

 

Thanks!

Erin

There are some local places, if you're willing to try local food and don't mind the non-tourist atomsphere. Around 7 mile beach is the Sunshine Grill across from the Ritz and Tony's Jerk Food by the Texaco Station on the way back from 7 mile beach. Also Wellies Cool Spot on No. Sound Way (get a cabbie ot take you, they'll know the place.) .

 

At the Shoppes at Royale Walters, upstairs, is a Country Store which serves great homemade icecreams. Grab a brew from Tortuga downstairs and sit ouside and people watch.

[erinmarie424]

Thanks for the information!!

[drew sailbum]

Many restaurants serving local fare can offer a nice meal for less than US$10. Corita's Copper Kettle is a favorite right on Edward Street in George Town.

 

There are also many fast food chains here such as Subway, Burger King, Wendy's, or Pizza Hut.

[maggieworkman]

Arthur Treacher's has a $3.00US Hot Dog...http://www.caymangoodtaste.com/restaurants_menu.asp?restaurantID=101&menu_headingID=193

 

Check out the listings under George Town for other options by the tender area:

http://www.caymangoodtaste.com/restaurants_results_list.asp?restaurantID=0&locationID=3&cuisineID=0&c=1,4&Submit=Search

 

Just remember to add 25% to the listed prices to covert to US$, or for the time being CAD$.;)

 

They have an Arthur Treachers????? I haven't seen one of them since I was a little kid! We might have to stop there just for nostalgia.

 

Maggie

[dldestiny]

We have the same issue. We are taking Ziploc bags on the cruise and ordering sandwiches from room service either early in the morning or the night before and taking them with us. I hear the BLT's are very good. I will stick them with our cold water bottles and they will be fine for the few hours.

 

Have fun whatever you do!

[dldestiny]

We'll be in Grand Cayman from 7-4 a week from today and have an excursion planned that ends at 12:30. We want to walk around the area for a while before heading back to the ship. We'll be eating a big breakfast, but will need something to tide us over until we get back on board. I've read that food prices are significantly higher than they are here. Any suggestions for places where we could get a "cheap" snack - we're obviously not looking for a sit-down restaurant or anything fancy, just someplace with a more affordable option than a $10 hot dog.

 

I know that tendering back to the ship is an option, but we'd rather not spend our limited time doing that.

 

Thanks!

Erin

 

 

BTW....which ship are you on and which excursion? We are going to be in GC on Tuesday April 27. We are doing Sting Ray City with Dexter's Fantasea Tour.

[corolla3tc]

Last July our Stingray City guide suggested the Craft Market near the downtown port area. It was a covered open air counter service place that had pretty good local food at decent prices. I had the jerk chicken platter and I believe it and a soda went for around 8 dollars.

[trim2gofast]

Keep in mind that if you go to a sit down restaurant to check the tab carefully. Most restaurants in GC add the tip.

[erinmarie424]

Thanks everyone - looks like it's not really something we need to be concerned about - I read a few posts about exorbitant lunch tabs and apprently jumped to an incorrect conclusion. I appreciate everybody's comments!

 

Erin

[Perfect Stranger]

Where is Arthur Treacher's in relation to the pier?

[m steve]

They have great burgers, local beer, loster soup and I've eaten there 2x. It was about $30 for 2 of us. It's upstairs across from his store.

[bookbabe]

Where is Arthur Treacher's in relation to the pier?

 

http://www.caymangoodtaste.com/interactive_map.asp?mapID=12&restaurantID=101

 

The port area is loosely labelled "George Town Harbour" and the restaurant is labelled with an arrow.

 

That website is a great one, since it has menus and maps for the majority of restaurants on the island.

[doctordi]

You cant take food off of the ship unless it is sealed like a snack bar or a box of cereal.

[m steve]

going to an American fast food franchise unless I was broke or desparate when traveling out of the country.

[Perfect Stranger]

Don't have to be broke, just on a budget. :o

[TurtleTagger]

Some local fast food options include: MacDonalds (not McDonalds), Singh's Roti Shop, Al La Kebab, Island Taste and Chicken! Chicken!.

[m steve]

the feel of the local atmosphere and the native food? I only go into a MVD or Starbucks to use the wifi.

[Capt_BJ]

don't forget the exchange rate as most prices in smaller places are going to be in CI

 

your $1 US is 80 cents CI .... or if it is $10 CI it's gonna be $12 US

 

she may look 20 but she's 16 CI

 

that's where many people get cornfused .... when they get the bill in US

 

here's the bar manu for a popular outdoor seaside place I frequent so you can see some prices and note it clearly says prices are in CI

http://sunsethouse.com/images/Menus/Snack_Menu_2010.jpg

 

the exchange is fixed at 1 KYD = $1.23335 but you'll get 1.20 most places in my experience unless you actually go to a bank and exchange funds. US is accepted everywhere.

[Roimeister]

You cant take food off of the ship unless it is sealed like a snack bar or a box of cereal.

 

there's a big difference between "not allowed to" and "can't" ;)

[tortugas]

for great suggestions!! Roti shop sounds YUM!! Is it walkable from pier?

[TurtleTagger]

Singh's Roti shop is walkable from the piers. Here is a map noting it location. The tender area is George Town Harbour.

 

http://www.caymangoodtaste.com/interactive_map.asp?mapID=15&restaurantID=67

[erinmarie424]

Singh's Roti shop is walkable from the piers. Here is a map noting it location. The tender area is George Town Harbour.

 

http://www.caymangoodtaste.com/interactive_map.asp?mapID=15&restaurantID=67

 

This is a great map - glad I checked this forum one more time before we leave tomorrow!

 

Erin

[Debbierpof]

Last July our Stingray City guide suggested the Craft Market near the downtown port area. It was a covered open air counter service place that had pretty good local food at decent prices. I had the jerk chicken platter and I believe it and a soda went for around 8 dollars.

 

I'll second that! We ate there and had jerk chicken, beef patty, and other local dishes. It looked like their menu changed depending on what was fresh. We really enjoyed it and the price! And then all of our savings went out the window with our two pretty drinks at Guy Harvey's Bar... $25 (US) for 2 drinks!!!! Just like other posters have mentioned, make sure you notice if price is Cayman dollars or US dollars.

 

Have a ball!!!