Coco Bistro Providenciales, Turks & Caicos IslandsRestaurant Reviewed November / December 2017 – January / February 2018

A photograph of the Spicy Shrimp Soft Tacos at Coco Bistro, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos Islands.Spicy Shrimp Soft Tacos at Coco Bistro become Lobster Tacos during the "Lobster Season"

Captions by Stephanie Shaw
Photos by Lisa Adara Photography

It’s October and restaurants are gearing up for the season. Having lived on island for a few months now, I thought it was high time to find what all the Coco Bistro “fuss” was about. Tonight I third wheeled with my dining companions, who like me, also live to eat. We came with our game faces on. Under the palm trees in the restaurant’s majestic tangerine coloured ambience, we sampled a veritable cornucopia from the menu. The three of us left pleasantly full with our taste buds still dancing. Coco Bistro, I get it now. Your food tastes like love.

A photograph of the Spicy Shrimp Soft Tacos at Coco Bistro, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos Islands.Spicy Shrimp Soft Tacos at Coco Bistro

Spicy Shrimp Soft Tacos with Fresh Guacamole, Sour Cream and a Pineapple Tomato Salsa. Tender and creamy with a kick.

A photograph of Coco Bistro Style Ahi Tuna Takaki Fresh Tuna served on a Crispy Tortilla at Coco Bistro, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos Islands.Coco Bistro Style Ahi Tuna Takaki Fresh Tuna served on a Crispy Tortilla

Coco Bistro Style Ahi Tuna Takaki: Fresh Tuna served on a Crispy Tortilla with Red Onions, Scallion, Tobiko Caviar, Fresh Cilantro and a Wasabi Mayo. The perfect light "crunch." The thick, yet crispy, tortilla melts in your mouth like a homemade biscuit.

A photograph of the Grilled Iceberg Wedge with Gorgonzola Cheese at Coco Bistro, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos Islands.Grilled Iceberg Wedge with Gorgonzola Cheese at Coco Bistro

Grilled Iceberg Wedge with Gorgonzola Cheese, Roasted Chorizo, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion and a Port Reduction. You’d expect blue cheese. The Gorgonzola takes it to the next level. The roasted chorizo is a spicy protein fix for those who love beef jerky. Think of it as “blessed” bacon.

A photograph of the locally caught simply grilled Caicos lobster tail at Coco Bistro, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos Islands.Locally caught simply grilled Caicos lobster tail at Coco Bistro

Locally Caught Lobster Simply Grilled. The lobster dish could even “turn” an Atlantic Canadian. The mushroom fried rice with a kiss of lemon will change the way you view the grain.

A photograph of the Pepper Crusted Rare Local Tuna with Rice Balls at Coco Bistro, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos Islands.Pepper Crusted Rare Local Tuna with Rice Balls at Coco Bistro

Pepper Crusted Rare Local Tuna with Tropical Fruit, Salsa, Lime Ginger Beurre Blanc, Sesame Crusted Rice Balls, Grilled Asparagus and Red Pepper Coulis. The kick of pepper on the tuna stays on your tongue like a slow burn that hurts so good. The crunchy, chewy rice balls will give you life. Think taters on crack. You may never go back to eating rice any other way.

A photograph of the Roast Lamb Rack with a Herb Crust at Coco Bistro, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos Islands.Roast Lamb Rack with a Herb Crust at Coco Bistro

Roast Lamb Rack with a Herb Crust Served with Goats’ Cheese Scalloped Potatoes, French Beans, Beet Root Paint and a Caicos Lager Onion Sauce. The goats’ cheese scalloped potatoes taste like they’ve been baptised in butter. Glorious.

A photograph of the Coconut Pie at Coco Bistro, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos Islands.Coco Bistro's legendary Coconut Pie is a prefect finish to dining under the palm trees

Coco Bistros Famous Coconut Pie with Fresh Cream and a Medley of Sweet Sauces. Tastes like your mother’s oatmeal cookies – fresh from the oven. If she was any good at making cookies. And whose idea was it to drizzle strawberry, chocolate and caramel sauce? A trifecta of options. Genius.

So if you are reading this with anticipation of a Coco Bistro dining experience anytime soon … make your reservation, and make it NOW.

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