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Fancy place, decent atmosphere, cool jazz band playing. The saddest excuse for a banana split ever... my hand is in the picture for scale. I am only 5ft 10in (178cm)

I had such high hopes for this place! The location and ambiance is good. We stopped by and asked about it on a Wednesday night to get some info. We were told by a waiter to come back Friday for live music. … so we did. Upon arrival, we were greeted by (I assume the female owner) who was dismissive and annoyed we didn’t make a reservation. We looked past it and decided to stay anyway. I’m all about second chances - I get that some first interactions may not be the best to judge. I wanted to like it! 2 hours later - we got our simple, bland, over priced plates of food. The service was not only slow but unfriendly in every interaction. I am usually very understanding, but our party of 5 all felt like they didn’t even want us there. Many hundred dollars later, we left … and will not return. My advice? Skip it. I hate to leave bad reviews, but - this one is not worth it! So many better places to eat!

Good chicken burger, and Angus hamburgers. The brioche bun was very firm, could have been softer. The rum punch is nicely sweet and flavorful.

We came here to watch the world cup final and reserved a table accordingly. We arrived early to get one of the better tables in front of the TV, but one of the servers disputed our reservation and tried to put us in a corner. It was resolved when the owner came out to see what was happening, which was appreciated, but I feel like this argument was a big reason as to why we had poor service for the rest of the day. We had to ask for menus, as we were ignored for more than 15 minutes after our whole party was seated. I watched other people seated long after us get menus delivered to them and the servers took their orders for food. Finally, when we flagged down the server, she came to our table. She was writing down our order, but she kept getting confused between what one person was ordering and the other. It took multiple corrections for her to get our table's order correctly. From there, the food came out relatively quickly, maybe 15-20 minutes for our plates to come out, but I can understand why because the portions are tiny. There was a little portion of potatoes, two thin pieces of bacon; the eggs were the same size as the entire rest of my meal. That was a bit of a disappointment after the extended wait, but at least we had something entertaining to watch. I also ordered a mimosa and a Caribbean Romance which were fine, nothing special. Overall, the entire experience was soured by the way we were treated by the staff so I did not return to this restaurant for the duration of my stay.

Incredibly over priced for what it is. Virgin cocktails are more expensive than a glass of wine. Food is very average, very expensive for very average meal. Seafood pasta came with 3 mussels and one was closed, we told them and they didn’t really care. The ladies serving were friendly. We went on a band night so atmosphere was ok so not sure what it would be like with no entertainment. A night with planned entertainment so it was relatively busy and there was no children’s pizza, no passion fruit sauce for the shrimp, no Tuna or stroganoff. Compared to all the other restaurants this was the most expensive and least favourite for us and we tried all of them.

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with harbor views that perfectly complement the good food. Whether you’re there for a relaxing lunch, sunset cocktails, or a special dinner, it’s always a good experience.

Lovely restaurant right on the water. Service is dandy. Food is yummy as are the martinis. Good prices for the location! Mahi burger was delicious and sesame tuna is solid.

Stumbled upon Salt Plage looking for a good spot for a late lunch/early dinner and it did not disappoint. Food and service was very good and the atmosphere was wonderful. There was an event happening for culinary month that evening so we were lucky enough to see the Panache Steel Orchestra and hear a little music from a local band.

Great location. Great service. Jayden makes a great lemon drop martini! We had the shrimp Alfredo & lamb ragu. Both were delicious. The crème brûlée is worth the calories!

We came to hire sun loungers for the day. the staff was super friendly and accommodating. Marlon made us feel welcome and always smiled . Unfortunately we do not remember the ladies names at the bar/restaurant - but they were all very friendly and professional too. I got stung by a jellyfish and of the ladies gave us some vinegar to help with the pain. We felt well looked after . Thank you guys 🙏🏼 Cocktails and food was superb 👌🏼 cannot fault this place .

I visited Salt Plage to have some drinks and to enjoy the sunset. 10/10. The Entrance is via the Siboney Beach Club's lobby. Then you follow the path / arrows to Salt Plage.

Wonderful food, great cocktails at very reasonable price! We tried every place in the area and we always kept coming back here as it's simply the best out of all of them We love being served by a lady called crissy as her smile and joyful personality has no competition! ☺️

Wonderful service, food, drinks, location. Best place to watch sunset! Steel drums music over dinner

Good food and not too pricey. Fish burger is delicious. Bar service to the beach is great But slow service. Been a couple of times and would avoid weekends as it is very busy on the small beach and the small swimming area wascxtremely crowded and noisy. I would recommend this place but I would go on a weekday. You have to pay for the beach chairs and umbrella even if you eat there.

Garden Grill is truly a gem! From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by the warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond to make the dining experience enjoyable—attentive, friendly, and professional at every step. The food was absolutely outstanding—bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with the freshest ingredients. Every dish exceeded expectations and left me wanting to try more. Between the impeccable customer service, delicious cuisine, and cozy ambiance, this spot has everything you could want in a dining experience. I’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable meal.

Mother’s Day brunch was a smash hit. Food was good. Service was good. Will be back for sure.

Perfect spot less than 10 mins from the airport to spend a 6 hour layover. Wonderful staff, food and ambience. Will definitely return.

The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Great atmosphere, too!

ChatGPT mistakenly directed us to a restaurant that had closed, but that twist of fate led us to discover Garden Grill - and we couldn’t be more grateful. The service was warm and attentive, and the food? Absolutely top-notch, all at a surprisingly affordable price. The setting is another highlight: airy, open, and inviting, with a unique layout that houses two sister restaurants—Garden Grill and Gather steakhouse (opening in the evening) - on the same property. We were genuinely wowed. I only wish we had found this place earlier in our trip - we would have returned multiple times. Without question, this was the best meal we had in Antigua (and we tried quite a few spots!). Huge thanks to the team at Garden Grill for giving us the perfect final meal to end our visit on such a high note!

The team is pleasant and accommodating. The establishment is one of a peaceful ambiance and is always clean. It's one of my favorite restaurants on island. I take everyone there, for birthdays, anniversary, just because. You need to introduce a frequent customer card with benefits. Thank you.

In as much I appreciated the food service, and atmosphere, I was disappointed when making the reservation. Whoever responds to whatsapps should find a kinder, gentler approach to ensure that attendees on Sunday be prompt. Other than that, a good experience. Also, I still give a 4 star rating because of the amount of patience that was shown to my sister regarding her challenges with the menu.

Vanilla Orchid reminds me of Phitons back in the day when he was by Gambles Medical, but better. Their products are amazing. You can tell a lot of love and care goes in to making each item. It's a must try, your soul will thank you.

I ordered a birthday cake and it honestly was the best one I’ve had. I send a photo for reference and I’m vegan she took all of that into account and exceeded my expectations! I was savouring the cake until the very last bite that’s how great it was! It got delivered to the Villa I was staying at and it was handled with such care I was so pleased!

Gabby (owner of Vanilla Orchid) is incredible. She baked a (vegan) cake for our 20th wedding anniversary celebration and she exceeded our expectations. My husband who is not vegan said it was the best cake he’d ever had. In addition, she made us treats (cookies, muffins, banana bread, customized scones) to have in our hotel suite during our week on vacation in Antigua. My picky eaters (kids) were OBSESSED with her baked goodies and asked if we could please bring her home to Florida with us! Gabby also helped us coordinate other things for our celebration which was totally not part of her job but it just shows what a genuine and kind person she is. She was friendly, helpful, professional, and the best baker we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting! We feel so lucky to have found Gabby as she really added so much to our celebration and entire week in Antigua. If anyone ever needs any baked goods - she offers vegan and gluten free options and you will not be disappointed!

Honestly, maybe it was just the time of day & the weather was rainy but honestly, the team there could be so much more engaging with customers. I’ll try again in the evening & see then.

The most soulless place I have ever been in. The marina should be shamed in building such a dull eating area. Antigua has great culture, colours, style and it’s a shock to see wealthy businesses with such lack of imagination. Even the staff looked depressed.

Amazing location for a Cafe. The staff so nice and friendly. The food taste amazing as well. I ordered a breakfast sandwich on a ciabatta bread and English breakfast tea. The sandwich was delicious and well worth the price. Overall atmosphere and ambiance is on point.

Great location, but beware when paying your bill. Age old trick of card machine not working. I paid 4 times for my drinks 3 debited to my account and finally paid in cash and even gave a trip. How naive can you be. Take care!!!

Great spot for a black coffee and a bit of laptop club☕️

Great location, but very strange interaction with the bar woman. She said the card machine wasn’t working and that it was 7 USD. We gave her 10 USD and she automatically put the change in the tips bucket. That’s a 42% service charge, people assume you are American but in the UK, tipping is not customary. Very, very inappropriate. Wouldn’t recommend.

This cafe was really nice, we had Mocktails whilst we waited. Service was a little bit slow but very nice staff.

Went there for Valentine's day and loved the food. Ordered chef special fish soup. Was a little iffy about it but still went for it. I was very impressed with the soup. Also ordered the margarita pizza with jalapenos. Oven brick pizza tasted amazing. Also creamy chicken pasta was splendid. Lastly ordered double dose of keylime squash and piña colada. Would definitely recommend and go there again.

Nice restaurant close to the harbor. Really friendly stuff, pizza was ok (for being in a Caribbean island) but all the other courses were not as good. Overpriced for the quality of the fish

The customer service was exceptional. Their pizza was just as good. Everything else, was just awful. My friend vomitted an hour after she had the pasta; It was just....uggghh

Great fine dining restaurant and also pizza etc in other half. Restaurant has superb local seafood and land food, lovely atmosphere and staff, what's not to like?

Wonderful pizza and delicious food. Excellent service and a hugely welcoming atmosphere!

One of my absolute favs!! Soo underrated. Great food, service and ambience. Prices are fair as well.

Great wood oven pizza experience. Fine dining also possible at a reasonable cost

Great new Italian restaurant.