The great restaurants in Turks and Caicos come in various settings and styles, from simple huts on the beach serving grilled seafood and burgers to gourmet restaurants helmed by award-winning chefs. Most of the dining action is on the island of Providenciales, around the Grace Bay resort area, but those willing to travel to Grand Turk or North Caicos will find some tasty places to eat.
Many upmarket Turks and Caicos restaurants specialise in Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Japanese cuisines, but it's well worth delving into family-owned shacks to discover authentic local dishes. Tucking into a freshly harvested conch fritter while taking in views of the sea and sand is a must-do when visiting Turks and Caicos.
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Las Brisas Restaurant and Bar
Tasty tapas and a poolside bar
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Las Brisas Restaurant and Bar is in the Neptune Villas resort on Chalk Sound, about 16 km southwest of Grace Bay. Tapas is a menu highlight, but you can also find a mix of Mediterranean, fusion, and Caribbean dishes.
Las Brisas Restaurant and Bar hosts live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Diners are welcome to use the pool on the central deck of the restaurant, or rent kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and paddleboats. You can even book a private pontoon boat tour to explore the Chalk Sound National Park. Reservations are recommended for dinner.
āļāļĩāđāļāļąāđāļ: Chalk Sound Drive, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
āđāļāļīāļ: Daily from 9 am to 10 pm
āđāļāļĢ: +1 649-946-5306
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Da Conch Shack
Beachfront eatery with freshly harvested conch
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Da Conch Shack is a long-running favourite for Turks & Caicos locals and visitors. It has an idyllic setting on a beach in the Blue Hills neighbourhood of Providenciales. As its name suggests, conch is a top choice here, and itâs brought in fresh from the sea near the restaurant. You can have it cooked in any way you please.
Youâll be able to find a good range of traditional island dishes and casual meals here, as well as some rum punch or local beer to wash it all down. The low-key vibe with picnic tables and beach shacks is livened up most evenings and weekends with live or DJ music.
āļāļĩāđāļāļąāđāļ: Blue Hills Road, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
āđāļāļīāļ: September: daily from 11 am to 4 pm. OctoberâAugust: daily from 11 am to 9 pm
āđāļāļĢ: +1 649-946-8877
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Bugalooâs Conch Crawl
Seafood restaurant with beachy activities
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Bugalooâs Conch Crawl is a beachside seafood dining spot found in Five Cays Beach on Providenciales island. Tables are set along the beach in the shade of palm trees. Some even sit in the shallow water so you can keep your feet cool as you dine.
Bugalooâs Conch Crawl serves a range of local, seafood and Caribbean dishes, including conch and red snapper. Thereâs usually some live reggae music to enjoy during the day, as well as a host of activities like table tennis, volleyball, and horseback riding.
āļāļĩāđāļāļąāđāļ: TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
āđāļāļīāļ: Daily from 11.30 am to 10 pm
āđāļāļĢ: +1 649-333-7321
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Sharkbite Bar & Grill
Caribbean seafood favourites in a waterfront setting
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Sharkbite Bar & Grill sits on the waterfront at Turtle Cove Marina in central Providenciales. The vibe is casual and upbeat, with daily happy hour specials from 5 pm to 7 pm and live music every Friday. Diners can watch live sports on big TV screens set around the restaurant. Sharkbiteâs name was inspired by the local nurse sharks that can be seen gliding in the waters near the restaurant on most evenings.
Sharkbite Bar & Grill serves a big range of wings with flavours like chipotle or sweet Thai chilli, as well as fresh seafood dishes including snapper, grouper, lobster, and conch. Beer lovers might want to try the local Turkâs Head brew, served on tap here.
āļāļĩāđāļāļąāđāļ: Lower Bight Road, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
āđāļāļīāļ: Daily from 11 am to 11 pm
āđāļāļĢ: +1 649-941-5090
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Bay Bistro
Seafood, sea breezes and sunset views
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Bay Bistro offers local dishes and seafood presented with panache in a beachside setting. Found at the SibonnÃĐ Beach Hotel in Grace Bay, the restaurant serves up an elaborate brunch on weekends. Signature dishes include sesame-siracha seared yellowfin tuna, almond and herb-crusted grouper and Caicos grilled lobster.
Bay Bistro is also known for its pig-roast bonfires held on full-moon nights, when the sands are lit up by tiki torches. This is a fine spot to watch the sun go down with a fresh cocktail in hand.
āļāļĩāđāļāļąāđāļ: SibonnÃĐ Beach Hotel, Princess Drive, The Bight Settlement TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
āđāļāļīāļ: Daily from 7 am to 10 pm
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Sandbar Restaurant
A top spot to enjoy simple island pleasures
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Sandbar Restaurant is a family-run dining spot on Grand Turk Island, along the historic Front Street in Cockburn Town. A long-time favourite for both locals and visitors, the restaurant serves tasty comfort foods like the Sandbar burger, curry chicken and wraps, along with ice-cold local brews like Turkâs Head lager.
The restaurant looks more like a simple family home thatâs set right on the beach. This makes it easy for you to enjoy a stroll along the sand or a dip after your meal. Sandbar Restaurantâs prime sea views let you shift into island holiday mode, maybe cooling down with a rum punch in the shade on the deck, then lingering on to watch the sunset.
āļāļĩāđāļāļąāđāļ: Duke Street, Cockburn Town TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
āđāļāļīāļ: MondayâSaturday from 10 am to 7 pm (closed on Sundays)
āđāļāļĢ: +1 649-243-2666
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Silver Palm Restaurant and Bar
Local home-style dishes in an intimate setting
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Silver Palm Restaurant and Bar is a great spot for enjoying local seafood dishes in North Caicos. While itâs close to Whitby Beach, there's no sea view here. The surrounding coconut palms give it a tropical island ambiance, nonetheless. The restaurant occupies a modest vintage cottage with a wraparound porch, small tables, wood-beam ceilings, and a long wooden bar.
Silver Palm Restaurant and Barâs food choices range from homemade bread and ice cream to lobster and conch. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, but itâs a good idea to call ahead and place your order if youâre planning to visit in the evening.
āļāļĩāđāļāļąāđāļ: Drake Court, Whitby TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
āđāļāļĢ: +1 649-946-7113
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Miss Bâs Island Restaurant
Beloved local eatery with fresh baked goods and fish fry
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Miss Bâs Island Restaurant is a friendly place on Kings Road, near the Major Hill settlement in North Caicos. The menu changes with the seasons and there are daily lunch specials, so itâs always a good idea to come here at least twice during your stay.
Youâll find not only local seafood like conch and lobster, but also tasty baked goods such as cinnamon rolls, muffins, and johnnycake cornbread. Locals usually flock to Miss Bâs Island Restaurant for its Wednesday fish fry with live music as well as Saturday-only karaoke nights.
āļāļĩāđāļāļąāđāļ: Whitby Highway, Whitby TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
āđāļāļīāļ: MondayâTuesday from 9 am to 11 pm, WednesdayâFriday from 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 10 pm
āđāļāļĢ: +1 649-241-3939
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Mr. Grouperâs Restaurant
Popular seafood spot near Grace Bay
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Mr. Grouperâs Restaurant is next to the Diamond Stubbs Plaza. Itâs a fine place to unwind while sampling some local fish and seafood. Must-tries include the restaurantâs award-winning conch chowder, jerk shrimp, grilled lobster tail, and â you guessed it â grouper. Its blackened grouper probably earns the most raves, but you can also try grilled, coconut-crusted, crispy, or fried grouper.
The setting of Mr. Grouperâs Restaurant is decidedly casual, with tables and plastic chairs across a wide patio surrounded by palms and bougainvillaea trees. Itâs within walking distance of most resorts in Grace Bay.
āļāļĩāđāļāļąāđāļ: Lower Bight Road, The Bight Settlement TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
āđāļāļīāļ: MondayâSaturday from 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 3 pm to 10 pm
āđāļāļĢ: +1 649-242-6780
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Coco Bistro
Upscale dining in a coconut palm setting
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Coco Bistro is firstly notable for its location, set in a large coconut palm grove in central Grace Bay. The food is just as memorable, with a range of international dishes and seafood, as well as an extensive wine and cocktail list. Among the favourites is 'conch 2 ways' with fresh Dominican pineapple, pepper-crusted local tuna, and West Indian-style shrimp curry.
Coco Bistro on Providenciales Island is easy to reach on foot from the resorts around Grace Bay, but there's parking on-site if you prefer to drive there. Reservations are essential for dinner.
āļāļĩāđāļāļąāđāļ: Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
āđāļāļīāļ: TuesdayâSunday from 5 pm to 10 pm (closed on Mondays)
āđāļāļĢ: +1 649-946-5369
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