Dine like a local

Hi 👋 Bri and Maggie here, your local hosts. We’ve called Bahamas home for nearly 10 years and know this island inside and out! Ready to feast? Here are our favorite places to eat in Nassau.

Let’s eat!

Maggie Sheehan and Brianne Pritchard

Restaurant Guide

  • Shima Restaurant

    Lunch and dinner.

    Sophisticated and relaxed open-air dining featuring really good Southeast Asian cuisine. Shima is located on the top floor of a boutique hotel, The Island House. This is a top favorite!

    Visit Shima
    1-242-698-6300

    Luxurious restaurant interior with large open windows, wooden furniture, and colorful artwork on the ceiling, overlooking a tropical outdoor area with palm trees.

  • Cocoplum

    Lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.

    Cocoplum offers a French and Mediterranean cuisine with an island twist taking advantage of all local fresh products. This is a great place for brunch, lunch, dinner and/or drinks — you can’t go wrong!

    Visit Cocoplum
    1-242-677-6776

    A plate of sliced beef with a crusted topping on a black plate, a glass of cocktail with orange peel, and a vase of yellow flowers on a wooden table.

  • Island Brothers Cie

    Lunch and dinner.

    Simple but refined fare with a French twist. Quality of the produce and optimal service are always on tap. This is a perfect spot for lunch or dinner.

    Visit Island Brothers Cie
    1-242-601-0216

    Interior of a cozy restaurant with round tables set with plates, glasses, and silverware, surrounded by wicker chairs with green cushions. A white bar counter with barstools and hanging wicker lamps illuminate the space, with a background of a shelf stocked with bottles and plants near the windows.

  • Island Pizza

    Lunch and dinner.

    Gourmet pizza to take-away or dine on their lovely patio. Very kid friendly and great wine selection.

    Visit Island Pizza
    1-242-362-6669

    Pizza with cheese, pepperoni, tomato sauce, fresh basil leaves, and chopped nuts on a white plate

  • Sushi Rokkan

    Lunch and dinner.

    Sushi Rokkan is an authentic Japanese restaurant located in the Old Fort Bay shopping plaza. You can’t go wrong if you’re in the mood for sushi.

    Visit Sushi Rokkan
    1-242-377-0094

    Interior of a restaurant with a table set for dining, featuring flowers in a vase, plates, utensils, and a warm ambient light.

  • Solemar

    Lunch and dinner.

    Located at the famous Compass Point in Nassau. Solemar offers a wide array of fresh seafood and meat options.

    Visit Solemar
    1-242-813-3700

    Restaurant balcony overlooking the beach at sunset, with tables set with plates, glasses, and napkins, and wicker chairs around the tables, near the ocean with palm trees and a sunset sky.

  • Studio Cafe

    Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

    Incredible ocean views and a variety of Bahamian fare. They often have live music on the weekends, which is fun!

    Visit Studio Cafe
    1-242-677-3991

    Outdoor dining area on a balcony or patio overlooking the ocean, decorated with seashells and hanging ornaments, with palm trees and a pink house in the background.

  • Aquafire

    Lunch and dinner.

    Aquafire Grill serves high-quality Bahamian food in a relaxed indoor/outdoor venue.

    Visit Aquafire
    1-242-698-0119

    Outdoor patio with tables, chairs, large red umbrellas, curtains, and lush green plants, including banana trees, under a dark-colored pergola.

  • Dino’s Gourmet Conch Salad

    Lunch and dinner.

    Dino’s is the best conch stand you’ll find. It’s a friendly, outdoor place - limited seating but take-out friendly.

    Visit Dino’s Conch Shack
    1-242-677-7798

    A food stand with a colorful sign advertising gourmet conch salad and Kalik beer in West Bay, with trees, a stone wall, and a seating area nearby.

  • Blue Sail

    Lunch and dinner.

    Blue Sail is located right on Sandyport Beach. They serve a mix of pizza, sandwiches and sushi. the views are incredible.

    Visit Blue Sail
    1-242-327-7111

    A covered outdoor restaurant with white wooden furniture and ceiling, overlooking a beach scene with blue sky, ocean, and palm trees. Several people are seated at tables, enjoying drinks and conversation.

  • The Poop Deck West

    Lunch and dinner.

    Bahamian fare, located right on the beach. It’s family-friendly and a relaxed place for an afternoon or evening meal.

    Visit The Poop Deck
    1-242-327-3325

    Beachside restaurant with tables set for dining, overlooking palm trees, sandy beach, and turquoise ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Social House

    Lunch and dinner.

    Sushi and asian fare. This is a great lunch or dinner spot with excellent cocktails. We recommend the Seared Aburi Sushi.

    Visit Social House
    1-242-603-7647

    An upscale bar and restaurant with a purple illuminated bar counter, high stools, and tables set with plates and glasses in a dimly lit atmosphere.

  • Spritz

    Lunch and dinner.

    Right on the water in Sandyport, Spritz is a great family spot with pizza and pasta favorites. It gets busy, especially during the evening on the weekends so you may want to book a table.

    Visit Spritz
    1-242-327-0762

    View from a balcony overlooking a canal with boats, organizations, and colorful houses, clear blue sky, and palm trees.

  • Twisted Lime

    Lunch and dinner.

    It’s a family-friendly sports bar but the food is really good! Bahamian and American options for lunch and dinner.

    Visit Twisted Lime
    1-242-327-0061

    Outdoor dining area on a waterfront deck with tables, chairs, and boats in water, overlooking houses and palm trees.

  • Baha Mar

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    Baha Mar has tons of food options inside the mega-resort, most of which are open to the public. Many book out during the evenings so we recommend making a reservations.

    Visit Baha Mar
    1-242-788-8000

    Aerial view of a large luxury hotel complex with multiple white towers with red roofs, situated along the coastline with the ocean in the background.

  • Cricket Club Restaurant & Pub

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    Bahamian and British food, served overlooking the national cricket pitch (which happens to be the national sport of the Bahamas!).

    Visit Cricket Club
    1-242-603-4721

    Two plates of fried chicken with French fries, green peas, and a side of dipping sauce, and a small bowl of coleslaw on a table with a leaf-patterned tablecloth.

  • Louis & Steen’s Coffeehouse

    Breakfast and lunch.

    Breakfast and lunch with a Cajun flare. Louis and Steen’s has speciality coffee and really good food.

    Visit Louis and Steen’s
    1-242-677-4050

    Indoor market with various products like skincare, souvenirs, and packaged goods on wooden tables, decorated with hanging plants and warm lighting.

  • Bon Vivants Cafe & Cocktails

    Breakfast and snacks.

    Coffee during the day, cocktails anytime! This is an excellent little spot with a big vibe, plus a solid chance you’ll find the Bahama Stays team working here during the day.

    Visit Bon Vivants
    1-242-601-9463

    Living room with tropical decor featuring palm tree-shaped lamps, floral wallpaper, rattan furniture, and colorful pillows.

  • Athena Café

    Lunch and dinner.

    This is an excellent traditional Greek spot right downtown. We highly recommend the pan-friend snapper!

    Visit Athena Cafe
    1-242-326-1296

    A submarine sandwich filled with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, and onions, served with seasoned potato wedges and ketchup.

  • Wild Thyme

    Lunch and dinner.

    Gorgeous outdoor dining in a historic location. Wild Thyme serves elevated pastas and sandwiches with an island twist.

    Visit Wild Thyme
    1-242-393-4107

    Grilled chicken breast served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes with a side of orange sauce, garnished with fried onion strings and microgreens.

  • Green Parrot Bar & Grill

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    Overlooking the Nassau Harbour, Green Parrot is a local favorite for authentic island cuisine. It’s family-friendly and a nice place to dine if you’re on the east side of the island.

    Visit Green Parrot
    1-242-322-9248

    Outdoor patio area in a tropical setting with palm trees, tables, chairs, string lights, and a thatched roof hut