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With Bahamian tourism increasing, the dining spots in Nassau have stepped up their food preparations. Now they are sophisticated as any city in the United States. European chefs brought in by the top... |
With Bahamian tourism increasing, the dining spots in Nassau have stepped up their food preparations. Now they are sophisticated as any city in the United States. European chefs brought in by the top restaurants have trained young Bahamians in the skills of fine cuisine. Cuisines from Chinese, Indian, Mexican, Creole, and Japanese are now available. Just don’t forget about the Bahamian dishes.
Nassau Restaurants
Bahamian Cuisine
Conch Fritters Bar & Grill: This is a tropical themed restaurant is best known for conch and is one of the new favorites in downtown Nassau. You will have the opportunity to taste this Bahamian specialty in chowders, salads, and of course fritters. For those of you who do not like conch, you will be happy to know you will find a varied menu with burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and seafood. There is a live band playing six nights a week and a festive Junkanoo celebration on Saturday from 8 to 11 PM
The Poop Deck: This is a favorite hangout of the locals. It is located just east of the bridge from Paradise Island and is a quick cab ride from the middle of town. You will be dining on the large waterfront deck, which has a beautiful view of the harbor and the bridges. Because of its popularity, a second Poop Deck has been opened on Cable Beach’s west end for the residents. You can expect spicy dishes with such names as Mama Mary’s steamed fish and Rosie’s chicken; there’s also a large wine list. Just make sure to save room for the dessert of guava duff and a calypso coffee spiked with secret ingredients.
Shoal Restaurant and Lounge: Saturday morning at 9 AM you will find a crowd of hungry Bahamians digging into boil fish and johnnycake, the restaurants specialty. In a bowl of this peppery dish you will find chunks of boiled potatoes, onions, and grouper. After one bowl you may keep coming back for more. This is where Bahamian dishes, including peas-n-rice and cracked conch are staples.
Mama Lyddy’s Place: This old house just off the proverbial beaten path for tourists is a place for true Bahamian cooking. You will want to start with a local-style breakfast of souse or “boil fish” and watch for Nassau’s residents to be coming in for take out or sit down meal. For lunch or dinner you can try the fried snapper, cracked conch, minced or broiled crawfish, pork chops, grits and other typical Bahamian side dishes.
Chinese Cuisine
East Villa Restaurant and Lounge: This faintly lighted restaurant, which is set back from the street has been reported by the residents of Nassau to serve the best Chinese food in town. The menu, which features Chinese-Continental entrees such as conch with black bean sauce, hung shew or walnut chicken, steak kew, which is cubed prime fillet served with baby corn, snow peas, water chestnuts, and vegetables. The New York strip steak is wonderful. It is only a short cab ride from Paradise Island or downtown Nassau.