Shallow Waters Bar & Restaurant
Dine in Exuma at this popular spot with a 4.7-star rating. Enjoy fresh seafood, cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere. Discover a local favorite.
About Shallow Waters Bar & Restaurant
This charming establishment in Exuma offers a delightful dining experience, consistently earning a 4.7 out of 5 stars from its patrons. Known for its approachable $$ price range, it provides a welcoming atmosphere that diners consistently praise. Guests often highlight the friendly service, with specific mentions of a truly exceptional bartender who makes visitors feel right at home, even during late arrivals. The menu features delicious options perfect for a satisfying meal, including highly-rated calamari and conch fritters, alongside perfectly chilled beers. It's a place where you can comfortably enjoy a meal, grab food to go, or simply relax and appreciate the local hospitality.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Casual)
Walk-in friendly. No reservations needed. Casual dining experience.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Groups Welcome
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Why Travelers Love Shallow Waters
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
Really nice bartender! Our flight came in super late and we weren't sure where to go. We stumbled on Shallow Waters bar. At first, you might be a little hesitant but once we spoke to the bartender, she was so friendly and had a warm vibe. You can always get beers and food to go if sitting there isn't your thing. The ice coldest beers and the calamari and conch fritters were really good and just enough to hold us over since most places were closed. I'm sure it's even better during the day; would come again to see it. We had the Tropical Conch Salad, Cracked Conch Dinner, and Fried Shrimp Dinner. All were excellent, and would highly recommend. Nice cool environment. Best chicken wings I've had on the island and affordable too. Rice and grouper meal were also good. Oh i almost forgot, the co onut shrimp were delicious nice crunch to it. Tony works alone so you have to be patient when ordeing your food. I would say wait time was about 30 to 45 minutes for 4 orders. Not bad for one person.
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Recent Reviews
Christina K.
April 10, 2025
Really nice bartender! Our flight came in super late and we weren't sure where to go. We stumbled on Shallow Waters bar. At first, you might be a little hesitant but once we spoke to the bartender, she was so friendly and had a warm vibe. You can always get beers and food to go if sitting there isn't your thing. The ice coldest beers and the calamari and conch fritters were really good and just enough to hold us over since most places were closed. I'm sure it's even better during the day; would come again to see it.
Mike S.
May 16, 2021
We had the Tropical Conch Salad, Cracked Conch Dinner, and Fried Shrimp Dinner. All were excellent, and would highly recommend.
Luz F.
August 30, 2019
Nice cool environment. Best chicken wings I've had on the island and affordable too. Rice and grouper meal were also good. Oh i almost forgot, the co onut shrimp were delicious nice crunch to it. Tony works alone so you have to be patient when ordeing your food. I would say wait time was about 30 to 45 minutes for 4 orders. Not bad for one person.
S T.
July 12, 2018
We enjoyed our meal at shallow waters. The owner was very nice, service great and we received a lot of food for the money. We ordered conch fritters for an appetizer and the grouper dinner for our meal. The food was excellent!
Alexandria T.
April 7, 2019
Great Fish Fry. I actually lost my phone while i was there. Google Maps shows this to be the last location . If found can it be returned to Exuma Beach Resort. Purple phone with glitter case and Eiffel Tower pop socket. please and thank it has my entire vacation photos.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Shallow Waters special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Groups Welcome
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Parking
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