New Providence and Paradise Islands Restaurants

Foodies will delight in New Providence's restaurant range, from shabby shacks serving up the kind of food you'd find in any Bahamian's kitchen, to elegant eateries where jackets are required and the food rivals that found in any major city. You'll recognize celebrity chef names like Todd English, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and Nobu Matsuhisa, all of whom have restaurants on Paradise Island.

Eating out can get expensive, particularly in resort restaurants, so a budget-friendly strategy is having brunch at one of the myriad all-you-can-eat buffets at the larger hotels on Paradise Island and Cable Beach, then a light snack to hold you over until dinnertime.

Note: A gratuity (15%) is often added to the bill automatically.

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  • 1. Café Martinique

    $$$$

    The original restaurant, which was made famous in the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball, has long been bulldozed, but with the help of renowned international chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and New York designer Adam Tihany, this resurrected classic remains one of the hottest tables at Atlantis. Nestled in the center of Marina Village on Paradise Island, Café Martinique is the height of sophistication in design, service, and cuisine. The decor includes a wrought-iron birdcage elevator and a mahogany staircase; a grand piano helps create a refined experience. The classic French menu offers simple, beloved dishes made spectacular thanks to the highest-quality ingredients and Chef Jean-George's influence. The five-course chef's tasting menu is a special culinary treat.

    Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3000

    Known For

    • White-glove service
    • Superior cuts of meat
    • The fluffy soufflé

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential, children under the age of 6 not permitted after 7pm
  • 2. Carmine's

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    This Italian restaurant is a great place to go with a small group. Appetizers, entrées, and desserts come in extra-large portions meant to feed a crowd and are served family-style, so the prices can be more affordable (by Paradise Island standards, at least) than they seem at first, especially if you share among several people. The waiters can help you figure out how many dishes you should order without overdoing it. Whatever you choose, save room for dessert—the chocolate cake and ice cream concoction called the "Titanic" requires all hands on deck.

    Marina Village, Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3000

    Known For

    • Huge portions meant for sharing
    • Titanic (ice cream–laden chocolate torte)
    • Options for every member of the family

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 3. Crusoe's Restaurant

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    This hidden gem is worth a visit even if you are not staying at the Comfort Suites; the casual and family-friendly, alfresco restaurant has enticing menus. The lunch menu is available whenever the restaurant is open and offers a variety of sandwiches, wraps, and salads as well as delectable desserts. Their guava brioche bread pudding is something you must try. For dinner, there is something for everyone if you're looking for a more substantial meal. It's a great spot for seafood, but they also offer a variety of meat, chicken, and vegetarian dishes.

    Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3680

    Known For

    • Casual setting with great service
    • Nice alternative to the larger, fancier Atlantis offerings
    • Guava brioche bread pudding
  • 4. Dune by Jean-Georges

    $$$$

    Feast on Jean-Georges Vongerichten's intricately prepared dishes while overlooking Cabbage Beach at the renowned Four Seasons Ocean Club. Go for breakfast or lunch for the most (relatively) reasonable prices. For breakfast, try the eggs Benedict or traditional Bahamian boiled fish. For dinner, share a Black Plate appetizer sampler featuring everything from crab spring rolls to chicken samosas to start, then end with one of their signature sweet treats like the delicious banana cake topped with caramelized banana slices or the decadent Dune Sundae: rice pudding ice cream, caramelized Rice Krispies and chocolate fudge. It's a great place to unwind amid ocean breezes.

    Ocean Club Dr., Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–2501

    Known For

    • Chef Jean-Georges's signature dishes
    • Fine dining overlooking the ocean
    • Divine salted caramel banana cake

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 5. Fish by José Andrés

    $$$$

    Celebrity chef and philanthropist José Andrés has added his name and global reputation to the restaurant offerings on Paradise Island. As you would expect from the name, seafood takes center stage on this restaurant's mouthwatering menu. Conch is served in all the traditional Bahamian ways, but with Chef Andrés' unique twist. Three tasting menus ranging from 7 to 13 courses give you a chance to taste it all. Offerings for non–seafood lovers are limited, though the various steaks are sourced from the top spots around the world and cooked to perfection.

    Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363--3000

    Known For

    • Fresh seafood
    • Mouthwatering tasting menus
    • Conch served many different ways

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: reservations required
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  • 6. McKenzie's Conch Shack

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    You no longer have to venture over the bridge to get a bowl of authentic conch salad—this takeout shack in Marina Village makes conch salad to order. Pull up a bar stool and watch the dizzying display of knife skills it takes to make this local delicacy. Wash it down with a local beer or a sweet daiquiri.

    Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas

    Known For

    • Only fresh conch salad on Paradise Island
    • Daiquiri bar
    • Worth the long wait
  • 7. Nobu

    $$$$

    Sushi connoisseurs, celebrities, and tourists pack this Atlantis restaurant night after night. The rock shrimp tempura, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, and miso-glazed black cod are Nobu favorites, but this restaurant also takes advantage of fresh Bahamian seafood—try the lobster shiitake salad or the Nobu-style crack conch. The central dining room is surrounded by a Japanese pagoda, and guests seated at a long, communal sushi bar can watch chefs work.

    Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3000

    Known For

    • Traditional Japanese sushi
    • Sake cellar
    • Delicious miso-glazed black cod

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 8. Sun & Ice

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    Nothing beats ice cream to cool off after a hot day on the beach or by the pool. This local ice-cream shop serving unique Bahamian flavors is located in the heart of The Coral lobby in Atlantis and often has a long line, but it's worth the wait. Bahamian chef Wayne Moncur has whipped up frozen culinary delights like soursop, guava, and sugar banana using native fruits and a mint chocolate chip using locally crafted Mortimer Candies. This is also a great spot to grab a quick and simple breakfast pastry and coffee.

    New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3000

    Known For

    • Locally made ice cream
    • Worth waiting in line for
    • Native fruit flavors like soursop and guava
  • 9. Viola's Bar & Grill

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    This unassuming bar and grill is a consistent Paradise Island favorite with locals and savvy visitors. Their menu is a simple but tasty mix of standard American basics like burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and salads as well as Bahamian classics like curry chicken and conch fritters. Breakfast is strictly American style. The small al fresco bar and restaurant can get quite lively on weekends when the nightly karaoke gives way to professional live music.

    Casino Drive, Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3739

    Known For

    • Lively vibe
    • Delicious Bahamian cooking
    • Frequented by locals and "in the know" visitors
  • 10. Anthony's

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    This lively, casual spot is one of the most affordable places for breakfast, lunch, or dinner this side of Nassau Harbour, but that doesn't mean it's cheap. The baby back ribs with a homemade barbecue sauce are among the most popular on this Bahamian and American fare menu. The extensive menu (60-plus items to choose from) includes seafood pasta, grouper and salmon, steaks, burgers, ribs, and salads. 

    Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3152

    Known For

    • One of few nonresort restaurants on P. I.
    • Extensive menu
    • Affordable (by P. I. standards) dining
  • 11. Casa D'Angelo

    $$$$

    At this restaurant, an outpost of the wildly popular Casa d'Angelo chain in south Florida, chef Angelo Elia brings his famous Tuscan-style cuisine to Paradise. The antipasti display whets the appetite for succulent seafood, hearty pasta dishes, and prime cuts of beef. The dessert pastries are delectable.

    Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3000

    Known For

    • Wine pairings with every course
    • Standard Italian fare
    • Delectable pastries

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 12. Olives

    $$$$

    Todd English has paired up with Atlantis to give his signature Mediterranean style a taste of the Caribbean. Pick the fish you want to see on your plate or satisfy your meat craving with a steak or double cut pork chop. Situated right inside the lively Atlantis Casino, Olives is one of the few places to grab a late-night bite—the kitchen is open with a limited menu of their flavorful flatbreads and other staples until the wee hours of the night.

    Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3000

    Known For

    • Late-night kitchen
    • Extensive flatbread offering
    • Homemade pasta dishes
  • 13. Sip Sip

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    This famed Harbour Island staple has relocated to Marina Village on Paradise Island. Enjoy a variety of light bites featuring local ingredients, such as black bean hummus, conch chili nachos, or the delicious lobster quesadilla. There's also a salad menu as well as a few burgers and a grouper reuben. By the way, "sip sip" is the local term for gossip. 

    Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363--2000

    Known For

    • Authentic out-island style
    • Light bites
    • Fresh takes on seafood

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