Recommended Restaurants
Chat 'N' Chill
Bahamian, Seafood
Stocking Island, George Town, Exuma, Bahamas
Must Try: Most iconic place in Exuma. Water taxi from Georgetown. Beach volleyball, stingrays, conch salad bar, snorkeling, swimming holes, lounge areas. Must-visit.
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Local Tips
Visit Chat 'N' Chill on weekday afternoons between 2-4 PM to avoid the cruise ship crowds and charter boat tours. You'll get better service, easier access to the volleyball court, and more personable interaction with the staff who aren't rushing around.
Bring your own snorkel gear instead of renting theirs, and ask about the 'local rate' for conch salad if you strike up a conversation with the conch salad guy - he sometimes gives Bahamians and repeat visitors a small discount that isn't advertised.
Avg. per person
$30
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Eddie's Edgewater
Bahamian
Downtown George Town, Exuma, Bahamas
Must Try: Bahamian dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Tastiest grouper fingers in town. Famous Rake 'n Scrape night every Monday 8pm with dinner and dancing.
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Local Tips
Visit Eddie's Edgewater during the late afternoon around 4-5 PM when the cruise ship crowds have departed but before the dinner rush. You'll get better service, easier parking, and can enjoy the waterfront views without the chaos.
Ask your server about the daily catch that local fishermen bring in - Eddie's often has fresh grouper, snapper, or lobster that's not listed on the regular menu but is prepared simply grilled with local seasonings at market price.
Avg. per person
$30
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Santanna's Bar & Grill
Seafood, Bahamian
25 minutes from George Town, Great Exuma, Bahamas
Must Try: Staple of every Exuma trip. Patio beside ocean with fresh seafood, large portions. Sharks and stingrays frequent this beach. Worth the drive.
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Local Tips
Visit Santanna's during their Friday afternoon happy hour (3-6 PM) when locals gather after work - you'll get better service, stronger drinks, and the best conch fritters before they run out for the weekend.
Ask for the 'local lunch special' which isn't on the tourist menu - it's usually cracked conch or fish with peas and rice for about half the price of regular entrees, available weekdays until 3 PM.
Avg. per person
$30
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Blu on the Water
Contemporary, Asian Fusion
10 minutes SE of George Town, Exuma, Bahamas
Must Try: Chef Ty brings contemporary blends from South Florida with island and Asian variations. Hilltop setting with beautiful turquoise ocean and sandbar views.
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Local Tips
Visit during the 4-6 PM happy hour window when locals gather after work - you'll get discounted drinks and conch fritters, plus the sunset views over the water are spectacular without the dinner crowd.
Ask your server about the daily catch preparation options - the kitchen will often grill, blacken, or prepare it curry-style (not on the menu) if you request it, and locals know this is usually fresher and better priced than the regular menu fish dishes.
Avg. per person
$60
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Shirley's at the Fish Fry
Bahamian, Seafood
Fish Fry, George Town, Exuma, Bahamas
Must Try: Authentic Bahamian food with genuine hospitality. Cracked lobster, fried conch, rice & peas taste like home cooking by the sea. Open 7 days/week.
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Local Tips
Visit Shirley's on weekday afternoons around 2-4 PM when the lunch rush has died down but they're still serving fresh conch fritters - you'll get better service and the conch will be at its crispiest since they fry smaller batches during slower periods.
Don't be surprised if Shirley herself comes over to chat - she's known for remembering repeat customers and their orders, so if you tell her it's your first time trying authentic Bahamian food, she'll often recommend her personal favorites and might even give you a taste of her special hot sauce that's not on the regular condiment table.
Avg. per person
$15
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