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Five Coastal Hotel Restaurants Worth Booking | |  | | Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa | | Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | | Food and drink anchor the rhythm of a stay at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, shaping days as much as the tide along Seven Mile Beach. The resort’s dining scene moves fluidly from polished to playful, beginning with Ave, where Mediterranean flavors meet Cayman’s local catch, and continuing into Avecita’s intimate counter seating, where Spanish-inspired tasting menus unfold course by course. Coccoloba keeps things loose and beachfront, pairing tacos and fresh cocktails with bare feet and salt air, while Library by the Sea, awarded Best Bar in the Caribbean by North America’s Top 50 Bars, shifts the tone again, blending literary flair with award-winning cocktails in a space that draws both guests and locals. The Pantry keeps things informal with coffee, pastries, and picnic-ready fare, and Nana Cabana adds poolside color with bright drinks and easygoing bites. Weekly programming deepens the experience, from Taco y Tequila nights and Sunset Catch Fridays at Coccoloba to live music, storytelling, and Chef’s Table evenings that turn dining into a social ritual. Here, cuisine feels woven into the island’s culture rather than staged apart from it. | | | | | | Balboa Bay Resort | | Newport Beach, California | | Nestled along the serene Newport Beach harbor, Balboa Bay Resort effortlessly blends laid-back California charm with a touch of refined luxury. The culinary offerings here are as enticing as the views, with A+O Restaurant | Bar serving up fresh, locally-inspired dishes using sustainably sourced ingredients that capture the essence of coastal California living. Whether you’re enjoying premium coffee and snacks at Blend Cafe or sipping a signature cocktail poolside, every moment at Balboa Bay Resort feels like a true escape. Even in-room dining becomes a special experience, as you savor gourmet meals from the comfort of your private balcony, overlooking the yacht-filled harbor. When you’re not indulging in the food and beverage offerings, kick back in the spacious, light-filled rooms, cruise the harbor on a Duffy boat rental, or visit the on-site spa for body and facial treatments or a workout. | | | | |  | | Pacific Monarch Hotel | | Honolulu, Hawaii | | Pacific Monarch sits at the center of Waikiki, minutes from the beach and steps from dozens of restaurants within walking distance. The 97-room property reads as extended-stay comfort — spacious studios and one-bedrooms with private lanais and island-inspired interiors. Crowning the hotel is Waikiki’s highest rooftop pool, offering panoramic views of Diamond Head and the Pacific. Three on-site counters handle quick bites: Coffee Window Waikiki pours espresso from a walk-up window; Musubi Café Iyasume serves a dozen varieties of rice balls plus poke bowls; and Me's BBQ, a family-run Korean counter that has been operating since the 1990s, serving plates with kalbi and chicken katsu. Nearby, guests can enjoy a variety of other eateries such as Roy Yamaguchi's Eating House 1849, Hy’s Steakhouse, and El Cielo. For a fun social space, travellers can check out Heyday Pool Bar & Restaurant, Waikiki’s only bar with swing seating, to dine poolside. At night, make your way to one of the island’s award-winning speakeasies, Green Lady Cocktail Room, for a lively night on the town. | | | | | | Carlisle Bay | | Old Road, Antigua | | There’s something about Carlisle Bay that just slows you down in the best way. Maybe it’s the rhythm of the waves or the way the palm trees sway like they’re in on some secret. Either way, meals here feel like an extension of that easygoing magic—unhurried, full of flavor, and always with a view worth lingering over. Indigo on the Beach keeps things effortless, whether you’re sipping something cold with your toes in the sand or savoring the fresh catch of the day—perfectly paired with crushed potatoes, Kalamata olives, and brown butter beurre blanc. By the pool, Ottimo! serves up wood-fired pizzas and crisp antipasti, while East’s dimly lit space brings bold Japanese, Thai, and Indonesian flavors to the table. And when the sky turns golden, The Jetty Grill offers the best of authentic Caribbean dishes, best enjoyed with a rum cocktail in hand. Swing by on Fire Pit Fridays for local live music and the perfect way to start another unforgettable night. | | | | |  | | Pier House Resort and Spa | | Key West, Florida | | Pier House Resort and Spa’s perch at the quiet end of Duval Street gives its dining scene a certain confidence, the kind that comes from decades of serving Key West’s mix of sun-chasers, seafarers, and storytellers. That setting shapes the flavors at One Duval, the resort’s waterfront restaurant, where Chef Maria builds each menu around the island’s delicacies. Black Grouper & Blue Crab Coconut Panko-Crusted Snapper, Pink Shrimp Linguine, and a paella anchored by Florida lobster all lean into the region’s maritime character with ease. The room itself straddles polished and breezy, offering indoor tables cooled by the Gulf drift and open-air seats that practically hover above the water. A few steps away, the tempo loosens at Three Palms Beach Bar, a barefoot-friendly stop for chilled drinks and unfussy plates served with a salt-air breeze. Later, the Chart Room’s wood-paneled glow pulls in those who appreciate bars with history in their bones, rum punch in hand, and a touch of Key West lore hanging in the air. | | | | | | Follow to see more of our stories on Google. | | | | | | Food & Wine is part of the People Inc. publishing family. | | | | |
