#cayman dining

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Blue by Eric Ripert: Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman During our visit to the 2012 Cayman Cookout we dined at Blue by Eric Ripert. This was our third visit to Blue and it redeemed itself from our visit last year, however the overall dining experience wasn't comparable to our first visit in 2009. Service on the other hand was incredibly gracious and attentive. Our servers Rico and Marius added a personable and familial touch. We selected Chef Eric Ripert's six course tasting menu with wine pairing. The tuna carpaccio over foie gras was out of this world. Blue is definitely the ultra high-end dining on the island. SaraDISH Rating:

Barjack @ Ritz Carlton: Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman "Ode to the Burger" After feasting for a week on some outstanding seafood at the Cayman Cookout, SaraDISH's carnivorous cravings could no longer be contained. This 8oz blue cheese, cheddar cheese, avocado, jalapeño, crispy  bacon, & pickle angus burger absolutely satisfied the DISH's insatiable appetite. Mmmmmm a what mighty burger...

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Luca: Caribbean Club, Grand Cayman

This restaurant has been recommended several times throughout our visits to the island. Since we've been feasting on seafood all week, we decided to treat our palates to some authentic Italian by chefs imported directly from the motherland.

Entering Luca you can immediately see how aesthetically pleasing Luca is and why it is a popular dining spot. The service is pleasant and attentive. The menu is intriguing, however the dishes did not live up to the hype. The handmade fettuccine fra diavolo was over cooked and lacked the spicy kick we anticipated. The veal carpaccio was bland and was in need of a drizzle or two of truffle oil. The foie gras, however, was delicious and was presented with a Riesling that truly enhanced the dish.

Overall, we had a pleasant experience and were impressed by the vast wine selection. If you opt to dine here we recommend ordering lobster or any of the seafood dishes.

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