Where to eat Bahamian food in Nassau: The Best Restaurants and Bars

October 28, 2019 Weston Hennigan

Find out what Bahamian restaurants to try in Nassau. Nassau teems with Bahamian and British flavor. The capital city of the Bahamas boasts miles of spectacular beaches and stretches of vivid coral reefs perfect for snorkeling. Shop, dine, and sightsee, particularly along busy Bay Street, or if you're a James Bond fan, visit the British Colonial Hotel, which was used as a filming location for two of the Sean Connery-era movies. Visit during the famed Junkanoo Festival to experience a high-energy parade of spectacularly costumed dancers.
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10. Lukka Kairi Restaurant and Bar

Prince George Wharf Oceanfront, Beside Senor Frogs 5 Mins From Cruise Ships, Nassau 12345 New Providence Island Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, Bahamian, International Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront [email protected] +1 242-427-8886 http://lukkakairi.com
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4 based on 1561 reviews

Lukka Kairi Restaurant and Bar

Lukka Kairi means "People of the Islands" Your authentic Bahamian Dining Adventure starts with authentic Bahamian Dishes and an ambience that truly shows the culture of the Bahamian People. Unique "Theatre in the Round seating" and Open Kitchen has the ef

Reviewed By 971marqueb

Conch fritters where the bomb Pasty’s was my server. She was pleasant and knew everything. Took care of me and my friends like we where home. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you Pasty.

9. Exagon Restaurant & Lounge

Navy Lion Rd. Hilton Center of Commerce, Nassau New Providence Island Italian, Caribbean, Pizza, Seafood, Bahamian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Takeout, Reservations, Free Wifi [email protected] +1 242-676-5400 https://www.facebook.com/Exagon-Restaurant-and-Lounge-234784030193588/
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4 based on 147 reviews

Exagon Restaurant & Lounge

Located in Nassau City Center three stores from Senior Frog on the walk to Junkanoo Beach, we offer a mix of Carribean and Italian cuisine with homemade gourmet Italian thin crust pizza. Our trendy bar offers tropical cocktails and frozen daiquiri list, i

Reviewed By Susan G

We found Exagon on a recommendation from a local diver who promised us a great place to eat dinner. He was right! The food was great in a casual atmosphere near the water. Two-for-one drink specials were a bonus and the drinks were great. We loved the food and the staff was friendly and helpful. We would return on our next trip to Nassau!

8. Dali Rotisserie & Grill

Navy Lion Road East side of Hilton Hotel, Nassau New Providence Island Seafood, Bahamian, Barbecue, Beer restaurants Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 242-698-2008 http://dalinassau.com/
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4 based on 465 reviews

Dali Rotisserie & Grill

After 5 years of concentrating mainly on Spanish food, from November 2019 onwards Dali Tapas will be transformed into Dali Beer-Garden Rotisserie & Grill. We will still serve our famous Paella’s in addition to a lot of interesting new dishes: Rotisserie i

Reviewed By Laura T

Strolling along, Dali's seemed to call us in for a drink. Suzette, the bartender was fantastic, explaining her drink specials and beer choices. She was attentive and cheerful. None of us were ready for lunch but her descriptions of the food offered had our mouths watering. We went back a few hours later and were blown away by the items we ordered. The Conch Burger was hot, crisp and perfectly seasoned. The Pescaito Frito (seafood platter) was fried to perfection. Pollo al Ajillo / Chicken Thighs Garlicky had a hint of Marsala. The Tomato Salad was served with the best Balsamic Vinegar I have ever tasted. It would be worth a trip back to Nassau just to have another meal with them!Dear Laura T,We thank you very much for taking time to write about your visit to our restaurant. And we are happy to read that youliked our food and service. Wishing you a great summer,kind regards,Chef Werner and his DALI team

7. Bahamian Cookin' Restaurant & Bar

Trinity Place Downtown opp.The Central Bank of the Bahamas, Nassau New Providence Island Caribbean, Seafood, Bahamian Lunch, Brunch, Dinner Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Table Service, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +1 242-328-0334 http://bahamiancookin.com
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4 based on 415 reviews

Bahamian Cookin' Restaurant & Bar

Bahamian Cookin Restaurant & Bar is Nassau's oldest Bahamian Restaurant,specializing in authentic Bahamian Cuisine.Owned and operated by 3 generations of Bahamian women, this local establishment has been providing Bahamians and tourists with flavorful Bah

Reviewed By cooker72

We visited this restaurant as a part of our food tour and we were served a wonderful plate of food! The chicken would melt in your mouth! Conch fritters, mac ‘n cheese and slaw were very tasty and the lemonade was refreshing! Meant to return...but ran out of time!!

6. Sapodilla

West Bay Street Half Mile East of Caves Point, Nassau New Providence Island Caribbean, Seafood, European, Bahamian Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 242-327-0611 http://www.sapodillabahamas.com
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4 based on 422 reviews

Sapodilla

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Reviewed By lulu62010

We decided to come here due to the encouraging reviews we found here on tripadvisor.We left this place on our last day in Nassau before flying back home on the next day!The place is beautifully decorated in pure caribbean style which is a plus.As we arrived we were accommodated in the lounge bar where it was supposed to be the live music,sadly the musician arrived when we were almost ready to go to our table escorted by an unfriendly asian hostess that at the moment of seating us was joking and laughing with one of the waiters who was playing the drum...The menu comes with a lot of dishes that seem tasty.Soup and a Caesar salad were good even if for the Caesar I would comment the flavor of anchovy was completely absent... maybe the waiter forgot to put anchovy in it? Beside that it was great and fresh!The main course was not up to our expectations as mine was fine but my bf one arrived cold and lacked of the unique taste we expected.The wine required over 10 minutes to be served.Nobody offered to refill our glasses while dining.The best part of the whole dinner was a very tasty banana flambe.Upon leaving a tall hostess had a nice chat with me while I was awaiting for my bf. She has been one of the very few good notes of this disappointing night.Exception made for her nobody asked how we felt about the dinner...It would have been appreciated if a chef or manager asked how we feel about the food.We truly felt wasting money on an expensive, yet not good experience!

5. The Bearded Clam Sports Bar

International Bazaar Baystreet Tucked away down the arcade, Nassau New Providence Island Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, Pub, Bahamian Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Accepts Visa, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 242-323-4455 http://www.beardedclamnassau.com/
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4 based on 467 reviews

The Bearded Clam Sports Bar

Reviewed By Passenger107952

Had the best Conch Friiter and Chips with Slasa!Kedra was great! Hope to be back soon!Bar is located very close to the Cruise port .. steps away..Wow! Thank you so much for your great review. I will let Kedra know you left a review about her. She is pretty awesome. I'm glad she took great care of you whilst you were here. We hope to see you soon! Thanks once again, Becky.

4. Crabs and Ting

Junkanoo Beach, Nassau New Providence Island Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, Bahamian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 242-361-0066
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4 based on 252 reviews

Crabs and Ting

Reviewed By TravelDon10

This doesn’t make the category of a restaurant. It is a shack on the beach. The 2 food items on the menu is cooked in very unacceptable conditions. Overall, DO NOT waste time coming here if you want a restaurant. This listing should be removed as it does not meet the criteria for a restaurant.

3. Curly's Restaurant and Bar

Arawak Cay Fish Fry, Nassau New Providence Island Caribbean, Bar, Seafood, Bahamian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 242-328-0394 https://www.facebook.com/CurlysArawakCay/
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4 based on 627 reviews

Curly's Restaurant and Bar

Reviewed By Playa1971

Very amazing day with our friend and driver Chief. He made us discover this restaurant where everything is morte than perfect... the food, the service and the drinks were all excellent! My husband tried the jerk chicken just wow and I had the House speciality Hichem is a mix of fish and seafood! No sonder why Guy Fierry visit and Love that place. Will go back for sure next Time We are in Nassau!

2. Daiquiri Shack

14995 Gulf Boulevard, Nassau New Providence Island Bahamian Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible +1 727-393-2706 http://www.theshak.com
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5 based on 221 reviews

Daiquiri Shack

Reviewed By TravelDon10

This is a drink place. Not a restaurant. It should not be on the restaurant section on TripAdvisor. ( not sure how this was listed on here.) Yes, the drinks are outstanding but it is a shack next to the Ocean. ( it has no conditions to prepare food) TripAdvisor please remove this listing from the restaurant section so people like myself do not waste my time coming here for food.

Top 10 Things to do in Nassau, Bahamas

1. Aquafire Grill

West Bay Street, Nassau New Providence Island Bahamian, Caribbean, Seafood Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Parking Available [email protected] +1 242-422-2277 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aquafire-Grill
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4 based on 132 reviews

Aquafire Grill

Spectacular ocean views with indoor and outdoor dining. Located in the quiet western end of Nassau, New Providence. Executive Chef Ariana creates one-of-a-kind special dishes integrating local food and spices with international ingredients rendering a fla

Reviewed By 964philipm

I went twice. The first time I had the mahi mahi with mango salsa; also sides of white rice and grilled veggies. The mahi was good and the mango salsa was a good topping. The grilled veggies were cauliflower and carrots.The service was friendly.The food was slow to come out of the kitchen. Other people who came after me got theirs first. Maybe I ordered something that just took extra time (?).The second time I had the octopus with white rice and salad. The octopus was cooked perfectly, which is hard to do. The food came out faster the second time.Indoor and outdoor seating available. Accepted credit card.12% VAT and 15% tip added to the bill.

Where to Eat in Nassau: The Best Restaurants and Bars

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