Bahama Mama's: Island-Inspired Dishes and Tropical Drinks to Wash 'Em Down

Comments (0) By Nicole Danna Thursday, Mar 17 2011

Bahama Mama's motto is: "If it swims in Florida waters, we get it from Florida waters." The owner is a lifelong Florida resident and fisherman.

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Bahama Mama's

340 Clematis St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Category: Restaurant > Seafood

Region: West Palm Beach

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Bahama Mama's, 340 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Call 561-659-2912, or click here.

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The open, airy dining space of this Clematis Street eatery, which opened last November, is spackled with bright whites and blues alongside weather-worn wooden tables. The large, U-shaped bar is a destination all its own, the perfect place to slurp down a signature tropical drink, from the standard Bahama Mama to the restaurant's specialty version of the rum-heavy "pain killer." Calypso music chimes softly in the background.

The menu covers land and sea for reasonable prices. Dishes meld traditional Florida staples and Bahamian-style specials. All-star appetizers include crispy cracked conch (an entrée-sized helping of fritters the size of a fist), and tender ceviche-style salad in a tangy, spicy lime bath. There are also a few surprises, like lobster-cargo: lobster in puff pastry and topped with herb-infused butter.

Entrées highlight Florida seafood, with pan-cooked local snapper, grouper, and spiny lobster. A favorite: lobster tacos with mango, onions, and goat cheese served with island-style mac 'n' cheese. Landlubbers need not fret: The menu also features steak, chicken, and pasta and even a homemade personal pizza — given an island twist when topped with conch and lobster.