Straw Hat Restaurant

Mixed Experiences. First visit was for lunch. We spent time on the beach and then came up for some drinks and lunch. Service was beyond friendly - super engaging and helpful server. We had the plantain chips (highly recommend), conch fritters (highly recommend) and Big Eye Tuna Flatbread (recommend). Others had the hot dog, burger and Cesar salad. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the service.

Went back with a different group, this time for dinner. Service was lackluster - got the impression they didn't really want to serve us and I have a feeling this wasn't a normal attitude. Looked like they had a very very large table of a family that had way too much to drink and we received the brunt of it. Too bad because service was so exceptional on the prior visit.

For dinner I had the curry goat this time with coconut rice and I really enjoyed it - definite thumbs up from me! Others in the party had the deconstructed eggplant (was OK) and the snapper (just OK as well).

I'd go back again for lunch and drinks anytime and hope that no obnoxious, drunk families are there as well.

We went to Straw Hat for dinner and drinks on our first night in Anguilla. It was walking distance from our hotel on the beach. The food was excellent, the staff were nice, and the view from every table was wonderful looking out at Meads Bay. I had the grilled Mahi Mahi, and it was delicious!

We visited Straw Hat on our first trip to Anguilla. The first visit was planned as a beach day at Meads Bay. We chose Straw Hat for our beach day because we also planned to eat lunch there. First off...we got beach chairs and an umbrella. A young man got us settled and brought my wife a cold tropical drink. We lounged for a while then took a dip in some of the most beautiful water we've ever seen. Meads Bay is one of the best beaches in the world. We then walked across the beach to the restaurant. I'm not a bona-fide foodie so I had a delicious chicken club sandwich. The portion was huge and I had to take some back to the villa as well as my wife's delicious grilled chicken wrap. After lunch, we went back to our chairs on the beach for a short while. We were so impressed with the restaurant that we went back the night before we were to fly back home. I had an amazing New York strip steak and my wife had the creole chicken. The rolls were amazing and my chocolate lava cake dessert was delicious as well. We enjoyed the total food and beach experience.

I had breakfast here and I loved it. The beach is flawless so the view from the restaurant is breathtaking, nice relaxed ambiance with a fitting background music, and staff is very nice. I hope I can come back one day!

I had few delicious breakfasts and dinners at Straw Hat. A good start and end of the day, enjoying the view and each single bite. Smoothies are also tasty. For dinner, I had pork chop, grilled snapper, and blackened chicken, all yummy, especially the chicken. Pork was very tender and tasty.

I was on the island for 10 days, and this was the best meal I had by a mile. I was here for work and got stuck eating at one of the resorts, which was supposedly 5 stars, but this meal blew all 3 resort restaurants out of the water. The pork chop was cooked perfectly, and the braised greens and onions rings added nice saltiness. The aisan salad dressing was well balanced and very refreshing. We also had a slew of appetizers, and each one seemed to be better than the last. All this was topped off with a spectacular view and attentive service. If you come to Anguilla, I highly recommend you stop by here and if I ever find myself back here I will certainly be coming back.

Had a great beach front breakfast at Straw Hat this morning and the staff could not have been nicer or more attentive. We were staying at a 5 star resort down the beach and the staff at Straw Hat were far and away better trained, friendlier, and more attentive. Would come back in heartbeat for the staff alone; easily the nicest people we met on the island.

Updated Review:
Straw Hat Restaurant, a longstanding establishment I have frequented for years. They offers consistently great food. The seafood pasta (I ask for extra cream) is always a a delightful experience. The breakfast menu, while not extensive, provides a decent selection to enjoy alongside the breathtaking beach view.

One of the standout features of Straw Hat is its all-day opening hours, making it a highly convenient choice for any mealtime. However, it's worth noting that the service, while generally satisfactory, could benefit from improvement. Most interactions with the staff have been pleasant of the years.

Old Review:
Date night @ Straw Hat was definitely a great experience. With the exception of one, the members of staff who passed by or came to our table were very welcoming and made sure that everything was going good throughout the night.

I'm always skeptical about having dinner as a local because there is often an obvious gap in the service and most don't even try to hide it. For the most part this wasn't the case and I'm quite pleased about that.

The food was delicious and the portions - well I love to eat and I'm definitely not complaining... I had to "Kool Mi Down🍹" and it hit the spot!

I'd recommend Straw Hat to anyone looking for great food and great service.

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