- Sun and . . . (Nassau, New Providence Island; tel. 242/393-1205) has made a comeback after being closed for many years. Once again, it is the leading independent choice on New Providence Island, serving a finely honed international cuisine. It's a throwback to Nassau in its grand heyday. Originally built in the 1930s as a private residence, it lies in an upscale residential neighborhood east of the center of Nassau.
- Moso (in the Wyndham Nassau Resort, Cable Beach, New Providence Island; tel. 242/327-6200) is the best Asian restaurant on island. A well-trained staff here has learned the secrets of the cuisines of the Far East, and they dispense an array of some of the best-known and tastiest dishes, including teriyaki specialties.
- Nobu (the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort's Royal Towers, Paradise Island; tel. 242/363-3000) brings a member of this celebrated chain to The Bahamas. It's the most-talked-about and arguably the best restaurant on island, attracting a string of celebrities. The setting is glamorous, and the cuisine is top rated, prepared with either market-fresh ingredients or exotic ingredients shipped in.
- Dune (in the One&Only Ocean Club, Paradise Island; tel. 242/363-2501, ext. 64739): The most cutting-edge restaurant in either Paradise Island or Nassau, Dune is the creation of French-born restaurant guru Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the moving force behind several of New York City's top dining spots. Every dish served here is something special -- from shrimp dusted with orange powder to chicken and coconut milk soup with shiitake cakes.
- Bahamian Club (Paradise Island; tel. 242/363-3000): A notch down from the superb Dune, this establishment is one of the leading restaurants in The Bahamas and our favorite at the sprawling megaresort of Atlantis. Strictly upscale, it presents superb French and international cuisine against a backdrop that evokes the British Colonial era. The restaurant serves the island's finest cuts of meats.
- Mangoes Restaurant (Marsh Harbour, the Abacos; tel. 242/367-2957): For the best and most authentic Bahamian food in the Abaco chain, head for this welcoming spot, where both visiting yachties and locals flock for the fine cuisine. Order up a conch burger for lunch, then return in the evening for the catch of the day -- straight from the sea and grilled to your specifications. The namesake mango sauce really dresses up a plate of grilled pork tenderloin.
- The Landing (Harbour Island, Eleuthera; tel. 242/333-2707; www.harbourislandlanding.com): This attractive restaurant at the ferry dock has awakened the sleepy taste buds of Eleuthera. Brenda Barry and daughter Tracy feed you well from a choice of international cuisines, often prepared from recipes gathered during world travels. Under mature trees in their garden, you feast on delicious pasta dishes, freshly made gazpacho, pan-fried grouper, or a warm duck salad.
- Rock House Restaurant (Harbour Island, Eleuthera; tel. 242/333-2053; www.rockhousebahamas.com): On the increasingly chic Harbour Island, the restaurant in the Rock House Hotel serves a superb international cuisine. Its hip bodega aura evokes Miami, but it's thoroughly grounded on the island. At lunch you can get a rock lobster sandwich, but at night the chefs display their culinary prowess with an array of satisfying dishes.
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