By Kevin

From what we were able to observe in Nassau, the area seems to be split into two districts: Paradise Island and, well, everything else. Paradise Island houses the famous Atlantis Resort, Club Med, and other resorts and vacation properties that cater exclusively to foreign tourists. Paradise Island itself is physically on a separate island from Nassau (which is on New Providence island). But, both islands are connected by several causeways, so in effect, they are all part of the greater Nassau metropolis.

The tourists dine in the restaurants of Paradise Island and in a small collection of restaurants in downtown Nassau located near the cruise ship terminals. (Approx. $40 per person.)

The locals eat at Potter’s Cay, a ragtag collection of small shack restaurants and markets. It has lots of loud music and loud local Bahamians, many off their shift from the fishing boats docked nearby. There will be plenty of fresh conch dishes and some other assorted catches of the day, such as snapper or mahi-mahi. (Approx. $8 per person.)

The locals also eat at Arawak Cay, along with adventurous tourists from the cruise ships. (Appro. $14 per person.)

One of the hot spots for well-to-do Nassau locals and sailboat cruisers alike is The Poop Deck, which is located in the marina where we stayed while in Nassau. The Grouper sandwich is delicious. (Approx. $30 per person.)