Shima
Lyford Cay, Nassau
Restaurant in Nassau, Bahamas
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Shima is a practical Nassau pick for an easy dinner, date, or small celebration when booking friction matters more than awards or a named chef hook. Dinner is the stronger choice than Sunday lunch for occasion meals, while nearby alternatives such as Yellow Bell, Mogano by Giorgio Locatelli, Café Coco are better cross-shops for diners prioritising a clearer concept or different mood.
About Shima
For diners comparing Shima with options such as Yellow Bell, Mogano by Giorgio Locatelli, The Captain's Table, its Nassau location, evening hours, Sunday daytime service, smart-casual dress code are the key planning details. Use it as a candidate when those basics fit your plans.
Shima is closed Monday. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30–10 PM, on Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM. That schedule can be useful for trips where the exact dining window matters, especially if Sunday daytime timing is needed. For most standard visits, the evening window is the clearest service period to plan around.
Plan around the Nassau basics
The smart expectation is a practical one. The decision should come down to whether the hours, Nassau location, smart-casual dress code suit the group. If you want to compare other options before committing, consider Mogano by Giorgio Locatelli, Island Brothers Cie, Café Coco, Yellow Bell, or The Captain's Table.
Check Shima directly for current menu and pricing details before you go. It can work as an evening or Sunday daytime option when the timing fits. When your schedule is tight, the basis for planning is simple: closed Monday, open Tuesday through Sunday, Sunday daytime service, smart-casual attire.
Who should choose it over other alternatives
Choose Shima when its Nassau location, smart-casual dress code, service hours match the plan. Compare Yellow Bell, The Captain's Table, Café Coco, Island Brothers Cie, Mogano by Giorgio Locatelli if you want to weigh other dining options before deciding. For broader planning, use the full Nassau restaurants guide alongside the city guides for hotels, bars, experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 2FMQ+898, Nassau, Bahamas
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- the-island-house.com
- Phone
- +12426986300
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Shima reads like a quietly significant find in Nassau’s evolving dining scene. It sits outside the resort-driven, hotel-anchored tier and feels rooted in the city’s residential and commercial fabric, which gives the room a more locally grounded temperament. The kitchen’s fusion focus and described culinary ambition lend a modern edge without the ostentation of big tourist-facing dining halls. Because public information about the venue is limited, Shima projects the easy confidence of a place noticed by word of mouth: alluring, somewhat understated and rewarding for those who seek out independent neighborhood tables.
Best For
Shima is best approached as a neighbourhood discovery for visitors and locals who want a less touristy Nassau meal. Its placement in the city rather than the resort corridor means the experience skews toward locally grounded dining rather than polished hotel formality. The menu’s signature items — the Crawfish & Crab Roll, Special House Roll and Bangkok Street Noodles — suggest dishes that work for focused dinners or relaxed daytime visits. The restaurant’s mid-tier ambition and fusion sensibility make it a good fit for diners who appreciate thoughtful, contemporary plates in an intimate, less-documented setting.
Ordering Tips
Because information on Shima is relatively sparse, plan to engage directly with staff on arrival: ask about how the kitchen is approaching fusion on a given night and whether any specials or house rolls are recommended. The venue’s signature items — Crawfish & Crab Roll, Special House Roll and Bangkok Street Noodles — are explicitly highlighted and worth considering. The description also flags the wine program as an area shaped by broader market realities, so inquire about current wine pairings or by-the-glass options if you care about wine selections.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and relaxed open-air rooftop with stylish wooden interiors, terrace overlooking pool and marina, cozy and romantic atmosphere.
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Vibe
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Crawfish & Crab Roll
- Special House Roll
- Bangkok Street Noodles
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if Shima is not the right fit
Try Mogano by Giorgio Locatelli if the meal needs a clearer chef-led frame. Choose Café Coco when the group wants a looser, more casual Nassau fallback.
Restaurant context
How Shima compares in Nassau
Shima is the easy-booking choice in this Nassau set. Pick it when the group wants a dinner plan without turning the night into a reservation project. Mogano by Giorgio Locatelli is the stronger option for diners who want a clearer chef-led identity, while Shima works better when convenience and a lower-pressure evening matter more.
For ambiance, Shima sits closer to a date-night or small-celebration pick than a casual drop-in. Yellow Bell and Café Coco are the better cross-shops if the group wants something more relaxed. The Captain's Table is the one to compare for a more classic group dinner, especially when the table size matters more than a quiet two-person meal.
Value is harder to judge without a listed price range, so use the occasion as the filter. For a flexible Nassau dinner, Shima is the practical choice. If the group wants a distinctive alternative with a different feel, add Island Brothers Cie to the shortlist.
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Compare Shima
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Shima | Nassau | No published awards |
| Yellow Bell | Nassau | No published awards |
| Mogano by Giorgio Locatelli | Nassau | No published awards |
| The Captain's Table | Nassau | No published awards |
| Island Brothers Cie | Nassau | No published awards |
| Café Coco | Nassau | No published awards |
How Shima Nassau compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shima good for solo dining?
Shima may work for solo dining if its Nassau location and hours fit your plans. It is open Tue–Sat from 5:30–10 PM, Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM. Confirm current availability directly before you go.
Does Shima handle dietary restrictions?
Ask the venue directly about dietary and allergy needs before you go. Shima is in Nassau, has a smart-casual dress code, is open Tue–Sat 5:30–10 PM, Sunday 11 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM.
Is Sunday daytime or evening better at Shima?
Evening hours are Tue–Sat from 5:30–10 PM and Sunday from 5:30–10 PM. Sunday daytime service is also from 11 AM–3 PM. Choose based on the timing that best fits your plans.
Can I eat at the bar at Shima?
Check with the venue about bar seating before you go. The service windows are Tue–Sat 5:30–10 PM, plus Sunday 11 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM in Nassau.
What are alternatives to compare with Shima?
Consider Yellow Bell, Mogano by Giorgio Locatelli, The Captain's Table, Island Brothers Cie, or Café Coco if you want to compare other dining options. Shima is best evaluated on its Nassau location, smart-casual dress code, service hours.
What should I order at Shima?
Check the current menu or ask the venue directly for dish recommendations. For planning purposes, Shima is in Nassau, has a smart-casual dress code, is open Tue–Sat 5:30–10 PM, Sunday 11 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM.
