Karaya Restaurant
Mediterranean, Seafood, Italian, International
$$$
Shoal Bay West, West End Village, Anguilla
Open Now
Dinner • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
+1 264-497-8819
Smart casual / resort elegant
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About Karaya Restaurant
Karaya is a celebrated beachfront Mediterranean restaurant directly on the sands of Shoal Bay West, Anguilla, opened in November 2025 by Chef Carrie Bogar and Jerry Bogar, the award-winning team behind Veya, SandBar, and Meze. Named for the Taino-Arawak word meaning moonlight, Karaya blends Mediterranean soul with fresh Caribbean ingredients, herbs from the Bogars own garden, and the daily catch. Chef de Cuisine is Joel Reyes. Every bread is baked in house, every pasta made fresh each afternoon, and every dessert crafted by the kitchen. The 300+ bottle wine cellar and rare amari selection complement a menu that spans yellowfin tuna crudo, charred octopus with white beans, handmade cavatelli with clams, pappardelle with lamb shank ragout, fettuccine with lobster and lobster bisque sauce, grilled local crayfish and lobster, New Zealand lamb chops, plancha mahi, and iconic desserts including the s'mores with homemade marshmallows and the rum baba. Beachside toes-in-the-sand seating and private event experiences are available. Open daily for lunch 11am-3pm, dinner 6pm-10pm, and bar 11am-10pm. Reservations strongly recommended. Located at the former Trattoria Tramonto site, 1254 Rupert Carty Dr, Shoal Bay West. Phone +1 264-497-8819, email karayaaxa@gmail.com.
The Vibe
shoal_bay, west_end, beachfront, oceanfront, feet_in_the_sand, open_air, resort, elegant, romantic, upscale, fine_dining, lively, relaxed, date_night, special_occasion, luxury, sunset, sunset_drinks, lunch, dinner, seafood, international, fusion, pasta, lobster, fish, conch, cocktails, craft_cocktails, wine, live_music, live_entertainment, events, private_dining, wedding_friendly, reservations
Known For
Charred Octopus with White Beans Lemon and Smoked Paprika, Roasted Beets with Orange Pistachio Feta and Dill, Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with Zucchini Ribbons, Cavatelli with Clams Basil Parsley and Garlic, Pappardelle with Lamb Shank Ragout, Fettuccine with Lobster and Lobster Bisque Sauce, Baked Gnocchi with Marinara and Three Cheeses, Grilled Snapper with Ratatouille and Whipped Potatoes, Seared Tuna with Preserved Lemon-Caper Butter, Plancha Mahi with Grilled Vegetables, New Zealand Lamb Chops, Duck Breast, Grilled Local Crayfish, Grilled Local Lobster, Lobster Cigar Appetizer, Signature Smash Burger, Nicoise Salad with Seared Tuna, Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Baby Carrots and Za'atar Flatbread, S'mores Dessert, Rum Baba, Napoleon Vanilla and Salted Caramel Millefeuille, Raspberry Clafoutis with Vanilla Ice Cream, Tropical Sangria Slushy, Karaya Punch, Cucumber Margarita, Wine List (300+ bottles), Amari Selection, Mediterranean, Italian
Ideal For
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Seafood, Italian, International
Dining Style
shoal_bay, west_end, beachfront, oceanfront, feet_in_the_sand, open_air, resort, elegant, romantic, upscale, fine_dining, lively, relaxed, date_night, special_occasion, luxury, sunset, sunset_drinks, lunch, dinner, seafood, international, fusion, pasta, lobster, fish, conch, cocktails, craft_cocktails, wine, live_music, live_entertainment, events, private_dining, wedding_friendly, reservations
Price Level
$$$
Parking
Located directly on the sands of Shoal Bay West, West End Village. Parking available at the beachfront location. Confirm parking details directly before visiting.
Beach Access
Yes
Takeout
Not listed
Accessibility
Not listed
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Pet Friendly
Not listed
Local notes
Dining Tips
A few quick details to help your visit feel smooth.
Reservations
Reservations strongly recommended, especially for dinner, sunset tables, and beachside toes-in-the-sand seating. Call +1 264-497-8819 or email karayaaxa@gmail.com. Book via karayarestaurant.com/reservations/. Early dinner tables recommended for sunset views over Shoal Bay West.
Best Timing
Dinner service, sunset tables, and live music evenings can be in high demand. Beachside toes-in-the-sand seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended for all meals.
Dress Code
Smart casual / resort elegant
Service Note
No service charge information confirmed from accessible sources. Confirm current gratuity and service charge policy directly before visiting.
Popular Dishes
Charred Octopus with White Beans Lemon and Smoked Paprika
Beachfront Mediterranean fine dining on Shoal Bay West from Chef Carrie and Jerry Bogar (Veya, SandBar). House-made pastas, local seafood, 300-bottle wine cellar, and toes-in-the-sand dining. Open daily.
Roasted Beets with Orange Pistachio Feta and Dill
Beachfront Mediterranean fine dining on Shoal Bay West from Chef Carrie and Jerry Bogar (Veya, SandBar). House-made pastas, local seafood, 300-bottle wine cellar, and toes-in-the-sand dining. Open daily.
Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with Zucchini Ribbons
Beachfront Mediterranean fine dining on Shoal Bay West from Chef Carrie and Jerry Bogar (Veya, SandBar). House-made pastas, local seafood, 300-bottle wine cellar, and toes-in-the-sand dining. Open daily.
Explore the Menu
Charred Octopus with White Beans
Charred octopus with white beans, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and smoked paprika. Confirmed by multiple TripAdvisor reviewers as a standout dish.
Roasted Beets
Roasted beets with orange, pistachio, feta, and dill. Described as earthy, bright, creamy and crunchy all at once.
Yellowfin Tuna Crudo
Yellowfin tuna crudo with zucchini ribbons, orange oil, and local microgreens. Citrus-bright and fresh.
Lobster Cigar
Lobster cigar appetizer (also referred to as lobster eggroll). Confirmed by multiple TripAdvisor reviewers as very good and a must-try starter.
Crispy Calamari
Crispy calamari served with lemon-caper aioli.
Whipped Ricotta with Za'atar Flatbread
Whipped ricotta with roasted baby carrots and za'atar dusted house-made flatbread. Described as a celebration of flavors.
Watermelon Gazpacho
Chilled watermelon gazpacho poured tableside over watermelon cubes, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and microgreens. Described as bright, cooling, elegant and completely unique.
White Bean Soup
White bean soup. Confirmed by a TripAdvisor reviewer as delicious.
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