Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Fest Menu Preview (UPDATED)

Poinciana Magazine
Aug 2
2 min read

Updated: Aug 4

Want a sneak peek of what you can look forward to at the 4th Annual Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Fest? Then check out this look at the 2025 GBIRF menus. VIDEO HIGHLIGHT

The 4th Annual Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Fest will run from August 2–16, with over a dozen participating restaurants offering prix fixe menus inclusive of an appetizer, entrée, and dessert.

Under the theme “Authenticity Reimagined,” each restaurant has been asked to showcase its unique culinary spin on Bahamian classics.

GBIRF 2025 PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

Pisces Seafood Haven & Pizzeria

Flying Fish Gastro Bar

The Galley Restaurant

Upstairs on the Bay

Fairplay Lounge

Tropical Gyros

The Stoned Crab

Taino by the Sea

Lux Deli

Merport Bistro

Silk Café

Pelicans on the Beach

Junkanoo Village Beach Club

EJ’s Bayside Café (McCleans Town)

GBIRF 2025 PRIX FIXE MENUS

Prices are per person. Be sure to check the respective restaurant pages in the event of menu revisions.

The Galley

Appetizer: Conch croquette with piri piri sauce and pigeon pea salsa

Entree: Island-spiced grouper with coconut rice grits and burnt pineapple salsa

Dessert: Guava fritter with toasted coconut sorbet

Price: $75 plus VAT and gratuity

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The Stoned Crab

Appetizer: Queen Conch Crepes – Savory crepe filled with Bahamian steamed conch, topped with plantain purée, plantain crisp, Creole sauce, and thyme oil

Entree: Tuna and Grits (East Meets West) – Bennie-crusted Bahamian yellowfin tuna loin, ponzu glaze, classic tuna salad, polenta-style yellow grits, avocado purée, charred avocado, grilled lemon cheek, and bird pepper powder

Dessert: Guava Duff Ice Cream – Guava swirl, guava duff chunks, vanilla tuile

Price: $56 plus VAT and gratuity

Flying Fish

Appetizer: Local pulled pork spring rolls with mango & tamarind (pork from Berkshire Bahamas Farm)

Entree: Poached local lobster tail with crispy rice cake and lobster brandy crème

Dessert: Mini coconut rum cake cheesecake with coconut ice cream

Price: $68 plus VAT and gratuity

Pelicans on the Beach

Appetizer: Golden, cheesy conch fritters served with a spicy dipping sauce that wakes up your taste buds

Entree: Crispy fries piled with classic loaded toppings like melted cheese, creamy sauce, and scallions, finished with tender conch bites for bold island flavor

Dessert: A soft coconut panny cake drizzled with warm guava sauce for a tropical treat to end your meal right

Price: $23

Junkanoo Village Beach Club