23 Best Restaurants in Turks and Caicos Islands

At this breezy bistro on Grace Bay Beach, dine on a covered deck, on an open-air patio, or with your feet in the sand, surrounded by palm trees with the sound of lapping waves. The coffee-rubbed tuna appetizer—with a hint of wasabi—is the best, but also consider the fish-and-chips, beef tenderloin, and seasonal lobster, which is brought to the back door daily by local fishermen. 

Enjoy fresh island dishes with an Italian twist, from bread baked fresh daily at the bakery next door to handcrafted gourmet pastas. On windy nights, the inland setting offers protection from the breezes, and the gardens around the outside seating are quite spectacular, especially when in full bloom. (Bug spray at night may be necessary.)

With so many incredible restaurants in Provo, you might wonder how a food truck made it to the top of the pack. Every bite that comes out of the kitchen, housed in an authentic 1974 Airstream van, is absolutely delicious, and seating is at airy picnic tables. The menu changes with the season—but the tacos, vegetarian, fish, Peking duck, or vegetarian, are always a solid choice—and even by the day depending on what ingredients are available. The portions are large and the prices, by Provo standards, are surprisingly low.

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. 

This chic palapa-style, waterfront restaurant has the most romantic setting along Grace Bay—some would say the most romantic in all of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Despite the elite clientele and higher prices, the restaurant offers a memorable dining experience minus any formality or attitude—oil lamps create an evening glow, and the murmur of trade winds adds to the Edenic ambience. The kitchen uses the island's bountiful seafood and fresh produce to craft superb cuisine, albeit with modest portions. Guests are expected to wear resort-elegant attire (men, no sleeveless shirts, please). 

Relatively new on the scene, this restaurant is at the Beach House with the pool as its backdrop, simple and uncomplicated. A unique feature is the Veuve Clicquot champagne bar with a caviar menu. The regular menu features a nice tuna tartare, a pumpkin ravioli suitable for the vegetarian, and superb coconut-herb mahimahi, among many other fish dishes. They have a hydroponic garden, and you can pick your own lettuce for your salad.

The restaurant is the nicest (and adults-only) of the Turks and Caicos Collection all-inclusive offerings, so if you're not staying at the Beach House, the Alexandra, or Blue Haven, it's best to make a reservation.

Dine alfresco while watching yachts sail in and out of the Turtle Cove Marina at this restaurant located well west of the hustle and bustle of Grace Bay. Casual and popular with families, Mango Reef serves standard island and American fare for lunch and dinner, including lots of conch, quesadillas, burgers, and salads. In season, they offer a special lobster menu for lunch and dinner.

You'll be in awe as you walk through the stunning grand foyer of Amanyara into the open-air dining pavilion; you can sink into a cozy nook or choose from one of many teak tables scattered under the shade of island mahogany trees or overlooking the lovely reflecting pools. But make sure to begin at the bar, with its high wooden ceiling a feat of engineering; all seating has dramatic sea views across the beauty of the lava rock–lined infinity-edge pool. The signature mojito is spectacular with its fresh mint, freshly ground sugarcane, and a shot of champagne. If it’s a glass of wine you’re looking for, they have a wide selection. The food is excellent, with the freshest seafood and choicest cuts of meat available on Provo. The menu changes daily but always includes a good selection so that all members within your dining party are happy. Their team behind the scenes will not disappoint you, but be sure to allow plenty of time for any Amanyara experience, as it is far more than just a meal. If you are not an Amanyara guest, you must make a call for special access privileges. Reservations must be made at least two days in advance for either lunch or dinner.

Directly behind Grace Bay Club at Caribbean Paradise Inn, this posh little restaurant with a palm-fringed setting serves nostalgic favorites with tempting, tropical twists. Don't skip the excellent chocolate fondant for dessert. Be forewarned, if the evening looks like rain, much of the outdoor seating is not under cover, making the indoor dining area a bit more crowded than usual. Children are welcome only during the very early evening hours.

This little gem is quite unusual to be associated with such a large resort. Simple and lovely, set by the pool and within walking distance from the beach, this open-air restaurant has offerings for brunch and dinner. Their Neapolitan pizzas are certainly worth the hype, but if you're looking for a more hearty meal, their Premium Angus Tenderloin has also received rave reviews. It isn't frequented by the local crowd much, but this hidden treasure is worth the visit.

Located at the Provo Golf Club, Fairways is open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch. Hot or cold breakfast is offered during the week, while Sunday brunch features such favorites as waffles and eggs Benedict. Lunches are snack-style bites along with an array of sandwiches and salads. Golfers will enjoy the view down the fairway and over a green. On Friday and Saturday nights they serve bar food and show sporting events.

This restaurant is exquisitely set at the Blue Haven Resort & Marina, with Leeward Chanel and red mangroves as its backdrop. Start and end your evening with a drink in one of the waterside hammocks or lovely nooks set along the man-made spit overhanging the channel; the seating is comfortably arranged around a fire table, with glass to block the stronger breezes and cooler winds during the winter months. Dining can be under the stars or open air, under-roof. You will find such entrées as grilled lobster and pork tenderloin and, for vegetarians, mushroom and arugula risotto. When in season, they also offer an amazing Lobster Thermidor. Additionally, they have an extensive breakfast buffet offering a variety of options that are tasty and appeal to every craving.

The casual yet gorgeous setting, with a patio and deck offering unobstructed views of Grace Bay, makes this one of the most popular dining venues on the island. At lunch, you can’t miss the conch, served however you prefer, but the mango shrimp salad is also excellent. Live music a couple of nights a week adds to the ambience.

With picture-postcard views of the intensely blue waters of Chalk Sound, the setting here is deliriously lovely. This is the only restaurant on Provo that offers an excellent authentic paella (if you order this, give it time—the flavors have to simmer). The menu also includes tapas, so you can enjoy a long lunch, indulging while you gaze at the gorgeous water. Dinner takes a little longer, as everything is made to order; you pick out your fish or meat, decide how you want it prepared, and choose a sauce for it. Try any one of their beef entrées, as they are all wonderful. If you want to experience the sound from the water, Las Brisas also has kayaks and paddleboards that you can rent to go around Chalk Sound.

The hands-on owners ensure a terrific experience at this hilltop spot with great views of Turtle Cove Marina and the north shore. Expect well-prepared, uncomplicated dishes, such as cognac–garlic butter escargot and sesame-encrusted, rare-seared tuna. Another must-try is the housemade vodka sorbet that changes flavors depending on the chef's mood. The bar deck’s atmosphere is romantic, with only a few tables tucked off to the side.

A beautifully landscaped patio makes a quiet, elegant setting, or you may choose to eat in the air-conditioned dining room. You will find a wide range of fish and meat on the menu. Try their lobster spring rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce or the spicy chili steak wraps with lemon hummus for a wonderful starter, followed by bone-in rib-eye with crumbled blue cheese. If you want fish, order one of the daily specials. You can be sure of enjoying live music with local artists during the week.

This is the casual counterpart to Fire & Ice, set off to the side from the resort at Blue Haven Marina, again with views of Leeward Channel and the magnificent yachts moored at the docks. It's very simple with a modern edge. You will find bar bites, salads, burgers and sandwiches, as well as meats and fish with a selection of sauces. 

This locally beloved open-air spot is tucked away amid tall tamarind and neem trees in a courtyard garden behind the historical Salt Raker Inn and serves simply prepared, local dishes such as grilled grouper and snapper, conch, and lobster. Be sure to try the grits if you’re around for breakfast. There's free Wi-Fi in the restaurant.

Elegant and beautiful, this swanky restaurant at Seven Stars Resort is one of only a few on the island with AC if you decide not to sit on the attractive outdoor patio. Begin your evening with a beverage on The Deck, and then move over to experience innovative, artfully prepared food. You may choose to start with the beef tenderloin done with a potato rissole and a Cabernet reduction, or the tiger shrimp beggar’s purse with its Asian influences. When in season, the lobster, among the best on the island, is served with a delicious rum-butter sauce. Seven also hosts a private mixology class on Tuesdays and Thursdays where their expert bartenders teach you how to make one of their most popular drinks, book in advance because spaces are limited.

It's hard to think of a more alluring setting than The Deck, perched on the dunes overlooking the ocean at the Seven Stars resort. Tiki torches, fire pits, and awnings lend plenty of chic to this otherwise much more casual sister of the property's more formal restaurant, Seven. Nosh on small plates, or consider one of the fine lobster or pasta dishes. The Deck is also great choice if you'd like to hear the vocal stylings of local songbirds, Barbara Johnson and Tess Charles.