Bamboo Bar & Grill
Barefoot-luxe Caribbean cooking on the powdery sands of Meads Bay
Why Go
Perched on the shoreline at Four Seasons Anguilla, Bamboo Bar & Grill trades resort formality for sun-warmed teak, crisp white umbrellas and the kind of turquoise view that makes you order a second round of smoothies. It's the rare hotel restaurant that draws just as many in-the-know locals as guests padding in from the pool.
The Experience
You arrive off the sand or down from the villas, sink into a spacious terrace seat under bamboo accents, and settle in for a slow, sun-drenched meal with Meads Bay glinting in front of you. Mornings are golden and breezy ΓÇö think surf sounds, fresh-pressed juice, and the smell of coconut pancakes hitting the griddle. Lunch shifts into a livelier beach-club rhythm with wood-fired pizzas, Tiki cocktails and the occasional mega-yacht cruising the horizon. The vibe is polished but never precious: a place where flip-flops and a swim cover-up feel exactly right.
What to Try
Start the day with the coconut and banana pancakes drizzled in soursop maple syrup, or go savory with the Lobster Benedict ΓÇö a nod to the island's fishing heritage. At lunch, the Bacon Bamboo Burger (8oz Wagyu, double cheese, mushrooms, avocado) has a cult following, and the homemade Margherita pizza is a reliable crowd-pleaser for the beach set. Wash it down with an Anguilla Fresh or a Caribbean Cutter from the handcrafted Tiki list, and don't skip the fresh-pressed juices and smoothies from the wellness menu.
Insider Tip
Order an extra side of the breakfast potatoes ΓÇö regulars swear they're the best on the island, and one portion is never enough. Then time your visit for a Monday: the weekly Captain's BBQ brings live island music and proper Caribbean barbecue to the sand. After lunch, walk west along Meads Bay for excellent snorkeling on calm days, or watch the surfers when the swell picks up.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Beachfront at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla, Meads Bay (West End). Hours: Breakfast and lunch daily. Reservations: Recommended, especially for non-guests ΓÇö book via OpenTable or call +1 (264) 497-7000. Price: $$$ (upscale resort pricing). Dress: Resort-casual; swimwear with a cover-up is fine, and you can walk in straight from the beach. Parking: Use Four Seasons guest parking and follow signage toward Meads Bay. Access: Non-guests welcome ΓÇö mention the restaurant at the gate.
Pair It With
- Blanchards Beach Shack — A five-minute stroll down Meads Bay for barefoot rum punches and famous lobster rolls ΓÇö the perfect low-key follow-up to a polished Bamboo lunch.
- Straw Hat Restaurant — Another Meads Bay favorite for sunset dinner, so you can turn a beach day at Bamboo into a full day-to-night Meads Bay crawl.
- Jacala Beach Restaurant — French-Caribbean fine dining just around the bay ΓÇö ideal if you loved Bamboo's setting and want to see how the neighbors do dinner service.
- Malliouhana Hotel — A quick drive to the neighboring clifftop resort for cocktails at Sunset Lounge, matching Bamboo's polished-but-relaxed island energy.