Good to know
Good to Know
- Operating hours and availability of many Long Island restaurants change often—call ahead or have a second option in mind.
- Late-night food is difficult to find; catch restaurant kitchens before they close.
- Most restaurants on Long Island are closed on Sundays or have limited hours; Outer Edge Grill is one of the few open on Sunday.
- Chez Pierre (the #2 rated restaurant in all the Bahamas) requires reservations and has a famously no-nonsense French chef—arrive on time.
- Max's Conch Bar has been operating for 30+ years and is the most consistently praised budget-friendly dining spot on the island.
- Fresh local fish is often cheaper and fresher when purchased directly from local fishermen at docks rather than from packaged supermarket options.
- The Bahamian Dollar (BSD) is pegged 1:1 to USD; both currencies are used interchangeably throughout the island.
- Tropical fruit (mangoes, papayas, guavas, soursop) varies by season; ask at markets when they're available.
- Vegetarian and vegan diners should request accommodations in advance—most restaurants do not have dedicated plant-based menus but can prepare salads, vegetable sides, and pasta on request.
Budget
Max's Conch Bar
- Price Range
- BSD 25
- Neighborhood
- Millerton Settlement (central island)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Cracked conch, conch fritters, hogfish, wild boar, local Bahamian seafood
Letta's Bar and Restaurant
- Price Range
- BSD 20
- Neighborhood
- The Bight
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Burgers, fries, chicken wings, Bahamian casual fare
Lloyd's Pool Hall & Bar
- Price Range
- BSD 18
- Neighborhood
- Clarence Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Casual food, chicken, fish, pool tables
Vinnie's Takeout
- Price Range
- BSD 15
- Neighborhood
- Deadman's Cay
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Cracked conch, conch burgers, fish fingers, Forest Burger
High End
Chez Pierre
- Price Range
- BSD 85
- Neighborhood
- Millers
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French, Italian, Caribbean cuisine, fresh seafood, pasta, pizzas
Cape Santa Maria Beach House Restaurant & Bar
- Price Range
- BSD 75
- Neighborhood
- Cape Santa Maria
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Oceanfront seafood, lobster, steak, prepared catch of the day
Knowles Restaurant & Bar
- Price Range
- BSD 60
- Neighborhood
- Stella Maris
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Bahamian, American, steak, lobster, oceanfront dining
Mid Range
Stella Maris Resort Club Restaurant
- Price Range
- BSD 40
- Neighborhood
- Stella Maris
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Bahamian, American, seafood, vegetarian options available
Pratt's Native Restaurant
- Price Range
- BSD 45
- Neighborhood
- Mangrove Cay
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fresh grilled grouper, family-style Bahamian, farm-to-table items
Outer Edge Grill
- Price Range
- BSD 35
- Neighborhood
- Deadman's Cay
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Conch fritters, fish fingers, sweet potato fries, Bahamian favorites
Bahama Mama's Daiquiri Bar & Pizzeria
- Price Range
- BSD 32
- Neighborhood
- Deals
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Pizza, Italian, Bahamian food
Supermarkets And Grocery Stores
Hillside Food Supply
- Location
- Salt Pond
- Notes
- Most established grocery store on Long Island; shelf-stable items, rice, pasta, canned goods, cereals, gluten-free section
Deadman's Cay Supermarket
- Location
- Deadman's Cay (near airport and ferry dock)
- Notes
- Convenient stop for travelers; typical supermarket selection
Clarence Town Market
- Location
- Clarence Town
- Notes
- Smaller market focusing on convenience items; good for quick top-ups
International And Non Local Cuisine
- Overview
- Long Island's international dining is limited but growing. Available options include Greek cuisine, Japanese sushi, Italian pizza, and American burgers. Hotel restaurants and a few independent spots provide more diverse menu options beyond traditional Bahamian seafood.
Named Venues
Ellie Sushi
- Neighborhood
- Central island location (home-based)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Japanese sushi, home-based business
Greek Restaurant (Unnamed in Sources)
- Neighborhood
- Island location (exact location not specified)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Greek food - chicken souvlaki, gyros
Michelin Restaurants
- Note
- No Michelin-starred restaurants on Long Island, Bahamas.
Local Must Try Dishes
Local Must Try Dishes
- Conch salad (fresh lime-cured conch, onion, pepper, lime juice)
- Cracked conch (deep-fried conch)
- Bahamian stewed fish (served Friday breakfast)
- Peas 'n rice (pigeon peas, rice, seasonings)
- Hogfish (grilled or fried)
- Johnnycake (cornmeal bread)
- Bahamian hot patties (pastry with filling)
- Conch fritters
- Grouper dishes (grilled, pan-fried, blackened)
Food Delivery Services
- Note
- Limited delivery infrastructure on Long Island; most restaurants do not offer formal delivery apps. Some restaurants accept call-ahead orders for pickup. Stella Maris Resort Club mentioned they can deliver to guests.
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Reason
- No dedicated vegan or vegetarian restaurants identified on Long Island; vegetarian options available at standard restaurants upon request
Dietary Accommodations Gluten Free
- Overview
- Limited gluten-free selection on Long Island. Hillside Food Supply in Salt Pond reportedly has a gluten-free section, though inventory may be limited. Most restaurants do not have dedicated gluten-free menus; call ahead to request accommodations.
Dietary Accommodations Halal Kosher
- Reason
- No documented halal or kosher restaurants or services on Long Island
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.