Fresh island conch, fish and lobster from Bahamian waters

Conch is often described as the national food of the Bahamas and appears everywhere—from humble roadside shacks to fine dining menus. It’s served as bright, citrusy conch salad, golden conch fritters, cracked (battered and fried) conch, rich conch chowder, and slow-cooked stewed conch. Alongside conch, Bahamian cuisine leans heavily on local fish like snapper, grouper and turbot, as well as spiny lobster and other shellfish.