Restaurants in Bonaire
Seafood is an island speciality, cooked in a variety of zingy sauces and culinary styles drawn from more than 70 different cultures. International menus dominate Bonaire's restaurants, from haute cuisine to Tex-Mex dishes, although local food, kuminda Krioyo, can still be found. Head to the It Rains Fishes restaurant for the catch of the day. China Nobo serves award-winning noodles, spiced to order and cooked to individual taste.
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1. Richard's Waterfront Dining - Top-end: (More than US$75 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Richard's Waterfront Dining has a large coral-built bar that attracts a laid-back crowd to Kralendijk at happy hour. Most sip cocktails while choosing from the chalkboard menu of ever-changing dishes, from grilled wahoo fish with mango salsa to juicy steaks with flavoursome sauces. The emphasis here is on good-quality ingredients and simple, natural flavours.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Tues-Sun 6-10pm
Address
60, JA Abraham Boulevard, Kralendijk Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 5263
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2. Zeezicht Restaurant - Top-end: (More than US$75 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreOffering one of the best views of the sunset among the old locals and visiting boaters, Zeezicht Restaurant in Kralendijk serves up ample portions of good local cooking. Specialities include the Indonesian rijstafel (rice served with many accompaniments), fresh fish, lobster and steak - as well as sushi and a host of Japanese dishes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 8am-10.30pm
Address
12, Kaya Cachi-Craane, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 8434
Transport
Taxi
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3. Capriccio - Mid-range
Show moreOne of Bonaire's most popular restaurants, Capriccio has served impeccably fresh Northern Italian cuisine on the harbourfront for almost 30 years. Originally from Padua and Milan, the restaurateurs offer savory salads, homemade pastas, straight-from-the-oven focaccia, and thin-crust pizzas. More-substantial fare includes flavourful mahimahi braised in onion, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes or braised duck in port-wine sauce. The 8,000-bottle wine cellar holds Italian, Californian, and French vintages, and the grappa and brandy list, although not as extensive, is formidable. Dining areas include an alfresco terrace, a cozy air-conditioned interior bathed in flickering candlelight, and elevated dimly lit alcoves for special occasions.
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Main courses $20-$25; pizzas and pastas $10-$21
Opening hours
Mon and Wed-Sat noon-2pm and 6:30-10:30pm; Sun 6:30-10:30pm
Address
Kaya Isla Riba 1, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
599/717-7230
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4. The Tropical Inn - Mid-range: (US$35-US$75 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreThe Tropical Inn is a casual and unpretentious open-air pub-diner that offers simple, but well prepared, German-influenced cuisine (including Schnitzels). Be sure to try the rijstafel (rice table), served with 30 exotic side dishes. Children are welcome in this family-friendly restaurant in Kralendijk, which has inside play areas, puzzles, colouring books and toys on offer.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 8am-10pm
Address
JA Abraham Boulevard, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 5111
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5. Patagonia Argentinean Restaurant - Mid-range: (US$35-US$75 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreThe Patagonia Argentinean Restaurant in Kralendijk serves home-cooked Argentine favourites, from meaty sausages to spicy shrimps and fish, washed down with Argentinean wine. Dine al fresco by the sea, or in the comfortable air-conditioned dining room, and delight in the accompanying Patagonian folk classics.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Tue-Sun from 6pm; lunch Tue-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm
Address
The Lighthouse, Harbour Village Marina, Kaya Gobernador N Debrot 71, Kralendijk Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 7725
Transport
Taxi
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6. Paradise Moon - Mid-range: (US$35-US$75 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Bonaire's first Tex-Mex diner is located in Kralendijk and has a popular Happy Hour that actually lasts an hour and a half, from 6pm-7.30pm. The Papaya Moon Cantina's menu highlights include fiery enchiladas, sizzling fajitas and mesquite grills. The grouper fish tacos are particularly delicious, especially when washed down with a tequila cocktail.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Wed-Mon 5pm-10pm
Address
48, Kaya Grandi, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 5025
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7. It Rains Fishes - Mid-range: (US$35-US$75 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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This breeze-cooled, open-sided restaurant in Kralendijk combines formal classics with tropical fare. Laid-back service from Dutch and South American denim-clad staff ensures a relaxed, fuss-free ambience. Arrive early to grab a drink in the bar and check out the It Rains Fishes specials, from fish in pesto sauce to marinated shrimps.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 7.30am till late
Address
24, Kaya Jan N E Craane, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 8780
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8. China Nobo - Budget: (Less than US$35 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreOne of the longest established Chinese restaurants, China Nobo in Nikiboko is owned by the cheerful Chan family who whip up freshly made Cantonese and Szechuan dishes to order, each spiced to the individual's taste. The seafood noodle dishes are particularly tasty, especially the piquant crab and prawns.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 10am-11pm
Address
4, Kaya A Emerenciana, Nikiboko, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 8981
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9. Mona Lisa - Budget: (Less than US$35 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreWeekday diners adore this local eatery, on a main street in Kralendijk, for its homemade, reasonably priced food. Excellent dishes are served in generous portions to a faithful Mona Lisa crowd catching up on the latest gossip. Try the broiled wahoo fish or the juicy lamb filet, shrimps or sirloin steak.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Bar Mon-Fri 4pm-2am; restaurant Mon-Fri 6pm-10pm
Address
15, Kaya Grandi, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 8718
Transport
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