Foodies, rejoice: An exciting new restaurant is getting closer to opening on Paradise Island. Construction on Carnivale Bahamas, a 15,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor dining and entertainment destination, continues to progress rapidly.
Get ready for a unique dining experience at Carnivale Bahamas. With a blend of indoor and outdoor seating, accommodating over 350 guests, we offer a variety of spaces for fine dining, casual outdoor food and drinks, entertainment and concerts, private parties, and much more.
In May 2023, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of an exciting project that will bring the flavors, cultures, and cuisines of the Bahamas to life. This new establishment, a $10 million endeavor, is a testament to our commitment to the local community and is expected to create employment opportunities for up to 120 people.
Carnivale Bahamas is an exciting future addition to The Bahamas restaurant scene in general. Still, it’s especially notable for guests of Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina — because this world-class restaurant will be in close proximity to the marina, right on Paradise Island.
The Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina team is eager to see this thrilling new concept come to life in our neighborhood soon! Keep an eye open and get ready to discover your new favorite restaurant in The Bahamas once Carnivale Bahamas opens up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carnivale Bahamas is a Latin fusion restaurant and entertainment venue located at Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina on Paradise Island, Nassau, The Bahamas. The restaurant opened in December 2024 following a $12 million construction investment and represents the first international expansion of Carnivale Chicago, which has been operating in that city's West Loop since 2005. The venue spans 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space accommodating over 350 guests and serves a menu of Latin fusion cuisine incorporating locally sourced Bahamian ingredients and cultural influences.
Carnivale Bahamas serves Latin fusion cuisine crafted by a Top Chef Brazil alum who leads the kitchen with a background in South American culinary tradition. The menu incorporates fresh, locally sourced Bahamian ingredients including seafood, tropical produce, and regional flavors alongside the Latin-inspired preparations that define the Carnivale brand. Handcrafted cocktails developed for the island setting complement the food program. The combination of Latin culinary technique with Bahamian ingredients creates a menu voice that is distinct from both typical Bahamian dining and conventional Latin restaurants.
Carnivale Bahamas spans 15,000 square feet with a combination of indoor and outdoor dining spaces that collectively accommodate more than 350 guests. The venue includes space configured for fine indoor dining, casual outdoor food and beverages, live music and entertainment programming, private parties, and special events. The flexible indoor-outdoor layout allows the venue to transition between formats, making it suitable for intimate dinners, large group events, and public programming with live entertainment. The scale of the facility makes it the largest dedicated restaurant and entertainment venue on Paradise Island.
Carnivale Bahamas represents a $12 million investment in dining and entertainment infrastructure on Paradise Island. The project was originally announced with a $10 million investment figure at the groundbreaking ceremony in May 2023, with the final delivered cost reported at $12 million at the December 2024 opening. Bahamian Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper noted at the opening that the investment created approximately 200 jobs, underscoring the economic significance of the project beyond its role as a marina amenity. The investment is part of the broader Paradise Landing development by Sterling Global Financial Limited.
Carnivale Chicago is a Latin-themed restaurant and event venue that has operated in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, since 2005. It is known for its vibrant atmosphere, Latin cuisine, festive programming, and large-scale event hosting. The Bahamas location is the first international expansion of the Carnivale brand outside Chicago and the second location globally. The co-owners of Carnivale Chicago, including Bill Marovitz, brought the same brand philosophy of celebrating Latin flavors, community, and festivity to Paradise Island while specifically incorporating Bahamian cultural elements, local ingredients, and artwork by Bahamian artists.
Carnivale Bahamas pays homage to Bahamian heritage through commissioned artwork by local artist Angelika Wallace-Whitfield, whose pieces incorporate vibrant colors and elements inspired by native Bahamian flora and are displayed throughout the restaurant. A significant mural celebrating the legacy of Sir Sidney Poitier, the Bahamian-born Academy Award-winning actor, is a central artistic feature of the interior. The menu explicitly incorporates locally sourced Bahamian ingredients and local culinary flavors alongside the Latin framework. This deliberate integration of Bahamian cultural identity into the Carnivale experience distinguishes the Nassau location from a simple international replica of the Chicago original.
Carnivale Bahamas is open to the general public, not restricted to marina guests. It is positioned as a dining and entertainment destination for the entire Paradise Island and Nassau community, welcoming residents, hotel guests, visitors from across the archipelago, and international tourists. Marina guests at Hurricane Hole have the advantage of walking access from their berths, making Carnivale particularly convenient as an evening dining option without requiring transportation. The venue's size and programming also make it a natural destination event venue for the broader Bahamian hospitality sector.
Sterling Global Financial Limited's president Khaalis Rolle described Carnivale Bahamas at its opening as the centerpiece of the Paradise Landing development, anchoring the vision of a new downtown for Paradise Island. The restaurant provides the signature dining and entertainment experience that transforms a marina community into a social and cultural destination. The combination of a world-class restaurant at the physical heart of Paradise Landing alongside the provisioning, health, retail, and marina infrastructure completes the development's aspiration to be a place where people can genuinely live, work, and play without needing to cross to Nassau for primary lifestyle needs.
Carnivale Bahamas offers live music performances, a festive ambiance designed around the Latin carnival spirit, and a program of events leveraging both the indoor and outdoor spaces. The general manager of Carnivale Chicago described the experience as being immediately felt on entering, driven by food, drinks, and a distinctive energy. The outdoor spaces are configured for concerts, live entertainment, and large group gatherings, while the indoor spaces support fine dining and private events. The marina concierge team can assist guests with making reservations and obtaining information about upcoming programming at Carnivale Bahamas.
Carnivale Bahamas is located at Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina at Paradise Landing on Paradise Island, Nassau, The Bahamas. For marina guests at Hurricane Hole, the restaurant is within walking distance of all berths. Visitors arriving from Nassau or other parts of Paradise Island can reach Carnivale by taxi or rental vehicle. Reservations can be made directly with the restaurant or through the marina's concierge team for marina guests. The marina can be reached at 242-603-1950 for concierge assistance with Carnivale reservations and other dining arrangements during a stay.
