4 Best Restaurants in The Exuma Cays, The Exumas

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We've compiled the best of the best in The Exuma Cays - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Hill House Restaurant

$$$$ Fodor's Choice

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.

Big Major's Cay, Bahamas
242-557–3179-reservations
Known For
  • New menu daily
  • Delectable hors d'oeuvres and innovative cuisine
  • Lively cocktail hour
Restaurant Details
Closed Sept.
Reservations required for visitors
VHF Channel 16 for dinner reservations

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Lorraine's Cafe

$$ Fodor's Choice

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. 

MacDuff's Restaurant

$$$$

MacDuff’s Restaurant offers a mellow fine-dining experience with delicious food and world-class service. Chef Jason Wallace prepares a blend of contemporary and Bahamian meals, and while at the bar, you'll find bartenders serving specialty cocktails and local favorites. The rustic-chic decor and exposed wood beams are designed to remind customers of the paradise that surrounds them, as does the outdoor dining area with a view of the ocean. 

Norman’s Cay, Bahamas
242-805--2235-reservations
Known For
  • Friendly staff
  • Comfortable sofa and cabana to relax
  • Delicious MacDuff cheeseburger
Restaurant Details
Reservations essential

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Sea Level at Staniel Cay Yacht Club

$$$

This waterfront restaurant serves up Bahamian specialties such as cracked conch, fresh grouper, snapper, and grilled lobster, with homemade bread. A dinner bell rings when dinner is ready and diners move from the bar to the dining room. You must place your dinner order by 4 pm. 

Staniel Cay, Bahamas
242-355–2024
Known For
  • Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Must-try conch po'boy
  • Some ingredients come from the restaurant's own garden
Restaurant Details
VHF Channel 16 for reservations

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