Bimini Road

Frommer's Review

The name Bimini Road refers to a mysterious underwater rock formation off the coast of Bimini that resembles a ruined triumphal boulevard that might have been designed by the ancient Romans or, more appropriately, the ancient Atlanteans. Partly because of its relatively reasonable prices and partly because it showcases the cuisine of The Bahamas more proudly than any other restaurant at the Atlantis Paradise Island, this eatery is among the most consistently popular and crowded dining spots on Paradise Island. Some aspects of the place, especially the red leatherette banquettes and Formica tables, evoke a Goombay version of a brightly painted diner somewhere in the Out Islands. Yet a second glance will reveal a sophisticated-looking and hysterically busy open kitchen (entertainment in its own right), and walls covered with tropical murals, some of them influenced by the Junkanoo festival. The kitchen constantly chugs out food items that include lobster and beef rib-eye. You might start with such specialties as a scorched conch salad or else Rum Bay boiled fish in a citrus broth. Other island favorites include the catch of the day, which can be grilled, blackened, or fried island style. A tasty dish is chicken mojo -- boneless breast with spices and a lime mojo sauce that is charcoal-roasted and served over native rice. The only problem with this place involves an inconvenient crowd of expectant diners who cluster, somewhat uncomfortably, near the entrance waiting for an

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