Reviews & Testimonials
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Had a plate of rice and peas, chicken, plantains, coleslaw, and Mac and cheese....all traditional food as you’d get in someone’s house for a meal. Very tasty, especially the chicken.... read more Good place to grab a lunch a little off the main drag of the port.
Wanderlust1954
August 28, 2019
Our group of 16 was seated and waited about 30 minutes before we were even able to place our orders. At that point, Ms. Burrow informed us that we could... read more not pay separately in smaller groups and that all 16 of us would need to be on one check, which included a 15% tax and a 15% gratuity. When we mentioned that we could consider going to another restaurant, she said she was not supposed to split checks but would make an exception this time.
After ordering, we waited over an hour to receive our appetizers and meals. Several members of our party had to repeatedly ask about the appetizers before they finally arrived. After finishing our meals, we then waited nearly another 30 minutes just to pay. We even had to ask another waitress—who was very kind—to check on our order and assist us.
Unfortunately, our assigned waitress was neither friendly nor attentive. She never checked in to ask how the food was or whether we needed anything. She walked past our table multiple times without acknowledging us or making eye contact.
The food itself was okay, but the service was extremely disappointing. Given the poor level of service, the automatic 15% gratuity did not feel justified.
To make matters worse, after we finally paid, Ms. Burrow commented, “See, this is why I shouldn’t have split the checks.” This was particularly frustrating given the long delays and lack of service throughout our visit. Additionally, the restaurant was not busy at the time, which made the experience even more disappointing.
Brigitte D
March 19, 2026 -
Ms. Wallace has been running this great little restaurant for years. She serves the freshest seafood, and has great rum punches...called "Switch ups"' .
Patricia M
January 15, 2020
FABULOUS!!! We found this small cafe quite by accident (looking for a restroom). We ended up eating at a table on the patio and had the best meal of our... read more trip. We had the conch fritters, the mac-and-cheese, the conch salad, rice, and a few drinks (including a few divine Goombay Smash cocktails). We ended our meal with dessert (Guava Duff) .and OMG - amazing. The service was fantastic. These are the types of gems you hope to find when traveling. We hope to be back!
743debiw
April 27, 2026
We started here on our Nassau food tour. Had conch fritters, then stewed chicken, rice and beans, cole slaw, baked Mac n cheese, and some plantain slices. All were extremely... read more delicious! Definitely would recommend having a meal here to support a local business owner! She’s a doll!
vknight5
November 30, 2019
A quaint Bahamian restaurant owned and operated by multiple generations of local women. The pride they have for their work is recognizable the moment you bite into their delicious food.... read more It's a must for those who want to steer clear of the resorts and touristy restaurants and want to eat like a Bahamian.
meesha03
March 7, 2020 -
This cute little restaurant sits downtown very close to the cruise port. The people that work there are very nice. It's very small but not crowded like franchise restaurants. We... read more loved the caring people that served us and the local cuisine. I highly recommend this great place.
DeniseSWFL
February 11, 2020
Loved the Fritters, came here on a tour and I really enjoyed the food here! Wish i could have taken a plate back to my hotel !!!!
atehortuak37
August 28, 2019
Kencha took terrific care of us. It was such a treat to enjoy authentic bahamian cuisine - the peas and rice and plantains and fresh fish were all delicious. Don't... read more miss the guava duff! If we were in downtown Nassau again this is the first place we would go back to!
Erik W
February 4, 2026
We were also on a food tour when our family of three ate here. We started with conch fritters, which were exceptional. Then a typical plate meal (chicken, rice, plantains,... read more mac and cheese) which was also very tasty. As we left, we were given a cup of switcha (Bahamian lemonade) which was my favorite of all! Would love to return someday.
floridalibn
November 19, 2019 -
We came here as part of our self guided tour of Nassau for our last day in the Bahamas. This was a great experience as we went for lunch and... read more it was not crowded. We were seated right away and ordered the fried grouper fingers, fried chicken (spouse has a seafood allergy), and a Bahama Mama. The food was fresh and super hot. Would for sure recommend to anyone visiting and wants good food off of the main walkway.
222cr
December 10, 2019
The vegetable side was pretty much frozen carrots and cauliflower warmed up in a microwave.
The side salad had 3 small pieces of tomatoes. Barely any.
... read more /> The restaurant automatically adds 15% gratuity.
The waitress was rude too. What a terrible experience on my first day in the Bahamas.
Anca V
April 10, 2026
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日本からディズニークルーズでナッソーに訪れた際にランチで伺いました。 店内は非常に清潔感があり、安心して食事ができました。 2人でシェアして以下のメニューを注文しました。 ・Conch Fritters (6 pieces) ・Baked Macaroni & Cheese ・Switcha (バハマのライムネード) 料理はどれも熱々の状態で提供され、味もとても美味しかったです!特にコンクフリッターはサクサク、マカロニチーズは濃厚で最高でした。Switchaも暑い日にぴったりです。 日本人の口にも合う味付けで、ナッソーで美味しいバハマ料理を食べたい方におすすめのお店です。 日本からの方にも自信を持っておすすめできます。
えも
January 13, 2026Super tasty food
Viv
March 30, 2026Great food. Atmosphere is good. Staff very nice. But. Bring some water first and or the... read more drinks quicker and you get 5 stars.
Tobias
January 22, 2026Stopped in for an authentic Bahamian meal near the cruise port. The service and the food... read more were both excellent. Got the grouper fingers which comes with three sides- I got plantain, rice and beans and Mac & cheese.
Leigh
February 28, 2026 -
We stopped without a reservation and were seated right a way. Friendly fun service and delicious... read more menu - we had a great break from our self-guided walking tour
Bert
January 26, 2026I love the location. It's a 5 to 10 minute walk from the port. Credit cards... read more are accepted but take cash if you can. Don't skip the adult beverages. They're refreshingly cool and strong. The service was good. We were greeted and seated immediately. All of our questions were answered about the menu. Our waitress made great suggestions too. Everything was fresh. Be sure to order a warm dish of Guava Duff!
T
March 27, 2026FABULOUS!!! We found this small cafe quite by accident (looking for a restroom). We ended... read more up eating at a table on the patio and had the best meal of our trip. We had the conch fritters, the mac-and-cheese, the conch salad, rice, and a few drinks (including a few divine Goombay Smash cocktails). We ended our meal with dessert (Guava Duff)….and OMG - amazing. The service was fantastic. These are the types of gems you hope to find when traveling. We hope to be back!
Debi
April 28, 2026Today, my wife, myself and sister in law had the best meal so far in the... read more Bahamas. The quality and care put into the food here is truly outstanding. This is after having a few meals at higher end restaurant around the island. This place does not only have great food they also know how to make fantastic cocktails. On top of all of this they make you feel like you have been invited into a Bahamian home. You are not a customer here. You are family. Fyi. We are so pleased that we found this restaurant we going back tomorrow to take my brother-in-law who had missed out.
Ted
April 23, 2026 -
Wonderful service, food, and drinks. Walked here from our cruise ship. Definitely a must... read more try if you’re in Nassau and want an authentic experience. Delicious!
Megan
February 23, 2026Food was delicious and the team was so kind and welcoming. The fried fish was perfect... read more and the brand and rice OMG! They also see a home made spicy sauce that was perfect. My husband and I made friends with other costumers and had the time of our lives. Definitely a must to visit in Nassau!
Sebastián
April 23, 2026Nice vibe, great people, you had a feeling like this was a family run restaurant. Food... read more was tasty and reasonably priced. I would definitely come back again.
Roger
January 10, 2026Our server was Kencha. She was extremely polite, funny, and helpful. The food was absolutely exceptional.... read more We LOVED everything we tasted. steamed chicken, conch fritters and conch salad. The best of all was the dessert! Guava Duff was the best dessert of our lives!!! So good that we finished the first and immediately ordered a second!
Daniel
March 13, 2026 -
Owners and staff are very friendly
Ernie
April 24, 2026We stopped in Nassau for the day of our cruise. Walking around town we picked this... read more spot for lunch and are very happy with the experience! The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. We got the seafood platter because we could not pick just one item !
Will
January 29, 2026I found this place thru Gemini requesting a non-touristy place with conch dishes. No regrets. Nice... read more and clean restaurant near downtown. I'm surprised it wasn't more crowded. Get in here! Don't miss it. Order dessert.
C
March 6, 2026Amazing! Fantastic service and food. Feel fortunate we found this place on our cruise... read more travels!! Don't leave without trying their Guava Duff!!
Helen
March 23, 2026 -
Great place. Owners are very welcoming.
Bart
February 6, 2026The food was wonderful and the people we very nice.
Jacob
January 23, 2026Some of the best food ever. Conch salad was amazing. Staff is so friendly... read more and it's amazing to see their excitement as everyone enjoys their food. 10/10 would recommend every time
Anthony
April 23, 2026Visiting Nassau, my girlfriend and I stopped by this nice spot not far from the port. We... read more came across and interesting couple celebrating the wife's birthday and Carl (the husband) bought rounds of shots (thank you good sir) after my girlfriend took pictures for the couple with the staff. The food was delicious and ordered a margarita of Coconut Pineapple flavor besides the tasty coconut rum shot paid by Carl (he is a business owner of a babershop in Florida) We enjoyed our visit and loved the friendliness of the staff
Jorge
April 28, 2026 -
Cracked conch was bland. Lobster was good but no butter. Conch salad was good. Conch chowder... read more was amazing. Service was great.
Kentagious
January 13, 2026We love to visit the Bahamas and one big challenge is to find all of the... read more food that gets everyone their favorite Bahamian dish. To satisfy everyone in the family’s desires we would need to go to multiple restaurants, but Bahamian Cookin’ had everything that we know and love! We ordered conch salad, conch fritters, steamed grouper, Mac and cheese, potato salad, and peas and rice. We would recommend this as a must stop for any one visiting the straw market or coming in from the cruise port.
Byron
January 26, 2026Kencha and everyone was so attentive and amazing! Kencha was very patient, kind and gave amazing... read more recommendations! We even got to try the Guava Duff (with and without rum) 🥰
M
May 2, 2026Amazing meal, amazing service and the best vibes. It felt like we were welcomed into someone's... read more home to enjoy the best food on the island. Highly recommend this place for lunch. You'll even get some laughs from the signs in the washroom area. 10/10!!!!
Sonja
April 24, 2026 -
10/10 best conch fritters
Daniela
March 9, 2026If you came to the Bahamas and are welcomed into a local home for good... read more vibes, amazing food, and wonderful service - that is what this place is all about. I cannot emphasize How warm and welcoming the atmosphere people the food was amazing. I heard they recommend the conch salad, Macaroni pie, and a guava cake. Hands down one of the best restaurants we’ve eaten on vacation. 100/10
Sean
April 23, 2026Had conch fries and chowder. Service was very good. They also served local beer.
Charles
January 15, 2026Our group of 16 was seated and waited about 30 minutes before we were even able... read more to place our orders. At that point, Ms. Burrow informed us that we could not pay separately in smaller groups and that all 16 of us would need to be on one check, which included a 15% tax and a 15% gratuity. When we mentioned that we could consider going to another restaurant, she said she was not supposed to split checks but would make an exception this time. After ordering, we waited over an hour to receive our appetizers and meals. Several members of our party had to repeatedly ask about the appetizers before they finally arrived. After finishing our meals, we then waited nearly another 30 minutes just to pay. We even had to ask another waitress—who was very kind—to check on our order and assist us. Unfortunately, our assigned waitress was neither friendly nor attentive. She never checked in to ask how the food was or whether we needed anything. She walked past our table multiple times without acknowledging us or making eye contact. The food itself was okay, but the service was extremely disappointing. Given the poor level of service, the automatic 15% gratuity did not feel justified. To make matters worse, after we finally paid, Ms. Burrow commented, “See, this is why I shouldn’t have split the checks.” This was particularly frustrating given the long delays and lack of service throughout our visit. Additionally, the restaurant was not busy at the time, which made the experience even more disappointing.
Brigitte
March 19, 2026 -
We found this restaurant last year on a walking tour of Nassau and it's now become... read more a staple for us. Every time we visit Nassau we make it a point to have lunch here. The food, service, and atmosphere is always great. Do yourself a favor and try the Guava Duff for dessert. It's absolutely amazing!!
Justin
April 27, 2026Absolutely love this place! The grouper cutlet was cooked perfectly and might be the best piece... read more of fried fish I have ever had. The staff is incredibly friendly and it is not expensive.
Joshua
February 24, 2026If you're looking for an authentic Bahamian food spot in downtown Nassau this is 100% the... read more spot to go. The menu has something for everyone and the food has that special home cooking taste. The staff was very nice as well and overall it was a great experience. Will be back!
Victor
March 1, 2026Great traditional (I think) food, situated a short walk from the cruise port. Large portions of... read more delicious Bahamian food. Staff are friendly and food is reasonably priced for the area.
TheSimo51
February 23, 2026 -
This was the best place! We had a wonderful meal...really great Bahamian cooking. The staff... read more were delightful and we socialized with the others on the patio. It was like being at a party with good friends, staff among them. Highly recommended. Avoid the tourist traps downtown and go here for the real deal.
Birgitta
April 23, 2026Went here to have some authentic Bahamian food and was not disappointed at all! Had the... read more fried grouper and it was very good! So were the plantains, mac and cheese and the conch fritters!
ary
January 22, 2026