Bahamas: Where and what to eat
The Bahamas' homegrown cuisine is a medley of several ethnic traditions and influences. The indigenous population was fond of scale- and shellfish, and also brought callaloo, cassava, corn, sweet potatoes, and several tropical fruits to the islands. English and American settlers adopted native spices, enhanced by those brought from Africa. Most dishes center around seafood like conch or rock lobster, but you'll find a tremendous variety of fare throughout the islands. Traditional island cuisine is undergoing a renaissance, with a new generation of Bahamian chefs reinterpreting traditional dishes. Places to eat range from 5-star expensive restaurants replete with candelabra to funky beach seafood shacks called "fish frys."
Gourmet:
Anthony's Caribbean Grill creates a variety of original and traditional American/Caribbean fare for every course, with specialties of the house like Junkanoo Steak and Soca Tuna. Paradise Shopping Plaza, Paradise Island
Highly Recommended:
Graycliff is the only restaurant in The Bahamas with a 5-star rating. Situated inside an antique-filled colonial mansion, this restaurant creates hardy, exotic Bahamian and international dishes. The wine list is the finest in the country, and their collection of Cuban cigars - almost 90 types - is said to be the most varied in the world. Before dinner, the ideal spot for a drink is the balcony bar. West Hill Street, Nassau
Local Flair:
The Outdoor Conch Market wins the unanimous popular vote with the locals in downtown Nassau. Residents flock here on weekends to hang out and sample budget-priced conch, washed down with coconut juice (known as sky juice) from the Daiquiri Bar. Downtown Nassau
Romantic:
Buena Vista is set in an 18th-century home appointed with silver and fine china. Waiters in tuxedos serve fine Bahamian cuisine while you admire the view of the harbor. Delancy Street, Nassau
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