The other post on fast food has inspired the idea that perhaps we can get a sticky on the dining options in Grenada. We can share what good places there are to eat and what places to avoid. I'll get this started by listing some of the more well-known options but others can chime in with lesser known options.

It'd be nice to see what restaurants there are on the island, and what are good and what not, and what restaurants to avoid. I've been able to try a bunch of restaurants here but I keep finding out about restaurants that are worth a try. It'd be nice to find out earlier, especially during 2nd/3rd term when there is more time to enjoy a 2-3 hour meal. To get this started, here are a few restaurants. I'll update this as I can.

Just for fun, here are the smileys to rate restaurants:
= definitely don't go
= yuk, but if you really want to try it
= OK
= yummy
= don't miss it

Beach House - Off the road leading to the airport from campus on the turn-off that is labelled with Thai Beach House. Really good food. On the pricier side. Had the duck there once and it was delicious. Really nice beach for that pre-dinner stroll at sunset (for you romantic types). Expect a long wait. They're a wait-and-dine establishment but worth it.
Word on the street - "Yummy but slow"
http://www.caribbeanrestaurants.net/Beachhouse_restaurant.htm

Coconut Beach - French Creole restaurant. This is a wonderful restaurant. The lobster was awesome! It is on the expensive side but not as bad as some of the others. I got lobster, pina colada, and soup for around EC 100. The best part is the location. You sit on tables that are right on Grand Anse beach. Yes, your feet are in the sand! I do recommend that you were long pants and shoes especially during dinner time to avoid getting bit by bugs but the same goes with most any restaurant on the island. Getting there is a little bit tricky. From campus, drive as if you are going to Food Fair (e.g., at the roundabout at the Round Houses, turn RIGHT... if you turn left, you're going towards Real Value/La Boulangerie and that's the wrong way to go). Keep going. You will drive for about another 7-10 min or so. Keep looking to the left and drive slowly/carefully. You'll see the sign for Coconut Beach on your left. Make a left... this is a SHARP left... pretty much a 170-degree turn so be careful. Once you survive the turn, you'll be driving through what you think is the boonies but it's a short street that ends on the beach. The restaurant will be to your right (no obvious sign from the road). You technically can walk north from one of the hotels on Grand Anse but the word on the street is that this may not be the safest thing to do. I know the minute I say that, someone will say they haven't had a problem but I'm just sharing the warning in case it's important to anyone. If you must walk, walk with a big enough group. Definitely a must go.
http://www.caribbeanrestaurants.net/coconutrest.htm
Phone: 473-444-4644
M-Sun: 12:30pm - 10:00pm (closed Tuesdays)

Jade Garden - Chinese restaurant. Very simple, cheap, and fast. Most dishes (e.g., sweet and sour chicken) cost EC 11 and includes your choice of fried rice or noodles. Can order and be in and out of there in less than 20 minutes. Not the best but good enough to fill an empty stomach.
Phone: 473-444-5161
M-Sat: 11:30am - 9:30pm
Su/Hol: 6pm - 9:30pm

KFC - Just throwing in a fast food joint (one of only two American "fast-food" joints). Tastes the same as the states. No problems in that department. Splitting a 21 piece bucket will set you back EC 66. Wait is fast compared to other restaurants on the island. Yummy for a taste of greasy, American-styled, fast-food. Adjacent to Spiceland Mall at Grand Anse. I like the occassional uber-greasy food so I'm giving this a one-smiley.

La Boulangerie - Yummy italian food but a little expensive. Good pizzas (~EC 26), lasagna (EC 24), pastas, quiche, and cakes. Large (one-size only) pizza for EC 22. Expect a little wait but not as slow as other restaurants. At the Round Houses.
Word on the Street - "As close to Italian without leaving Grenada"
Delivers (> EC 40)
Phone: 473-444-1131
M-Sat: 8:30am - 9:30pm
Sun: 9:30am - 9:30pm

Rex Grenadian Hotel - Food is good but expensive. Fusion type food with emphasis on Indian (decor is Chinese, go figure). Paid EC 52 for an OK-sized dish of Chicken with Lemon. Paid extra EC 10 for a side dish of rice. There is some kind of deal where you order some number of appetizers and get free wine (wine wasn't so good but it's free nonetheless). Nice thing is that unlike most restaurants on the isalnd, this place is indoors and has A/C. Even if you don't like the food, the Rex Grenadian is still worth visiting. The grounds are really nice. You'll find the Rex right off the same road leading to the airport. There's a big sign that you can't miss.
Word on the Street - "Can't beat the A/C"
http://www.rexresorts.com/_caribbean...ian/index.html

Rick's - Yummy pizzas. Expensive. One of the best, or the best depending on who you ask, pizzas on the island. A large pizza with two toppings will run about EC 48. Wait time to order, prep, and cook is up to 30 minutes. You'll find this next to Food Fair at Grand Anse. Not really a sit-down dining establishment. Style is closer to food-court style but the pizzas are oven-cooked to order.
Word on the Street - "Best pizza"

Subway - The other American "fast-food" joint. Same as back home but with more limited selection. The limited selection is partly/largely due to limited stock. Sometimes they'll have a certain type of bread and other times they won't. Same goes with toppings. At Excel Plaza just before reaching the Round Houses at Grand Anse. Good enough for a nice more American snack/meal and almost just like any other Subway so one neutral smiley.

Thai Beach House - Right near the Beach House. Super expensive and another wait-and-dine establishment. Portions are small. I wouldn't recommend it unless you really want Thai food. Think EC 55 for a small plate.

Note: US $1 = EC 2.67

Other folks please have fun chiming in. I'd like to find some more dining gems before I leave here.

Frommer's Restaurant Guide: http://www.frommers.com/destinations...72_inddin.html
Caribbean Restaurants - Grenada: http://www.caribbeanrestaurants.net/GDNrest.htm

I've heard of these but haven't been...
- The Owl --> Word on the Street - "Can't beat 24/6 availability" (there were comments on the Owl in one of the other threads... do a search for now until there's a post here)
- La Luna --> Word on the Street - "Good food but not worth the cost."

The Owl

Pearls

Glovers (that's half an unhappy face...slightly better than pearls_

The Red Crab (on the L'anse Aux Epines rd)

La Sagesse (nice beachfront dining near the national park.Downsides kinda spendy and gotta take a taxi ride thru the boonies to get there.)

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Grand Beach: Try a club rap at the bar by the pool YUMMEE

La Luna : Great for a romantic night out, good food, same price range as red crab.


La Boulangerie: if its good enough for morgan freeman, its good enough for me

Sushi place in roundhouses : decent sushi, overpriced

Ladies at Grand anse: to : Its like a box of chocolates...

Chinese places: since windhop went under, nothing good on the island. jade garden is edible and cheap.

happy eating

-T-

Good idea, Dr. Turtle...here's my contribution

CARIB SUSHI.....

Decent selection of rolls, makis, comes and sashimi (though not always readily available) but don't expect it to be anything like home. The chef is acutally Japanese and he makes the sushi in front of you if you sit at the bar, which is a nice touch. It's a little pricey but if you need your sushi fix down here, it scratches that itch. Large parties may be difficult to accommodate.

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Yes, the sushi is overpriced but I think you are paying for the AIR CONDITIONING -- makes the expensive rolls worth it!! Plus, I think the sushi is pretty good!

Added comments on Jade Garden. Added contact info for La Boulangerie.

Stewarts over at TB Bay Resort... now thats good eats

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Added comments/info on Coconut Beach.

dont forgets Nick's their gyros are oh so amazing

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I've never eaten at nicks? Is it open on sunday's?

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