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Jacala

Meads Bay, Anguilla
264-498-5888
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Ranked #9 of 105 restaurants in Anguilla
Cuisines: French
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Anguilla, British West Indies
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

If you are visiting for a week or so and don't eat at this fabulous restaurant it's your loss. The food is outstanding and ALWAYS consistent. Situated on one of our best beaches - Meads Bay - the atmosphere is delightful. The beautiful 3 women who serve you with their enormous smiles are a bonus. Jacque and Alain, thus the... More

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Los Gatos, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We had dinner here on our last night. It was the best meal of our trip, hands down. Romantic setting, and delicious food. We shared their famous calamari risotto as an appetizer, and it was amazing! For main course we had the grilled crayfish and the steak tartar. The crayfish was the best I had all week, besides Tasty's. Highly... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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131 reviews 131 reviews
94 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
127 helpful votes 127 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We started with Alain’s delicious cold asparagus soup as an amuse bouche, it is so light and delicate, creamy, rich and fragrant, DH had the snapper – fresh, and I had the swordfish which was another dish cooked perfectly, it was succulent and moist - really delicious, but the piece de resistance was the crème brulee for dessert, it was... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This place is right on the beach. We walked to it from our resort and walked right up. The place is beachy charming and very laid back. The food was excellent and the drinks strong. We came her for lunch. If you go for dinner you should make reservations. I would definitely recommend this place. The staff were good and... More

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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62 reviews 62 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

With so many great restaurants on the island, why would we visit Jacala more than once? Fantastic food and great service. Every meal we enjoyed there was memorable, but we especially enjoyed the crayfish with lemon butter, salmon braided with swordfish and chilled asparagus soup. Fantastic view as well. Relaxed and romantic!

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We went to Jacala for lunch and were very pleased with the food and atmosphere. I had a wonderful burger, but the steak tartar that I tasted was excellent. Another person in our party had the special salad of crayfish, salami, greens with a bed of avocado-Yum!!

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Palm Beach, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The meal arrived freshly made, excellently presented and delicious! The views of Meads Bay from the restaurant of beautiful Meads Bay kept us hanging out there all afternoon. Did not feel rushed because the kitchen does not close at 2:30. Jacala goes with the flow for those who like a late lunch. After lunch hung out on the lounge chairs... More

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See 3 more reviews by SeaLove4You for Anguilla
Kennebunkport, Maine
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24 reviews 24 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We love going to Jacala. Jacque is always a wonderful and humorous host! This year two of us went for lunch once and All of us (3) went for dinner. For lunch I had my favorite, Grilled Watermelon salad w/goat cheese and balsamic dressing and my wife had the Pan Bagnet Sandwich (a nicosie salad as a sandwich), a couple... More

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Berwyn, Pennsylvania
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36 reviews 36 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

The owner, Jaques, is very French, complete with attitude and charm in equal measure. We found him a bit off-putting but it was the food that prevented us from giving this place an excellent rating. I had gravlox and potato salad as a first course and my partner had the soup which he enjoyed. My salmon was very tasty but... More

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See 8 more reviews by Escapists2 for Anguilla
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

The lobster salad with home made mayonaise was almost as good as se..... Lovely beach side location, great staff, owner is charming.

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