Graycliff Restaurant

The Verdict

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.

About Graycliff Restaurant

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.

Ratings at a Glance

• Google Rating: 4.2 / 5 (140 reviews)
• Wine Program: World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation; Regional Winner, South & Central America and the Caribbean
• Cuisine Price Tier: $$$ (two courses $66+, excluding beverages)
• Wine Price Tier: $$$ (many bottles $100+)
• Cellar Size: 279,350 bottles; 5,575 selections

Booking & Practical Details

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.