For those seeking a true taste of the Bahamas, the Wednesday night fish fry at Smith’s Point Beach is an absolute must.

A community event that has evolved into an island institution, the Outriggers Beach Club’s weekly fish fry attracts both visitors and locals by combining all that makes the Bahamas great: fresh seafood, down-home hospitality and, of course, Kalik beer, the popular Bahamian brew.

Bahamian Specialties

Split into two distinct buildings, the first structure of Outriggers Beach Club offers up fried chicken or fish dinners (about US$10 apiece with peas and rice and your choice of one side: baked macaroni and cheese, rolls, plantains, coleslaw, and potato salad).

There are also a slew of mouthwatering appetizers, from conch fritters (four for US$1) to conch salad (US$8), and an array of delicious desserts, including the renowned Bahamian guava duff (US$5). If you’re lucky, the menu will also feature grouper and lobster tails—but be warned, Outriggers only serves them up if they’re fresh and available.

A few meters to the east, the bar awaits you with liquid refreshments, inside seating, and a jam-packed dance floor. There are plenty of tables inside the bar, or you can head back outside to grab a seat at any of the half-dozen picnic tables on the beach and dig in with a view of the ocean.

How to Get There

Across the street from Outriggers Native Restaurant (242-373-4811) in Smith’s Point, Outriggers Beach Club is situated right on the beach, about a block off of West Beach Rd.

From the Freeport/Lucaya area, head east on Midshipman Rd. and then right on West Beach Rd. Follow it south across the bridge and then, as it heads east, take the third right and head toward the beach.