Beached Whale Bar & Grille — Restaurant in Grand Turk

Alright everyone, gather 'round! So, picture this: we're cruising into gorgeous Grand Turk, right? Now, this little slice of paradise isn't exactly overflowing with fancy restaurants, but guess what? Mother Nature provided the perfect pit stop! Yep, you heard right – that gently beached whale? Well, for us lucky travelers, it was like finding an oasis in the desert, a quirky, one-of-a-kind "shack" for our lunch break! And let me tell you, the welcome was as warm as the Caribbean sun! Our waitress? Her smile could light up the whole island – pure sunshine! And the food? Oh. My. Goodness. That cracked conch? Forget about it! Seriously, hands down, the best I've ever tasted. Then came this incredible grouper sandwich, perfectly seasoned, washed down with a frosty, ice-cold beer. But the real star of the show? The view! We're talking that jaw-dropping, postcard-perfect turquoise water stretching out as far as the eye can see. Honestly, folks, could you imagine a more idyllic lunch setting? So, while Grand Turk might be a little short on traditional eateries, it certainly knows how to serve up an unforgettable experience, whale "shack" and all! What a...

Pros The ambiance and the layout. Restaurant on a beach. Clutch

The Cons: Service was so SLOW. Took forever to get our food and the order was half wrong. Got 2 chicken sandwiches and ordered chicken tenders. Ordered a Grouper sandwich no sauce. Had sauce. Food took over an hour to come out so it was infuriating when it was wrong. Told them not to remake. Burger was cooked to death as well.

The credit card system stopped working. I had to run all over the area to try to pay. Had to walk to Margaritaville with the server to pay there. Was told to take out cash. I refused due to it being a credit card and I can't take cash off it. Went to another bar to try to pay and eventually they took what cash I had.

I was so bummed because this place had great reviews and this was a...

Great drinks but they add a service fee

While hanging out on the beach at the Grand Turk cruise center, my sister and I decided to check out the nearby bar. The Beached Whale turned out to be a restaurant as well. We weren't hungry but I wanted to try one of their cocktails. They all had quirky names.

I can't remember the name of my drink or what was in it but it was delicious. Unfortunately, the price on the menu didn't reflect the added service charge and taxes. My delicious $10 drink ended up costing me about $14. (I'd paid less than that for a whole bottle of rum in St Thomas ) I asked about the price difference and my server said it was taxes and a service fee....