Cape Santa Maria Resort phone 242/338-5273. Atmospheric dining room in glass-walled timber beach house. Menu has gourmet seafood dishes and imaginative American cuisine. Expensive; reservations required.

Harbour Restaurant Clarence Town phone 242/337-3247. Near the government dock, offering harbor views and tasty seafood, deep-fried dishes and adequate sandwiches. Open 10.30am-8pm.

Max Conch Bar and Grill Deadman's Cay phone 242/337-0056. Local favorite serving conch cracked, frittered and marinated, as well as fried chicken, burgers and fries, at outdoor kiosk with stools and tables.

Oasis Bakery and Restaurant one mile north of Clarence Town phone 242/337-3003. Nice spot for breakfast or lunch with tables set on wooden verandah overlooking a small pond. Highlights include fresh-baked bread, pastries and cookies, as well as cheap sandwiches, pizza, burgers and conch. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 7.30am-5pm.