After 3 nights of quite good dining in Lucaya/Freeport, we ventured to a highly anticipated meal at Luciano's this evening.

Food gets mixed reviews, probably tainted by the 2 hour plus wait for our entrees (1:45 after receiving our appetizers). This might not have been so bad, had the wait staff checked in with us more than once along the way. Faced with a little honest feedback, Maitre D and manager were ambivalent at best; rude would be a more apt description.

At twice the price and half the quality, Luciano's is a poor bet on Grand Bahama.

We finally tried Luciano's on this trip to Freeport. We had never gone there before, because we heard it was expensive, and we never felt like spending the money. Our bill came to $175 which included a bottle of wine and dessert. We really like the food at this restaurant. It was nice inside the restaurant, but nothing spectacular. We looked over the wine list which was pretty extensive and finally chose a bottle of red wine. Then they served us bread, which was wonderful. Hot fresh french bread. I could have made a meal of the wine and bread alone. We both got the Filet Mignon au Roquefort, since it look good and we both wanted it. We usually try to pick something different, but this time we got the same thing. The filet was pretty big and we didn't finish them. It also came with vegetables and a salad. We also get dessert, which we don't often do. We got the bananas flambee for two. Of course, they flambee it right out in the restaurant, and it was very good. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and where thinking of going back again during the trip, but never did. They also have an early bird special for $28 that include soup or salad, diner, and ice cream.

Wonderful place. We sat down at what appeared to be a resturant that was not busy, there was only one couple one the porch, and come to find out that they were closed for a private party but served my family and the other couple without complaint. It was the best meal we have had in a long time, very romantic.

It was the most romantic dinner I've ever experienced. The setting was quite with candles (lights dimmed). The staff was terrific, waited on you hand and foot, and were very polite. The food was fantastic!

ALTHOUGH WE DIDN'T HAVE RESERVATIONS, THEY ALLOWED US A TABLE. WE SAT OUTSIDE OVERLOOKING THE MARINA. GOOD WINE, VERY GOOD FOOD. ONE NIGHT, THE WAITER WAS OBVIOUSLY OVERWHELMED WITH TABLES--THE SERVICE WASN'T SO GOOD THAT NIGHT.