Rusty Anchor
Dine at a top Exuma restaurant, rating 4.4/5. Enjoy fresh seafood, cocktails, and waterfront views. Perfect for groups. Reserve your table today!
About Rusty Anchor
This waterfront dining spot in Exuma offers a delightful culinary experience, earning a solid 4.4 out of 5 stars from its patrons. With a $$ price range, it provides excellent value for the quality of food served. Diners frequently praise the spectacular preparation of dishes, with particular highlights including fresh coconut shrimp, flavorful conch chowder, and satisfying shrimp marinara pasta. The atmosphere is enhanced by outdoor seating and the option to enjoy cocktails, making it a pleasant setting for groups. While the food is consistently well-regarded, some guests note that the overall dining experience can be elevated by attentive service. It's a popular choice for those seeking delicious, well-prepared meals in a scenic Bahamian location.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Rusty Anchor
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
Ordered the coconut shrimp as an appetizer. Followed by conch chowder and shrimp marinara pasta. Each of the dishes were served quickly and the preparation was spectacular. We will definitely be back. The food quality was nice, but not much else stood out to me. The restaurant completely empty (other than hotel residents in the pools right outside the restaurant), and we entered confused and ungreeted by the waitress OR the guy behind the bar, who (was on his phone the entire time and) merely stared at us with no explanation. The only actual shortfall I noticed was when I ordered the carrot cake - I got my hopes up expecting more than a sliver of food for $12. At the end of our meal, our check showed an $8 charge (FOR WATER)? Which is usually free at restaurants, and was implied as part of the service since the waiter asked if she could start us off with "just water", which we said was fine. Then of course, the required 15% service fee came in. A local recommended this place, but I wonder if that was a genuine recommendation. Beautiful place! Leon at the bar was welcoming and friendly. He served excellent drinks. We made a reservation for dinner earlier in the day. The wait staff were professional and friendly. The food was beautifully prepared and delicious. It was a pleasure to dine such beautiful surroundings!
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Recent Reviews
Christopher M.
October 9, 2025
Ordered the coconut shrimp as an appetizer. Followed by conch chowder and shrimp marinara pasta. Each of the dishes were served quickly and the preparation was spectacular. We will definitely be back.
Grace
July 21, 2025
The food quality was nice, but not much else stood out to me. The restaurant completely empty (other than hotel residents in the pools right outside the restaurant), and we entered confused and ungreeted by the waitress OR the guy behind the bar, who (was on his phone the entire time and) merely stared at us with no explanation. The only actual shortfall I noticed was when I ordered the carrot cake - I got my hopes up expecting more than a sliver of food for $12. At the end of our meal, our check showed an $8 charge (FOR WATER)? Which is usually free at restaurants, and was implied as part of the service since the waiter asked if she could start us off with "just water", which we said was fine. Then of course, the required 15% service fee came in. A local recommended this place, but I wonder if that was a genuine recommendation.
Cindi L.
July 10, 2025
Beautiful place! Leon at the bar was welcoming and friendly. He served excellent drinks. We made a reservation for dinner earlier in the day. The wait staff were professional and friendly. The food was beautifully prepared and delicious. It was a pleasure to dine such beautiful surroundings!
Glen S.
February 13, 2025
We really enjoyed our dinner. Very quiet, upscale, and sofisticated. Service was great too.
K. P.
June 10, 2022
Food was very good and the portions were big. On the other hand, the flies were SO BAD it was hard to eat! Floyd was our server and did a great job with everything, making sure we were satisfied! Besides the flies, it is a nice little place and would of been a 5 star review.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Rusty Anchor special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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