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Bonaire abounds in restaurants representing diverse cultural and culinary traditions. The local dishes like stoba (stews) and sopi (soups) as well as hasa (fried) accompaniments can be had from wayside stalls for reasonable prices. |
The island has some fine dining outlets as well. During tourist seasons and weekends, it is always wise to make reservations.
Restaurants in Bonaire serve some odd but tasty fare like the classic surf n’turfs made with Argentine/Brazilian beef that you would hardly come across anywhere else. Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Lebanese, Spanish and American favourites can also be sampled here. For vegetarians, there is the fantastic Indonesian dish of green beans, sprouts and spicy peanut sauce called Gado Gado. Most joints accept cheques and credit cards.
The renowned Plaza Resort on the island is home to a truly enticing selection of restaurants that are sure to warm the heart of any genuine connoisseur of food. Spread over 12 acres and with over 300,000 tropical plants on its grounds Plaza Resort is one of the most exclusive dining spots on Bonaire. The 3 restaurants – The Caribbean Point, Banana Tree & Tipsy Seagull, and the solitary bar – Coconut Crash, here serve authentic French food coupled with the local Caribbean specialities.
Many restaurants are shore-front and offer bars as well as sit-down dining. With Bonaire’s year-round good weather and friendly breezes, most restaurants also offer al fresco dining (that's dining in the open for the monolingual among us).
Casablanca Argentinean Grill
This restaurant serves a variety of meals in a casual setting. Casablanca is noted for its great steaks & mixed grill, chicken pasta and seafood entrees. Guests can tuck into their meals either in air-conditioned comfort or al fresco in a garden setting.
Abraham Boulevard 6
Kralendijk, Bonaire
Tel: +599 717-4433
Patagonia Argentinean Steakhouse
This eatery offers juicy steaks, seafood pasta in addition to fine cuisine in a tropical ambience with seaside dining al fresco or within the spacious air-conditioned dining room.
Harbour Village Marina
Bonaire
Tel: +599 717-7725
Papaya Moon Cantina
Relatively new, this lovely café specializes in Texas Ranch & Mexican fare. Also it offers a tempting line of hot beverages with names like Ultimate Margarita, Blue Tarantula and Gold Iguana.
Kaya Grandi 48
Bonaire
Tel: +599 717-5025
Cactus Blue Bar & Restaurant
Located in downtown Kralendijk, this eatery is famous for its gourmet contemporary Caribbean cuisine. Alongside typical American favourites, guests can indulge in the local island culinary creations featuring fresh lobster, Mahi-Mahi, grilled Wahoo, lime & ginger shrimp, chicken Quesadillas, island jerk fire-roasted chicken and the world famous grass-fed Filet Mignon.
J.A.Abraham Boulevard 12
Bonaire
Tel: +599 717-4564
City Café
One of the funkiest restaurants in Bonaire, City Café features local and international live acts every weekend. This quaint eating joint also brews as many as 10 special beers. City Café is open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Kaya J.N.E. Craane
Bonaire
Tel: +599 717 8286
Kontiki Beach Club
Offering studios, apartments and a villa for oversight stays, this shore side club accommodates a cozy cocktail bar, an award-winning restaurant offering a delectable menu and a terrace affording spectacular views of Lac Bay Lagoon. In-house drinks include such exotically-named stuff as Mango-Banana rum and Tequila Sunrise.
La Bay Resort
Bonaire
Tel: +599 717-5369
