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You're greeted with a welcoming "Opa!" at this family-owned authentic Greek spot where they serve up tasty lunches at moderate prices. Sit on the second floor among Grecian statuary or on the balcony overlooking the action below. Enjoy souvlaki, moussaka, or a hearty Greek gyro, a break from the Nassau culinary routine, in a relaxed and friendly establishment. Be sure to save room for one of their authentic Greek desserts. The baklava cheesecake is divine. Dinner is an option only if you eat very early; they close at 5 pm.
Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- The best Greek salad around
- Flaming cheese
- The cries of "Opa!" as guests walk in
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner; closed Sun.
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Three generations of Bahamian women treat patrons as if they were guests in their own home. And the Bahamian food whipped up in the kitchen is as close to homemade as you can get in a restaurant. This simple locale is bustling with local professionals during the week and has also become a popular spot for cruise-ship passengers. Grandmother Mena swears their conch fritters are the "conchiest" you'll find. Takeout-only breakfast is served Monday through Saturday, while lunch is both sit-down and take-out the same days.
Parliament St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Home-style cooking
- Tasty conch fritters
- Friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., No dinner
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Low-slung settees, stucco arches, and reproductions of the eponymous artist's works set a casual and refined tone at this restaurant owned by a husband-and-wife team. He's Bahamian, she's northern Italian, and the fare perfectly blends the two cultures. Sit in the ground-floor garden under large white umbrellas or dine inside the century-old house for lunch or dinner. Start with the warm Parmesan terrine, then dive into freshly made pasta or risotto with prawns, or the filet drizzled with a mouth watering green peppercorn sauce. Be sure to save room for dessert and the delicious handmade cookies that come with coffee.
Bank La. and Bay St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Italian cuisine with a Bahamian spin
- Biannually changing menu
- Delicious handmade cookies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and Tues dinner; and Sept.
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Follow the plume of smoke wafting onto Shirley Street to find this roadside spot with some of the best jerk chicken, pork, and slow-grilled ribs around. It's open Friday and Saturday for takeout only; meals come with a fresh baked roll as well as pasta salad or corn on the cob or cajun fries. At $14 for chicken or pork and $16 for ribs, you can't find a better deal. Their native macaroni and cheese is worth the $3 upgrade. They also serve fried fish.
Shirley St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Best jerk pit around
- Great value for money
- Laid-back island vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Thurs.
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A meal at this hillside mansion's formal restaurant begins in the elegant parlor, where drinks are served over the sounds of a live piano. It's a rarefied world, where waiters wear tuxedos and Cuban cigars and cognac are served after dinner. Graycliff's signature dishes include Kobe beef, Kurobuta pork, and Nassau grouper. The wine cellar contains more than 200,000 bottles that have been hand-picked by owner Enrico Garzaroli, some running into the tens of thousands of dollars. There are plenty of less expensive bottles, but you'll find the markup on better vintages to be much less than what you'd find in a big-city restaurant almost anywhere in the world. You can even buy the world's oldest bottle of wine, a German vintage 1727, for $200,000. Mere mortals can settle for the weekday wine luncheons. For an extra-special dining experience, you can book the wine cellar's private dining room.
W. Hill St. at Cumberland Rd., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Only five-star rating in town
- Signature Kobe beef
- Third largest wine cellar in the world
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Jacket required for dinner and no shorts permitted
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Part of the Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville Beach Resort complex, this steakhouse hits all the right marks when it comes to food, drinks, ambience, and service. Dine indoors or outside overlooking Nassau Harbour and the resort marina. To start, seafood lovers can't go wrong with the seafood tower to share from the raw bar or the fried oysters. The steak tartare and classic French onion soup are also hits. Try the lobster-stuffed ravioli or one of the many steaks cooked to perfection and topped with your choice of sauce. Sides are sharing size. Happy hour at the bar is from 6 to 9:30, Tuesday through Saturday, with a specialty sushi menu in addition to drink specials.
W. Bay St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Steaks cooked to perfection
- Raw bar
- Sushi and cocktails happy hour
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun., Closed Mon.
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For the best views of Nassau Harbour, dine at this quaint bar and restaurant. As you watch the cruise ships pulling in and out of the nearby port, you can sip on a frozen margarita and enjoy some of the best ceviche around.
Woodes Rodgers Walk, Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Mexican–Bahamian inspired menu
- Spectacular 180-degree harbor views
- Cool breezes and spectacular sunsets
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This intimate spot is usually packed with locals who reside on the eastern end of the island; be sure to call ahead to book a table. Dine surrounded by bottles of wine and, on some nights, live acoustic guitar. There's also an outdoor terrace. Choose from a variety of small plates: sweet-heat conch bites, BBQ pulled-pork poutine, and the grilled lobster crostini. There's also a selection of flatbreads, burgers, pasta dishes, and hearty meat and seafood entrees.
E. Bay St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Warm and friendly service and atmosphere
- Eclectic menu
- Impressive wine pairings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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Nestled in the middle of the International Arcade linking Bay Street and the wharf is this lively bar and restaurant serving up tasty appetizers and meals. Try the traditional Bahamian cracked conch or conch balls. If you're particularly hungry, order the gigantic burrito or Godzilla Burger. Wash it all down with something from the extensive drinks menu, and don't forget to sign your name on the wall before you leave. Kids are welcome, but the menu isn't the most kid-friendly.
Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Potent drinks with cheeky names
- Tasty bar fare
- Lively atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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This funky little spot puts a unique Asian street-food twist on the guava duff, a traditional Bahamian dessert. Fluffy, handmade steamed bao buns filled with sticky sweet fillings like guava or caramelized coconut and smothered with traditional sauce are a must try, but they also serve savory bao buns filled with island flavors like jerk chicken, curried mutton, and ginger pork. Wash it down with a traditional bush tea, choosing your preferred level of sweetness. While you wait, check out the tiny museum display with interesting artifacts from The Family Islands of old.
W. Bay St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Delicious fusion street food
- Bao bun guava duff
- Variety of bush teas
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Dine inside or on the wraparound porches of a two-story traditional wooden Bahamian home. The menu is small, but there are lots of classic dishes to choose from, including golden beet and tomato salad with feta and goat cheese, or the loaded grilled short-rib grilled cheese sandwich. Enjoy a fancy cocktail or a bottle of French wine from an impressive drinks menu, and finish up with the white chocolate guava bread pudding or Bahamian chocolate rum cake.
33 E. Bay St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Understated elegance
- Generous portions
- Classic and unique signature cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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In a converted old Bahamian home, this is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in town. The Chinese–continental menu includes entrées such as conch with black-bean sauce, hung shew (walnut chicken), and steak kew (cubed prime fillet served with baby corn, snow peas, water chestnuts, and vegetables). The New York strip steak is nirvana. A short taxi ride from Paradise Island or downtown Nassau, this is the perfect spot if you're seeking something a little different from the typical area restaurants.
E. Bay St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Traditional Chinese cuisine
- Broiled NY strip steaks
- Huge portions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sat. or public holidays
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Tucked away in a courtyard off a busy street, you'll find this restaurant, bar, and art gallery all wrapped up in one. The gallery is housed in the 1840 back house—all that remains of an old Bahamian estate. Once you've had a look at the local art inside, take a seat at one of the long communal picnic tables in the courtyard and order a classic Bahamian cocktail like a Bahama Mama or Goombay Smash from the wooden shack bar or try one of their specialty cocktails infused with local flavors. Be sure to ask the bartender to explain the names of the drinks. The food is simple but delicious—wings, conch fritters, burgers, tacos, and nachos.
13 Cumberland Street, Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Cool, funky oasis
- Refreshing Bahamian cocktails
- Beautiful art gallery
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Gallery admission $2
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Book one of Latitudes' teppanyaki tables for a delicious and entertaining dining experience. The chefs will cook your choice of a variety of meats and seafood on the hot grill as you look on in awe. Five different kitchens churn out a number of different cuisines to order. You can choose from pizza (try the meatball with basil cream), Alfredo shrimp, sushi, or ramen. There's also a steakhouse where you can indulge in 32 ounces of premium rib eye or porterhouse. The restaurant offers sweeping views of picturesque Nassau Harbour.
E. Bay St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Only spot for teppanyaki
- Views of Nassau Harbour
- International brunch on weekends
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One of Nassau's hot spots, this simple restaurant has an extensive menu, including traditional rolls, sushi, and sashimi, as well as more innovative options that incorporate conch and other local delicacies. The volcano roll topped with their special conch sauce is a favorite. There are enough non-seafood options on the menu to satisfy anyone in your group. Friday and Saturday nights are really busy, and they do not accept reservations, so be prepared to wait for a table.
E. Bay St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Volcano roll
- Sushi worth waiting for
- Traditional tatami rooms
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sat., Reservations not accepted
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You may have a hard time picking your drink from the extensive menu of frozen concoctions at this upstairs spot. The Sneaky Tiki, with seven types of rum, is a favorite, as are the Sharkeez Volcano (which is set ablaze) and the Nassau Iced Tea, a twist on the "Long Island" traditional. Sit indoors or enjoy the fresh air and a fantastic harbor view on the long wraparound balcony with some basic American and Bahamian bar food. Finish up with guava duff for dessert. No matter what your sport, this is a good spot to catch your team in action on one of 10 big-screen TVs.
Woodes Rodgers Walk, Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Creative frozen concoctions
- Lively setting
- Theme nights
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One of the only restaurants on the far eastern end of the island, this cool spot is situated within a high-end gated community. The two-story, chic island-style building gets a cool ocean breeze from the beach just outside, and there's a bar situated poolside. The fish tacos are a favorite, or for something more hearty, try a beef or lamb burger piled high with toppings or the whole roasted snapper.
Yamacraw Rd., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Upscale atmosphere on the far eastern end
- Amazing ocean breeze and views
- Wood-fired pizzas with crispy crust
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations required for non-members of the gated Palm Cay community
