The best restaurants Bahamas

Timetable

Many restaurants, especially in the Out Islands, only prepare dinner to order. They are usually open for breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and then for lunch until 3 p.m.

Budget & Tips

It is difficult to have lunch in a restaurant for less than 25 US$ and to have dinner for less than 35 US$ if it is not in the numerous small gargotes installed in general on the side of the road and where you will often be able to taste a good conch salad for 10 to 15 US$ and a complete dish for less than 20 US$ if you like the local cooking.

What costs extra

Beware, in the Bahamas, as in the United States, service is generally not included in the prices displayed in the restaurant. Therefore, you should always allow 15% for this item, it's your waiter's income! On the other hand, since taxes are not included in most cases, always expect that your real bill will be about a quarter higher than the posted prices. And of course, don't confuse service andtip, because if you are satisfied with the service provided, a tip is always appreciated, if it is not asked for!

The local way

The dishes served in the Bahamas are often gargantuan. The North American clientele is certainly responsible for this. If you don't have a big appetite, don't hesitate to take a dish for 2, it will be enough most of the time

If you go to Grand Bahama, you will discover a delicious local cocktail known as the Gully Wash made of coconut water, gin and condensed milk. This cocktail is known in other islands as the Sky Juice, but only in Grand Bahama will you find the real Gully Wash!

Smokers

The Bahamian government has started an anti-smoking campaign, but to date there is no ban on smoking in public places or elsewhere.

Tourist traps

Beware of restaurant chains that offer raw fish, which is unfortunately rarely caught in the waters of the archipelago and often arrives from far away, frozen, for economic reasons.