Dune (One & Only Ocean Club, Nassau, New Providence Island) – this chic restaurant, launched by famed restaurant owner, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, serves an innovative blend of French-Asian cuisine infused with local herbs and Bahamian influences. Dune’s British Colonial design was created by famed French interior designer Christian Liaigre, featuring a display kitchen and outdoor […]
Café Matisse (Bank Lane, Nassau, New Providence Island) — this Italian restaurant, housed in a historic building, is noted for the Matisse print and impressions (adding a touch of class). The homemade pasta, seafood, Italian pizzas and tasty desserts are well-regarded as well. Patrons can dine al fresco at the restaurant’s charming courtyard and veranda.
Hard Rock Café (Charlotte Street, Nassau) –this is the Bahamian branch of the famed American rock theme restaurant, serving a variety of American burgers, steak, sandwiches, and other dishes. Also known for its popular Hard Rock Nachos snack dish.
Graycliff Restaurant (8-12 West Hill Street, Nassau, New Providence Island) – this five-star restaurant (located within the exclusive Gregorian hotel of the same name), that serves a variety of continental dishes with touches of Bahamian flavor. It offers a seafood-centric menu, with dishes including Bahamian lobster tail, crab claws and trout. Other opulent morsels include […]
Carmine’s (Marina Village at Atlantis, Casino Drive) — this is indeed the Nassau spinoff of the famed New York Italian restaurant –best known for the family-size portions of its meals. Unlike other Italian restaurants (which are geared toward romantic couples of small groups), Carmine’s prides itself with being able to accommodate groups of six or […]
Billy Joe’s on the Beach (at the rear of the Sheraton, Lucaya, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island) – this is a beachside shack-style eatery that serves various seafoods (including grilled conch and lobsters), along with drinks like Bahama Mamas, Pina Coladas, and cold beers.
Andros Lighthouse (Andros Lighthouse Yacht Club and Marina, Fresh Creek, Andros) – this restaurant, which serves typical Bahamian meals, is popular with the yachting crowd, and offers seaside views as well.
Bahamas Express — Bahamas Express is a company dedicated to maritime transport, that offers fast-ferry service between Port Everglades (Florida) and Bahamas (Bimini and Grand Bahama island). It is owned by the Spanish group Baleària. Call (866) 699-6988 or see www.ferryexpress.com for rates and other information.
Agave (Port Lucaya Marketplace, Unit 4, Bldg. 7, adjacent to Sparky’s, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island) – this is a worthy stop for seafood lovers. Agave is known for its pan-Latino fusion dishes, along with its mojitos, sangria, and margaritas. Items served there includes Grilled Pineapple & Lime Glazed Chicken Breast, Agave Seafood Bowl, and Lechan […]
Queen’s Staircase (top of Elizabeth Avenue hill, south of Shirley Street, Nassau, New Providence Island) — the Queen’s Staircase, commonly referred to as the 66 steps, is a major landmark that is located in the Fort Fincastle Historic Complex in Nassau. It was hewn out of solid limestone rock by slaves between 1793 and 1794 […]