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Grand Old House Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

648 S. Church St

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Cuisine Caribbean, American, Pacific Rim
Hours Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm and daily 6-10pm
Location Petra Plantation, Around the Island
Reservations Reservations required
Phone 345/949-9333
Web site www.grandoldhouse.com
Prices Main courses CI$23-CI$49
Credit Cards AE, DISC, MC, V

Grand Old House Review

The Grand Old House is the island's premier caterer and hosts everything from lavish weddings and political functions to informal family celebrations. This former plantation house lies amid venerable trees 2km (1 1/4 miles) south of George Town, past Jackson Point. Built on bedrock near the edge of the sea, it stands on 129 ironwood posts that support the main house and a bevy of gazebos.

For appetizers, we recommend the roasted lobster Napoleon or the marinated conch Cayman Island-style with tomato, cilantro, and Key lime flavorings. Also worthwhile is the tequila-infused snow crab and lobster laid on a mango gazpacho with spicy cucumber noodles. A signature main course is a platter of baked shrimp and scallops gratin in white wine, or the Cayman-style turtle steak in a tomato-and-white-wine sauce. Among fish dishes, we like the fire-roasted Chilean sea bass in balsamic syrup on a sweet-potato mash with a candied lemon-and-mango beurre blanc.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.



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