If you have ever stood at a resort host stand with your heart set on one particular dinner, only to be told there is no table, you will understand why this review has a warning built right in. Two travelers sat down at a celebrity chef’s oceanfront restaurant in the Bahamas, loved the meal, and then gave one piece of advice: book early, because they learned that the hard way.
The review comes from the YouTube channel 30 Days in Asia and Beyond, in a video called “Is Marcus at The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Worth It? (Honest Review).” According to the video’s description, the dinner was at chef Marcus Samuelsson’s oceanfront restaurant, Marcus Fish & Chop House, in Nassau, Bahamas.
Starting With Shrimp
The meal began with coconut shrimp, and one of the travelers was blunt about their expectations. “I never expect much from fried shrimp, but that’s really, really good,” they said. “That’s some of the best shrimp I’ve ever had.”
They also tried conch salad, which they described as the national dish and something worth trying at different places. This version came with orange and pineapple. A plate of Brussels sprouts rounded out the starters. When they had to pick a favorite among the three, the answer was clear: “If you had to pick one, I’m going shrimp.”
Cornbread, Curry and Mac and Cheese
Then came the cornbread with spiced rum butter. One traveler said it was “like shortbread” and explained that the butter has rum and cinnamon in it.
The curry earned one of the biggest compliments of the night: “that knocks it out of the park.” They also ordered mushrooms with a cherry glaze and a mac and cheese, of which one of them said, “it’s my dessert.”
For the main courses, they went with a dry-aged steak with chimichurri and a snapper. The slaw on top of the snapper, they said, “becomes four different flavors in one fish.” By the end, they were telling viewers to come back just for the snapper. The description also mentions a bottle of wine with the dinner.
The Verdict
Their conclusion was glowing. “This is probably the best restaurant on the property, and it explains why it’s so hard to get in here,” they said. “If you want to come for dinner, or even lunch, I’d suggest definitely make a reservation and make it early.”
They did not stop there. “Phenomenal. It’s worth every penny. You should come back just for the snapper.” And one more reminder: “You come to Baha Mar and you come to Marcus. Make sure you make reservations otherwise you can’t get in, and we learned that the hard way last time. Fantastic. So worth it.”
Other Places They Liked at the Resort
The two did not only praise Marcus. They mentioned that there are many good spots at the resort, including a Japanese restaurant they also love and a French restaurant they called “very, very good.” They also pointed to a new Italian place that makes its own pasta.
That detail is useful for anyone with a Baha Mar stay coming up. If the dinner table you want is booked, the travelers say the resort has other options they enjoyed.
How to Get a Table at a Popular Resort Restaurant
You do not have to be headed to the Bahamas to use the lesson. Popular restaurants at resorts, cruise ports and big-city hotels can fill up well ahead of time. A few general tips can help.
- Book before you travel. The travelers say they could not get in on a previous visit. As soon as your dates are set, make your dinner reservations.
- Rank your must-do meals. If one restaurant is the one you have been dreaming about, book it first and plan the rest of the trip around it.
- Consider lunch. The travelers said lunch is an option too, and they recommended a reservation for either meal.
- Have a backup. The video points out several other restaurants at the resort. Having a second choice in mind helps if your first one is full.
- Order a mix of dishes. They tried starters, sides, a steak and a fish, and they came away with favorites like the shrimp, the curry and the snapper. Sharing across the table lets you taste more.
- Ask for the signature dishes. If you are not sure what to order, ask your server what the restaurant is known for.
The Bottom Line
This is a review with a simple message. The food was memorable, the verdict was that it is worth every penny, and the one thing the travelers wished they had done sooner was call ahead. For anyone planning a trip to Baha Mar and hoping to eat at Marcus Fish & Chop House, the lesson is the same one that has saved plenty of vacations: make that reservation early.
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