- PATRICIANN
- First Reviewer
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 4
- Reviews
The Ferry House
- March 23, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
torikyn from Berkeley, California
The Ferry House alone was probably the single saving grace for Grand Bahama Island. Everything else was mediocre to satisfactory--this restaurant took the top honors as truly excellent. We went first for Christmas Eve, and then after realizing the quality of food was not to be matched, we returned several times for consistently good food. The space is rather small, but the atmosphere is quite nice, rather homey.
Their specialty lies with seafood. Every seafood dish we tried was cooked to perfection. The lobster was not tough and overcooked; the sea bass was soft and flaky. Flavors were overall excellent every time we returned. Definitely order their chocolate molten cake (it takes a while to prepare, so be ready to wait). It's similar to the Morton's chocolate cake, but tastes less mass-produced, if that's possible.
For those afraid of the rather hefty price tag, be sure to check out their prix-fixe lunch. It consists of three lovely courses for a decent price, and without sacrificing the quality of the food.
General comments: The restaurant would be nice for romantic dinners or small gatherings. I wouldn't recommend this as a place for children to go to. Service was attentive and excellent. For dinner-goers, I'd recommend a reservation as it can get crowded quickly. You might try to ask for a waterfront table if you can, as the restaurant does overlook the bay. There are outdoor seating options as well, but it doesn't always seem to be available (perhaps at the choice of the staff on hand?).
Overall, it is an excellent dining experience. It is worth the price tag and all. Oh, thank you Ferry House, for redeeming our stay in GBI.
From journal A Not-So-Magical Christmas in Grand Bahama Island
The Ferry House
- March 21, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
laddie2d from Stockton, New Jersey
It has a wonderful ambiance and service is great. The manager, Harvey, and hostess, Natasha, treat you like family. They always remember us. Chef Volundur comes out of kitchen to see that his patrons are doing fine. It has small portions but an excellent quality of food. The fish is so fresh, it is amazing. They have the best made-to-order chocolate cake, filled with chocolate and topped with vanilla ice cream, anywhere. Worth $9.50???? Yes, but all other desserts should be much lower in price. Appetizers, soups, salads, drinks, entrees, desserts, and coffee for two was $175.
From journal Freeport, Bahamas, Annual Visit
THE FERRY HOUSE
- June 11, 2003
- Rated 4 of 5 by
skootermarie from warwick, Rhode Island
We ate right on the water which was spectacular. Food was good, but a little overpriced. I had crab legs for which they charged $48. Service was better there than most places.
From journal weekend getaway in the Bahamas
THE FERRY HOUSE
- March 11, 2003
- Rated 4 of 5 by
PATRICIANN from SALEM, Oregon
GET RESERVATIONS--A FEW NIGHTS WE COULDN'T EAT HERE BECASUE THEY WERE FULL. THIS WAS THE BEST FOOD! LOBSTER $41, SAUTEED FISH $29 FOR ENTREES. THE WINE WAS GOOD. THEY SERVED SORBET IN A VERY UNIQUE GLASS DISH DURING DINNER.
From journal FREEPORT/PARADISE ISLAND VACATION