Dining
Guantanamo Bay offers a wide variety of eating establishments and watering holes for its residents. Boasting restaurants and bars to fit every craving, MWR and NEXCOM have everything from fine dining to fast food and are sure to have something to satisfy even the most discriminating palate. Focused not only on food but also on ambiance, the Bay has an eclectic mix of eateries and night life hot spots.
Many of these facilities are also happy to provide venues and catering for special events and can host a guest list from 5 to 5,000. For questions and more information about MWR catering and event planning please contact the Clubs Director at 011-5399-2506.
The ‘Triple C’ is a morning favorite for residents of Guantanamo Bay. Serving a wide variety Starbucks coffee, lattes, mochas and tea the Caribbean Coffee and Cream is the Bay’s only full-service coffee bar. Also serving an assortment of Breyer’s ice cream flavors, the Triple C is one of the many wireless internet cafes offered around the base by MWR. It is open Monday through Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Triple C is a family favorite for splits, sundaes and a Guantanamo specialty, ‘the hurricane.’ For more information call 011-5399-77859.
Also located inside the Café is a Pizza Hut Express, which offers ‘sit-down’ dining, delivery and carryout. It has a full menu of pizza, breadsticks, wings and desserts.
Pizza Hut shares the Windjammer’s hours for the dinning room and carry out, but residents can get fresh, hot pizza delivered to them from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information or to place an order please call 011-53-99-77252.
The Windjammer Ballroom is a multi-purpose facility used for bingo nights, dancing, family events and all formal events. This facility offers a full bar, full catering menu, big screen projector and satellite TV, pools tables and an outdoor patio. Friday is Latin night and features everything from Salsa to Reggeton and even dance instructors for those who want to learn. Saturday is hip hop night and has DJs spinning the latest in heart-pumping hip hop, dance all and R&B. Both events are from 8:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
‘The Jammer’ hosts Bingo tournaments on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Run like a true bingo hall, patrons can win cash prizes as much as $5,000.
Every Monday night, the Windjammer also hosts family dinner and a movie night. Families can enjoy a free ‘G’ rated movie and can order dinner from the Windjammer Café menu starting at 5:30 p.m. For more information call 011-53-99-75503.
O’Kelly’s Irish Pub
O’Kelly’s Irish Pub is the newest addition to the Bay’s night life bill of fare and captures the essence of a traditional Irish pub. This full-service bar offers the largest selection of draught beer on base along with all of the warmth and charm of the Emerald Isle. Playing host to many special events, Texas Hold ‘em and darts tournaments are weekly events complimented by the four plasma screen satellite televisions inside this tavern.
‘The Pub’ is complete with faux fireplace and dark wood fixtures and also has a patio which often houses visiting bands and local talent. The Pub also has a full menu featuring traditional Irish dishes and provides patrons with free wireless internet access. It is open Sunday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. For more information call 011-53-99-75750.
Camp America’s night-life refuge, this full-service bar is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. This Joint Task Force Guantanamo hangout is a favorite for karaoke, darts, ping-pong and pool. An open-air facility, the Club boasts a concert venue and sand volleyball pit which often plays host to local’s pick-up volleyball matches and impromptu ‘unplugged’ concerts by local musicians.
The Club overlooks U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s southern edge, and has NAVSTA’s only panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. For more information call 011-5399-75871.
Burger joints and chicken shacks are scattered around base to give residents a taste of home – on the quick. A McDonald’s, A&W, Subway, Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken provide quick lunchtime meals or an evening place for friends to hang out.
A&W, KFC and Taco Bell are all located inside the Marble Head Lanes Bowling Center and provide patrons with free wireless internet access. They are open Sunday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more information call 011-53-99-75896.
McDonald’s is located next to Navy Exchange and across Sherman Ave. from Cuzco Barracks. It is open from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days per week. For more information call 011-53-99-3797.
Subway is located inside the Navy Exchange. It is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days per week. Delivery is also available during limited hours. For more information call 011-53-99-2416.
Cuban Club
The Cuban Club offers Guantanamo Bay residents an genuine taste of the Caribbean. Serving authentic Jamaican, Puerto Rican and Cuban dishes, this menu is an eclectic blend of island flavors. The club offers both a dining room and patio and often hosts private parties and base events. Serving both beer and wine, the Cuban Club is open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information call 011-533-99-75962
Caribbean Coffee and Cream
The ‘Triple C’ is a morning favorite for residents of Guantanamo Bay. Serving a wide variety Starbucks coffee, lattes, mochas and tea the Caribbean Coffee and Cream is the Bay’s only full-service coffee bar. Also serving an assortment of Breyer’s ice cream flavors, the Triple C is one of the many wireless internet cafes offered around the base by MWR. It is open Monday through Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Triple C is a family favorite for splits, sundaes and a Guantanamo specialty, ‘the hurricane.’ For more information call 011-5399-77859.
Windjammer Café
The Windjammer Café is Guantanamo’s premier casual dining establishment. Serving a wide selection of traditional American-style cuisine, this is one of the Bay’s lunch hot-spots. Centrally located within walking distance of the Cooper Field Sports Complex, Cuzco Barracks and the G.J. Dennich Gym, the Café’s menu has a variety of entrees ranging from ‘build your own burgers’ to sizzling fajitas and pasta dishes to satisfy every appetite. It is open Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information call 011-53-99-75503Pizza Hut Express
Also located inside the Café is a Pizza Hut Express, which offers ‘sit-down’ dining, delivery and carryout. It has a full menu of pizza, breadsticks, wings and desserts.
Pizza Hut shares the Windjammer’s hours for the dinning room and carry out, but residents can get fresh, hot pizza delivered to them from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information or to place an order please call 011-53-99-77252.
Windjammer Ballroom
The Windjammer Ballroom is a multi-purpose facility used for bingo nights, dancing, family events and all formal events. This facility offers a full bar, full catering menu, big screen projector and satellite TV, pools tables and an outdoor patio. Friday is Latin night and features everything from Salsa to Reggeton and even dance instructors for those who want to learn. Saturday is hip hop night and has DJs spinning the latest in heart-pumping hip hop, dance all and R&B. Both events are from 8:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
‘The Jammer’ hosts Bingo tournaments on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Run like a true bingo hall, patrons can win cash prizes as much as $5,000.
Every Monday night, the Windjammer also hosts family dinner and a movie night. Families can enjoy a free ‘G’ rated movie and can order dinner from the Windjammer Café menu starting at 5:30 p.m. For more information call 011-53-99-75503.
Concessions
MWR offers full concessions stands at a wide variety of locations. Movie theaters, sports complexes and an old-time ice cream truck all ensure your sweet tooth stays satisfied. Offering everything from nachos, popcorn, hot dogs and sodas to candy and ice cream these snack bars are open any time there is an MWR event. For more information call 011-5399-2506.Bayview
The Bayview Restaurant is Guantanamo’s premier fine dining experience. Located on historic Deer Point Road, the Bayview offers patrons a delicious menu accented by some of Guantanamo’s best views of the bay. Roast duck, Beef Wellington and lobster tail are but just a few of the Bayview’s signature dishes. Also offering a full beer, wine and drink menu, the Bayview has many weekly special events providing a unique menu each day. Thursday is ‘Mongolian Grill night,’ a local favorite, which brings a taste of the Far East to the Caribbean. Sunday brunch boasts a large spread of gourmet breakfast dishes, pastries, lunch items and a made-to-order omelet bar.Once a month the Bayview also hosts ‘Texas Roadhouse night,’ during which patrons select a steak and have it cooked to order.Their sizzling sensation is served along side a plate full of southern style fixin’s. For more information call 011-53-99-75604.Tiki Bar
The Tiki Bar is Guantanamo Bay’s open air nightlife hotspot. The Tiki-hut bar atmosphere is accentuated by a Tiki torch lined patio overlooking the Bay’s historic mooring buoys. Offering a full service bar, Tiki patrons can sip umbrella drinks under the Caribbean’s beautiful night sky. The Tiki is open Wednesday and Thursday 4:00 p.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. For more information call 011-53-99-75797.O’Kelly’s Irish Pub
O’Kelly’s Irish Pub is the newest addition to the Bay’s night life bill of fare and captures the essence of a traditional Irish pub. This full-service bar offers the largest selection of draught beer on base along with all of the warmth and charm of the Emerald Isle. Playing host to many special events, Texas Hold ‘em and darts tournaments are weekly events complimented by the four plasma screen satellite televisions inside this tavern.
‘The Pub’ is complete with faux fireplace and dark wood fixtures and also has a patio which often houses visiting bands and local talent. The Pub also has a full menu featuring traditional Irish dishes and provides patrons with free wireless internet access. It is open Sunday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. For more information call 011-53-99-75750.
The Jerk House
The Jerk House is Guantanamo Bay’s taste of the Caribbean. Offering authentic Jamaican Jerk chiken, pork and ribs, curried goat, salt cod and ackee, this open-air restaurant looks out over scenic Guantanamo Bay.Patrons can enjoy sweet Jamaican sodas with their meal, as they listen to the authentic sounds of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The Jerk House is open for lunch Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and for dinner Sunday through Thursday 5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information call 011-5399-2535.The Goat Locker
The Goat Locker is the exclusive Chief Petty Officer’s club located on Guantanamo Bay’s historic Marine Hill. ‘The Goat’ is open Wednesday through Saturday 5:00 p.m. to midnight and can be used for a variety of special events. The club is popular not only with the active duty Chief’s, but also with E7 to E9 personnel from all branches of service and retired Chiefs employed here. Trivia night pits base personnel against one another in a battle of wits that rivals the ones fought under foot during the Spanish-American War. Host to heart pumping live music, side splitting comic acts, Chief Petty Officer’s Association meetings and initiations, The Goat is a khaki favorite and provides patrons with free wireless internet access. Boasting a full-service bar, pool table, darts, lighted dance floor, satellite TV and 10,000-song karaoke system, The Goat Locker offers both a large barroom and partially covered patio overlooking Guantanamo Bay. Patrons can unwind over boat drinks and sea stories while watching exquisite sunsets illuminate the water. For more information call 011-5399-2079.Club Survivor
Camp America’s night-life refuge, this full-service bar is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. This Joint Task Force Guantanamo hangout is a favorite for karaoke, darts, ping-pong and pool. An open-air facility, the Club boasts a concert venue and sand volleyball pit which often plays host to local’s pick-up volleyball matches and impromptu ‘unplugged’ concerts by local musicians.
The Club overlooks U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s southern edge, and has NAVSTA’s only panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. For more information call 011-5399-75871.
Clipper Club
The Clipper Club is located on the Leeward side of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Catering mostly to Marine and contract personnel who live near the facility, the Clipper Club offers a full-service bar and Pizza Hut annex. This Club also offers pool, darts, movie nights and bicycle rentals. It is open Sunday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. to midnight. Occasionally the Club is used to hold meetings or training sessions and provides an excellent hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the Windward side of the base. For more information call 011-5399-6604Rick’s Lounge
Rick’s Lounge is Guantanamo Bay’s exclusive officers club. Offering patrons a full service bar and barroom, the ‘O club’ boasts five plasma screen TVs with satellite, a projection system, two pool tables, dart boards and 10,000 song karaoke system. Rick’s offers officers of all branches and civilian equivalents a laid-back alternative to some of the other fast paced establishments in Guantanamo’s night life scene. For more information call 011-53-99-2132.Fast Food
Burger joints and chicken shacks are scattered around base to give residents a taste of home – on the quick. A McDonald’s, A&W, Subway, Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken provide quick lunchtime meals or an evening place for friends to hang out. A&W, KFC and Taco Bell are all located inside the Marble Head Lanes Bowling Center and provide patrons with free wireless internet access. They are open Sunday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more information call 011-53-99-75896.
McDonald’s is located next to Navy Exchange and across Sherman Ave. from Cuzco Barracks. It is open from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days per week. For more information call 011-53-99-3797.
Subway is located inside the Navy Exchange. It is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days per week. Delivery is also available during limited hours. For more information call 011-53-99-2416.