203 Best Restaurants in Bahamas

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.

This tidy restaurant offers free Wi-Fi and is an excellent place to catch up on e-mails over dessert and 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 is also a great place to pack your cooler for a fishing excursion. 

Conch salad is the draw at this popular roadside joint; it might take half an hour or longer to get your made-to-order food, but you can grab a stool and order a refreshing (and intoxicating) gin and coconut water while you wait. If you're in a hurry, call ahead to place your order. Dino's is credited with being the first to put a twist on conch salad, adding apple, mango, and pineapple to make it "tropical." The vantage point across the road is a great spot for photos.

Each seat in this small but sophisticated old Bahamian manor home-styled dining room has a view into the open kitchen. With just 30 diners at a time, it's like the chef and his team are cooking dinner for an intimate group of friends as they watch. The menu is small, but you'll have a hard time choosing as it hits all the right notes. On the menu are steaks, chops, and seafood, as well as seasonal specialties like lobster. Reservations are essential as they only prep for as many as they know are coming. 

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.

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.

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.

One of the finest culinary experiences in the Caribbean, Flying Fish serves an eclectic collection of seafood and Bahamian favorites, made with only the best, sustainable ingredients. The owners, originally from Canada, are local couple Tim and Rebecca Tibbits—Tim being the genius behind the food, Rebecca the genius behind the wine. Ask Rebecca for a pairing, and she will find something to both delight and surprise you (sake or tequila may be her choice). The restaurant is on the canal front and has an ambience that is both romantic and contemporary. Sit indoors or outside on the patio or the floating dock and choose from the tapas menu or from their extensive selection of gourmet burgers.

This recently renovated, window-lined restaurant serves three meals a day, combining classic Asian dishes with fresh Bahamian fare. An extensive cocktail list from the Freedom Bar— which features a stunning view of the hilltop pool— includes the Glass Window Bridge, with the exquisite landmark of the same name just a short drive away. It's one of the nicest restaurants on the island. Be sure to order from the sushi bar—you won't be disappointed.

This charming restaurant embodies everything that people love about Eleuthera. The menu offers a range of local favorites, the property is right on the beach (with chairs for lounging after a meal), and the restaurant has an amazing outside deck with a stunning view of Rock Sound's harbor. At dinnertime, candles are placed on the tables, the string lights above the outdoor dining area twinkle, and the beautiful Eleuthera sun lowers over the waters, making Frigate's one of the most beautiful places in town to dine.

Enjoy some of the best sunsets you've ever seen from this casual outdoor beachside restaurant. The menu includes all the standard Bahamian and American offerings. There's a special Caribbean night every Thursday with jerk chicken and pork on offer. During the week and off-season, it's a nice, quiet place to enjoy the scenery—weekends and high season it's party central.

At this resort restaurant, fresh fruit smoothies, panini on crusty French bread, fresh salads, and various authentic four-course Italian dinners are all made to order by owner/chef Elena Sparta. Try the mille-feuille of smoked salmon and tomatoes; fettuccine with crab; shrimp with lime, basil, and herbs; lemon and rosemary risotto; or duck breast in Cointreau and orange sauce. The outside patio is beautiful and overlooks stunning Snow Bay; inside, you'll find an all-white contemporary dining room and bar complete with couches and coffee tables for lounging. It's a superb, romantic addition to dining in The Family Islands; however, call ahead as hotel guests take preference and they may be booked up.

Housed in a charming British-style villa at Fowl Cay Resort, this upscale restaurant serves fresh Bahamian-inspired modern cuisine alongside spectacular 360-degree views of the surrounding islands and sea. The cocktail hour is followed by an amazing four-course gourmet dinner featuring a creative blend of Bahamian-inspired modern cuisine that the chef prepares daily with the freshest seafood and local ingredients. Sofas and lounge chairs encircle the restaurant’s charming large indoor dining room and bar area. During the day you may find you have the villa all to yourself as you take a dip in the pool, read, relax, and enjoy your picnic lunch. In the evenings, Hill House transforms into a lively and festive place where guests dress up and gather to enjoy drinks and delectable hors d'oeuvres. One can play a game of pool or darts in the bar area or simply socialize with friends and family taking in the gorgeous sunsets.  Premium wines are available at an additional cost. Even if you are not staying at the resort, you can book a table at Hill House Restaurant for an unforgettable evening.

Expect casual lunches and dinners of hot wings, conch burgers, fish nuggets, and steak wraps in this harbor-view restaurant and bar, located inside the Marsh Harbour Marina. If you're dying for a steak after a steady fish diet, these are the best in The Abacos. Unless you're staying on this side of the harbor, you'll need a car or taxi to get here, or expect a long walk from the main street.

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.

If you're not a guest at Kamalame Cay's private island resort, you might have to travel miles to enjoy this casual but luxurious dining experience, which is every bit worthwhile. Set on one of The Bahamas' most beautiful beaches, Kamalame draws guests to cocktails at the poolside Tiki Bar, then to The Great House to enjoy Andros's top cuisine. Choose from a small, set menu that varies nightly, with main courses ranging from imported viands and fowl to creatively prepared fresh local seafood. Later, sip gently aged postprandial spirits on the terrace or the beach. Nestled in a grove of palms and kamalame trees, dinner at Kamalame could be your vacation's romantic highlight.

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 chef Madelene Pedican, whose dishes soar with a Southeast Asian flair. Standouts include the goat cheese ravioli with shrimp and spicy crab capellini. 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.

Located at the Black Point Marina on Great Guana Cay, this quaint restaurant is popular for its barbecue buffet and happy hour combo on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Lorraine's serves three meals per day, but lunch is the most hectic, with flocks of tourists, typically on excursions, stopping by to eat. The menu is varied, with lobster, ribs, tacos, pizza, and sandwiches. 

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.

Pop in for a frappé, iced coffee, or smoothie and a homemade pastry or slice of quiche or casserole at the island's only breakfast spot. The friendly team is also the island's ad hoc visitors center and can point you in the direction of anything you need during your stay. Wi-Fi is free. There's seating inside the museum and outside in the lovely, well-maintained garden.

Celebrity chef and James Beard Award–winner Marcus Samuelsson is the mastermind behind this Baha Mar restaurant, which sources fresh local ingredients in its Bahamian dishes. The restaurant has a beachfront dining area and a rooftop cocktail bar, with a DJ from 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Start with the delectable cornbread for the table slathered in hot buttered rum, and move on to raw bar favorites like conch salad. Dive into the pork pastor for a fresh take on jerk pork, and pair it with a tropical cocktail. For a special treat, check out the weekend brunch.

At this cozy, toes-in-the-sand bar, the bartender treats you like an old friend. Party photos adorn the walls along with velvet paintings of Elvis. Menu favorites include fish-and-chips, conch burgers and fries, Greek salads, and Philly cheesesteaks, among other Bahamian and American comfort foods. It's the place to be for Sunday football games (especially Miami Dolphins fans).

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.

Offering French cuisine with a strong Bahamian influence, Merport Bistro is the spot in downtown Freeport for the local business crowd. Their weekly specials are worth checking out, and although the menu changes constantly, there is something for everyone, from wraps and sandwiches and a variety of soups, to seafood or chicken vol-au-vent, juicy stacked burgers or hearty steaks. There's not much else for the tourist crowd in the area, but it's definitely worth the drive into town.

She bakes, and he makes ice cream. Together this husband-and-wife team created a unique ice-cream parlor and bakery where everything is whipped up by hand on-site. The doughnuts are huge and fluffy, and there's always something new on the menu—try the guava cream cheese one for a taste of The Bahamas. On the ice-cream side, this is not the place if plain ole vanilla is your flavor of choice. The exotic flavor combos range from coconut carrot cake to goat cheese with toasted pecan or oatmeal cookie miso eggplant. They also use local ingredients like soursop and hibiscus jam. 

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.

With awesome ocean views and a snorkeling reef just 10 yards off its perfect beach, this cool bar and restaurant is a must-visit hangout. Linger over a lunch of burgers and sandwiches or a dinner of steak and lobster, then chill out in the pool. Nurse a cup of Nipper Juice —a deceptively delicious concoction. If you down more than one or two of these, you'll be happy to take advantage of the Nippermobile, which provides free transport to and from the cay's public dock. 

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.

In addition to ocean-view seating from its dining room, Pascal's also features a swim-up bar, perfect for a leisurely lunch. Relax in the infinity-edge pool while you savor a mango daiquiri and cheeseburger and take in the magnificent view of the Atlantic. Dinner is decidedly more sophisticated, with French-Caribbean options inspired by fresh, locally caught seafood. Don't miss the pool party on Sunday with live music. Pascal's is located on the Sky Beach Club property, and while you are invited to enjoy the pool and beach without being a hotel guest, an afternoon at Pascal's may have you booking your next stay there.