Guidebook for Nassau
Food Scene
Some of the most delicious Italian food is prepared here and the service is excellent. A little more pricey than some other locations, but definitely worth it if you’re looking for somewhere for a special meal and love Italian food.
Lucianos is located along the water-front on East Bay Street shortly after passing through the main downtown area (look out for the sign on the left).
Call: 1 (242) 323-7770 for reservations or queries or visit www.lucianosnassau.com for more info and menu
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Ristorante Luciano's of Chicago
East Bay StreetSome of the most delicious Italian food is prepared here and the service is excellent. A little more pricey than some other locations, but definitely worth it if you’re looking for somewhere for a special meal and love Italian food.
Lucianos is located along the water-front on East Bay Street shortly after passing through the main downtown area (look out for the sign on the left).
Call: 1 (242) 323-7770 for reservations or queries or visit www.lucianosnassau.com for more info and menu
Offers a wide range of delicious dishes at their open air downtown location for a reasonable price. Also the perfect place to sip a glass of wine or a delicious daiquiri in the evening. This Restaurant is located alongside Lucianos. Look out for the sign again!
Call: 1 (242) 322-9248 for reservations or queries or visit www.greenparrotbar.com for more info and menu.
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The Green Parrot
East Bay StreetOffers a wide range of delicious dishes at their open air downtown location for a reasonable price. Also the perfect place to sip a glass of wine or a delicious daiquiri in the evening. This Restaurant is located alongside Lucianos. Look out for the sign again!
Call: 1 (242) 322-9248 for reservations or queries or visit www.greenparrotbar.com for more info and menu.
Cafe Matisse is our favourite restaurant, if a little pricy. Perfect for a special meal. A very pleasant Italian restaurant with Matisse prints and impressions in the main dining room and wonderful fresh outdoor dining in the back garden under large white umbrellas. It specializes in homemade pasta, seafood, real Italian pizza and delicious desserts. Typically $80-100 per head.
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Café Matisse
Bank LaneCafe Matisse is our favourite restaurant, if a little pricy. Perfect for a special meal. A very pleasant Italian restaurant with Matisse prints and impressions in the main dining room and wonderful fresh outdoor dining in the back garden under large white umbrellas. It specializes in homemade pasta, seafood, real Italian pizza and delicious desserts. Typically $80-100 per head.
This harbor front bar/restaurant is very popular with locals and tourists alike. The star attraction is the freshly caught daily catch. As you are seated the hostess will walk you past a bed of ice and show you what is available that day. There is usually a mix of lobster, red snapper and the juicy, meaty hog snapper. You can select your own fish and have it prepared any way you’d like (grilled, fried, blackened) along with a choice of an array of yummy sides. Keep in mind that the fresh catch is priced by the pound and isn’t cheap but usually the fish are big enough to share. Mark and I have often selected a hog snapper that is tough to finish between the two of us.
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Poop Deck
East Bay StreetThis harbor front bar/restaurant is very popular with locals and tourists alike. The star attraction is the freshly caught daily catch. As you are seated the hostess will walk you past a bed of ice and show you what is available that day. There is usually a mix of lobster, red snapper and the juicy, meaty hog snapper. You can select your own fish and have it prepared any way you’d like (grilled, fried, blackened) along with a choice of an array of yummy sides. Keep in mind that the fresh catch is priced by the pound and isn’t cheap but usually the fish are big enough to share. Mark and I have often selected a hog snapper that is tough to finish between the two of us.
I have to admit I haven’t been to all of the sushi restaurants in Nassau - Nobu is a little out of our budget - but I do think Seafront is my favorite. The only bummer here is the lack of an outdoor eating space. After all, if you are in The Bahamas you want to enjoy views and weather. But still, if you have a craving for sushi you will be happy here. Seafront has just introduced a sushi happy hour during the week. The happy hour menu has a robust list of $5 rolls. I struggle to finish 3 of their rolls so a $15 sushi dinner is a real steal.
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Seafront Sushi
East Bay StreetI have to admit I haven’t been to all of the sushi restaurants in Nassau - Nobu is a little out of our budget - but I do think Seafront is my favorite. The only bummer here is the lack of an outdoor eating space. After all, if you are in The Bahamas you want to enjoy views and weather. But still, if you have a craving for sushi you will be happy here. Seafront has just introduced a sushi happy hour during the week. The happy hour menu has a robust list of $5 rolls. I struggle to finish 3 of their rolls so a $15 sushi dinner is a real steal.
Sightseeing
If you like historical forts, see this one. It is by far the largest and covers 100 acres. Located on a hill overlooking the far west end of the harbour, Fort Charlotte commands an impressive view of Paradise Island, Nassau and the harbour - although all the land in front of it is reclaimed now.
Built in 1788 by Lord Dunmore the fort was named after the wife of King George III, Queen Saharia Charlotte. This fort has a moat, dungeons, underground passageways and 42 cannons, which have never been fired in an act of aggression. It is one mile west of downtown Nassau, just off West Bay Street.
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Fort Charlotte
West Bay StreetIf you like historical forts, see this one. It is by far the largest and covers 100 acres. Located on a hill overlooking the far west end of the harbour, Fort Charlotte commands an impressive view of Paradise Island, Nassau and the harbour - although all the land in front of it is reclaimed now.
Built in 1788 by Lord Dunmore the fort was named after the wife of King George III, Queen Saharia Charlotte. This fort has a moat, dungeons, underground passageways and 42 cannons, which have never been fired in an act of aggression. It is one mile west of downtown Nassau, just off West Bay Street.
Bay Street, the main street of the city of Nassau, is the premier shopping area for millions of tourists who visit New Providence every year. With very colonial feel, this is the island's oldest thoroughfare and was constructed on reclaimed coastal land. The buildings lining both sides of Bay Street reflect the architecture of the country's history as a British port. Friendly police officers wearing attractive white uniforms provide great photo opportunities. Some of the stores found include such posh places as Gucci, Cole's, and Fendi There are also some excellent local shops featuring leather goods, brass, antiques, linens, beauty products, soaps, and perfumes
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Bay StreetBay Street, the main street of the city of Nassau, is the premier shopping area for millions of tourists who visit New Providence every year. With very colonial feel, this is the island's oldest thoroughfare and was constructed on reclaimed coastal land. The buildings lining both sides of Bay Street reflect the architecture of the country's history as a British port. Friendly police officers wearing attractive white uniforms provide great photo opportunities. Some of the stores found include such posh places as Gucci, Cole's, and Fendi There are also some excellent local shops featuring leather goods, brass, antiques, linens, beauty products, soaps, and perfumes
Visit the most magnificent islands in the world. With sapphire-blue water everywhere, The Exumas are an exotic collection of little, mostly deserted islands. Here, nature outnumbers man, coastlines remain flawless and private homes play host to some of the world’s most famous stars. The Exumas truly are the ultimate escape. The Exumas are an archipelago of 365 cays and islands, beginning just 35 miles southeast of Nassau. Today, they’re divided into three major areas—Great Exuma, Little Exuma and The Exuma Cays. Each offers its own unique Bahamian experience. Great Exuma and Little Exuma are known for their laid-back surroundings, while The Exuma Cays act as a playground for the rich and fam
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Exuma
Visit the most magnificent islands in the world. With sapphire-blue water everywhere, The Exumas are an exotic collection of little, mostly deserted islands. Here, nature outnumbers man, coastlines remain flawless and private homes play host to some of the world’s most famous stars. The Exumas truly are the ultimate escape. The Exumas are an archipelago of 365 cays and islands, beginning just 35 miles southeast of Nassau. Today, they’re divided into three major areas—Great Exuma, Little Exuma and The Exuma Cays. Each offers its own unique Bahamian experience. Great Exuma and Little Exuma are known for their laid-back surroundings, while The Exuma Cays act as a playground for the rich and fam
Parks & Nature
Blue Lagoon Island is the ideal relaxation location and has Dolphin Encounters as part of it's complex. To get there, you take their own boat from Nassau to the island. Once there, there is a beach, cafe and restaurant. Also, there is a a variety of water sports activities, including paddle boarding, snorkeling and underwater scooters.
Blue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay, is a natural island. Rich in local culture Blue Lagoon has been an interesting part of The Bahamas’ history for centuries. Additionally, it is now the home of the dolphins and sea lions of Dolphin Encounters where visitors can swim and experience Bahamas animal life first-hand.
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Salt Cay
Blue Lagoon Island is the ideal relaxation location and has Dolphin Encounters as part of it's complex. To get there, you take their own boat from Nassau to the island. Once there, there is a beach, cafe and restaurant. Also, there is a a variety of water sports activities, including paddle boarding, snorkeling and underwater scooters.
Blue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay, is a natural island. Rich in local culture Blue Lagoon has been an interesting part of The Bahamas’ history for centuries. Additionally, it is now the home of the dolphins and sea lions of Dolphin Encounters where visitors can swim and experience Bahamas animal life first-hand.
Everything Else
An exhilarating high speed powerboat ride which includes free transfers from Sandy Port to Paradise Island a delicious lunch, sodas, water, beer, rum-punch, snorkelling gear. Visit some of the islands’ most beautiful spots and pop by to see the friendly Iguanas at Leaf Cay.
Call: 1 (242) 363 3333 or visit www.islandworldadventures.com for more info
Paradise Shopping Plaza
Paradise Island DriveAn exhilarating high speed powerboat ride which includes free transfers from Sandy Port to Paradise Island a delicious lunch, sodas, water, beer, rum-punch, snorkelling gear. Visit some of the islands’ most beautiful spots and pop by to see the friendly Iguanas at Leaf Cay.
Call: 1 (242) 363 3333 or visit www.islandworldadventures.com for more info
Drinks & Nightlife
A small Italian restaurant run by a good friend of mine. It is located on the canal at Sandyport with a great atmosphere and great staff. We recommend making reservations on weekends.
Call 1 (242) 327 0762 for reservations or queries or visit www.spritzrestaurant.com for the menu.
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Social House Sushi & Grill
1 Skyline DriveA small Italian restaurant run by a good friend of mine. It is located on the canal at Sandyport with a great atmosphere and great staff. We recommend making reservations on weekends.
Call 1 (242) 327 0762 for reservations or queries or visit www.spritzrestaurant.com for the menu.
Run by another good freind on mine, Across the road from the Fish Fry and serving some delicious food including some British favourites (The Shepherds pie is delicious!).Call 1 (242) 326 4720 for reservations or visit www.bahamascricket.com to see the menu.
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Cricket Club Restaurant & Pub
West Bay StreetRun by another good freind on mine, Across the road from the Fish Fry and serving some delicious food including some British favourites (The Shepherds pie is delicious!).Call 1 (242) 326 4720 for reservations or visit www.bahamascricket.com to see the menu.