gargeo83 Posted August 14, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2012 What are the opinions of the past guests that have been? Is it fun? How is the food? Is there anything on the menu that is a "must have"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bogle Posted August 14, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2012 It is very close to the tender piers, just across the street from the old tender pier. The gift shop is down stairs and we usually browse there before returning to the ship. The restaurant is upstairs and like most things on Grand Cayman it is very expensive. The food in my opinion is just ok and not worth anything close to what they charge. There are plenty of other places to eat in Georgetown with interesting menus in the same price range. But that's just us. We are big Buffet fans/Parrot heads but find we are interested in other things in most cruise ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoos Posted August 14, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Not as crazy as other Margaritavilles I have been to (Ocho Rios and Grand Turk)...they're all a little pricey but this one seemed to be way expensive. We usually stick with the wings, they're always pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted August 14, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 14, 2012 What are the opinions of the past guests that have been? Is it fun? How is the food? Is there anything on the menu that is a "must have"? May I suggest Calico Jacks.There is nothing cheap in GC but a $5 taxi will take you to a nice little beach bar on seven mile beach ,clean bathrooms ,a nice beach with $5 beach chairs.Always taxis waiting to take people back to the ship.We have not been to this Margaritaville but im sure for lunch and a few drinks it would be $200+ for a family Grand Cayman is popular for conch fritters(Calico Jacks has them) they are good but you dont really taste much except breading good luck :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROUCHPUSS Posted August 14, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Way over priced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 14, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2012 We would never eat at an American "chain restaurant" in a foreign country, like going to Hard Rock, YUK. Margaritaville is so overpriced and mediocre food anyway. You are in the Cayman Islands, try a local restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargeo83 Posted August 14, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted August 14, 2012 We would never eat at an American "chain restaurant" in a foreign country, like going to Hard Rock, YUK. Margaritaville is so overpriced and mediocre food anyway. You are in the Cayman Islands, try a local restaurant. Any local restaurants you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldone60 Posted August 14, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 14, 2012 We loved Calico Jacks. Good food, great drinks. We hired a taxi and went to Hell, and a few other places. The girls loved the Banana Banshee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargeo83 Posted August 14, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted August 14, 2012 We loved Calico Jacks. Good food, great drinks. We hired a taxi and went to Hell, and a few other places. The girls loved the Banana Banshee.... Thanks for the reply with a menu pic! Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof2cruiser Posted August 14, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 14, 2012 We had a great time at Margaritaville! So convenient from the ship....very clean area. Nice pool, and music near the restaurant. The surrounding area has a pretty beach, some nice shops, and we picked up some great souvenirs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 14, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Calico Jacks is another American chain. We rarely use CCL to do shore excursions and like to wing it. Last time we were in the Caymans, we got off the ship, talked to a few cab drivers and asked where the locals ate. He brought us to this little diner place, right in town. The food was reasonable and fabulous, ahi tuna sandwich on a fresh baguette, YUM. We can get burgers, chicken wings and fries anywhere at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bogle Posted August 14, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Calico Jacks is another American chain. We rarely use CCL to do shore excursions and like to wing it. Last time we were in the Caymans, we got off the ship, talked to a few cab drivers and asked where the locals ate. He brought us to this little diner place, right in town. The food was reasonable and fabulous, ahi tuna sandwich on a fresh baguette, YUM. We can get burgers, chicken wings and fries anywhere at home. This....rarely has doing this ever let us down and we have discovered so many wonderful dishes. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted August 15, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Calico Jacks is another American chain. We rarely use CCL to do shore excursions and like to wing it. Last time we were in the Caymans, we got off the ship, talked to a few cab drivers and asked where the locals ate. He brought us to this little diner place, right in town. The food was reasonable and fabulous, ahi tuna sandwich on a fresh baguette, YUM. We can get burgers, chicken wings and fries anywhere at home. If you would please show me a link that Calico Jacks in Grand Cayman are part of any chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 15, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted August 15, 2012 #15 Share Posted August 15, 2012 May I suggest Calico Jacks.There is nothing cheap in GC but a $5 taxi will take you to a nice little beach bar on seven mile beach ,clean bathrooms ,a nice beach with $5 beach chairs.Always taxis waiting to take people back to the ship.We have not been to this Margaritaville but im sure for lunch and a few drinks it would be $200+ for a family Grand Cayman is popular for conch fritters(Calico Jacks has them) they are good but you dont really taste much except breading good luck :) Is this similar to Jack's Shack in Grand Turk? More of a locals place? Sounds like FUN!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted August 15, 2012 #16 Share Posted August 15, 2012 We loved Calico Jacks. Good food, great drinks. We hired a taxi and went to Hell, and a few other places. The girls loved the Banana Banshee.... Not to be offensive, but nothing looks SPECIAL here, on their menu. I mean, you can get jerked chicken anywhere in the Caribbean..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted August 15, 2012 #17 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Is this similar to Jack's Shack in Grand Turk? More of a locals place? Sounds like FUN!!!! very similiar .just more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted August 15, 2012 #18 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Google wrong answer .Not a franchise.Fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted August 15, 2012 #19 Share Posted August 15, 2012 wrong answer .Not a franchise.Fact I just GOOGLED it, and there ARE a bunch of them throughout the US. Maybe a FLUKE on the name, but it DOES appear to be a chain.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted August 15, 2012 #20 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I just GOOGLED it, and there ARE a bunch of them throughout the US. Maybe a FLUKE on the name, but it DOES appear to be a chain.:rolleyes: Nope Calico Jack was a famous pirate so the name is used alot.Google is my friend :) Calico Jacks is where the locals hang out on GC and us cruisers too.Prices are not cheap because the cayman dollar is worth more than the US dollar and its not fancy but we like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted August 15, 2012 #21 Share Posted August 15, 2012 wrong answer .Not a franchise.Fact I correct myself . Calico Jacks in GC is not a franchise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 15, 2012 #22 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I stand corrected, it appears the U.S. chain is Mexican and Cayman is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smax730 Posted August 15, 2012 #23 Share Posted August 15, 2012 We went to Margaritaville in Grand Cayman after our excursion was cancelled at the last minute. It was good but overpriced because the cayman dollar is worth more than the US dollar. Their bill is confusing because it lists several currency options and be careful, the tip line looks like a recommended amount but its actually already added in your total. We left a tip for the waiter and realized our error later. We decided we wanted to visit these wherever we could as a tradition and have fun memories. We enjoyed Cozumel much better. The atmosphere was fun and the workers interacted with everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillhouse Posted August 15, 2012 #24 Share Posted August 15, 2012 You could take a stroll down Shedden Rd. to Seymour's Jerk Centre. CaymanGoodTaste Plenty of other choices if Jerk isn't your style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVECRUISING100% Posted August 15, 2012 #25 Share Posted August 15, 2012 What are the opinions of the past guests that have been? Is it fun? How is the food? Is there anything on the menu that is a "must have"? Margaritaville anywhere is Awesome !! Loved the drinks and my food !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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