| Cafe Matisse |
$$$$$ | Italian |
Cafe Matisse is famous for its romantic outdoor courtyard,
surrounded by lush vegetation, flowers, and twinkling lights. The
restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine, and mouth-watering
entrees such as roast duck served with white porto and peaches and
grilled lobster in a cream sauce served with asparagus tips. Their
menu changes every three months, so each experience is fresh.
Proper dress is required for dinner, and reservations are
recommended.
Address: Bank Lane behind Parliament Square, just off Bay Street
Telephone: (242) 356-7012
| Sun and . . . |
$$$$$ | International |
This trendy restaurant was closed for many years but has made a
major comeback and is one of Nassau's leading restaurants. Located
in an upmarket residential area, Sun and . . . was originally built
in the 1930s as a private residence. The menu offers diners a
choice of deliciously prepared international cuisine in its four
dining areas, namely the East Patio, West Patio, Courtyard and the
air-conditioned Lounge. Dress is smart casual with a dress shirt,
slacks and a dinner jacket being required for gentlemen. Open
Tuesday to Saturday for dinner from 6.30pm to 10pm. Closed Mondays
and for the months of August and September. Major credit cards are
accepted.
Address: Lakeview Drive, Nassau
E-mail: execchef@sun-and.com
Telephone: +12423931205
| Café Martinique |
$$$$$ | French |
Made famous by the James Bond film
Thunderball and
renowned for its impeccable food, service and wine selection,
Café Martinique offers some of the finest French cuisine in
Nassau. With some interesting new interpretations on old
favourites, the influence of celebrity chef and restaurateur
Jean-Georges Vongerichten is evident when dining in this
unforgettable restaurant. Open daily for dinner from 5:30pm to
11pm. Credit cards accepted and reservations recommended.
Address: Atlantis Resort – Marina Village, Paradise Island
Telephone: +1 242 363 3000
| Brussels Bistro |
$$$$$ | French |
One of the most popular restaurants in Nassau is an authentic
European bistro located right in the heart of town. The tiny
restaurant serves a range of French and Belgian cuisine, and lunch
specials provide an inexpensive opportunity to try their food for
travellers on a budget. If you're not hungry, stop by the bar to
sample their variety of Belgian beers. Open for lunch Monday to
Friday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
Address: Fredrick Street
Telephone: 242 326 4523
| Andros Fish Fry |
$$$$$ | Seafood |
If you're in Nassau and in the mood for seafood, Andros is the
place to go. The restaurant boasts a relaxed environment and fresh
seafood such as whole snapper, conch fritters, lobster bites, and
crab salad served in generous portions. The staff is warm and
welcoming, and the restaurant's location is convenient and
accessible.
Address: Fish Fry, Arawak Cay
