Like the rest of Anguilla, there is something for everyone in dining on the island. Chefs from all around the world can be found in Anguilla, creating the eclectic flavor that makes up the island's cuisine. From Caribbean to French, Mediterranean to Continental, Creole to Italian, and American to Indo-Chinese, everyone is sure to find a cuisine they love. And with the abundance of fresh seafood, there are plenty of options, with most menus offering some variation of the delectable local lobster or its smaller, sweeter cousin, the crayfish.

For fine dining, there is Pimms' and Kemia at Cap Juluca. Pimms' award-winning team of chefs offer an exquisite blend of French & Asian cuisine in arguably the most beautiful waterfront setting in the Caribbean. There is also a private wine room for that "something special". Spice is Pan-Asian Cuisine at its best, set in a stunning, waterfront Moroccan atmosphere overlooking the crystal clear waters of Maundays Bay, where you can sample exotic signature dishes from around the world. There is evening entertainment on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday nights.

For fine dining outside of the Cap Juluca resort, there are many wonderful places to tantalize most any palate. Mango's Seaside Grill offers new world cuisine mixed with the freshest of Anguillan ingredients. They serve only locally caught seafood. They offer a beachside setting and an extensive wine list. Be sure and enjoy their fresh made ice creams and sorbets after dinner. Another fine place to try is the Straw Hat Restaurant. The building is the only restaurant built on pilings above the Caribbean Sea, in a place called Forest Bay. Offering great seafood and a fabulous view, you won't want to miss an opportunity to dine there.

Here are a few more fine dining recommendations in Anguilla:

• Blanchards - The cuisine is creative and sophisticated with flavors from the Caribbean, Asia, America and the Mediterranean. The wine list is a Wine Spectator award-winner and yet, the atmosphere is as comfortable as can be. No attitude, no jackets required, no pomp and circumstance.
• Caprice - Specializing in Northern Italian cuisine, guests will find many of their favorite dishes, along with innovative, new creations prepared by Chef Diego Pasi. Designed by New York interior designer David Kaplan, the restaurant has outstanding views of Maunday’s Bay and the mountains of St. Martin.
• Mango’s Seaside Grill - This open-air restaurant is a very popular spot and offers casual but elegant dining on the beach at Barnes Bay, in the south west corner of the island. Candlelight and soft music accompany simple, healthier cuisine such as Conch Chowder, Lobster Cakes and Spicy Whole Grilled Snapper, all made from the freshest ingredients.
• Straw Hat Restaurant - Built on pilings above the Caribbean Sea in Forest Bay, it offers sophisticated and original food while the lights of St. Martin and St. Barth twinkle in the distance.
• Veya Restaurant - This dinner-only restaurant has a beautiful decor and ambiance to surround you and a menu that features flavors from around the world.
• Hibernia Restaurant & Art Gallery - Hibernia is a small, intimate and elegant restaurant, with 11 tables set in an open air West Indian house by the sea. It offers French/Asian dishes using either the freshest local seafood or high quality meats imported from the US and France.
• Oliver’s Seaside Grill - Located in Long Bay, the menu is Continental in style and includes Caribbean dishes with an emphasis on seafood.
• Zurra - Home-style cooking of the Mediterranean with flavors from Greece, Spain, Portugal, Israel, Italy and Morocco. It also offers an extensive wine list.
• Koal Keel - Authentic local Anguillan cuisine usually not found in a hotel or restaurant setting. Set in a Historic Plantation House, one of Anguilla's oldest buildings, you can dine, shop for vintage rums, have tea and pastries, browse among antiques, and bask in another era.

For more casual fare, there are many choices all over the island. Within the Cap Juluca resort, Blue offers breathtaking panaromic views of St. Martin and the Caribbean Sea while offering you a wide array of contemporary tropical cuisine and dining options. Blue offers Monday and Friday exotic buffet-style dinners on the beach with live entertainment.

For a real flavor of the local cuisine, try Tasty's restaurant on the main road in South Hill. Offering such dishes as West Indian Curry Goat and Grandma's Stew Chicken, the flavors will certainly satisfy your cravings for local cooking.

Here are a few more casual dining recommendations in Anguilla:

• Un Amore Café - On the main road just past South Hill Plaza, this restaurant offers a full Italian menu and New York Style Pizza.
• Fat Cat Gourmet To Go - Gourmet picnic lunches freshly prepared to taste, offers a wide assortment of food to go: salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and frozen meal entrées.
• Tasty’s Restaurant - A delightful, local restaurant offering daily specials, such as Braised Lamb Shank, Jerk Tuna, Tuna Salad , Grilled Fish Sandwich, or West Indian Curry Goat and Grandma's Stew Chicken.
• Trattoria Tramonto - Offering fine Italian cuisine, the chef, Valter Belli, hails from Emilia Romanga in northern Italy. The tables lie near the water with distant views of St. Martin.
• Picante - Mexican style food is served up with laid back Caribbean California flare. This restaurant serves Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas and Quesadillas, as well as tasty Margaritas and Mojitos.
• Smokey’s On The Cove - a step up from standard beach BBQ, with noticeable gourmet touches, but still locally-based and reasonably priced.
• Luna Rossa - Italian dining with a wonderful view.
• Roy’s Bayside Grill - Boasting the best lobster and Angus beef on the island, Roy's specializes in flame-broiled meats and seafood.
• Overlook Restaurant - Perched on a cliff and overlooking Sandy Ground Bay, this restaurant plays host to one of the most breathtaking views of Anguilla. Contemporary cuisine with a Caribbean flair, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.