With a few exceptions, the best places to take meals in George Town are in the main hotels.
There are several casual joints in George Town where you can grab a quick meal. Towne Cafe, in the Marshall Complex (tel. 242/336-2194), serves one of the best breakfasts in George Town. It's really the town bakery. Drop in any day but Sunday for a lunch of local Exumian specialties such as stewed grouper or chicken souse or a sandwich.
A former school bus was recycled and turned into Jean's Dog House (tel. 242/345-5055), along Queen's Highway in George Town. Here you'll find the island's best lobster burger in a cramped but spotless kitchen on wheels. Instead of eating in the hotel dining room, we like to go here for breakfast and order the "MacJean," a robust sandwich with sausage or bacon, plus cheese, on freshly baked bread. Of course, she's also noted for her "dogs," or frankfurters. The owner is a well-loved personality known only as Jean. Visit only from 7am to 3pm, and don't bother bringing your credit card.
Fresh, Sexy Conch -- The best conch salad is found at Big D's Conch Spot No. 2, Government Dock (tel. 242/358-0059). "Fresh, sexy conch," as it's called here, is served daily. They'll make it right in front of you, so you know what's going into your salad. They're open Tuesday to Sunday noon to midnight. Reservations are required only for large parties.
