Santanna's Bar & Grill

October 9, 2025

The absolute best Pina Colada on the island.Also the food was delicious. The ladies there were great people and they were always friendly. It was so good we visited three times on our stay and made it our last meal on the island. Go see them at Santanas.

July 18, 2025

We waited 1 hour and 20 minutes for our food. The server, Leanadia, was very misleading. Two of my kids ordered Alfredo pasta, and she casually asked, “Chicken or shrimp?”—without mentioning that chicken was an additional $12 and shrimp was $15 extra. We only realized this when we got the bill. Each pasta ended up costing $42 and $45, which is outrageously overpriced—especially considering how underwhelming it tasted. One of my daughters said it tasted like microwave food. I did enjoy the grouper, and my husband liked the jerk chicken, but overall, this was the least flavorful meal we’ve had during our entire week in the Bahamas. We chose this place based on good reviews, but honestly, the food didn’t live up to the hype or the prices. As for the service, Leanadia had a cold and sarcastic attitude. Any time we asked a question, she responded with a smart remark. We were a party of 8, and I’m not sure if the 20% gratuity was automatically added due to our group size, but if so, her $72 tip was not earned. The only positive was that she warned us about sharks in the water while my daughter and I were swimming—so for that, I’m genuinely grateful.

July 12, 2025

It had been about 10 years since our last visit to Santana’s—and we’re happy to report it’s still as memorable as ever. This authentic, family-run Bahamian spot continues to deliver that warm, local charm it’s known for. We stopped by after a beach day at Tropic of Cancer and arrived around 3 PM—right when it was slammed. It took a little while to get drinks, so we quickly decided to put in our full order to avoid a long wait with hungry kids in tow. Pro tip: timing matters here, so plan accordingly if you’re visiting during peak hours. Food-wise, the grouper stole the show—perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The BBQ and jerk chicken were generous portions; the jerk was a bit on the dry side, but still tasty. The ribs were solid, but the real surprise? The rice and peas—hands down the best we had anywhere on the island. A special highlight was seeing the original owner, who we met on our first visit years ago. It was great to learn she’s passed the torch to her daughter, keeping the family legacy alive. Santana’s remains a true island staple—rustic, welcoming, and worth a stop on any Exuma itinerary.

February 22, 2025

This was a beautiful place, with great service and fantastic drinks. Our food was good, we really wish they had a kids menu or something a bit kids friendly. My kids loved the resident cats and played on the beach while we waited.

April 18, 2024

The setting is a rustic patio just on top of a tropical beach with sand and ocean colors hard to forget. The menu is simple but the food is fresh and well prepared, no fuzz and lot of value for your money. We had the broiled lobster and shrimp and they were both delicious, maybe I would have wanted more choices for the lobster dressing.. but again, no fuzz right? :) The service is friendly, helpful and would want me to come back. All in all great experience, you can't go wrong with this restaurant!