Catherine’s Cafe or Sheer Rocks?

[CruiserMickey]

Has anyone been to both Catherine’s Cafe and Sheer Rocks? If so, which did you like better and why?

[PORT ROYAL]

7 hours ago, CruiserMickey said:

Has anyone been to both Catherine’s Cafe and Sheer Rocks? If so, which did you like better and why?

Personally, for something that’s very special, qwerty and not available anywhere else, then it has to be a Rock Pool Day at Sheer Rocks, with the little extras that raise the experience to the next level.  The food, drinks and service are excellent at both SR and Catherine’s (being part of the same company), but the views from SR take a lot of beating.  

There is no beach at SR

 

SR also offers a Day Pass for a sun bed by the communal pool, with the spectacular views, plus the same excellent service, food and drinks 

 

If seeking a “Beach Day”, with excellent food/drinks/service, well away from S.H.T. in Antigua, then the recommendation has to be Catherine’s Cafe.

Book early at both as space is deliberately limited.

 

Check out their respective webs and TripAdvisor to then make an informed decision.

 

 

 

 

Edited October 19, 2023 by PORT ROYAL
Day Pass

[PORT ROYAL]

Addendum 

The Rock Pool Day recommended is the one for sold for “Couples”.

There are excellent alternatives at a lower price point.

[CruiserMickey]

@PORT ROYAL
 

Is there “rush hour” traffic getting back from Catherine’s Cafe? Both restaurants look amazing, and trying to figure out if it is worth going further to a beach, or closer to a pool/view. I wish we had two days in Antigua so I could do both!

 

We are in port from 9:00am-5:00 pm.

[PORT ROYAL]

9 minutes ago, CruiserMickey said:

@PORT ROYAL
 

Is there “rush hour” traffic getting back from Catherine’s Cafe? Both restaurants look amazing, and trying to figure out if it is worth going further to a beach, or closer to a pool/view. I wish we had two days in Antigua so I could do both!

 

We are in port from 9:00am-5:00 pm.

From Catherine’s, allow an extra 15 minutes to be so very safe 

[CruiserMickey]

Thank you for all your help, @PORT ROYAL! I just contacted Sheer Rocks and they only allow daybe use from 11:45 onward, so I think we will stick with Catherine’s Cafe since they will allow us to go in at 10am.

[WisCruiser2]

Is there a charge for lounger use at Catherine's? I looked at their website and couldn't find anything about that, just menus.

[PORT ROYAL]

31 minutes ago, WisCruiser2 said:

Is there a charge for lounger use at Catherine's? I looked at their website and couldn't find anything about that, just menus.

Beds, loungers and all facilities are only for paying patrons taking food/drinks, for which there was no charge.  Book one’s lunch/drinks/day in advance.

 

[PORT ROYAL]

15 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said:

Beds, loungers and all facilities are only for paying patrons taking food/drinks, for which there was no charge.  Book one’s lunch/drinks/day in advance.

 

@WisCruiser2 Just remembered… There is a Day Pass for “Beds”….
Think this is the site one was possibly searching for.

https://catherines-cafe.com/summer-day-passes-and-specials/

 

Edited October 23, 2023 by PORT ROYAL
Typo

[WisCruiser2]

@PORT ROYAL looks like that's a "summer special." We'll be going in February, so will just make a reservation if we decide to go there. Thanks!

[PORT ROYAL]

17 minutes ago, WisCruiser2 said:

@PORT ROYAL looks like that's a "summer special." We'll be going in February, so will just make a reservation if we decide to go there. Thanks!

Sympathise with one’s selection problem,

Catherine’s, Sheer Rocks or Cecelia’s.  Decisions, decisions….

[WisCruiser2]

One more question, is the taxi fare pp or per cab?

 

[PORT ROYAL]

1 minute ago, WisCruiser2 said:

One more question, is the taxi fare pp or per cab?

 

All published fares are per cab - up to 4 pax - plus tip.

[CruiserMickey]

5 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said:

@WisCruiser2 Just remembered… There is a Day Pass for “Beds”….
Think this is the site one was possibly searching for.

https://catherines-cafe.com/summer-day-passes-and-specials/

 

Unfortunately Catherine’s is not doing day passes at this time. I talked with them a few days ago to confirm our reservation and got this info. We have daybeds booked, but will just order off the menu.