CARIBBEAN restaurant and bar, Turtle Bay, is to open its first restaurant in Chester at the recently opened Northgate Development.

The new 3,000 sq ft restaurant will serve a total of 182 covers (158 inside and 24 outside), will be the first Turtle Bay in Cheshire and is expected to open in March 2023.

Guests can expect Turtle Bay’s signature beach shack-style decor, a trademark Caribbean-inspired menu, as well as a tried-and-triumphed selection of rum-based cocktails.

The types of cocktails available at Turtle Bay.

The types of cocktails available at Turtle Bay.

Turtle Bay has an extensive menu of vibrant Caribbean soul food, with island-inspired dishes and cocktails, brunch dishes and small plates, smokin’ jerk pit barbecue, warming curries, salads, rotis, wraps and burgers.

There’s also a large collection of vegan and vegetarian alternatives, sharing and grazing dishes and bite-size dishes.

The types of food available at Turtle Bay, due to open in March 2023 in Chester.

The types of food available at Turtle Bay, due to open in March 2023 in Chester.

Fran Toal, regional operations manager at Turtle Bay, said: “We can’t wait to bring the Caribbean social to Chester. We’re really excited to be opening our very first Cheshire restaurant in such a beautiful city with a thriving food and drink scene.

"The menu features the best Caribbean soul food and cocktails and we know it’s going to be a big hit. We’re already busy behind the scenes and we can’t wait to show you what we have in store in Chester.”

Councillor Richard Beecham, cabinet member for inclusive growth, economy & regeneration in Chester, added: "I am very pleased to welcome Turtle Bay to Northgate, it will be a vibrant and unique addition to the range of food and drink already on offer.

"Chester's food scene draws influence from across the globe, and I am sure Turtle Bay's tropical flavours and reggae sounds will be a hit with residents and visitors to our city."

Turtle Bay Chester is also looking for people to join Turtle Bay with a range of positions available both front and back of house. Fans can also sign up to the Bay Club App for a chance to win tickets to the opening events, updates and offers.