Jacala Beach Restaurant

Jacala Beach Restaurant is widely regarded as one of the finest dining destinations in Anguilla and one of the most consistently celebrated beachfront restaurants in the Caribbean. Set in a Moroccan-inspired open-air pavilion directly on the powdery sands of Meads Bay, with ceiling fans, sea breezes, and uninterrupted views of the Caribbean Sea, Jacala seats only 35 people at a time. Opened in January 2010 by former Malliouhana food and beverage directors Alain Laurent and Jacques Borderon, the restaurant has attracted the most discerning palates in the world -- Martha Stewart declared it her favorite in all of the Caribbean. Chef Alain Laurent's menu is a refined, elegant interpretation of French-Caribbean cuisine. Entrees include Fettuccine Pasta ($19), Calamari Risotto Provencale ($27), Lobster Fricassee with coconut milk bisque ($49), Olive Oil Poached Mahi-Mahi ($38), Seared Tuna Loin ($38), Local Snapper Fillet grilled or Meuniere ($39), Grilled Crayfish with lemon or garlic butter ($58), Filet Mignon with Marchand de Vin sauce ($59), the legendary JACALA Steak Tartare prepared tableside ($45), Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin ($37), Roasted Breast of Chicken stuffed with lobster mousse ($39), and Pepper Crusted Black Angus Sirloin Steak ($47). Seasonal starters confirmed from multiple sources include a cold cucumber tomato sorbet soup and a conch chowder with fennel. 15% service charge and 13% GST added to all bills. $5 charge for dishes split by the kitchen. Open Wednesday to Sunday, lunch and dinner. Reservations essential.

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