Blue by Eric Ripert

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Blue by Eric Ripert

Restaurant ·

Ocean-inspired tasting menus with local seafood and 700+ wines

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Grand Cayman, The Ritz-Carlton, 1066 West Bay Rd, KY1-1209, Cayman Islands Get directions

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"An acclaimed fine-dining destination and the Caribbean's only AAA Five-Diamond restaurant, offering multi-course tasting menus that spotlight local seafood; widely regarded as the island's culinary flagship, it helped shape the modern dining scene and aims to elevate the overall gastronomic experience." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"This was largely the vision when Ripert, known for his three-Michelin-starred restaurant Le Bernardin in New York City, founded the festival after he opened Blue by Eric Ripert at the posh Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman almost two decades ago."

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"A fine-dining destination on the island that holds the distinction of being the only AAA Five-Diamond restaurant in the Caribbean, known for its elevated, seafood-forward cuisine and luxury dining experience within a premier resort setting." - Tyler Zielinski

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"With its world-renowned chef and ultrachic decor, Blue—tucked discreetly into the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman—seems the sort of place you’d find in New York or Paris . But the main draw is decidedly local: spectacularly fresh ingredients sourced largely from the sea right outside and served up in such specialties as lightly seared wahoo with bok choy and kimchi broth; or poached halibut with sunchokes, salsify, and truffle jus ; or bread-crusted red snapper with squid and sofrito sauce. If you’re feeling ambitious, go for the gusto with a six- or seven-course tasting menu—and tack on the wine pairings."

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Blue by Eric Ripert

Anjelika M.

Google

Our evening at Blue by Eric Ripert was nothing short of exceptional. The restaurant offers two refined tasting menus, and we selected the one personally crafted by Chef Ripert. While officially a six-course experience, it beautifully unfolded into eight: beginning with a gracious amuse-bouche, followed by exquisite courses centered around pristine seafood, and concluding with an elegant dessert and a delightful macaron gift to take home. The service was flawless — polished, attentive, and deeply knowledgeable. Our waiter, Valerio, was an absolute gem: gracious, professional, and genuinely passionate about the menu. Though Michelin stars are not officially awarded in the Cayman Islands, the culinary artistry and hospitality at Blue are every bit Michelin in spirit.

Melissa S.

Google

So good! Soo full! My husband and I both had the Blue menu and chose different dishes for each course so that we could try the entire menu. Everything was delicious, service was great and I left happy & full. This was very worth the price, and I’d recommend to anyone visiting Grand Cayman.

Phil D.

Google

Blue by Eric Ripert is a fantastic dining experience. The creativity displayed in the Eric Ripert tasting menu that my wife and I enjoyed is completely amazing. Everything was delicious, even the things we may have been hesitant to order if we were ordering a la carte. The experience was enhanced by the tremendous service and perfect wine pairings. If you enjoy gourmet food and have an opportunity to dine at Blue, don't pass it up. The Eric Ripert tasting menu provides the opportunity to experience the creativity of one of the world's most accomplished chefs.

Soyung K.

Google

We did the Eric Ripert tasting court with my husband coupling the regular wine pairing option. The entire meal (including tip) came out to be around $1000. It was a great dining experience, highlighted by the langoustine and the scallop. They were full of flavor. I also enjoyed the desserts quite a bit. Being from NY, we thought the pricing was reasonable for an upscale restaurant. However, the service was below average in my opinion. Although they were cordial and very nice, they lacked the sophistication you may expect from such a pricey restaurant.

Mitch G.

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I was very disappointed with my experience here. I have been to several Michelin star restaurants and dined at many of the top restaurants in the world. Not only was this the most expensive tasting menu I have ever had (nearly $500/person with wine pairing), it was also one of the worst. It was only a 4 course menu with very small portions and I ended up having to fill up on the bread, which shockingly happened to be one of the best things I tried. None of the dishes impressed me in any way but the presentation. The only thing that somewhat salvaged this horrible dining experience was the excellent service. I would recommend avoiding this place, and dine at some of the better options on the island.

Erica R.

Google

One of the most incredible dining experiences of my life! I’ll be thinking about this meal for a long time. The food was, as expected, delicious, with the scallop, monkfish and raviolo dishes being the standouts that, in my opinion, you must try if you’re going the Blue route like I did. I appreciated that the food was beautifully presented and expertly served without being overly pretentious or unapproachable. But the best part of all was the fantastic service! I dined alone and I was so well attended to that the two hours of my meal flew by. Everyone was professional but also warm and inviting. If I ever come back to this island I would dine here again in a heartbeat.

Mathew L.

Google

This was the most elegant dining experience I’ve been a part of. That being said let’s be clear. You are going to pay for. I did the Eric Ripert tasting with the bottom tier wine pairing and it was roughly $500 per person before tip. You also have the option to upgrade to a special reserve pairing for even more. Without hesitation, The best meal I’ve ever had. Every dish was beautifully created sparing no details. The sauces accompanying each dish were drinkably good. The wine pairing was very thoughtfully curated and brought it all together so well. Given the price you are paying for a level of service that not a lot of people ever experience. And it is very much an experience. If I had to do it all over again knowing the price of over $1,000 for a couple, I would do it. But I wouldn’t likely go back and do it a 2nd time in the near future.

Sara D.

Google

Phenomenal restaurant by Eric Ripert - food, wine and service were above and beyond. Vijay and Jose provided excellent service alongside a spectacular tasting menu. The wine pairing was also well worth it. A luxurious experience and highly recommended stop in Grand Cayman.