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Chef Jeroen and his wife Tiffany have created a seaside dining oasis that offers a leisurely, relaxed experience and some of the island's most creative seafood, steak, and vegetarian dishes and utilizing both locally and globally sourced ingredients. Choose from enticing small plates like ceviche lionfish or truffle risotto, or opt for a multicourse feast with optional wine pairings. They also have a special three-course menus for kids and vegan tasting menus with advance notice.
Kaya Hellmund 25, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- Four- to six-course chef's surprise menus
- Creative small plates
- Terrific service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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Owners of the critically acclaimed De Librije restaurant in the Netherlands and longtime Bonaire visitors, Dutch master chef Jonnie Boer and his wife, Therese, operate this hip restaurant in Delfins Beach Resort. Enjoy some of the island's most exciting and creative fusion fare (miso-cured monkfish, sweetbreads with peanut, coconut, and pineapple)—prepared in an open kitchen—in a gorgeous seaside setting with glassed-in banquettes. This beachfront spot is also open for breakfast and lunch. Reserve the private palapa over the sea, called Table 14, for a special occasion.
44 Punt Vierkant, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- Shareable small plates
- Avant-garde cuisine
- Extensive upscale wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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This splendid, family-run Italian eatery offers casual à la carte dining on a terrace or meals in a more romantic setting in a tonier, air-conditioned dining room. Choose from 50 regular offerings—including thin-crust prosciutto pizzas, caprese salads, linguini with scallops, and red wine–braised lamb shank—or go for the five-course prix-fixe menu.
Kaya Hellmund 5, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- Authentic Italian specialties, including seasonal panettone
- Extensive wine cellar
- Homemade pasta, bread, and pizza
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. & Tues. No lunch weekends, Reservations essential
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This aptly named, eclectic eatery serves everything from pasta and risotto to ribs and skewers to schnitzels and shareables in a labyrinth of dining nooks, decks, and gardens. At lunch, it attracts hungry crowds with inventive burgers and sandwiches; at night, two bars draw folks for cocktails and tapas, and the chef’s surprise dinners pack in those looking for a full meal. There's live music some weekend evenings.
Kaminda Sorobon 106, Sorobon, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- Three-course chef’s surprise and special-of-the-day menus
- Killer bay views from the front terrace
- Stellar selection of wines by the glass
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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Overlooking Lac Bay, the training ground for the famous Bonaire Windsurf Team, this breezy bar offers libations and tasty sandwiches, salads, and daily specials in a lively surfside setting until 6 pm most days, with the exception of Thursday, when there's a famous barbecue and live music well into the evening, and Sunday. Lounge beds, sofas in the sand, and lots of shady nooks make this a wonderful place to chill and party on the beach.
Kaminda Sorobon 12, Sorobon, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- Great sangria and craft cocktails
- Thursday-night barbecues
- Live music
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Mon.–Wed., Fri., and Sat., No phone, reservations can be made online only.
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This urban-chic establishment housed in a century-old traditional home with a magical seafront setting provides impeccable service and a creative, diverse menu that emphasizes grilled local fish—the restaurant even has its own little seafood market just outside. Open for lunch weekdays with a diverse menu of Dutch-style sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and fish and chips, too, it's a wonderful downtown spot for watching the boats on the water. There's a great kids' menu, too.
Kaya Jan N.E. Craane 24, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- Catch-of-the-day with creative preparations
- Creative seafood
- Three-course chef's menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
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Serving the best French food on Bonaire, owner Patrice Rannou has transformed a marina venue into an intimate dining setting. There are two delightful dining experiences on-site–-Bistro de Paris with a traditional evening menu, and Zazu Bar, offering a casual light bite menu. Both offer a French-international cuisine from a lovely waterfront terrace location. Fresh fish is always on the menu, along with house favorites such as the delectable lamb shank entrée. Patrice posts his menu daily on the curbside chalkboard. Come for lunch, drinks, dining, or light bites. Jazz nights, held every other Tuesday, are quite popular and reservations are recommended for this dining and music event. Wednesday is Divemaster Night featuring 8-ounce burgers and free house rum when purchasing a cola.
Kaya Gob. Debrot 71, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
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An excellent patio eatery at the Royal Palm Mall offers a excellent breakfasts and an eclectic range of soups, salads, sandwiches, and burgers for lunch. The vibe shifts at night, when the restaurant morphs into "Avocados," with a special menu devoted to these creamy, nutty-tasting delicacies. There are also rotating theme nights, like Taco Tuesdays, and Sunday brunch is also a treat.
Kaya Grandi 26 F/G, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- Sunday brunch
- Unfussy ambience
- Avocado specialties
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Though “grandi” means “big” in Papiamento, this tiny spot is quite the opposite—the trendy downtown hideaway opened in 2022 and specializes in authentic, artfully plated Italian fare with some fusion accents, and always a fresh catch of the day, oysters on the half shell, and a well-curated antipasto selection. Try the chef’s surprise small-plate menu, which you can pair with wines.
Kaya Grandi 7, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- Superb charcuterie plates
- Great wine and Champagne menu
- Creative small plates
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends
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Opened in 2021, this enchanting little secret garden enclave is the ideal spot to unwind after a day by the sea with high-end cocktails, gourmet tapas, and other shareables. Look for the oil lanterns outside a golden gate near famous Gio’s Gelateria to discover creative takes on classic meat and seafood dishes; fans of plant-based fare enjoy such meatless dishes as vegan tartare and beetroot tartelette.
Kaya Grandi 32B, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- Creative bites
- Excellent cocktails using high-end spirits
- Top-notch service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch.
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Popular with both locals and visitors, this little dining spot in the town center features continental, Caribbean, and Indonesian fare, which you can enjoy indoors or outside. Popular items include the Wiener schnitzel and the fresh fish dishes.
Kaya Grandi 15, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- House-made desserts like passion fruit cheesecake
- Wahoo with saffron sauce
- Indonesian saté
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No lunch, Reservations essential
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Reserve in advance for a sunset dining experience at this chic, romantic, waterfront spot (the pier table, which seats up to 25 people, is one of Bonaire's most sought after). Chef Sebastian has created his own niche, with an eclectic menu of international dishes prepared with a Mediterranean flair. Fly & Dine packages include an aerial sightseeing trip over Bonaire in a small plane with an oceanfront dinner afterward.
J.A. Abraham Blvd. 60, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- Wednesday "Kitchen Nights" for chef's surprise four-course menus
- Daily fresh-fish specials
- Sunday Italian nights (pasta and house-made pizza at great prices)
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At this seaside eatery specializing in Caribbean-inspired tapas, the flavors are bold, the plating is artistic, and the water's-edge tables are illuminated by torches. After dinner, head to the neighboring beach bar to enjoy a lively vibe and DJ entertainment. It's next to Eden Beach Resort.
Kaya Gobernador Nicolaas Debrot 73, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Known For
- Private cabana dinners for two by firepits
- Rocking beach bar happy hours and later-night entertainment
- Creative international fare
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$$ | | Caribbean
This charming eatery is tucked away in a tranquil outdoor setting amidst mature tropical trees and foliage. Chef Wil uses locally grown produce and fish from the sea, presenting a creative menu for his discerning clientele. The house-smoked marlin is delectable. Their wine list is impressive as well. Chef Wil also makes and bottles his own line of hot sauces and rubs called the Flaming Flamingo Hot Sauce Co. Be sure to take a few bottles home.
L.D Gerharts 9, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat. and Sun.
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Part of Bonaire Windsurf Place—and located right on the beach—this fun eatery is one of the most casual dining experiences on the island. Tables and chairs are set directly in the sand under a straw-roof structure so that cooling winds sweep through the space. The food is simple but very good; the main offerings are sandwiches, salads, and burgers. The experience of dining with your toes in the sand is sure to leave lingering pleasant memories.
Sorobon, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
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Zeezicht (pronounced zay-zeekt and meaning "sea view") serves three meals a day and is a Kralendijk institution. The menu features local favorites and Caribbean-inspired dishes. Dine on the terrace overlooking the harbor or in the nautically themed, homey, rough-hewn main room. The location makes it a popular spot for sunset-watchers.
Kaya J.N.E. Craane 12, Kralendijk, n/a Bonaire, Bonaire
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Closed Permanently
This busy waterfront eatery is also one of the most reliable nightspots on the island, so it's always hopping day or night. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily at reasonable prices. Seafood is always featured, as are a variety of sandwiches and salads. The pita sandwich platters are a good lunchtime choice for the budget challenged. Weekends, there's always live entertainment and dancing. This is the place to people-watch on Bonaire, as it seems everyone ends up at City Café eventually.
Hotel Rochaline, Kaya Grandi 7, Kralendijk, Bonaire
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$$ | | European
Closed Permanently
This casual restaurant at the Den Laman Condominiums offers a great variety of family-friendly options. The lunch and dinner menu includes a broad selection, ranging from seafood to pastas, and there is always a nightly themed buffet option. Given the casual atmosphere, the quality of the food is excellent, and the presentation is eye-popping. The open-air oceanfront setting is unbeatable and especially great at sunset.
Den Laman Condominiums, Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot 77, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
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$$ | | Modern European
Closed Permanently
This delightful establishment is an oasis of chic. Located off the main drag of Playa Grandi, the historic house offers a large courtyard in a breezy and comfortable setting The menu encourages diners to isample the signature 3, 4 or 5 course Chef's Menu. Dress is casual as with most dining spots on island.
Kaya Grandi 12, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$ | | Eclectic
Closed Permanently
The dining room is a harmonious blend of terra-cotta tile floors and rattan furnishings around a limestone half-moon bar. There's also a brick terrace for alfresco dining. Chef-owners Miriam and Martin are especially proud of their Dutch kibbeling (fish in a beer batter served with chili sauce). Those in the know order the Antillean fish soup, a delightful blend of fresh seafood and finely diced carrots and cucumber. The display of local art on the walls changes constantly. It's quite far from downtown, but the view of the lagoon and intimate ambience mean it is definitely worth the drive.
Kaminda Sorobon 64, Sorobon, Bonaire