Cafe Matisse
Located in the heart of Downtown Nassau, in our historic Parliament Square where justice is served daily with a backdrop of fine shopping, this quaint Italian restaurant can rival even the finest restaurants in Italy, itself. With hints of island flair found in the décor, artwork, and seafood selection, you will still feel as if you were whisked away to Italy once you feast on the traditional antipasti, pasta, pizza, and luscious desserts.
The restaurant’s ambiance is that of tranquility and nostalgia as its building is a restored 19th-century home that is equipped with a charming courtyard for outdoor dining that will make you feel like you
Took a trip back to the Victorian Era.
Cuisine: Italian
Attire: Resort Casual
Hours of Operation: 12:00pm – 11:00pm, Closed Sunday
Graycliff Restaurant
Located in a 260-year-old mansion, this five (5) star (the only one in The Bahamas), the world-renowned restaurant serves up delectable Brazilian cuisine with a Bahamian twist. It boasts one of the most extensive wine cellars globally, with over 250,000 bottles and wines as old as 250 years. Graycliff’s signature hand-rolled cigars are some of the finest that you will find in
the Caribbean, as they are hand-rolled by a legendary master roller from Cuba, Avelino Lara.
Cuisine: Brazilian
Attire: Island Formal (long trousers and collared shirts required)
Hours of Operation: Lunch – 12:00pm – 2:30pm, Monday-Friday; Dinner – 6:30pm-10:00pm, daily
Lukka Kairi
It’s no secret that Caribbean food is some of the most flavorful, delectable food you will find on this side of the world. Enter Lukka Kairi, a culinary oasis overlooking the harbor, downtown Nassau. From the moment you enter the restaurant and spot the mural depicting Bahamian history, past to present; the wooden chairs, stools, and tables that give you the feeling of being at a tiki bar; and classic Bahamian calypso and goombay music being played by popular local bands, you know that you are in for a treat
that might leave you a self-declared foodie with a palate that prefers Bahamian cuisine!
Unlike most restaurants throughout Nassau, Lukka Kairi fuses Mexican style with Bahamian food – such as pairing our beloved conch salad with fried plantain chips – to make the perfect dishes that appeal to anyone who simply loves great tasting food! You won’t mind sharing your food at this restaurant – in fact, the plates are designed for sharing, so feel free to order as many things as you would like from the menu when dining with friends and sample everything. You won’t regret it!
Cuisine: Mexican/Bahamian
Attire: Resort Casual
Hours of Operation: 11:00am-10:00pm, Sunday-Thursday; 12:00pm-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday
Mahogany House
Mahogany House was built on the belief that simple is good. This ethos extends from the architecture and design to the service, wine, and food. Since the beginning, Mahogany House has treated itself as a big recipe, with the idea that if you source the greatest
ingredients possible and prepare them with knowledge and care, you will create something special.
The environment is comfortable, effortless, and real. Although you are feasting on some of the finest cuisine offered in New Providence, the open plan still gives the guests a feeling as if they’re going to grab a pizza & beer in flip-flops or a classic Bordeaux in Brioni.
Cuisine: Farm-to-Table/American/Italian
Attire: Resort Casual
Hours of Operation: Lunch – 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Monday-Friday, Dinner – 6:00pm-10:00pm, daily
Sapodilla Estates
Sapodilla’s sophisticated island style and colonial influence are set among lush gardens and exquisite Bahamian artwork. Begin your fine Bahamian cuisine dining experience by sipping a glass of wine in their cocktail lounge, serenaded by a pianist. Dine indoors in one of their four charming rooms or outdoors in their charming courtyard under the stars. Relax in the cigar lounge or enjoy specialty drinks and Hors d’ oeuvres at the Kamalame Bar, to the rhythmic sounds of live steel pan music and percussion.
Complete your experience with a nature walk through their wetland preserve, home to ducks, tropical birds, cranes, turtles, and thousands of freshwater fish.
Cuisine: Bahamian
Attire: Island Formal
Hours of Operation: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Closed Sunday and Monday
Social House Sushi & Grill
If you’re looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience, then Nassau’s newest sushi hot spot, Social House, is a must-dine! With fresh seafood flown in daily and prepared by Japanese sushi masters, your palate is sure to be satiated as you try traditional and house rolls while sipping on specialty cocktails.
Being the newest restaurant in Nassau’s Cable Beach area, Social House quickly becomes a very bright star in the local restaurant industry both for lunch and dinner as it offers a modern yet sophisticated atmosphere that is perfect for a casual dinner, small parties, and even business meetings.
Cuisine: Japanese
Attire: Resort Casual
Hours of Operation: Lunch – 11:30am – 4:00pm; Dinner – 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Closed Sunday