Where to eat on Bonaire
Kralendijk eats well for a town this size: beach bars, a proper Italian, Cuban music with your mojito, and the best burger on the island from a food truck.
Karel's Beach Bar
It's not technically a beach bar, but it's set on a pier and it promises happy-hour specials, sunset views and good vibes all around.
Sebastian's
Sebastian's gets top marks for its romantic waterfront location, especially if you snag the solitary table for two at the end of the pier (book way ahead). The menu changes frequently but always features plenty of seafood; the octopus carpaccio and red-snapper fillet are favorites. They offer fine Mediterranean dining with hints of local influence, using only fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Kite City Food Truck
If you're looking for something casual but delicious, the Kite City Food Truck is a must-try, with salads, wraps, burgers, and seafood platters. Because of its locale they have access to locally caught fresh fish, so the seafood options vary day by day. It's located on Te Amo Beach, so you can enjoy a beautiful view with your food.
Ingridiënts Restaurant
This cool and contemporary place is an excellent spot to spend an evening, taste unusual dishes, and watch the night divers. The tempting offering includes several options for tarte flambée, local fish specialties such as sea salt crust sea bream, and a delicious Parmesan truffle pasta prepared at the table in a wheel of cheese.
It Rains Fishes
Find It Rains Fishes along the main boardwalk next to the Kralendijk marina. Some of their best dishes are the fresh oysters and fresh fish ceviche, the oysters made special by constantly changing toppings. In addition to great food they offer some of the best cocktails you'll ever have — be sure to try their Caipiña or Margarita.
King Kong Burger
Located on Bachelor's Beach, this food truck has a perfect central location for a quick lunch between dives. They sell large and tasty burgers and hot dogs with a variety of chips, and the options for add-ons make for a unique meal. Make sure you try the delicious truffle fries as well!
La Terrazza
This Italian restaurant is pretty unique because there is no set menu! You can tell the waiter if there's anything you don't like, but you won't know what you're eating until it's in front of you. They offer small plates for $7 and wine for $5, and you can order as many or as few courses as you want.
Patagonia
Patagonia is a family-run business offering delicious Argentinian food on the boulevard in Kralendijk with seaside dining. Choose from juicy steaks, grills, or well-prepared seafood and salads. Their specialties include traditional old-world-style paella and prime rib, and seafood pasta, grilled fish, and Argentinian specials are always on the menu.
Italy In The World
This is a cute little Italian place that makes you forget you are on an island. The interior looks like a restaurant you might see in a less tropical location, with walls stacked high with wine bottles. Great food, great wine.
Boudoir
Boudoir is a boutique-style restaurant with charm, excellent food, and outstanding service. The food is healthy, scrumptious, and offers a wide variety of choices. This is an excellent in-town choice for a meal in Bonaire.
Cactus Blue
Cactus Blue on Donkey Beach has a cozy atmosphere and the best island view right on the beach. Come to this fun food truck and enjoy a great and tasty lunch. Of course, you should try the famous Lion Fish Sandwich, which also helps protect our nature.
Luciano
This is a little coffee and ice cream shop right on the water downtown that has the best ice cream in Bonaire. Located alongside the beautiful boulevard in the heart of Kralendijk, you can kick-start your day with a warm Illy coffee and end it with a mojito and a scoop (or two) of Luciano ice cream.
La Creperie
It's located right across from the water in town with a nice view. You can get crepes and waffles with sweet or savory fillings.
Cuba Compagnie
This restaurant has lots of outdoor seating right in the main square near the cruise terminal. The menu is international with a Cuban flair. The food is good and the prices even better.
Exito Buffet & Grill
Whichever meal you're hungry for, Exito has you covered. Breakfast is a build-your-own sandwich bar and good coffee, while lunch-buffet offerings include sandwiches, salads, rice, and rotating mains. Dinner is usually sushi, chicken, and hamburgers, but Wednesday is an Indonesian buffet night. The service is fast and there's a lovely terrace.
Bobbejan's Take-Away
Don't let the name fool you: there are tables here, out back under a nice tree. But getting one is a challenge, as everybody turns up for the super-tender ribs and the velvety peanut sauce on the plate of Indonesian-style chicken satay.
Le-Ma-Se
There are two reasons to stop at this roadside shack in Rincon village: pumpkin soup and milkshakes, both made with an extra dose of love by owner Norman. This is just what you want for lunch after a morning diving at 1000 Steps or hiking around Washington-Slagbaai National Park.
Mi Banana
Hidden in an unassuming strip mall, this wonderful Colombian eatery is Bonaire's best hole in the wall. The owners specialize in Colombian fare and offer fresh locally caught fish along with regional items. Try the house-made avocado sauce on your fish or chicken; the lomito (beef) is a house favorite, as is the whole red snapper in creole sauce. House-made desserts include a sublime tres leches cake.
All of this needs a car
These places are spread across Bonaire and public transport does not reach most of them. Book online and your car is waiting when you land.