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Set in the country-club-style main lodge splashed with lively Bahamian colors and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide an incredible view of the ocean, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to guests and visitors in classic island style. Fresh-baked bread, fruit, and lobster or crab benedict are breakfast highlights. At lunch, sample the sesame seared tuna or the open-faced minced grouper sandwich on a slice of sweet toasted island bread. For dinner, grilled grouper can be prepared to your liking, but their piccata is a favorite. There's also crawfish in season-blackened, grilled, fried, or coconut fried, as well as escargot. When you make your reservation, ask for a table on the enclosed patio overlooking the ocean.
Elbow Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Views of the Sea of Abaco and the Atlantic Ocean
- Fresh ahi tuna
- Largest wine selection on island
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Dine on a ribeye steak with smashed potatoes or a broiled lobster tail while overlooking gleaming rows of yachts moored in the Boat Harbour Marina at the Abaco Beach Resort. Fresh seafood—the seared snapper and blackened grouper risotto are particularly good. For dessert, try the calorie-drenched guava duff or bread pudding. For lunch the menu offers a lighter side with the Bahamian lobster roll, cracked shrimp tacos and an array of soups, salads, appetizers and burgers.
Abaco Beach Resort, off Bay St., Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Gorgeous views
- Casual elegance
- Island-style fine dining
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Stop off at this bakery-café in the Treasure Cay resort's main shopping strip for just-made muffins and some of the best cinnamon rolls you'll ever try. You'll know you've found it by the smell of those fresh-baked treats and the line of people waiting to indulge. They serve American and Bahamian cooked breakfast as well. Lunch is cheeseburgers, grouper fingers, lobster, and conch snacks as well as a variety of sandwiches. Anglers can order picnic lunches to go. You can also arrange for the chef to cater private dinners of lobster, steak, and more in your rented condo or cottage. Be sure to stop in on Thursday nights from 6 to 9 pm for fresh made pizza.
Treasure Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Sinfully good cinnamon buns
- Thursday night pizza night
- Best spot to grab an early morning coffee
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun; no dinner except Thurs. pizza night
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Island bread is baked fresh every morning at this new bakery; choose from white, wheat, coconut, or raisin. They also make delicious danish and glazed twist pastries from scratch, and Chef Chante always has something special to add to the menu. If you're looking for a snack later in the day, grab a homemade chicken or beef patty.
Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Fresh, homemade treats
- Friendly service
- Hot patties
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Starting around 11 am, locals and tourists in the know gather round this wooden mobile stand at the start of the Government Dock to see if Eddie has begun slicing and dicing fresh conch and vegetables for his conch salad. His spicy lobster salad is also made to order. Opening is sporadic in the off season. Give him a call to find out if he's planning on opening.
Government Dock, Green Turtle Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- <PRO>only made-to-order conch salad on island</PRO>
- <PRO>spot to stop and chat</PRO>
- <PRO>authentic Bahamian takeout</PRO>
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Ask anyone in the Abacos where you must eat during your stay and they are likely to recommend Firefly Bar & Grill. Whether you pull in by golf cart or tie up by boat, it's worth the trip. Owned by the developers of Firefly Vodkas, this restaurant and bar carries the full line along with the Mo-Tea-To (their take on the mojito), and the Fly Swatter (a delicious mixture whose ingredients are a closely guarded secret). Seafood is their specialty and the extensive menu makes choosing just one dish a challenge. Locals travel from throughout the Abaco island chain to enjoy lunch or dinner here and catch one of the best views of the Sea of Abaco. Make a reservation and they'll pick you up from anywhere else in Elbow Cay.
Elbow Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Firefly Vodka cocktails
- Best food for miles around
- Sunday Bahamian brunch
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Pop in for a frappe or iced coffee and a homemade pastry at the island's only breakfast spot. The friendly team is also the island's ad hoc visitors center and can point you in the direction of anything you need during your stay. Wi-Fi is free. After your meal, be sure to explore the historic museum.
Queen's Hwy., Man-O-War Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Best coffee on the island
- Delicious homemade pastries
- Helpful tips
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. and after 11 am; closed for season late Aug.–Oct.
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Next door to Pete's Gallery is an outdoor tiki hut restaurant and bar where you can wiggle your toes in the sand while you chow down on fresh seafood, burgers, and cold tropical drinks. Try the mango-glazed grouper, lemon-pepper mahimahi, or coconut cracked conch while you kick back and enjoy the view of the harbor. If you want to be part of the local scene, don't miss the wild-pig roasts, which happen whenever big events take place. It's a long drive, so in the slow season, call ahead to make sure they're open.
Little Harbour, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Refreshing cocktails
- Pig roasts
- Fun and funky spot to take a dip and grab a bite
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Mon.–Wed.
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Hang out, take a dip in the saltwater pool, and enjoy Bahamian fare with a flair. In Black Sound, at the entrance to the Other Shore Club and Marina, you'll find this simple open-air restaurant with a canopy-shaded bar and picnic tables next to the pool. If you're on a boat you can tie up at their small dock. Some of the best conch fritters in the islands are served from 11:30 am on. At lunch, try a fresh salad or spicy jerk chicken; for dinner, grilled daily-caught fish. The jerk-spiced grouper is sensational. Specialty drinks include a Pineapple Smash and a Yellowbird, both capable of mellowing your mood. Piña coladas here are world-famous.
Green Turtle Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Tropical drinks in the pool
- Best sunset views
- World-famous piña coladas
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Breakfast and lunch are served harborside on a covered, screened-in patio, while dinner takes place in the elegant dining room. At lunch, treat yourself to a lobster salad, lobster corn chowder, cheeseburger, or grilled grouper sandwich. Dinner is where the club really shines, transporting you back to the 1920s with elegant dining beneath antique chandeliers. The steak is among the best around. The jumbo lobster and artichoke ravioli, crispy grouper with Thai red curry noodles, and black and white tuna are just some of the temptations on the extensive menu. For dessert, try the guava crème brûlée.
Green Turtle Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Upscale dining
- Lobster ravioli
- Great service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Sept.–Oct.
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The wooden deck at this casual restaurant was built around the wrecking tree, a place where 19th-century wrecking vessels brought their salvage. Today it's a cool place to linger over a cold Kalik and a hearty lunch of some of the best cracked conch you'll find anywhere, fish-and-chips, or zesty conch salad. Order delicious pastries to take back to your hotel. Dinner is served Friday and Saturday only.
Green Turtle Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Tender cracked conch
- Interesting history
- Lovely spot to watch the comings and goings of New Plymouth
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Be sure to make a reservation for a Friday or Saturday night dinner especially during the season, as this restaurant just outside the entrance to the Treasure Cay Resort town draws locals and snowbirds from all over the Abacos. If it's not too cool, the restaurant will be converted to an open-air space, and you're right on the world-famous Treasure Cay beach. A large pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a sound system give this spot a very South Beach vibe. For lunch, enjoy the Asian cracked conch or fish tacos. For dinner, select from the pastas, seafood, duck, lamb, short ribs, or steak Diane. Finish it up with one of the decadent desserts.
Treasure Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- <PRO>cool vibe</PRO>
- <PRO>amazing views</PRO>
- <PRO>best food in town</PRO>
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This two-story, pink colonial villa sits across Bay Street from the marina, fronted by green lawns, hibiscus, and white-railed verandahs. This is Marsh Harbour's most popular restaurant—the place to go for good food, potent rum cocktails, and serious people-watching. Lunch is a scene, especially if you sit outside, where you'll find a mix of locals, tourists, and boaters enjoying Greek or Caesar salads, spicy grouper, and mahimahi burgers. Inside there's a stylish bar where you can enjoy cocktails or a meal, a small boutique, and three dining rooms, all adorned with Haitian paintings. Dinner is served every night except Sunday and the menu includes creamy curried shrimp, mahimahi Provençal, or a filet mignon smothered in a mushroom sauce, as well as a daily sashimi. Save room for the irresistible key lime pie or Bahamian bread pudding with coconut and raisins, drenched in a brandy sauce.
E. Bay St., Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- <PRO>pricey but delicious food</PRO>
- <PRO>front-porch dining</PRO>
- <PRO>sweet key lime pie</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential, Credit cards accepted
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This casual eatery on the water in the Bluff House Marina offers tasty meals for breakfast and dinner. Sitting under an umbrella on the deck is the best way to enjoy the view of the sailboat-filled harbor, but you can also eat in the air-conditioned pub-style dining room. Menu choices range from standard Bahamian (conch fritters and burgers) to new American (spinach stuffed Abaco Big Bird chicken breast, salads with blue cheese and roasted vegetables). You can also enjoy a rum drink from the bar while catching some rays at the pool.
Green Turtle Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- <PRO>live music on Tuesday night</PRO>
- <PRO>fresh local catch</PRO>
- <PRO>romantic evenings overlooking White Sound</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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$$$ | Hope Town |
Catch the Hope Town Inn & Marina's free boat shuttle from any of the docks across the harbor in Hope Town and pull up a chair under the open octagonal restaurant or hop in and place your order at the swim-up bar. The Caribbean-inspired menu features lots of seafood for lunch and dinner. The chili lime mussels are drowned in local beer and the Island Cowboy, a thick grilled pork chop in a mango rum glaze, are crowd favorites.
Elbow Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Cool swim-up bar
- Friday night dancing under the stars
- Chili lime mussels
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Enjoy the stunning scenery of one of the world's top-rated beaches while enjoying lunch or a cocktail at this casual, laid-back spot. Sit at the bar or on the open deck, or, for the best views, enjoy your meal under one of the thatched shades right on the beach. Eggs any style and fluffy pancakes are popular for breakfast. A Bahamian dinner is served complete with a beach bonfire Tuesday nights during the high season. Wednesday night is steak night with a loaded potato bar, and Sundays during the lobster season they offer a real deal - four course dinner for just $40 plus grat and vat with lobster prepared whichever way you want it as the main attraction.
Treasure Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- <PRO>beautiful beach views</PRO>
- <PRO>Sunday brunch buffet</PRO>
- <PRO>bonfire cookouts on the beach</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: closed days and meals vary, so best to check with the Treasure Cay Resort front desk.
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Order takeout to carry with you or grab one of the picnic tables on the harborside beach across the street to enjoy your lunch or dinner. The menu is a simple mix of American and Bahamian fare, including ribs, wraps, pasta dishes, and burgers. The menu changes daily.
Bay St., Green Turtle Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- Cracked lobster (in season)
- Fall off the bone ribs
- Views of Green Turtle Cay
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There's nothing fancy about this clean, bright, diner-style eatery, but the welcome is warm, the Bahamian dishes are well executed, and the prices are right, with most meals clocking in under $15. Choose cracked conch or lobster, or fresh-caught dolphin (also called mahimahi), with your choice of hearty Bahamian sides. Jamie's is also an ice-cream parlor, with a wide selection of flavors. Locals love this place, and it has stayed one of Great Abaco Island's best-kept secrets.
Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- <PRO>simple but hearty meals</PRO>
- <PRO>friendly service</PRO>
- <PRO>bustling takeout business</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards
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Dine poolside overlooking the Leeward Yacht Club marina at this casual bar and grill. The grilled lobster or fresh catch (which can be jerked, blackened, grilled, or fried) are popular menu choices, as are the conch burger and the grilled conch fritters. Wash it all down with a potent green Leaning Lizard and feel free to cool off in the pool.
Leeward Yacht Club, Green Turtle Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Known For
- <PRO>decadent lobster-and-truffle mac and cheese</PRO>
- <PRO>happy hour in the pool</PRO>
- <PRO>deconstructed key lime pie</PRO>
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An open-air deck makes Mangoes a great place for waterside dining. Enjoy a traditional Bahamian breakfast; feast on cracked conch and zesty salads at lunch; and at dinner, try house specialties like smudder grouper, fried and seasoned with tomato, thyme, and pepper sauce; grilled rack of lamb; or the catch of the day grilled, fried, or blackened. If it's wahoo, order it grilled with lots of extra lime. The restaurant is housed in a complex that contains a boutique selling resort wear and fine jewelry from around the world, and a 29-slip marina—which means you can sail in from the offshore cays, tie up in front, enjoy a meal, and do some shopping. They also offer free Wi-Fi so you can check your email while grabbing a bite to eat.
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed., Credit cards accepted
