Vivine's Kitchen — Restaurant in East End

For several days, we drove past this place on the East End of Grand Cayman but never saw any activity. A local we spoke with when we first arrived on the island mentioned Vivine's as a must try place to eat. Were they still in business we wondered? Then it happened. We drove by and the gate was open! A quick turn around and into this very unassuming premise. First impression was why are there doves in a enclosure in the parking lot? Vivine's Kitchen lives up to it's name. You literally walk up to doorway and order from her kitchen! The menu board is not very big but the love that goes into the food is top notch. We quickly received our order (we were the only customers) and off we went to drive to our hotel down the road. The food is mostly deep fried so be forewarned but very tasty. We only got a small sample but it was delicious. The Minced Fish on Rice was really good. Just the right amount of seasoning to let the flavours come through. The Rum Cakes were very moist and yes, had the flavour of rum come through. Yum!! Highly recommend Vivine's Kitchen for a quick snack/meal when travelling around...

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We tried Vivine’s Kitchen today in Grand Cayman and were really disappointed. The fried chicken was just okay, but below average compared to what you’d expect after reading their reviews. The minced fish, beans and rice, mixed vegetables, and salted beef were all terrible. The vegetables were clearly from a can, the salted beef portion was tiny. It was difficult to find any beef in it at all and overall the food lacked freshness and quality.

Parking is limited to two vehicles and the entrance/ exit is tight. It’s a sketchy exit from there with the hill and curve it the road right at their property.

The only positive is that the prices are cheap—but it still feels like wasted money. You’re better off spending a little more for great food, better atmosphere, and much better service at Tukka’s. It’s just down the street from Vivine’s Kitchen. Don’t waste your time or appetite...

Loved the food. Stewed chicken was great. My wife got the oxtail and loved it, but not as much as the potatoe salad that came with each of our meals which was a 10 and would bring us back for more by itself!

The location is right on the beach and had inside seating which was a plus for us because the flies are annoying to deal with when eating outside this time of the year.

You can't beat the price for the quality of the food you get here. It was our first time in the islands and this place came recommend to us by others who were visiting.

It's nothing fancy, just good ol soul food for a...