Must-see restaurants in The Bahamas

  • McIntosh Restaurant & Bakery

    The Abacos

    It could be 1955 inside this humble New Plymouth cafe, with plastic-covered tables, carpeted floors and delectable Bahamian dishes such as coconut-crusted…

  • Bahamian Cookin'

    Nassau

    For no-nonsense traditional Bahamian dishes in a no-frills setting, head to this busy downtown kitchen. Naturally conch features heavily, from chowder to…

  • Dock & Dine

    The Abacos

    Dock & Dine campaigned long and hard to be the first (and only) place in Man O'War where you can get a drink. Beer and wine only, but it's more than…

  • Arthur’s Bakery

    Eleuthera

    Locally famous for its donuts, fresh bread, cakes and assorted baked good, this cornerside nook is the place to catch up on gossip and relax over coffee…

  • Queen Conch

    Eleuthera

    The overwater deck here is a fabulous place to savour typical Bahamian dishes and seafood with none of the airs and graces of Harbour Island's fancier…

  • Geneva’s Place

    Freeport & Lucaya

    You’ll hardly spot a tourist in this old-school, simply furnished dining room, popular with locals for traditional breakfasts such as pig’s feet souse and…

  • Mama's

    The Abacos

    Tucked away between the harbour and the beach, Mama offers a great-value BS$15 changing menu that might feature blackened fish, teriyaki ribs or lobster…

  • Sabor

    Freeport & Lucaya

    With a marina-side location that can be spectacular at sunset, Sabor is a perfectly pleasant place for a cocktail and meal at day's end. The food is…

  • CJ's Deli

    Out Islands

    This simple clapboard shack fronting the beach in Alice Town is a local favorite for eggs and grits, souse, stew fish, conch and other Bahamian comfort…

  • Angela’s Starfish Restaurant

    Eleuthera

    Grandmotherly Angela will cook you a heaping plate of conch with peas and rice at this cozy local joint, decorated in beachy kitsch including old street…

  • Edith's Pizza

    Out Islands

    The deep-dish pizzas and Bimini bread are delicious at this open-sided waterfront place. Build your own pizza from the list of toppings; also Bahamian…

  • Sunset Inn

    Eleuthera

    The ample patio of this friendly, unhurried but slightly dilapidated seaside bar and grill is the place to down a cold Kalik at sunset while nibbling…

  • Karijava Coffee House

    The Exumas

    The best place in Grand Exuma for an espresso coffee and a cinnamon roll or light breakfast, welcoming Karijava also encourages you to linger with free wi…

  • Little Tokyo

    Freeport & Lucaya

    The go-to place for sushi, sashimi and Japanese noodles, Little Tokyo is authentic, the food is fresh and there are marina views.

  • Anchor Bay Fish Fry

    Eleuthera

    Music, singing, dancing, conch, lobster, Kalik: this has all the prerequisites of a classic Bahamian fish fry.

  • Nate's Bimini Breads

    Out Islands

    Nate's bakes fresh Bimini bread every other day, as well as takeaway deep-dish pizza.

  • Eddie’s Edgewater Club

    The Exumas

    This relaxed restaurant on the west side of lake Victoria serves up a small range of Bahamian meals plus some American imports like mac-n-cheese and…

  • Sammy's Bar & Grill

    Out Islands

    Sammy's is a relaxed and rustic waterfront spot for a cold beer, conch salad or some jerk chicken. Happy hour is Sunday evening.

  • Maxwell’s Supermarket

    The Abacos

    Stock up for off-island trips at this supermarket, the most complete in the Abacos.

  • Solomon's

    Freeport & Lucaya

    This large, well-stocked supermarket is in the Lucaya Shopping Center.