Eleuthera and Harbour Island Restaurants
We’ve compiled the best of the best in Eleuthera and Harbour Island - browse our top choices for Restaurants during your stay.
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We’ve compiled the best of the best in Eleuthera and Harbour Island - browse our top choices for Restaurants during your stay.
Take in the sunset view as you enjoy a glass of wine and an island-inspired pizza or seafood at 1648. Located at French Leave Resort, the restaurant boasts a sweeping view of the Bight of Eleuthera and its stunning turquoise water. The chic atmosphere is just as stunning at night, when the pool becomes a deep, vivid blue as part of the resort's "Dark Sky Paradise," which aims to reduce light pollution, increasing star visibility.
Located on the western end of the island with a view of the harbor, this charming coffee shop has lots of space to sit and relax while you enjoy a latte and a sandwich. They also serve non-dairy drinks like smoothies and organic juices, plus a variety of breakfast sandwiches, salads, pastries, and açaí bowls.
For lunch with a view, try Coral Sands' oceanfront bar and restaurant, just steps from the pink-sand beach. Executive Chef Ken Gomes creates delicious lunch options that go perfectly with a tropical cocktail or a glass of white wine. In addition to seafood options like conch fritters, lobster rolls, and grouper sandwiches, the restaurant also serves fresh salads and gourmet pizzas.
The Blue Bar at Pink Sands is a famed, open-air restaurant and bar featuring blue and white decor which complements the pristine pink sand and clear, blue ocean that the restaurant overlooks. You'll have an unbeatable view while sipping one of their signature cocktails and enjoying fish tacos, a tuna poke bowl, or any of the other island-inspired menu options. The Blue Bar also serves breakfast and during the summer, it is open for dinner.
You never know which actor or rock star you'll rub elbows with—Richard Gere and Dave Matthews like to dine here—at the Hemingway-esque bar, but none of it matters once you've moved on to the dining room and are under the spell of Swedish chef Vincent Vitlock, whose dishes soar with a Southeast Asian flair. Standouts include the goat cheese ravioli with shrimp, spicy crab capellini, and banana upside-down cake. One of the Caribbean's top dining destinations, The Landing also offers an impressive wine selection. If the weather is nice, request a romantic table on the porch.
With a menu of delicious Bahamian, Asian, and American dishes along with stunning views of the ocean, Wild Orchids Waterfront Restaurant provides one of the best dining experiences in Rock Sound. The restaurant is a restored beach house that's more than a century old, and its interior has a traditional Bahamian design that's comforting and familiar. The large dining deck is just steps away from the beach, and there are beach chairs available if you want to relax and watch the waves after dining.
Bread and pastries are baked every morning by White Shadow screenwriter and local real-estate agent to the stars Robert Arthur and his Trinidadian wife Anna. The friendly café has a quiet garden nook where you can savor your morning brew with an apple turnover, banana pancakes, or any of the daily breakfast offerings. The most popular item to take back is the jalapeño-and-cheese bread. Internet access is available for customers.
This charming café in the middle of Dunmore Town imports coffee beans from around the world and roasts them on-island to produce a number of special blends available to enjoy every morning. The vibe is decidedly surfer-chic, with modern artwork on the walls and picnic bench seating. It opens at 7:30 am, earlier than almost everywhere else in town, and you can also join them at brunch for a breakfast burrito with your fresh coffee, or during lunch for a sandwich, all made from local produce and organic meats.
On the top of Buccaneer Hill overlooking the town and harbor, this mid-19th-century farmhouse is now a must-try restaurant that serves three meals a day. The outdoor dining area is located under a huge tree, with candlelit tables and soft jazz music playing in the background. On Tuesdays, they have live music. To enhance the romantic ambiance is a garden of bougainvillea, hibiscus, and coconut palms. The beach is a leisurely five-minute stroll away, and the harbor, where you can also swim, is within shouting distance. Sample such native specialties as grouper, conch, and crawfish.
This tidy restaurant offers free Wi-Fi and is an excellent place to catch up on emails over a homemade quiche and Lavazza coffee. The café is located in the middle of town, making it a convenient spot for a quick bite at breakfast or lunch. With menu items like tuna salad and deli sandwiches and myriad bottled drink options, Da Perk Café is also a great place to pack your cooler for a fishing excursion. It's also one of the few places on the island where you can find gluten-free menu options.
The Dunmore Deli satisfies the epicurean demands of Briland's more finicky residents and visitors, while its shaded wooden porch, filled with hanging plants and bougainvillea, makes this the perfect spot for a lazy breakfast or lunch. Treat yourself to the Briland Bread Toast, the amazingly fluffy take on French toast, or pick up one of the inventive deli sandwiches for a picnic on the beach. While here, you can also stock up on a variety of international coffees, imported cheeses, produce, and other gourmet items.
A Governor's Harbour staple since 1989, this bakery serves delicious pastries and breads, baked fresh daily. Stop in to pick up come of the popular Danish coffee cake, or sample johnnycakes and hot patties—Bahamian favorites. The bakery also makes fresh doughnuts, éclairs, and other homemade treats. Be sure to buy extra: once you get them home, these pastries tend to disappear quickly. The bakery opens at 7 am and closes at 5 weekdays, at 2:00 on Saturday.
Located at Cape Eleuthera Resort with a breathtaking sunset view, Harbour Pointe offers Caribbean cuisine in a casual setting. The restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating with panoramic views of the pool, marina, and ocean. There’s even a “you catch it, we cook it” menu option for guests who reeled in something special at the Resort's marina. Dinner favorites include the famous Cape Eleuthera burger, cracked conch, and shipwrecked scampi.
Although you can sample local Bahamian fare at this famous eatery, the star of the menu is the cheeseburger, purportedly the inspiration for Jimmy Buffett's "Cheeseburger in Paradise" song. Maybe it's the rustic charm of the breezy patio, or the secret seasonings on the melt-in-your-mouth patty, but this burger served between thick slices of homemade Bahamian bread is definitely otherworldly. Dinner specialties include cracked conch and shrimp. Be sure to save room for Ma's coconut tart or key lime pie.
This easily overlooked restaurant is a favorite among Eleuthera natives. While it may not look like it from the outside, New Sunset Inn serves some of the most delicious Bahamian dishes on the island. There's an indoor dining area along with a dining deck that features stunning views of the harbor. It's a great place to have a quiet dinner, and the staff is friendly and accommodating.
Enjoy a moonlit dinner on Runaway Hill's beachfront veranda, with views of the pink-sand beach and turquoise waters along with sounds of the ocean waves. The atmosphere feels like a private club with a handsome 1920s interior. Chef Krishna Higgs specializes in Bahamian cuisine, combining local ingredients with global flavors. The menu always features a fresh catch of the day, and often includes Bahamian lobster and grouper.
Owned by Sammy Culmer and managed by his friendly daughter Margarita, Sammy's is a casual restaurant where you can enjoy great service and authentic Eleutheran food. Sammy's serves conch and fish burgers, baked chicken dinner and a variety of club sandwiches and salads. For dessert, try the delicious butterscotch sundae or chocolate sundae.
This casual diner is a hub of activity during lunch hours, particularly because of its chill atmosphere and a menu that features popular lunchtime meals. In addition to American soda shop favorites like cheeseburgers, subs, and hot dogs, the menu also includes Bahamian fare such as fried grouper sandwiches and conch dishes. The Gap, as it's known locally, is also open for breakfast, serving freshly baked pastry, sandwiches, omelets, and pancakes.
With a classy but no-fuss aura and exhibition windows that face gorgeous sunsets, this restaurant is well-known for its steaks, which are flown in daily. Grouper, conch, mahi-mahi, and snapper are also fresh, caught daily. Guests have 180-degree views of the ocean from the screened patio or dining room. The restaurant has live music on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night (in high season). There's also an internal pizzeria that serves a variety of pizzas and desserts.
For the perfect beach picnic, stop by Banks Road Deli to pick up freshly made sandwiches, chips, and homemade cookies. Located in the same building as Pineapple Field's Gift Store, the deli also serves pastries and coffee in the morning, which you can enjoy in their quiet outdoor seating area. The small gourmet grocery section is great for stocking up on wine and chocolate.
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