5-Day Foodie Itinerary in Nassau Bahamas (May 2023)

  1. Day 1: Fish Fry at Arawak Cay
    15 minutes (5 miles) from Lynden Pindling International Airport

    Experience authentic Bahamian cuisine at Arawak Cay's Fish Fry. Indulge in conch fritters, fried fish, and grilled lobster while enjoying the views of the ocean. Don't forget to try the iconic Sky Juice cocktail and dance to the live Junkanoo music.

  2. Day 2: Graycliff Chocolate Factory and John Watling's Distillery
    15 minutes (2.5 miles) from Arawak Cay

    Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Graycliff Chocolate Factory with a tour of the chocolate-making process and tasting of their signature chocolates. Follow it up with a tour of John Watling's Distillery, known for their handcrafted rum. Sample the different flavors and learn about the history of rum in the Bahamas.

  3. Day 3: Lukka Kairi and Bahamas Food Tours
    10 minutes (1 mile) from John Watling's Distillery

    Join Bahamas Food Tours for a walking tour that takes you to some of the best local food spots in Nassau. Stop by Lukka Kairi, a waterfront restaurant that serves up contemporary Bahamian cuisine with a twist. Try their popular cracked conch or the souse, a soup made with chicken or pig feet.

  4. Day 4: Cafe Matisse and Graycliff Restaurant
    15 minutes (1 mile) from Bahamas Food Tours

    For a fine dining experience, head to Cafe Matisse, known for its Italian-Bahamian fusion cuisine. Try the lobster risotto or the conch ravioli. End the night at Graycliff Restaurant, located in a historic mansion with a 250,000-bottle wine cellar. Enjoy their signature Bahamian spiny lobster or the chateaubriand for two.

  5. Day 5: Fish by Jose Andres and Sapodilla Estate
    25 minutes (10 miles) from Graycliff Restaurant

    End your trip with a visit to the Fish by Jose Andres restaurant, located in the SLS Baha Mar hotel. Try the traditional Bahamian seafood stew or the crispy conch fritters. Afterward, head to the Sapodilla Estate for a tour of the gardens and a tasting of their homemade jams and jellies.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Arawak Cay Fish Fry (2 hours, $30)
  • Graycliff Chocolate Factory (1 hour, $15)
  • John Watling's Distillery (1 hour, $20)
  • Bahamas Food Tours (3 hours, $75)
  • Cafe Matisse (2 hours, $100)
  • Graycliff Restaurant (2 hours, $150)
  • Fish by Jose Andres (2 hours, $120)
  • Sapodilla Estate (1 hour, $10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $520
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