By Susan Fitzgerald
Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island
With twenty-two restaurants to choose from, the Atlantis
resort at Paradise Island probably has just what you are looking for in a dining experience. Though pricey, the restaurants offer a variety of menus that will eliminate your need to leave the resort to dine. Four categories of restaurants are on-site: express, buffet, casual and fine dining. Meal-plans are available, but are not necessarily money-savers as the hours of service are static.
The express restaurants provide on-the-go options, with one notable exception: Cave Grill. Here you may want to take time to enjoy the cave décor and aquarium view.
The best, by far, of the buffet restaurants is Mosaic, a Mediterranean-influenced restaurant with a wide selection of food, outstanding service and festive decor. The sticky buns are some of the best you'll ever bite into and the mahi-mahi and stir fry are excellent main-dish choices.
The casual restaurants offer standard fare, hamburgers and fries, sandwiches, soups, salads, and a smattering of daily specials, with the Lagoon Bar and Grill and The Point Restaurant & Bar offering the best views.
Atlantis' fine dining options are pricey with only a couple, Nobu and Café Martinique being worth the price.
Perks
Perks to dining on-site at the Atlantis are that you don't have to think about procuring transportation to go out for dinner or consider a rental car, you can spend more time enjoying the outdoor activities of the resort and less time worrying about mealtime. You have all the choices most folks require to fit the preferences of the entire family.
Sacrifices
The drawbacks of dining at the resort are that, unless you make an effort, you may miss some of the local flavor of the island as well as some excellent Bahamian culinary choices. You will also spend a lot of money on food.
Bottom Line
If your goal is to have a relaxing, carefree, resort experience, dining at the Atlantis restaurants may be for you. However, if you want to experience true Bahamian culture and cuisine, you may want to venture out from the resort to taste the local cuisine and save a little money.
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About the Author:
Susan Fitzgerald is a freelance writer in Atlanta. Possessing a Bachelor of Arts in English (writing-editing) from NCSU, she freelances for both small and large publishing companies. In 2008, she became an ABA-certified paralegal and is currently employed at a prestigious Atlanta law firm.
