Eat · Grand Anse Beach
Beach shacks, Grand Anse (confirm locally)
Grilled fish, lobster and beach plates at a Grand Anse beach shack (EC$40–90): lunch beside the sand; ask the price of market-priced seafood before you order (confirm locally).
- Grilled fish beside the sand
- Ask the seafood price
- Beer and rum punch
- Order: Grilled fish, lobster and beach plates
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 11:30–14:00
- Queue risk: after 18:00
- Bring cash
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- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Usually 11:00–20:00Usually 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Typical hours: check on the day.
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
11:30–14:00
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
XCD 40–902026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Grilled mahi-mahi or snapper with rice and saladAsk the fish of the day.XCD 45–75
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Ask what is fresh today.
- Ask the price and the weight of any seafood.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Salads, plantain and sides. · say: “No meat or fish, please.”
- NoVegan · Little on offer.
- AskHalal · Fish is easy; ask about pork. · say: “No pork, please.”
- YesGluten-free · Grilled fish and salad.
- AskNut allergy · Ask about nuts.
- AskAllergy · Say it plainly and ask what is in the dish; nutmeg and coconut are common ingredients. · say: “I am allergic to ___.”
Paying
Bring cash
- Pay at the table; tip 10%.
- Lobster is market-priced: ask the total before ordering.
- Cash and some cards.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Taken
- Note
- Walk-in most days; book for groups at weekends.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Ask what is fresh today.
- 2Ask the price and the weight of any seafood.
No shared language? Point at the dish or a photo of it. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| Good morning | Good morning | Greet first; it is expected before any question. |
| How much is this? | How much is this? | Say it slowly and smile. |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Market-priced lobster: Can exceed EC$200 — Ask the price and the weight.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Pay at the table; tip 10%.
- Lobster is market-priced: ask the total before ordering.
- Cash and some cards.
- Tipping: Check for a service charge first; otherwise 10–15% in restaurants, and round up for taxis.
At the table
- Ask the price of any market-priced seafood, especially lobster, before you order.
- Sunday closures are common: check ahead or plan a beach day instead of a town lunch.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- EC$40–90 per person with a drink
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
EC and US dollars accepted.
Cards at some; cash is easier.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Salads, plantain and sides.
Show: No meat or fish, please.
- Veganno
Little on offer.
- Halalask
Fish is easy; ask about pork.
Show: No pork, please.
- Gluten-freeyes
Grilled fish and salad.
- Nut allergyask
Ask about nuts.
- Allergyask
Say it plainly and ask what is in the dish; nutmeg and coconut are common ingredients.
Show: I am allergic to ___.
What is in the dishes
- Grilled mahi-mahi or snapper with rice and saladfish
- Lobster, grilled (in season)shellfish
- Fish or chicken rotifish
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- Walk-up for lunch; call for weekend groups.
- How far ahead
- Same day
- No-show / cancel fee
- Ask
- Dress code
- Beachwear at the beach; cover up away from the sand.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sundays | check before you go | Busy, but some close early. |
| Storm days | check before you go | Shut in storms. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 11:00 (quiet).
- 11:00quietlittle or no wait
- 12:00busya short wait is possibleLunch
- 13:00heavyexpect a line
- 14:00heavyexpect a line
- 15:00busya short wait is possible
- 16:00busya short wait is possible
- 17:00busya short wait is possibleSunset drinks
- 18:00busya short wait is possible
- 19:00lightlittle or no wait
- 20:00lightlittle or no wait
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Restrooms
- Restroom on site · accessible restroom: check
- Air
- Open-air: hot at midday, wet in rain
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: caution · Fish and chips suit children
- Access
- step-free: no · Sand and steps
Hygiene
- Stick to busy stalls with turnover; food kept warm for hours is the risk.
- Ask your hotel about tap water; bottled water is common.
- Wash hands or use wipes before eating at a market counter.
Facts
- Reservations
- Taken — Walk-in most days; book for groups at weekends.
- Capabilities
- food · toilet
- Getting there
- Grand Anse beach front · ~2 min walk
Cons
- Seafood prices vary.
- Weekend afternoons busy.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Mahi-mahi | A firm white fish. | Grilled with rice. |
| Plantain | Fried banana, savoury and sweet. | A side. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A fish plate is EC$30–50.
- tourist price
- Beachfront lobster prices are high; ask first.
- rule
- Lobster is market-priced: ask the total before ordering.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Market-priced lobster | Can exceed EC$200 | Ask the price and the weight. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is this a specific shack?
It is a generic type; ask your hotel for a current recommendation on Grand Anse.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
How do I avoid overpaying for lobster?
Ask the price and the weight before it is cooked.
Is it OK with kids?
Yes: fish and chips are easy.
Do they take cards?
Some do; cash is easier.
If it is closed or full
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Used as a seated rest node in St George's in 4 days.
Sources
- officialPure Grenada (official tourism board)
- secondaryWikivoyage — St George's (Eat)
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Source: Price per person
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Prices are 2026 estimates from the menu or the price line on file. Check on the day.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best time
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The easiest walk-in window or the quietest hour in this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.