Restaurant in Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau's deepest wine list, French-Bahamian $$$ dining.
Graycliff holds the claim of being the first five-star restaurant in the Bahamas, backed by a World of Fine Wine 3-Star accreditation and a cellar of 279,350 bottles spanning Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, and beyond. At the $$$ price tier with French-Bahamian cuisine and a four-person sommelier team, it's the strongest case for a serious wine dinner in Nassau. Book here if the list matters; look elsewhere if it doesn't.
If you want the deepest wine list in the Caribbean paired with French-Bahamian cuisine at the $$$ price tier, Graycliff is the only serious answer in Nassau. Cafe Boulud Bahamas offers comparable formality with stronger brand recognition, but it cannot match Graycliff's wine program depth — 5,575 selections and a physical cellar of 279,350 bottles, a scale you'd expect from a European grand hotel rather than a Caribbean property. Book here when wine drives the decision. If it doesn't, there are easier, less expensive options in Nassau.
Graycliff holds the claim of being the first five-star restaurant in the Bahamas and the Caribbean, and the wine credentials back that positioning. The World of Fine Wine awarded it 3-Star accreditation and recognised it as a Regional Winner for South and Central America and the Caribbean — a meaningful signal in a category where most island restaurants don't register at all. For context, 3-Star accreditation from the World of Fine Wine places Graycliff in the same evaluative framework as serious wine destinations you'd find in Paris or Monte Carlo.
The wine list is the headline here and deserves direct treatment. At 5,575 selections drawn from Burgundy, Bordeaux, California, Piedmont, Tuscany, Champagne, Madeira, and Port, this is a genuinely serious cellar , one built over decades, not assembled for optics. Wine pricing sits at $$$, meaning expect many bottles above $100, and the list pricing is based on general markup from high and low price points rather than a flat formula. For a wine enthusiast who wants depth and access to aged inventory, this is the most compelling reason to book. For someone who orders wine by the glass and cares more about the food, the premium may feel disproportionate.
The cuisine is French and Bahamian at the $$$ tier , a two-course meal runs $66 or more before beverages and gratuity. Lunch and dinner are both served. Chef Elijah Bowe leads the kitchen, and the front-of-house team includes Wine Director Enrico Garzaroli alongside sommeliers Garry Park, Deniro Griffin, Ellex Blanc, and Geno Ford. That sommelier depth is unusual for Nassau and signals that the wine service is meant to be taken seriously, not just decorative. Owners Enrico and Anna Maria Garzaroli have maintained the property's positioning as a formal dining destination, and the Google rating of 4.2 across 140 reviews reflects a consistent if not universally effusive reception.
Practically speaking, Graycliff is located on West Hill Street in Nassau, and booking difficulty is rated as easy , you should be able to secure a table without the weeks-in-advance lead time required at comparable wine-program restaurants in New York, like Le Bernardin or Atomix. That accessibility is one of Graycliff's underappreciated advantages: a cellar of this scale at a property this formal would carry a multi-week reservation queue in most major cities. In Nassau, you have more flexibility. Confirm directly with the restaurant for current hours and availability, as specific booking policies are not published in our current data.
For food and wine travelers who treat the list as part of the meal itself, Graycliff justifies the price. The combination of formal French-Bahamian cuisine, a sommelier team with genuine depth, and a cellar that takes Madeira and Port seriously alongside the expected Burgundy and Bordeaux grands crus is not something you find elsewhere in the region. If you're already in Nassau and wine matters, this is where to go. If you're price-sensitive or mainly want Bahamian seafood in a relaxed setting, look at alternatives first. Explore more options in our full Nassau restaurants guide, and if you're planning the full trip, our Nassau hotels guide and Nassau bars guide cover the rest of the itinerary.
Graycliff Restaurant is on West Hill Street in Nassau. Booking difficulty is easy relative to restaurants with comparable wine programs in other cities , no months-in-advance planning required. Lunch and dinner are both available. Specific hours, dress code, and reservation method are not confirmed in our current data; contact the restaurant directly before your visit. For broader trip planning, see our Nassau experiences guide and Nassau wineries guide.
Expect a formal French-Bahamian dining room at the $$$ price tier , a two-course meal starts above $66 before drinks. The wine list is the distinguishing feature: 5,575 selections with a sommelier team of four, which is serious staffing for any restaurant, let alone one in Nassau. First-timers who don't engage with the wine program are still getting a credentialed fine dining experience, but they're leaving the main attraction on the table. Come with an appetite for the list, or at minimum let the sommelier guide you.
Yes, straightforwardly. The World of Fine Wine 3-Star accreditation, formal service, and deep cellar make it the obvious Nassau choice for a celebration where the meal needs to feel like an event. The $$$ price point supports a splurge framing, and the sommelier depth means you can mark the occasion with a wine that actually means something rather than whatever's on the short list at a hotel bar. For a less formal celebration, Cafe Boulud Bahamas is an alternative, but Graycliff has the more distinctive cellar story.
Booking difficulty is rated easy, which means you don't need the multi-week lead time you'd require at a comparable wine-program restaurant in a major city. That said, Nassau dining options at the $$$ tier are limited, so during peak travel periods (winter, holidays) it's worth booking a few days in advance rather than assuming walk-in availability. Confirm current availability and hours directly with the restaurant, as specific booking policies aren't in our current data.
Cafe Boulud Bahamas is the closest formal-dining alternative with comparable price positioning and strong brand credibility, though it doesn't match the wine cellar depth. Freedom Restaurant & Sushi Bar offers a different experience altogether , a seafood grill format that's less formal and likely more accessible on price. Shuang Ba is an option if you want something outside the French-Bahamian fine dining track. For anyone whose priority is Bahamian seafood in a more casual setting, The Cove Eleuthera is worth considering. See the full Nassau restaurants guide for a broader view.
Manageable, but not the natural fit. A formal French-Bahamian room at the $$$ tier skews toward couples and small groups for special occasions. Solo diners who come specifically for the wine list will find the sommelier team engaged and knowledgeable, which helps. The bigger consideration is cost , at $66+ for two courses before wine, the per-person spend adds up quickly when dining alone. If solo and budget-conscious, the alternatives in our Nassau restaurants guide will serve better. If solo and wine-focused, Graycliff is one of the rare places in the Caribbean where a serious solo wine experience is actually possible.
Bar seating details aren't confirmed in our current data. Given the formal positioning of the restaurant and its hotel context, a bar or lounge area likely exists, but whether it offers the full dining menu isn't something we can confirm without verified information. Contact the restaurant directly before visiting if bar seating matters to your plan.
The hotel-restaurant format suggests private dining or group arrangements are possible, but specific capacity, group minimums, and private room details aren't in our current data. At the $$$ price tier with a formal service model, Graycliff is the kind of property that handles private events , but confirm directly and give as much lead time as possible, particularly for groups of six or more.
The French-Bahamian menu format and the calibre of the kitchen suggest dietary accommodations are manageable, but specific policies aren't confirmed in our data. Contact the restaurant in advance , at the $$$ fine dining tier, a heads-up before arrival is standard practice and typically results in better outcomes than asking at the table.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
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| Freedom Restaurant & Sushi Bar | Seafood Grill | Unknown | — | ||
| The Cove Eleuthera | Bahamian Seafood | Unknown | — | ||
| Shuang Ba | Unknown | — | |||
| Cafe Boulud Bahamas | Unknown | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
The venue data does not confirm a standalone bar dining option at Graycliff. Given the $$$ price tier and its positioning as the Bahamas' first five-star restaurant, the experience is oriented around formal table service. check the venue's official channels at West Hill Street to confirm bar seating before assuming it is available.
Come for the wine first. Graycliff holds 279,350 bottles across 5,575 selections with particular depth in Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, and Madeira — that is the main reason to choose it over any other Nassau restaurant. The cuisine is French-Bahamian at the $$$ tier, meaning a two-course meal runs $66 or more before beverages. It earned a 3-Star accreditation and Regional Winner recognition from the World of Fine Wine Awards, so the credentials are documented, not just claimed.
Cafe Boulud Bahamas is the most direct alternative if you want recognisable French-influenced cooking with an international name attached. Freedom Restaurant & Sushi Bar suits diners who want a lower price point or a less formal setting. Neither comes close to Graycliff's wine program depth — if the cellar is the draw, there is no comparable substitute in Nassau.
It works for a solo visit, particularly if wine is the priority — having a sommelier team that includes Garry Park, Deniro Griffin, and others gives solo diners genuine guidance through a 5,575-selection list. At $$$ per head, the cost is the main consideration; solo diners carry the full check without sharing the experience. If budget is a factor, this is less efficient solo than it is for two or more.
Yes, and it is one of the clearer cases in Nassau for a milestone dinner. The combination of a documented five-star claim, a World of Fine Wine Regional Winner designation, a 3-Star accreditation, and a cellar of 279,350 bottles gives the evening something concrete to anchor the occasion beyond atmosphere alone. Birthdays, anniversaries, or client dinners where the wine matters are the format this restaurant is built for.
Booking a few days to a week ahead is generally sufficient given Nassau's visitor volume compared to a major city restaurant with equivalent wine credentials. That said, peak Bahamas travel periods — winter holidays and spring — compress availability, so booking two weeks out is the safer call for a specific date. The restaurant sits at West Hill Street and serves both lunch and dinner, giving more scheduling flexibility than dinner-only venues.
The venue data does not specify private dining room capacity, so confirm directly before booking a large party. As a hotel restaurant with a formal positioning and $$$ pricing, it is structured for groups in a way that a standalone small-format restaurant may not be. For groups where the wine list is a centrepiece, Graycliff makes more sense than any Nassau alternative with comparable depth.
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