Eat · The Carenage
The Nutmeg (Carenage)
Harbour-front lunch on the Carenage: go at 12:00–13:00, sit in the shade, and ask about the catch of the day.
- Harbour-front terrace
- Catch of the day
- Book on ship days
- Order: Harbour-front lunch and dinner
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: before 12:00
- Queue risk: 12:00–13:30
- Vegetarian options
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Lunch and dinner; Sunday hours short (check)
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
before 12:00
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Cards taken
Per person
XCD 60–1102026 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 catch of the dayMahi-mahi or snapper; ask the fish and weight.XCD 55–95
- Oil downGrenada's national dish: breadfruit, salted meat and dumplings in coconut milk.XCD 40–65
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 for a shaded table.
- Ask the price of any market-priced seafood before ordering.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- YesVegetarian · Vegetable roti, salads and sides; ask about stock. · say: “No meat or fish, please.”
- AskVegan · Limited; ask the kitchen.
- AskHalal · Fish and chicken are easy; ask about pork in oil down. · say: “No pork, please.”
- YesGluten-free · Grilled fish and salads.
- AskNut allergy · Nutmeg and coconut appear widely.
- AskAllergy · Say it plainly and ask what is in the dish; nutmeg and coconut are common ingredients. · say: “I am allergic to ___.”
Paying
Cards taken
- Check whether a service charge is included; otherwise tip 10–15%.
- Ask the total for seafood; a service charge may be added.
- Cards accepted; carry EC$50 in small notes for tips.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Taken
- Note
- Book through your hotel or by phone; opening days are not confirmed until verified.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
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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 for a shaded table.
- 2Ask the price of any market-priced seafood before ordering.
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$150 — Ask the price before ordering.
- Service charge: Often 10% — Check the bill before tipping.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Check whether a service charge is included; otherwise tip 10–15%.
- Ask the total for seafood; a service charge may be added.
- Cards accepted; carry EC$50 in small notes for tips.
- 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$60–110 per person for lunch or dinner with a drink
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
EC and US dollars accepted.
Cards accepted at most tables (check).
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianyes
Vegetable roti, salads and sides; ask about stock.
Show: No meat or fish, please.
- Veganask
Limited; ask the kitchen.
- Halalask
Fish and chicken are easy; ask about pork in oil down.
Show: No pork, please.
- Gluten-freeyes
Grilled fish and salads.
- Nut allergyask
Nutmeg and coconut appear widely.
- 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
- Callaloo soupdairy
- Grilled catch of the dayfish
- Oil downdairy · wheat
- Grilled lobster (in season)shellfish
- Nutmeg ice creamdairy
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
- Book through your hotel or by phone, especially on cruise-ship days.
- How far ahead
- Same day; 1–2 days for a party
- No-show / cancel fee
- Ask when booking
- Dress code
- Casual; swimwear stays at the beach.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sundays | check before you go | Hours are short or closed. |
| Cruise-ship days | check before you go | Waterfront tables fill by 12:00.Waterfront tables fill by 12:00 PM. |
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 possibleCruise lunch peak
- 13:00heavyexpect a lineTables full
- 14:00busya short wait is possible
- 15:00lightlittle or no wait
- 16:00lightlittle or no wait
- 17:00lightlittle or no wait
- 18:00busya short wait is possible
- 19:00busya short wait is possibleDinner
- 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
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: ask · stroller: caution · Fried fish or chicken suits children
- Access
- step-free: check · Confirm access with the restaurant
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 — Book through your hotel or by phone; opening days are not confirmed until verified.
- Capabilities
- food · toilet
- Getting there
- Carenage waterfront · ~2 min walk
Cons
- Sunday hours are short.
- Waterfront tables fill on cruise-ship days.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Oil down | Grenada's national dish of breadfruit, salted meat and dumplings. | Ask for a small plate first. |
| Callaloo | Leafy green soup with coconut milk. | A starter. |
| Roti | Flatbread wrapped around curry. | Choose chicken, goat or vegetable. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A local lunch plate is EC$20–40 elsewhere.
- tourist price
- Waterfront tables run higher; the view is part of the price.
- rule
- Ask the total for seafood; a service charge may be added.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Market-priced lobster | Can exceed EC$150 | Ask the price before ordering. |
| Service charge | Often 10% | Check the bill before tipping. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is lobster always available?
Only in season and at market price; ask.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it good for a rain shower?
Yes: the terrace is covered.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Do I need to book?
On cruise-ship days and at weekends yes; otherwise walk-in before 12:00.On cruise-ship days and at weekends yes; otherwise walk-in before 12:00 PM.
What should I order?
The catch of the day or oil down; ask about the lobster price.
Is it open on Sunday?
Hours are short or closed (check).
How much for two?
About EC$120–250 with drinks (2026 estimate).
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Waterfront café, the Carenage (confirm locally)1 min walkA shaded café on the Carenage for coffee, a sandwich or a light lunch (EC$20–50): a heat and rain break; choose one with a covered terrace (confirm locally).
- Roti and patty counters, Market Square (confirm locally)8 min walkA fast, cheap lunch: a roti wrap or a meat patty for EC$8–25 at a counter near Market Square; cash only, small notes (confirm locally).
- Cook-shops, Market Square (confirm locally)9 min walkLunch at a Grenadian cook-shop near Market Square: rice, stew, macaroni pie or oil down on a plate for EC$15–30; go at 12:00–13:00 before the pots run out (confirm locally).Lunch at a Grenadian cook-shop near Market Square: rice, stew, macaroni pie or oil down on a plate for EC$15–30; go at 12:00 PM–1:00 PM before the pots run out (confirm locally).
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Sources
- officialPure Grenada (official tourism board)
- secondaryWikivoyage — St George's (Eat)
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Source: Opening hours
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