6 Best Restaurants in Turks and Caicos Islands

Enjoy local or international cuisine inside the open but fully sheltered restaurant overlooking East Bay Resort's pool and beach. Dinner is served at tables covered with white tablecloths, and the menu is decidedly more upscale than you'd expect to find on this sleepy island. Think chateaubriand (for two), or calamari puttanesca. If you go out fishing, bring back whatever you catch and the chef will grill, steam, fry, or prepare it blackened with Cajun rub.

With an infinity pool overlooking the Caicos Bank on one side and the Columbus Passage of the Atlantic Ocean on the other, the views up here can't be beat—and neither can the food. It's a culinary experience completely unexpected in such a remote setting. If there's nothing you fancy, the chefs will do their best to provide you with something more to your liking. 

Most folks refer to this spot as "Darryl's" after the outgoing owner, who is also the head chef. This casual restaurant features a menu of the day that usually boasts conch and fish that's as fresh as it gets. He's right across from the dock, so your food travels right from the sea to your plate. Darryl sticks to traditional island cuisine, with the exception of a burger and fries and some pizzas. It's simple, good ol' down-home cookin'. Come in time for the sunset. If you walked down, Darryl and his team will likely give you a ride back to your hotel or home whenever you're ready.

Lillian Clare cooks up some incredible local delicacies in the kitchen of her small coral-colored home. As with most places, there's no sign, so just ask around. The menu changes based on what's available, and when the pot's empty the kitchen is closed, so it's always best to get there early or call ahead to put in your order. She takes advantage of local flora and fauna—sometimes there's pearbush bud and rice with dried conch and sometimes you'll get to try hog bush "cabbage" soup. It's takeout only.

Located at South Caicos Ocean and Beach Resort, the grill is the only restaurant that operates oceanside. Here you can find a diverse menu that includes burgers, chicken, and freshly caught fish, as well as some exquisite lobster dishes (when in season). At night this turns into a gathering place for visitors and locals alike; it can be quite lively. On the flip side, it's also one of the few spots to get a decent breakfast any day of the week.