SILVER SANDS: Waterfront Watering Holes

The Cayman Islands has some of the most scenic places to dine on the planet. Our previous post 3 Restaurant Favorites gives you an intro into places to dine in Cayman, however this post will focus on local (and tourist) favorites to have a casual drink, some good eats, all the while enjoying the unbeatable views of the Caribbean.

Rackams Waterfront Bar and Grill

Rackams is perhaps one of the all time favorite watering holes on the island. It is located just north of downtown Georgetown in a prime location. If you visit Rackams during the day, you can hop in for a snorkel on the Wreck of the Cali. Once you are done with your swim you may enjoy lunch and refreshments on their large outdoor deck while enjoying those Caribbean turquoise waters.

Come late afternoon the tarpon start congregating at the waters edge awaiting their nightly feeding. The kitchen keeps all the butts and gutts of the fish from the day and throw the scraps to these friendly, and hungry fish.

Not only is this waterfront watering hole good for hanging out by the water and drinking mudslides, it also had great food! The conch fritters and fish and chips are a must.

The front bar is a great hang out for casual drinks and cocktails, the middle section has seats for more organized seated dining and the back area has a more private area for events or just a quieter drink.

Rackams is also a prime location to view the opening and closing fireworks displays from the famous Pirates Week.

Calico Jacks

This beachfront watering hole is located on the northern end of 7-Mile Beach and is a local favorite. It is fun to hang on the beach during the day, have a cocktail and watch the sunset, and at night there is live music, open mic nights and DJs for entertainment any day of the week. Just be aware that during busy cruise ship days this part of the beach is busiest with cruise ship passengers, but once those ships sail off Calicos is a perfect place to enjoy island life and meet the locals.

My Bar at Sunset House

In a killer location just south of Georgetown, with one of the island's best shore dives at your fingertips, Sunset House is a must visit. If you are a snorkeler or diver you can hit up the Sunset Divers for some dive or snorkel gear and flop right into the water to see some of the amazing sea life that Cayman has to offer. If water sports are not your thing sitting sea side watching the action can be just as fun, especially over one of their killer Indian curries, Mahi Mahi wrap's and of course a delicious bevvie rom the bar.

The bar has a huge deck and a huge thatched roof covered bar with "indoor" seating as well.

Sunset House is rightly named as it is a perfect and pleasant place to enjoy a Cayman Lemonade while watching the sky light up into that famous Cayman sunset.