Nassau restaurants open and close often. Even if reservations aren't required, it's a good idea to call first just to find out that a place is still in business, and that the hours listed haven't changed. European and American cuisine are relatively easy to find. Surprisingly, it used to be difficult to find Bahamian cuisine, but in recent years, more restaurants have begun to offer authentic island fare.
Ingredients for the Island's Best Picnics
If you're keen on organizing a picnic and want to assemble your provisions, consider heading about 3km (2 miles) west of Cable Beach. Within a shopping complex known as the Caves Village Shopping Centre, you'll find the Gourmet Market (tel. 242/327-1067), the island's most upscale grocery store. Functioning like a magnet for villa owners within the nearby exclusive gated community of Lyford Cay, it offers fruits, fish, cheeses, wines, and pastries. And yes, they'll make sandwiches and even assemble, with or without strong guidance from you, picnic meals to go. It's open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6:30pm, Sunday from 7am to 1:30pm.
