New Providence and Paradise Islands Restaurants

Foodies will delight in New Providence's restaurant range, from shabby shacks serving up the kind of food you'd find in any Bahamian's kitchen, to elegant eateries where jackets are required and the food rivals that found in any major city. You'll recognize celebrity chef names like Todd English, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and Nobu Matsuhisa, all of whom have restaurants on Paradise Island.

Eating out can get expensive, particularly in resort restaurants, so a budget-friendly strategy is having brunch at one of the myriad all-you-can-eat buffets at the larger hotels on Paradise Island and Cable Beach, then a light snack to hold you over until dinnertime.

Note: A gratuity (15%) is often added to the bill automatically.

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  • 1. Bahamian Cookin' Restaurant

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    Three generations of Bahamian women treat patrons as if they were guests in their own home. And the Bahamian food whipped up in the kitchen is as close to homemade as you can get in a restaurant. This simple locale is bustling with local professionals during the week and has also become a popular spot for cruise-ship passengers. Grandmother Mena swears their conch fritters are the "conchiest" you'll find. Takeout-only breakfast is served Monday through Saturday, while lunch is both sit-down and take-out the same days.

    Parliament St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-328–0334

    Known For

    • Home-style cooking
    • Tasty conch fritters
    • Friendly service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., No dinner
  • 2. Dune by Jean-Georges

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    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.

    Ocean Club Dr., Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–2501

    Known For

    • Chef Jean-Georges's signature dishes
    • Fine dining overlooking the ocean
    • Divine salted caramel banana cake

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 3. Fish by José Andrés

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    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.

    Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363--3000

    Known For

    • Fresh seafood
    • Mouthwatering tasting menus
    • Conch served many different ways

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: reservations required
  • 4. Sun & Ice

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    Nothing beats ice cream to cool off after a hot day on the beach or by the pool. This local ice-cream shop serving unique Bahamian flavors is located in the heart of The Coral lobby in Atlantis and often has a long line, but it's worth the wait. Bahamian chef Wayne Moncur has whipped up frozen culinary delights like soursop, guava, and sugar banana using native fruits and a mint chocolate chip using locally crafted Mortimer Candies. This is also a great spot to grab a quick and simple breakfast pastry and coffee.

    New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3000

    Known For

    • Locally made ice cream
    • Worth waiting in line for
    • Native fruit flavors like soursop and guava
  • 5. The New Duff

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    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.

    W. Bay St., Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-824--3000

    Known For

    • Delicious fusion street food
    • Bao bun guava duff
    • Variety of bush teas
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  • 6. Viola's Bar & Grill

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    This unassuming bar and grill is a consistent Paradise Island favorite with locals and savvy visitors. Their menu is a simple but tasty mix of standard American basics like burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and salads as well as Bahamian classics like curry chicken and conch fritters. Breakfast is strictly American style. The small al fresco bar and restaurant can get quite lively on weekends when the nightly karaoke gives way to professional live music.

    Casino Drive, Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3739

    Known For

    • Lively vibe
    • Delicious Bahamian cooking
    • Frequented by locals and "in the know" visitors
  • 7. Anthony's

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    This lively, casual spot is one of the most affordable places for breakfast, lunch, or dinner this side of Nassau Harbour, but that doesn't mean it's cheap. The baby back ribs with a homemade barbecue sauce are among the most popular on this Bahamian and American fare menu. The extensive menu (60-plus items to choose from) includes seafood pasta, grouper and salmon, steaks, burgers, ribs, and salads. 

    Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3152

    Known For

    • One of few nonresort restaurants on P. I.
    • Extensive menu
    • Affordable (by P. I. standards) dining
  • 8. Olives

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    Todd English has paired up with Atlantis to give his signature Mediterranean style a taste of the Caribbean. Pick the fish you want to see on your plate or satisfy your meat craving with a steak or double cut pork chop. Situated right inside the lively Atlantis Casino, Olives is one of the few places to grab a late-night bite—the kitchen is open with a limited menu of their flavorful flatbreads and other staples until the wee hours of the night.

    Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas
    242-363–3000

    Known For

    • Late-night kitchen
    • Extensive flatbread offering
    • Homemade pasta dishes

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