Most of the hotels have high-end restaurants that vie for the title of best dining depending on who has the best chef at any given time. Here's a quick list that we'll look forward to fleshing out with your reviews.

Classy and expensive

Pink Sands: "Caribbean fusion" cuisine in a chic, terraced garden setting

Dunmore Beach Club: Four-course gourmet dinners in a semi-formal atmosphere directly on the beach

Sunsets at Romora Bay Club: International cuisine in colorful tropical surroundings

Runaway Hill Club: A formal, fixed-price meal in a charming, whimsical setting. Reserve ahead

The Landing: Romantic colonial style and streetside tables for people watching

Harbour Lounge: a friendly bar for meeting the winter residents and a lovely view of the sunset

Poseidon at the Coral Sands: Respected cuisine in a friendly, comfortable setting

Less formal and moderately priced

Harbour Island Marina: sandwiches and simple meals at a cozy bar on the south end of the island

Valentine's Bar and Grill: Food and setting most likely to make you feel back at home. At Valentine's Marina on the south end of Bay Street.

Ma Ruby's at Tingum Village: Good simple food in an informal vine-covered courtyard. At Tingum Village just south of town on Colebrook Street.

Angela's Starfish Restaurant: Non-resort prices for simple local dishes at formica tables or in the courtyard. North end of Dunmore Street.

Avery's: Like having dinner at the home of a local. Colebrook street across from Seagrapes, near the library.

Three Sisters: Limited menu of good local food in a tiny kitchen nook. Around from Cash's liquor on Love Lane.

Charlies: The bar serves up home cooking from the takeaway next door. On Dunmore street in Temperance square.

Bahamas Bayside Cafe: No menu but good simple basics. Bay Street near the fisherman's dock.

Quick, casual lunches

Sea-view Takeaway: Best sloppy conch burger. At the foot of Government dock.

Snack Shop at Doris' Dry Goods: Hamburgers and ice cream. Across from Sea-view.

Wade Higgs Seaside takeaway: Fresh fried fish up by the fishermen's dock on Bay Street

Broadway Takeaway: Mark Arthur's favorite cracked conch. On Dunmore by Johnson's Grocery.

Queen Conch: Conch salad fresh before your eyes. Up by the fishermen's dock.

Sibyl's bakery: Baked goods and sandwiches. North end of Dunmore street.

Briland Deli: Sandwiches and breakfast one block up King Street from Pigly Wigly

Arthur's Bakery: Lobster sandwich and grilled Cuban sandwich used to be the favorites. But that was before we introduced our jerk chicken ceasar. Right in the heart of town.

Harry O's: Local dishes and daily specials can be eaten on their patio over the bay near Fishemens dock which can be rented for parties. Call for delivery: 333 3478.