The Bahamas is immersed in the ocean, which means fresh seafood dishes can be found left and right. Since this tropical island is frequently hosting guests, restaurants are often employed with top-tier chefs. In addition to mouthwatering fish and lobster entrees, it’s common to see hearty portions of pasta, pork, steak, and chicken on the menu. Here are some of the best restaurants to try in the Bahamas:
Tropic Breeze Beach Bar and Grill
If enjoying fresh seafood dishes while only inches from the beach is on your travel bucket list, then Tropic Breeze Beach Bar and Grill is the place to go. Incredible views of the deep blue sea in Wiliam’s Town, Bahamas are in store at this cabana theme restaurant. Along with its fine seafood items and other entree offerings, Tropic Breeze also whips up some exciting tropical cocktail drinks – the perfect beachside refresher.
Dune
Another fan favorite of the Bahamas restaurants is Dune – a modern, classic styled restaurant with a menu that is far from lacking. This eatery is perched on the border of the Bahama’s glistening water, decorated with surrounding palm trees. Offering quite a stellar view, the food options at Dune are diverse and fulfilling, with dishes such as the organic turkey burger and crispy salmon sushi.
Café Matisse
Café Matisse is an artsy restaurant that holds a strong reputation for both locals and tourists. Here, locally sourced produce is used to create mouthwatering Italian recipes, such as pan roasted scallops and goat cheese basil fritter. Café Matisse offers four courses (3 savory and 1 dessert), at $115 per person. However, note that reservations are required by calling, not emailing, and due to the restaurant’s booming popularity, it’s best to reserve ahead of time!
Cocoplum Bistro
Cocoplum Bistro fuses the French and Bahamian cuisines together, creating a widely diverse menu. Outdoor seating on the relaxing sandy beach is a popular option at Cocoplum Bistro, with tables placed underneath lit canopies. The restaurant even serves some of the best and finest French wines that are also listed on their website.
Blue Sail Restaurant
Located on the gorgeous Sandyport Beach in Nassau and complete with appealing interior decor, the scenery alone of Blue Sail restaurants is enough to please. The menu at Blue Sail includes cuisine options from talented and experienced French chef Jacques Carlino. An entire vegan menu is provided here, with creations such as the Homemade Classic Lentil Burger and quinoa salad. In addition, there is a main menu, pizza menu, and sushi menu, to ensure that there will be a dish for just about anyone to enjoy. Items on the main menu include BBQ chicken and jalapeno tacos, as well as Bahamian conch fritters.
Graycliff
Graycliff restaurant, part of the designated Graycliff hotel, is the first Five Star restaurant in the Caribbean. Bahamian cuisine as well as a mix of European dishes are enjoyed here, with menu options such as Cardinal Prawns, Calamari Dorati, and the Faroe Island Salmon Filet. Graycliff is placed in a historic, awe-inspiring 18th century mansion. Wine luncheons are also available, in which visitors get to taste an array of fine wines while enjoying a mid-day meal. Dress code is elegant and classy during the evening, with no shorts permitted, so make sure to change out of your beachwear and into something a little more dressy. In case you think it can’t get any better, fresh rolled cigars are sold at Graycliff as well.
NOBU
Enjoy the freshest Bahamian seafood at NOBU, a Japanese restaurant located in Atlantis Bahamas. NOBU gives off a romantic, modernized feel as you set foot in the dimly lit space right next to a marina. With an exquisite and exciting menu, NOBU is perfect for sushi and sashimi lovers. Some of NOBU’s incredible sushi choices include the Bahamian roll and smoked salmon, as well as some other more daring options like live conch and octopus. Other dishes such as fish tacos are offered at NOBU as well, if you’re not in a sushi mood.
