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Big D's Conch Stop

| Spot No. 2, Government Dock, Great Exuma
242/358-0059
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Ranked #5 of 33 restaurants in Great Exuma
Cuisines: Bahamian
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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106 reviews from our community

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Delaware
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31 reviews 31 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This was by far the best food I had during my vacation. The cracked conch was reasonable in price and was very crispy, tender and seasoned appropriately. The conch salad is what makes this place special and for ten dollars you can get a filling and HEALTHY meal. Beers weren't very cold and that was my only knock on this... More

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Pittsburgh
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

My family and I went to Big D's just after getting into our rental house just down the beach from the restaurant. The rental agent had given us restaurant suggestions and he said Big D's was just OK. We should have listened to him, but because of the good reviews on Tripadvisor and the closeness of the place, we gave... More

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NJ_TX
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Great place to eat about 10 minutes from Grand Isles Resort. Stopped in for dinner on a Sunday evening. Food was good. It was just getting dark so can't comment on the view but it is on the beach. Unfortunately, it wasn't until a group of other vacationers, that had obviously been here before, came in and order some type... More

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Neenah, Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Great spot between Rolleville and Georgetown. We stopped for lunch and had wonderful food and drinks. Right on the water so you can snorkel or swim right in front of their deck.

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Northwestern Ohio
Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We were told by Justin on our travel through the Exumas to try a conch salad. We asked for one here and it was prepared in front of us, and VERY fresh and delicious!! SO GOOD!!! Also had a snapper dinner with fresh potato salad, peas and rice, and mac and cheese... awesome! And we were treated right away to... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We stopped at Big D's on our way back from Sand Dollar Beach. The food was amazing! We had grouper fingers, grilled shrimp ( my favorite) and conch. It's was our least expensive and best meal on the island. My only regret is that we didn't make it back for a second visit before leaving.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

If you like conch and aren't super concerned with not having white linens on your table, Big D's is the spot! Super good fresh food and it is on the beach. Definitely check it out!

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San Diego, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

My husband and I stopped by Big D's for dinner one night and ended up there again agree nights later. Food is yummy and you get a locals experience. View is terrific- like most places in exuma. Friendly service. Loved the experience of sitting at the bar and watching family feud with the locals. Had the blochen conch (blackened conch).... More

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Kanata, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We had the conche salad fresh made in front of us, conche soup was a bit spicy for our taste but still delish, and conche fritters not oily and lots of conche in it, worth the trip and the cost. The cost is $10 a conche salad reassonable and it tasts amazing. The booze is a bit pricey if you... More

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Toronto, Canada
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54 reviews 54 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

It's a simple place. Some locals watching TV at the bar. A scattering of tables around the edge of what appears to be a dance floor. Service is brisk. Beers and rum punch arrive quickly. Grouper fingers for starters are shared. Then conch fritters, with plantains, peas and rice, very traditional Bahamian food. The conch is tender, perhaps the best... More

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