Poop Deck

Frommer's Review

Raffish and informal, this is the older (and original) version of a restaurant that recently expanded with another branch at Cable Beach. This original is less touristy, hosting a clientele of sailors, yachtspeople, and workers from the nearby marinas and boatyards. Many of them find perches on the second-floor open-air terrace, which overlooks the harbor and Paradise Island. If you like dining with a view, you won't find a better place than this in the heart of Nassau. At lunch, you can order conch chowder (perfectly seasoned) or a juicy beef burger. The waiters are friendly, the crowd is convivial, and the festivities continue into the evening, usually with lots of drinking. Native grouper fingers served with peas 'n' rice is the Bahamian soul food dish on the menu. Two of the best seafood selections are the fresh lobster and the stuffed mushrooms with crabmeat. The creamy linguine with crisp garlic bread is another fine choice.

Nassau Yacht Haven Marina, E. Bay St. tel. 242/393-8175. And at Sandy Port, west of Cable Beach, on W. Bay St. tel. 242/327-3329. Reservations recommended for dinner, not necessary at lunch. Main courses $10-$25 (£5.30-£13) lunch, $19-$40 (£10-£21) dinner. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily noon-4:30pm and 5-10:30pm. For the branch at the Nassau Yacht Haven: bus 10, 19, or 23. For the branch on W. Bay St.: bus 10 or "the Western bus."

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