Turks and Caicos Islands continue to grow as a popular beach destination for couples, families, and groups.
The country’s natural beauty draws in visitors from around the world to walk along the white sand beaches and swim in crystal clear waters. The presence of luxury hospitality makes perfect sense to create extraordinary experiences for guests—and there is a real effort to include residents in the sector so that they may also benefit from the economic activity.
Construction along Grace Bay is preparing for an influx of tourists and expat communities in the coming years. Several signs dot the beach, each with a different logo and virtual mockup of a well-designed, multi-story building with oceanfront views.
While most real estate focuses on upscale hotels, residences, and private villas, it’s a given that there will be a higher demand to build more—restaurants are the first thing that come to mind.
Thankfully, most hotels and resorts have recognized the importance of having excellent food and beverage programs available on property that offer both local-inspired and international cuisine. Visitors who are seeking to venture outside of where they are staying will be warmly welcomed by other properties—and more importantly, can find incredible food and experiences within walking distance or a short cab ride away.
My husband and I spent two weeks at Providenciales for our honeymoon. When we weren’t relaxing by the beach or sailing, we were off to our next dinner reservation.
We revisited a few favorites from our last visit in 2023 and also had the pleasure of exploring new places.
- FAQs for Dining in Turks and Caicos
- What types of cuisine should I expect to find in Turks and Caicos?
- What is the recommended dress code for restaurants in Turks and Caicos?
- Are restaurants in Turks and Caicos family-friendly?
- Where is the highest concentration of bars and restaurants in Turks and Caicos?
- After dinner, is there any nightlife in Turks and Caicos?
- How much does dinner cost in Turks and Caicos?
- Best Overall: INFINITI Restaurant & Raw Bar at Grace Bay Club
- Best Elevated Offerings: Grace’s Cottage at Point Grace
- Most Romantic: VITA at Rock House
- Best Entertainment: Da Conch Shack
- Best Vegetable-Forward Options: The Farm at Seven Stars
- Best New Restaurant: Marine Room
- Best Casual Spot: Mr. Grouper
- Tried and True: Coco Bistro
- Hidden Gem: Coyaba
- Other Mentions
FAQs for Dining in Turks and Caicos
What types of cuisine should I expect to find in Turks and Caicos?
Visitors can expect to find a lot of local seafood dishes, especially conch, grouper, and lobster, depending on the time of year.
Restaurants are highly considerate of international visitors, so there are plenty of Mediterranean and European dishes available at most establishments.
What is the recommended dress code for restaurants in Turks and Caicos?
While most restaurants are forgiving, resort casual or smart casual is appreciated for dinner.
For men, I would recommend linen or slub cotton collared shirts, linen or cotton twill pants, and leather sandals or closed-toed shoes.
For women, I would recommend pants, shirts, and dresses made of linen, slub cotton, or silk with leather sandals or closed-toed shoes.
I would avoid wearing swimwear, casual tank tops, graphic t-shirts, and denim shorts to dinner.
Are restaurants in Turks and Caicos family-friendly?
Yes.
Where is the highest concentration of bars and restaurants in Turks and Caicos?
Grace Bay is home to most of the restaurant scene in Turks and Caicos for visitors. However, The Bight Settlement, Blue Hills, Sunset Cove, and Long Bay Beach each have popular restaurants that are either a longer walking distance or a cab ride away, depending on where you’re staying.
After dinner, is there any nightlife in Turks and Caicos?
Not really. While certain bars and restaurants do have live music during peak season, it’s common for most places to close down between 10-11 PM. There are no clubs—at least none for tourists—at the time of writing.
How much does dinner cost in Turks and Caicos?
Food prices in Turks and Caicos are influenced by the high cost of imported goods.
A couple can expect to spend an average of $250-$300, including a 20% tip, depending on the number of appetizers and drinks ordered throughout the meal.
Best Overall: INFINITI Restaurant & Raw Bar at Grace Bay Club
What to Expect: Home to the longest oceanfront bar in Turks and Caicos, the ideal spot for drinks and dinner by the beach.
What to Order: Conch Wontons, Champagne Miso Black Cod
Address: Bonaventure Cres, Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
Best Elevated Offerings: Grace’s Cottage at Point Grace
What to Expect: A favorite for French-inspired dishes infused with an island twist
What to Order: Carré d’Agneau, Homard Thermidor
Address: Point Grace Road, Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
Most Romantic: VITA at Rock House
What to Expect: Nestled inside the beach cliffs, watch the sunset at CAVE Bar for cocktails and soak in the moonlight at VITA for Mediterranean dishes and a bottle of wine
What to Order: Roasted Beetroot Salad, Lemon Spaghetti with South Caicos Lobster
Address: 1 Blue Mountain Road, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
Best Entertainment: Da Conch Shack
What to Expect: The only place to be on Wednesdays at 8 PM for live entertainment with a Junkanoo band and a fire artist performer
What to Order: Anything conch, rum punch
Address: Blue Hills Rd, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
Best Vegetable-Forward Options: The Farm at Seven Stars
What to Expect: An open-air restaurant focused on creating dishes with fresh vegetables grown on-site with hydroponic farming
What to Order: Any salad or dim sum
Address: Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Rd, Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
Best New Restaurant: Marine Room
What to Expect: Style and sustainability are served at the newest addition to The Bight Settlement by a local team
What to Order: Yellowtail Crudo, Truffle Gnocchi
Address: Across from Bight Park, Lower Bight Rd, The Bight Settlement TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
Best Casual Spot: Mr. Grouper
What to Expect: Enjoy easy and effortless island comfort food in a laidback setting
What to Order: Anything grouper, snapper, or blackened Mahi Mahi
Address: Lower Bight Rd, The Bight Settlement TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
Tried and True: Coco Bistro
What to Expect: A mainstay in the Turks and Caicos culinary scene—and run by one of the founders of gourmet cuisine on the island as we know it today—the most sought-after dinner reservation for couples, families, and groups staying in Grace Bay for first-timers and seasonal regulars alike
What to Order: Caicos Lobster Spring Rolls, Whole Fried Snapper, Truffle Spaghetti alla Chitarra
Address: Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
Hidden Gem: Coyaba
What to Expect: Award-winning and artfully prepared dishes only steps away from most resorts on Grace Bay
What to Order: Bay Scallops, Tandoori Salmon
Address: Bonaventure Cres, Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
Other Mentions
Land & Sea at Wymara
What to Expect: The most anticipated restaurant opening in 2025, the Sunset Cove hot spot has a great balance of seafood and prime meats
Address: QQ5G+JP, Venetian Road Settlement TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
Si Si Restaurant at The Palms
What to Expect: Mexican cuisine makes its way to one of Turks and Caicos’s established resorts between the elegant, winding pools and the beachfront
Address: 16 Princess Dr, Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
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