Shima Restaurant

Shima Restaurant is a rooftop dining venue at The Island House in Nassau, Bahamas, focused on the delicate, aromatic flavors of Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. The setting combines a main dining room with several outdoor and lounge-style options, giving the restaurant a varied format for evening meals, drinks and Sunday brunch.

The rooftop terrace looks across Lyford Cay Marina and the blue waters beyond. It provides an open-air setting for diners who prefer to eat outside, while the main dining room offers a more enclosed alternative. A separate sushi bar has seating for eight, creating a smaller setting within the restaurant for guests interested in sushi-focused dining.

Shima’s food draws from several Southeast Asian traditions rather than one national cuisine. Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian influences shape the restaurant’s overall identity, with an emphasis on fragrant and layered flavors. The sushi bar adds another dimension to the menu and gives the venue a distinct option for a more intimate meal.

Bar Shima occupies another terrace overlooking the pool. The lounge serves inventive cocktails and wine, making it suitable for a drink before dinner, an evening stop after a meal or a more relaxed visit centered on the bar. The wine list forms an important part of the drinks offering, alongside the cocktail menu.

The restaurant’s layout suits several types of occasions. The main dining room works for a conventional restaurant meal, the sushi bar offers limited seating for a smaller gathering, and the terrace connects dining with the marina outlook. Bar Shima provides a separate lounge atmosphere, while Sunday brunch gives the venue a daytime dining format.

Shima is a fitting choice for diners looking for Southeast Asian flavors in a rooftop setting, as well as for guests interested in combining dinner with cocktails, wine or views across the marina. The range of spaces allows the experience to be shaped around the preferred setting, from the dining room to the poolside lounge and open terrace. Reservations are available through the restaurant’s online booking option.