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Exuma restaurants are known for terrific Bahamian home cooking—cracked conch, pan-seared snapper caught that morning, coconut fried shrimp, fried chicken served with peas ’n' rice, or macaroni baked with egg and loads of cheese. Try conch salad at the cluster of wooden shacks called the Fish Fry, just north of George Town. Pea soup and dumplings (made with pigeon peas) is a specialty here, and many local restaurants serve it as a weekly lunch special, usually on Wednesday.
Restaurants at larger resorts have upscale dining, including Continental twists on local cuisine—fresh snapper with mango salsa—as well as imported steaks, rack of lamb, and gourmet pizzas.
The fusion of Caribbean and Bahamian spices, fresh seafood, and the tropical outdoor setting is not to be missed at Palapa. This poolside restaurant serves three meals a day and offers a stunning view of the ocean. The extensive menu features American classics and Bahamian specialties, with a few international dishes like hummus, poke bowls, and pasta also in the mix. There's also a fun drink menu featuring many frozen specials that complement the food.
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