Restaurants and bars on New Providence and Paradise Island, Bahamas
Nassau, Cable Beach and Paradise Island offer plenty of restaurant options for all budgets
WHAT-TO-DO – NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND – JAN 2007 EDITION
Nassau, Cable Beach and Paradise Island offer numerous restaurants and bars for all tastes and budgets. Below is a listing.
ANTHONY’S GRILL: Choose from a variety of island specialities, traditional American classics, fresh seafood, pasta and steaks. Specials include Anthony’s Penne Pasta, Sante Fe Grilled Chicken Breast and Paradise Caesar Salad. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am-11pm. Happy hour 3-6pm. Live music every day except Tues. Paradise Island, Paradise Shopping Plaza, tel 363-3152 or 363-1682.
ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND: With 19 restaurants and 18 bars, lounges and various express outlets, Atlantis offers true variety in dining and entertainment. Reservations are suggested in some restaurants and required in others, tel 363-3000 ext 29. Dress code: Resort casual attire calls for T-shirts or polo shirts, shorts or jeans, sundresses or skirts or similar apparel. Resort upscale attire calls for dress T-shirts or polo shirts, dress shorts, slacks, sundresses or skirts or similar apparel. Resort elegant attire calls for dress T-shirts or polo shirts, slacks, sundresses or skirts or similar apparel. Jackets recommended calls for button-down shirts, slacks, evening dresses or skirts or similar apparel.
• At Atlas Bar & Grill, the order of the day is classic American fare, chargrilled burgers, roasted chicken and slow-roasted ribs. Lunch, dinner and late-night dining. Outdoor seating available. Resort casual attire.
• Bahamian Club offers traditional fine dining in a warm club atmosphere. Finest cuts of steak, grilled seafood and chicken. Dinner. Resort elegant attire. Reservations required.
• The Café at the Great Hall of Waters, with its spectacular views into the Ruins Lagoon, serves à la carte breakfast. Lunch and dinner selections include roasted meats, fresh fish and chicken dishes. Resort casual attire. Reservations required.
• Casa D’Angelo offers an extensive menu of traditional Tuscan fare laced with Southern Italian accents in an intimate setting. Choose from an antipasti such as beef carpaccio or sautéed little neck clams. Enjoy one of Chef Angelo’s signature dishes from veal chop Milanese to herb-crusted rack of lamb. An extensive wine list offers the perfect pairing to your meal. Finish off with espresso-soaked tiramisu.
• Superb seafood is served in a stunning setting at Fathoms, with panoramic windows looking into the underwater ruins of Atlantis. The bountiful raw bar offers chilled stone crab claws and other shellfish. Dinner. Resort upscale attire. Reservations required.
• Mama Loo’s serves traditional Chinese dishes such as wok-fried grouper filet, sweet and sour chicken and sautéed sliced beef. Dinner. Resort upscale attire. Reservations required.
• Dine in old-world ambience at Marketplace. Bountiful breakfast buffet. Lunch and dinner include grilled burgers, oven-baked pizza, salads, seafood, made-to-order pasta and irresistible desserts. Outdoor seating available. Resort casual attire for breakfast and lunch, resort upscale attire for dinner.
• Murray’s Delicatessen is a New York-style deli showcasing magnificent views of the marina. Breakfast includes a variety of all-American platters. Matzoh ball soup, smoked fish, towering deli sandwiches, brisket and other deli favourites are on the lunch and dinner menus. Eat in or take out. Resort casual attire.
• Fine Japanese cuisine by celebrated chef Nobu Matsuhisa is showcased in the trendy surroundings of Nobu. Speciality and sashimi dishes, including tuna tempura roll, a variety of other seafood creations and omasake – a multi-course selection of the chef’s choice. Guests six years and older welcome. Resort elegant attire. Reservations recommended.
• Seagrapes offers a buffet of tropical foods in an upbeat atmosphere overlooking the lagoon. Lavish breakfast buffet. Lunch and dinner buffets. On weekends Seagrapes Circus is a child-sized dinner buffet with cotton candy for dessert and entertainment by clowns. Resort casual attire for breakfast and lunch, resort upscale attire for dinner.
• Overlooking a lagoon teeming with sharks and rays, Water’s Edge features a traditional American buffet breakfast. Dinners include fresh seafood from the raw bar, grilled seafood, grilled chicken and steaks, pasta, pizza and desserts. Resort casual attire. Reservations required.
Marina Village at Atlantis offers five new restaurants:
• Savour Caribbean fare at the ocean-inspired Bimini Road. The grand open kitchen features Bahamian conch (pronounced konk) and uniquely spiced entrées such as tamarind-glazed pork chop. Live entertainment at the outdoor bar. Lunch and dinner. Resort casual attire.
• Rediscover the timeless elegance of famed Café Martinique. The French gourmet cuisine of renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is served in a contemporary setting and an intimate atmosphere with graceful candlelit tables and sweeping marina views. Dinner. Jackets recommended. Reservations required.
• Enjoy the lively atmosphere and family-style dining at the famous New York landmark, Carmine’s. Sumptuous platters of classic Italian recipes are served in abundant portions to share. Dinner. Resort casual attire.
• Johnny Rockets is a 1950s-style diner where tabletop jukeboxes play for a nickel. All-American favourites include juicy hamburgers, chili dogs, shakes, malts and freshly baked apple pie. Lunch and dinner. Resort casual attire.
• Seared and grilled succulent fare await your discovery in the modern steakhouse ambience of Seafire Steakhouse. Starters such as the homemade sausage platter and artichoke & spinach dip complement entrées of fresh seafood and the finest cuts of prime beef, along with a variety of signature martinis. Dinner. Resort upscale attire.
• Other speciality offerings include Starbucks, where you can awaken your senses with rich flavours and delight in an unforgettable coffee experience in paradise; Village Creamery, the ultimate ice cream parlour for Häagen-Dazs favourites, including milkshakes, floats, sorbets and classic sundaes with a variety of delicious toppings; and Jamba Juice, which delivers life-nourishing fresh fruits and vegetables blended into delicious smoothies and juices.
See also One&Only Ocean Club.
The 50,000 sq ft Casino at Atlantis offers non-stop action and entertainment. It is the first of its kind, with brilliant skylights amid 78 table games (10am-4am) and 850 slot machines, available 24 hours.
BLUE LAGOON RESTAURANT AT CLUB LAND’OR: Delicious native seafood and international cuisine. Bahamian breakfast served Mon-Sat 7:30-11am. Dinner features gourmet specialities such as lobster thermidor and stuffed grouper au gratin. Dinner served daily 5-10pm. Children’s menu. The Oasis Lounge features happy hour Mon-Sat 5-7pm with hot hors d’oeuvres and two-for-one drinks. Live music 7pm-12 midnight. Paradise Island, tel 363-2400.
BRITISH COLONIAL HILTON NASSAU: Choose from a variety of dining options in this historic downtown hotel. No 1 Bay St, tel 322-3301.
• Blackbeard’s Cove Bar, overlooking the garden, is perfect for cocktails and snacks. Big-screen TV for sporting events.
• In the Palm Court lounge just off the main lobby, you can dance the night away to the sound of Bahamian recording star Jay Mitchell & Hot Ice Wed-Sun 9pm-1am.
• Dine outdoors on Bahamian and American sandwiches, soups, salads and delicious entrées with a view of Nassau Harbour and Paradise Island at the Patio Grille and Poolbar. Open daily for lunch 11am-6pm.
• Portofino Restaurant serves Mediterranean and Caribbean dishes in a casual atmosphere for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Choose from the sumptuous buffet or à la carte menu. Appetizers, salads, pizza, pasta, sandwiches and delicious entrées.
CABLE BEACH RESORTS & CRYSTAL PALACE CASINO: This resort consists of three properties side-by-side along 3,000 ft of beautiful Cable Beach. Stay at the resort of your choice, but enjoy the amenities offered by any of the other properties.
The gracious Nassau Beach Hotel, reflecting the colonial heritage of The Bahamas, offers flexible eating indoors and out in a variety of restaurants. Cable Beach, tel 327-7711.
• Café Johnny Canoe is a Bahamian-style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Live music on weekends.
• Hurricane Bar & Grill, right on the beach, features sandwiches, snacks and your favourite drinks.
• Sbarro Italian eatery serves pizza, calzones, pasta and daily specials for lunch and dinner. Also breakfast.
Whatever you have a taste for, you can find it at Radisson Cable Beach & Golf Resort. With its all-inclusive plan, one payment covers meals and bar. Call 327-6000 for reservations and details.
• Enjoy salads, sandwiches and light snacks for lunch poolside overlooking the beach and turquoise sea at Dolphin Beach Grill.
• Islands offers contemporary menu items from the islands of the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean. Tropical drinks are also featured.
Each restaurant at Wyndham Nassau Resort has a distinctive ambience. Call 327-6200 for information and reservations.
• Black Angus Grille features regional favourites as the perfect appetizers to tender-aged Black Angus steaks, fresh seafood or Asian dishes. Extensive wine list. A semi-private dining area for parties of 10-20. Dinner. Call for hours. Reservations suggested.
• Crystal Sweets Café is the place to cool off and satisfy your sweet tooth with any one of a dozen ice cream flavours. If you want more, a variety of Bahamian specialities, pizza, sandwiches, salads and other light fare and tropical drinks are available. Fresh pastries daily.
• At the New York-style Deli enjoy pizza, soup or salad and a selection of imported and domestic beers while watching sporting events on big-screen TVs. On the casino floor.
• Walk or swim up to Flamingo Pool Bar & Grill to order your favourite drink, a burger or a freshly made salad.
• Moso brings the foods and flavours of Asia into your evening. Authentic classic and modern Chinese cuisine combined with culinary offerings from Thailand and Japan. Casual family-style service allows all dishes to be shared, making a night at Moso fun for couples, families and groups of friends.
• Seaside Buffet is an all-you-can-eat buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At breakfast, choose from an assortment of cereals, home-made pastries and omelettes. Exotic Bahamian specialities and classic American cuisine are featured at lunch and dinner.
• Sole Mare offers Mediterranean meals by candlelight in a romantic, art deco atmosphere. Savour veal, fresh seafood, lamb or Caesar salad prepared at your table, while taking in the ocean view. Open 6-11pm on select evenings.
• Dance the night away to the beat of a Bahamian band overlooking the casino at 22 Above. Enjoy a classic martini or choose from a variety of speciality drinks. Open Thurs-Sat.
CAFÉ MATISSE: Dine on home-made pasta, seafood, filet mignon, real Italian pizza and delicious desserts amid Matisse prints and impressions. A charming courtyard is perfect for outdoor dining. Tues-Sat 12 noon-11pm. Closed Sun & Mon. Private room for meetings or parties. Reservations suggested. Proper dress required for dinner. Bank Ln (behind Parliament Sq), tel 356-7012.
CAPRICCIO: Discover the flavours and ambience of Italy in the heart of Cable Beach. Dine inside or outdoors. Savour the rich taste of authentic Italian dishes made from fresh ingredients. The menu boasts a variety of pasta dishes as well as beef, seafood and chicken. Customize your pasta by choosing your sauce and pasta combination. Save room for tiramisu and finish with an espresso, cappuccino or café latte. Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun and holidays 5-10pm. West Bay St, tel 327-8547.
COMPASS POINT: Enjoy the sight and sounds of the ocean while dining on the waterfront or in the newly refurbished dining room of this unique, colourful, world-renowned resort and restaurant. The menu is a skilful combination of international and Caribbean cuisines. Two bars with daily drink specials. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations suggested Fri-Sun nights. West Bay St, tel 327-4500.
DOUBLE DRAGON: Authentic Chinese food cooked to order; special requests prepared. Full bar. Dine in, takeout, delivery (evenings, $20 min purchase). Open daily including holidays for lunch and dinner. East Bay St location open Mon-Thurs 12 noon-10pm, Fri 12 noon-11pm, Sat 4-11pm and Sun & holidays 5-10pm. Closed Mon-Fri 3:30-4:30pm. Tel 393-5718. Charlotte St location open Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 11:30am-11:30pm, Wed & Thurs 11:30am-6pm, Sun 12 noon-4pm; call for holiday hours. Tel 326-7268. Double Dragon Express, Mall at Marathon open Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm, call for holiday hours. Tel 393-0943.
EAST VILLA: Nassau’s finest Chinese and Continental cuisine. Arguably the best broiled New York strip steak in The Bahamas, hand-picked and aged to perfection. Full-service bar. Lunch Mon-Fri 12noon-3pm, dinner Mon-Sat 6pm-12 midnight; Sun lunch 12:30-3pm, dinner 6-10pm. Piano music. Reservations suggested. Proper dress required. Valet parking. Takeout available. East Bay St (3⁄4 mile east of Paradise Island eastern bridge), tel 393-3377.
FESTIVAL PLACE: Savour authentic Bahamian treats and sweets while taking in the sights and sounds of this unique indoor market. Relax with a cup of Bahamian-blended tea or munch on such delights as coconut and pineapple tarts. Enjoy live Bahamian music in the indoor square Tues, Fri & Sat. Open Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 8am-8pm, Wed & Sun 9am-2pm, and Thurs 8am-5pm. Prince George Dock.
FLUID LOUNGE & NIGHTCLUB: Nassau’s only upscale downtown nightclub. Dance the night away at this sophisticated hot spot with two floors, two sounds, VIP and bottle lounge. Event nights are featured throughout the week. Doors open at 10pm. Ladies free before 11pm except during special events. The club offers bookings for private parties, receptions and more. Bay St, tel 356-4691 or visit www.clubfluidbahamas.com.
FLYING CLOUD: The 21⁄2 hr evening cruise on this 57 ft sailing catamaran departs 6pm Mon, Wed & Fri, with free hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar. On Sun enjoy a five-hour outing with a picnic on Rose Island, departing 10am. Price includes lunch. Cash bar. Children cruise at half price. Round-trip transportation from your hotel included. Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, tel 363-4430, or book at your hotel’s tour desk.
GOLDIE’S: This colourful restaurant specializes in traditional Bahamian cuisine and stands out from the rest with its fantastic food. The menu features Bahamian breakfast of stew’ conch and stew’ fish with johnny cake. Feast on delights such as conch fritters, grouper fingers, crack’ lobster, pork chops, chicken wings, grilled specialities, guava duff (the quintessential Bahamian dessert) and more. Lunch and dinner items come with a choice of sides such as peas ’n rice, fries, Bahamian-style macaroni and cheese and plantain. Beer, wine, tropical drinks, non-alcoholic beverages and the house speciality, Sky Juice (gin and coconut water). Happy hour 5-7pm daily. Open daily 9am until… Arawak Cay, tel 325-4300.
GRAYCLIFF: Located in a 280-year-old mansion, Graycliff has been rated one of the world’s 10 best restaurants by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. The 250,000-bottle wine cellar has received Wine Spectator’s Millennium Grand Award. The only five-star restaurant in The Bahamas, Graycliff also produces cigars hand-rolled by master rollers. Lunch Mon-Fri 12 noon-3pm. Dinner nightly 7-10:30pm. Jacket and tie suggested. Reservations requested. West Hill St, tel 302-9150. See also Humidor Churrascaria.
HARD ROCK CAFÉ: Let the good times roll at this world-famous franchise. Dine on American cuisine surrounded by memorabilia from some of the greatest rock stars of the 20th century. Choose from a medley of appetizers, salads, burgers and sandwiches. Try Signature ice-cream or another cool dessert such as the chocolate chip cookie pie. Full bar. Takeout service. Group parties and special events. Happy hour Fri 5-8 pm with drink specials. Televised karaoke Sat nights 8pm. Open daily 11am-10pm. Bar open Mon-Thurs 11am-12 midnight, Fri and Sat 11am-2am. Charlotte St off Bay St, tel 325-ROCK (7625).
HUMIDOR CHURRASCARIA: Experience a Brazilian-style feast of succulent meats, slow roasted on a giant rotisserie. Gaucho waiters serve a never-ending variety of chicken, pork, lamb, steak, beef tenderloin and more. All beef is certified Angus beef. A grand salad bar offers a variety of seafood, pasta and bean dishes. Open Mon-Sat 7-9:30pm, Sun 11am-5pm adjacent to Graycliff, West Hill St, tel 322-2796. See also Graycliff.
JUMBEY CAFÉ BAR & GRILL: Located in a charming Bahamian home, this restaurant excites all your senses, including your taste buds. Breakfast favourites include Belgian waffles topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream, omelettes, hash browns and freshly baked bread and pastries. Lunchtime specials include garden and pasta salads, soups, wraps, deli sandwiches and burgers. For dinner, tempt yourself with succulent seafood dishes, mouth-watering steaks and rotisserie chicken. Dine alfresco on the cool veranda and enjoy a cocktail or draft beer. Mon-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 12 noon-10pm. Happy hour Mon-Fri 5:30-8pm. East Bay St (east of Paradise Island exit bridge), tel 394-4955.
LUCIANO’S OF CHICAGO: Enjoy elegant dining in a romantic setting indoors or outside on the terrace overlooking Nassau Harbour. Famous Italian cuisine includes antipasti, soups and salads, as well as juicy filet mignon marsala, veal chops, traditional eggplant parmigiana and classic pasta dishes. Reservations suggested. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-4:30pm and dinner seven days from 6pm. Bar hours 5pm-1am. East Bay St, tel 323-7770.
ONE&ONLY OCEAN CLUB: Paradise Island Dr, Paradise Island, tel 363-2501.
• Overlooking the golf course and the ocean beyond, the Clubhouse is an inviting dining locale. Enjoy flavourful continental plates such as gazpacho, grilled lobster or veal chop, fresh fish selections and delicious desserts. Open for dinner Fri, Sat and Sun. Resort casual attire for breakfast and lunch, resort upscale attire for dinner.
• Set atop a white sand bluff overlooking the sea, the acclaimed restaurant Dune indulges all the senses at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten presides over the menu, creating an imaginative blend of French-Asian cuisine infused with Bahamian flavours. Dinner selections include the freshest local seafood, duck, veal and chicken seasoned with herbs grown in the restaurant’s organic garden. Reservations required. Resort upscale attire for lunch; resort elegant attire for dinner. See also Atlantis, Paradise Island.
PURE NIGHTLIFE: The newest and largest 8000 sq ft upscale lounge in The Bahamas. Enjoy private bamboo VIP cabanas and DJs from around the globe who will keep the music pumping with top 40, dance, hip hop, rock and island sounds. Arrive early for a cocktail hour of cool jazz fused with modern funk. Upstairs, relax in a room inspired by the deserts of the southwestern US with its own DJ or party the night away in the 400 sq ft private VIP room themed like a Moroccan palace. Ladies free before 12 midnight. Table reservations recommended. Corner of East Bay St and Armstrong St, tel 326-4578 or visit www.purenassau.com or www.myspace.com/purenassau.
SUPERCLUBS BREEZES BAHAMAS: Spend a day or an evening for one all-inclusive price that includes dining and unlimited premium brand alcohol. Reservations required. Singles, couples and families with children 14 years and older may purchase day or evening passes. No tipping. Cable Beach, tel 327-6153.
• Beach Grill serves hot dogs, burgers, fish, fries, jerk chicken, conch fritters and drinks. Open daily 11:30am-6pm.
• Garden of Eden is a relaxed, romantic restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining for dinner. Open Tues-Sun 6:30pm-12 midnight. Reservations required. No shorts, jeans or tank tops.
• The Main Dining Room serves all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. Different international theme nightly.
• Pastafari Italian pasta bar is open Mon-Sat 6:30pm-12 midnight. Reservations required. No shorts, jeans, tank tops or caps permitted.
• Dine, play sports or enjoy the entertainment for one all-inclusive price. Included are land and non-motorized watersports, karaoke, cabaret and comedy shows, and a laser lights show at Hurricanes Disco, 10pm-5am. Funky D entertains nightly except Mon. Spend an evening at Pelican Piano Bar, 6pm-until, or the Lobby Bar, 11am-1am. The Pool Bar is open 10am-8pm.
VILLAGGIO: Dine in a spectacular Italian restaurant that exudes cosmopolitan elegance. Caves Village, West Bay St at Blake Rd, tel 327-0965.
• Ristorante Villaggio serves delicious authentic Italian food in a beautifully designed restaurant with wonderful ambience. Excellent European and US wines. Dine inside or alfresco. Menu specials include lobster, duck and a varied selection of pastas along with sumptuous desserts and excellent coffees. Open Mon-Sat 6-10pm. Closed Sun.
• Villaggio Cocktail & Wine Bar boasts a spacious, romantic, candlelit courtyard overlooking the landscaped grounds and fountain. Open Mon-Sat 5pm until. Happy hour Fri 5:30-7pm. Closed Sun.
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