6 Best Restaurants in The Abacos, Bahamas

Treasure Sands Club

$$$ Fodor's choice
Be sure to make a reservation for a Friday or Saturday night dinner especially during the season, as this restaurant just outside the entrance to the Treasure Cay Resort town draws locals and snowbirds from all over the Abacos. If it's not too cool, the restaurant will be converted to an open-air space, and you're right on the world-famous Treasure Cay beach. A large pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a sound system give this spot a very South Beach vibe. For lunch, enjoy the Asian cracked conch or fish tacos. For dinner, select from the pastas, seafood, duck, lamb, short ribs, or steak Diane. Finish it up with one of the decadent desserts.

Ballyhoo Bar & Grill

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This casual eatery on the water in the Bluff House Marina offers tasty meals for breakfast and dinner. Sitting under an umbrella on the deck is the best way to enjoy the view of the sailboat-filled harbor, but you can also eat in the air-conditioned pub-style dining room. Menu choices range from standard Bahamian (conch fritters and burgers) to new American (spinach stuffed Abaco Big Bird chicken breast, salads with blue cheese and roasted vegetables). You can also enjoy a rum drink from the bar while catching some rays at the pool.

Green Turtle Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
242-365–4247
Known For
  • <PRO>live music on Tuesday night</PRO>
  • <PRO>fresh local catch</PRO>
  • <PRO>romantic evenings overlooking White Sound</PRO>
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted

Coco Beach Bar & Sea Grille

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Enjoy the stunning scenery of one of the world's top-rated beaches while enjoying lunch or a cocktail at this casual, laid-back spot. Sit at the bar or on the open deck, or, for the best views, enjoy your meal under one of the thatched shades right on the beach. Eggs any style and fluffy pancakes are popular for breakfast. A Bahamian dinner is served complete with a beach bonfire Tuesday nights during the high season. Wednesday night is steak night with a loaded potato bar, and Sundays during the lobster season they offer a real deal - four course dinner for just $40 plus grat and vat with lobster prepared whichever way you want it as the main attraction.

Treasure Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
242-365–8470
Known For
  • <PRO>beautiful beach views</PRO>
  • <PRO>Sunday brunch buffet</PRO>
  • <PRO>bonfire cookouts on the beach</PRO>
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: closed days and meals vary, so best to check with the Treasure Cay Resort front desk.

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Firefly Bar & Grill

$$$ | Hope Town

Whether you pull in by golf cart or tie up by boat, it's worth the trip to this popular restaurant and bar. Seafood is their specialty, and the extensive menu makes choosing just one dish a challenge. Owned by the developers of Firefly Vodkas, this restaurant and bar carries the full line along with the Mo-Tea-To (their take on the mojito) and the Fly Swatter (a delicious mixture whose ingredients are a closely guarded secret). Locals travel from throughout the Abaco Islands chain to enjoy lunch or dinner here and catch one of the best views of the Sea of Abaco. 

Spinnakers Ocean Grille & Wine Bar

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Ceramic-tiled floors, rattan furniture, and floral-print tablecloths accent this large resort restaurant—250 guests fit in the main dining area and bar at the Treasure Cay Marina. Open Thursday through Sunday for dinner only, this spot is one of the only places you can dine inside in the airconditoning in northern Abaco. Saturday evening head here for Prime Rib night and choose a pairing from the area's most extensive wine list.

Treasure Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
242-365–8801
Known For
  • <PRO>theme nights</PRO>
  • <PRO>prime rib on Saturday</PRO>
  • <PRO>cool reprieve from the summer heat</PRO>
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Monday - Wednesday, Credit cards accepted

The Pavilion

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One of the only restaurants that's made a comeback in the Treasure Cay area offers a menu with the standard delicious Bahamian dishes you'd expect for both lunch and dinner. The poolside spot at Bahama Beach Club is known, however, for its varied theme nights. Steak takes center stage one night, and another it's tacos and tapas or Italian cuisine. Seating is inside or outdoors poolside. If you have a special occasion to celebrate, talk to the team about setting up a table for two or 20 right on the beach.