Below are recommendations for restaurants and bars in South and Central Eleuthera. For additional information, visit their web sites, or you can visit the restaurant section of Discover-Eleuthera (www.discover-eleuthera-bahamas.com). With the majority of these restaurants, we recommend you call ahead, bring cash and be prepared for slower service than you may be used to at home. But most importantly relax and enjoy!
Dine In
| Description | Phone | Town | Driving Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiantzi's - This is our local, simple Bahamian venue located in nearby Tarpum bay. Good food in a simple location. Fun people. TVs and Karaoke on Thursday nights. | 334-4505 | Tarpum Bay | 5 Minutes |
| Sammy's - Good local (native) cusiine. Quiet. Inexpensive large portions. The owner (Sam Culmer) was teh maitre d' at the original Cotton Bay Club years ago. Carry out is available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. | 334-2121 | Rock Sound | 15 Minutes |
| The Wild Orchid - Located at Four Points in Rock Sound. Beautiful sunset views. Good food. | 334-2778 | Rock Sound | 15 Minutes |
| Nort' Side Restaurant - Atlantic Side of Rock Sound. Very good food and reasonably priced. Rosie, the owner, is very nice. Call first. | 334-2573 | Rock Sound | 20 Minutes |
| The Unique - Nice view of the Atlantic on a hilltop overlooking the ocean. Good bar and food. Nice Sunday brunch. Reasonable prices. | 332-1830 | Palmetto Point | 20 Minutes |
| The Beach House Tapas Bar and Lounge - On Banks Road on the Old Club Med beach. Great bar, great atmosphere, with fun food. Take your swimming suit. On of our favorites. A popular spot for Sunday afternoons with music occasionally. | 332-3387 | Governor's Harbour | 35 Minutes |
| Sunset Inn - Just south of Governor’s Harbour on main road. Good food. Music, at times. Nice view of the harbour. Sunken bar with TV. Great deck. Locals and tourists meet here. Good spot to have a drink and watch the sun set | 332-8111 | Governor’s Harbour | 30 Minutes |
| 1648 at French Leave - Brand new and on the water. Great outside dining, fun bar and great sunsets. Infinity pool for swimming if you have a meal. | 332-3778 | Governor’s Harbour | 30 Minutes |
| Tippy’s Restaurant - American/European menu. Bar is fun, the views are great and the ambience is terrific. Lunch or dinner and we suggest reservations. Our favorite, and the site of our daughter’s wedding reception. *On the Banks road from Palmetto Point to Governor’s Harbour. www.pineapplefields.com | 332-3331 | Governor’s Harbour | 35 Minutes |
| Pascals at Sky Beach - Chic setting with infinity pool and great views. Bring your suit. Good for lunch or dinner and a fun bar. Music on Sundays. | 332-3422 | Governor’s Harbour | 40 Minutes |
| Buccanneer Club - Excellent food and service. Very nice atmosphere. Casual. Outside dining. Occasionally has entertainment. | 332-2000 | Governor’s Harbour | 30 Minutes |
| Banks Road Deli - Just north of Tippy’s. Fancy wines and food. Great breads and cheese. Fresh meat most days. | 332-2221 | Governor’s Harbour | 25 Minutes |
| Pina Cafe and Deli - Easy and casual cafe. Good food, also takeaway | 332-3350 | Governor’s Harbour | 25 Minutes |
| Ship to Shore - A very nice restaurant. Take the road into the old Cotton Bay Club and bear to the right. Good food. A good stop when you are exploring the South or on the way to/from Lighthouse Beach. It is in Wemyss Bight. | 334-0097 | Weymss Bight | 30 Minutes |
| Sherrils - Atmosphere is very laid back and casual. Inexpensive native food. Slow service. Good spot for lunch if you are exploring the South. Great cracked conch and grouper fingers. Have a drink at Friendly Bobs Bar across the street while you are waiting. | 334-8111 | Deep Creek | 35 Minutes |
| Pascal’s at Cape Eleuthera - Coffee shop, bar and restaurant on the water at Cape Eleuthera Harbor | 334-8500 | Cape Eleuthera | 35 Minutes |
| Da Perk Restaurant and Cafe - A cute coffee shop with a great view of the harbour, free wifi, Lavazza is the House brand plus muffins, pastries, cookies, breakfast and lunch fare. Cold beer, wine, Goombay Smash & Bloody Marys! Take out available. | 332-2620 | Governor’s Harbour | 30 Minutes |
| The Front Porch - Open daily (by reservation only) from 11a.m. to 3p.m. and 5 to 9p.m. Driftwood bar on deck with great harbor views. Food is fantastic and made to order. Francis is the owner and aims to please. Located along Queens Highway, about 15 minutes north of GBH airport. | 335-0727 | Hatchet Bay | 50 Minutes |
| The Cove Bar & Restaurant - Brand new bar and restaurant and the newly renovated Cove Resort. Reservations required | 335-5142 | Gregory Town | Approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes |
Carry Out
| Description | Phone | Town | Driving Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy’s - See description above for Sammy’s. | 334-2121 | Rock Sound | 15 Minutes |
| Shiantzi’s*** - See description above for Shiantzi’s. | 334-4505 | Tarpum Bay | 5 Minutes |
| Barbies - Chicken, hamburgers, fries, ribs to go. Tarpum Bay next to Methodist Church. | 334-4028 | Tarpum Bay | 5 Minutes |
| D&J’s - Barbeque Ribs and cheeseburgers. Dave and Jackie Cary are the owners. | 334-4130 | Tarpum Bay | 5 Minutes |
| Pascal's at Sky Beach | 332-3422 | Governor's Harbour | 40 Minutes |
| Pascal’s at Cape Eleuthera - Coffee shop, bar and restaurant on the water at Cape Eleuthera Harbor | 334-8500 | Cape Eleuthera | 35 Minutes |