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Arawak Cay

Arawak Cay
Photo: Rüdiger Stehn from Kiel, Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Arawak Cay is where locals and visitors go for conch salad, fried fish and drinks. Each shack has its own menu. Evenings are lively.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 1 of Nassau in 3 Days

Visiting Arawak Cay: what to know

Tickets
Free; pay per dish
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Evening
Getting there
Taxi or 20-minute walk west of downtown

Nassau itineraries with Arawak Cay

Day 1 of Nassau in 3 Days

Downtown Nassau

How Arawak Cay fits into a day.
  1. 9:30John Watling's DistilleryDowntown
  2. 10:30Parliament SquareBay Street
  3. 12:00Straw MarketBay Street
  4. 14:00Pirates of Nassau MuseumDowntown
  5. 18:30Arawak CayWest Bay Street
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Arawak Cay FAQs

What should I order at Arawak Cay?

Try conch salad made to order and fried snapper.

Is Arawak Cay open at night?

Yes, it is busiest in the evening. Hours vary by shack.

Is Arawak Cay family friendly?

Yes, it is popular with families, especially earlier in the evening.

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