Bahamas food gets the spotlight it deserves at many restaurants in
the Bahamas islands, which also cover an international spectrum of
tastes and styles. The native cuisine here relies heavily on
seafood, naturally, caught fresh off shore and enhanced with the
best local flavors.
Chefs pride themselves, in fact, on Bahamas food never being
considered bland, so prepare your palate for some unique spices and
ingredients at restaurants in Bahamas islands. Case in point: meat
from the Conch mollusk is a favorite Bahamas food and is served up
almost every way imaginable, including raw and as a deep-fried
fritter. Another fun particularity of restaurants in Bahamas islands
are customized cocktails, rum punches made highly individualized
according to each bar's special recipe. This has become somewhat of
a competition between restaurants in Bahamas islands - don't be
surprised if the bartender asks for your opinion.
Restaurants in Bahamas islands range widely in culinary style, but
be sure to try some of the following spots which specialize in
authentic Bahamas food and drink:
Chat & Chill
Folks here do just as the name of the restaurant suggests, which
serves up the most famous Bahamas food with a twist - conch burgers
grilled over an open flame. In Georgetown, Great Exuma Island. No
phone.
Mama Lyddy's Place
Residents on New Providence have made this homey spot their place
true-to-the-core Bahamas food. In Nassau. Tel: 242-328-6849
Wally's
An exotic menu and elegant décor make this one of the most popular
restaurants in Bahamas islands. In Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco
Island. Note: Sundays and Mondays. Tel: 242-367-2047
These are the best of the "rest", or restaurants in Bahamas island
serving non-Bahamas food:
Buena Vista
This fine dining establishment has been serving Continental cuisine
for over fifty years. In Nassau. Note: Closed Sundays, does not
serve lunch. Tel: 242-322-2811
Rainbow Inn
People will go to great lengths to have dinner at this casual
American eatery, famous for its rib and steak nights. Lots of great
Bahamas food is serve here too. In Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera Island.
Tel: 800-688-0047
The Landing
Restaurants in Bahamas island usually feature a bit of everything,
but few bring it together like this romantic inn. Have breakfast or
dinner here overlooking the harbour. In Harbour Island. Tel:
242-333-2707 or 242-333-2740 |
